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Australian Charities and Nonprofit Directory
Search Australian charities by purpose, location and beneficiary group. ACNC-registered organisations across healthcare, education, social welfare, environment, animal welfare and more.
Whether you're ready to donate, volunteer, or research charities, Helptia provides verified information on 4,800+ registered nonprofits across Australia.
Browse our complete list of charities by what they do, who they help, or where they operate.
Find Registered Charities in Australia
🔍 4,885 charities | ✓ ACNC Verified | 📍 All Australian states
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Helptia provides a comprehensive directory of Australian charities verified through the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Browse by purpose, location, or beneficiary group to find organisations making a difference in your community.
- By purpose: Healthcare, education, social welfare, environment, animal welfare, arts, human rights, and more.
- By location: Search organisations operating in your state, region or local community.
- By beneficiary: Children, aged persons, Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, families, veterans, and other groups.
All organisations are ACNC-registered charities with verified ABN, location, and purpose details.
Support Australian Charities by Cause
Every donation, every hour volunteered, every voice raised makes a real impact. Discover causes that matter to you and join thousands of Australians creating positive change in communities across the nation.
Animal Welfare
Every rescued animal deserves a loving home. Support organisations saving pets from abuse, rehabilitating injured wildlife, and protecting Australia's precious native species.
Your donation gives abandoned animals a second chance at life and helps build a more compassionate society for all creatures.
Arts and Culture
Creativity enriches lives and preserves our shared heritage. Help emerging artists find their voice, keep historic sites alive for future generations, and make cultural experiences accessible to every Australian regardless of background or postcode.
Your support ensures arts and culture thrive in every community.
Education
Education breaks the cycle of disadvantage and opens doors to opportunity. Help children from low-income families access tutoring, provide scholarships for talented students who couldn't otherwise afford university, and support literacy programs that transform futures.
Every student deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
Environment & Conservation
Our planet needs urgent action today. Join the fight against climate change, protect endangered species from extinction, restore damaged ecosystems, and preserve Australia's unique landscapes for your grandchildren to experience.
Every tree planted, every reef protected, every species saved matters for our collective future.
Healthcare
Medical breakthroughs happen because people like you care. Fund research that saves lives from cancer, heart disease, and rare conditions. Support families facing impossible medical bills and mental health crises.
Your donation accelerates the discovery of tomorrow's cures and ensures every Australian can access quality healthcare today.
Human Rights
Everyone deserves dignity, justice, and freedom. Stand with organisations defending vulnerable people from discrimination, providing legal aid to those who can't afford it, and fighting for equality under the law.
Your voice amplifies the voices of those who've been silenced and helps create a fairer Australia for all.
General Community
Strong communities are built by neighbours helping neighbours. Support local programs that bring people together, volunteer services that make a tangible difference, and civic initiatives that strengthen the fabric of Australian society.
Your involvement transforms streets into true neighbourhoods where everyone looks out for each other.
Public Safety
First responders risk everything to keep us safe. Support emergency services volunteers, fund safety education that prevents tragedies before they happen, and provide critical resources for firefighters, paramedics, and rescue teams.
Your contribution ensures help arrives when Australians need it most, saving lives in moments that matter.
Religious
Faith communities provide spiritual guidance and practical support to millions. Help churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues offer pastoral care, run food banks, provide counselling, and create welcoming spaces for worship and connection.
Your support strengthens the spiritual and social wellbeing of diverse communities across Australia.
Social Welfare
Poverty and inequality shouldn't exist in modern Australia, yet they persist. Support organisations providing emergency food, safe shelter, addiction recovery programs, and pathways out of homelessness.
Your donation doesn't just help people survive today—it helps them build stable, dignified lives and break free from cycles of disadvantage.
Find Charities by Who They Help
Every person deserves support and dignity.
Browse charities by the people they serve—from children and aged persons to families facing hardship and communities recovering from crisis.
Whether you want to help young Australians build bright futures, support veterans transitioning to civilian life, or empower vulnerable populations, find organisations making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Adults
Help adults rebuild independence through job training, mental health support, and programs creating pathways to dignified, self-sufficient lives.
Aged Persons
Support older Australians living with dignity through home care, social connection, and health services during their golden years.
Animals
Give rescued animals second chances through rehabilitation, wildlife protection, and programs saving pets from abuse and abandonment.
Children
Protect vulnerable kids through education, family support, and services ensuring every child grows up safe, healthy, and loved.
Communities Overseas
Deliver humanitarian aid, clean water, education, and emergency relief to communities facing poverty and crisis worldwide.
Early Childhood
Give young children the strongest start through early learning, parenting support, and developmental programs that shape lifetimes.
Ethnic Groups
Preserve cultural heritage while helping diverse communities settle, integrate, and access equal opportunities across Australia.
Families
Strengthen family bonds through counselling, parenting resources, and practical support helping families stay connected.
Financially Disadvantaged
Provide emergency food, housing assistance, and financial counselling helping Australians facing hardship meet basic needs.
General Community in Australia
Bring neighbourhoods together through local programs improving quality of life and strengthening community bonds nationwide.
LGBTIQA+
Create safe spaces, provide mental health support, and advocate for equality helping LGBTIQA+ Australians live authentically.
Men
Address unique challenges men face through peer groups, mental health programs, and community support services nationwide.
Migrants, Refugees or Asylum Seekers
Provide settlement services, language support, and practical assistance helping newcomers build new lives in Australia.
Gender Diversity
Provide inclusive services, advocacy, and safe spaces affirming and empowering people with diverse gender identities.
People at Risk of Homelessness
Provide emergency shelter, meals, and wraparound support helping Australians find stable housing and rebuild their lives.
People with Chronic Illness
Improve daily life through peer support, health programs, and resources for Australians managing ongoing medical conditions.
People with Disabilities
Break down barriers through accessibility services, advocacy, and programs promoting independence and self-determination.
Pre/Post Release Offenders
Support successful reintegration through rehabilitation, job training, and services helping former offenders rebuild lives.
Rural, Regional, Remote Communities
Deliver mobile services and outreach bringing essential support, healthcare, and resources to Australians in isolated areas.
Unemployed Person
Provide job training, career support, and employment services helping unemployed Australians develop skills and find work.
Veterans or their Families
Honour service through healthcare, mental health programs, and transition support for veterans and their families nationwide.
Victims of Crime
Provide crisis support, counselling, and legal advocacy helping crime victims heal, seek justice, and rebuild safety.
Victims of Disasters
Deliver emergency relief and recovery programs rebuilding homes, livelihoods, and hope after bushfires, floods, and disasters.
Youth
Support young Australians through mentoring, education, and youth programs helping them reach their full potential and thrive.
Women
Create safer futures through domestic violence support, health services, and advocacy programs for women and girls nationwide.
Be the change you want to see
Make Your Impact Today
Turn compassion into action. Support causes that matter to you.
Donate - Support verified charities
Every dollar directly supports Australian families, rescues wildlife, and funds lifesaving research. Make tax-deductible donations to verified ACNC charities and see the real impact you're making.
- ✓ ACNC-verified organisations
- ✓ Tax-deductible receipts
- ✓ Transparent impact reporting
Volunteer - Give time, gain purpose
Join thousands of Australians making hands-on impact. From mentoring youth to conservation work—find your perfect role, gain new skills, and meet inspiring people.
- ✓ Flexible hours that fit your life
- ✓ Meet inspiring people
- ✓ Build skills & experience
