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Family and Foster Care Services: Child welfare
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChildren Australia Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in South Melbourne, Vic, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its registration number is 90680959928. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 52/100 for youth development charities in Australia. The organization reports A$63M in annual revenue.
Children Australia Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in Australia is 52/100.
Children Australia Inc is located in South Melbourne, Vic, Australia. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is PO BOX 1312, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, Children Australia Inc has A$63M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Children Australia Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$63M in annual revenue.
Children Australia Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among youth development charities registered in Australia: Children Australia Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is below the peer average of 52/100. Its annual revenue of A$63M is well above the peer average of A$4M.
Children Australia Inc is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.
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1 year on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Australian donations are deductible if Children Australia Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
Children Australia Inc is registered in Australia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Children Australia Inc is registered in Australia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Neutral‘Indefensible’: alleged child abuse survivor takes on Albanese government over $2.5bn Nauru deal - The Guardian
Predators able to abuse children due to systemic weaknesses in NSW childcare, inquiry finds - The Guardian
Australia keeps treating violence against women and children as unavoidable. We are not powerless - Women's Agenda
More ISIS-linked women and children set to return to Australia - RNZ
South Australia to establish new integrated hubs for children most in need - The Sector
Failed system of child protection can only be addressed by a stress on culture and kinship - The Australian
Three states, Elders united on child protection in Red Centre - NT News
Major update after woman, two kids found dead inside home - The Nightly
'Nowhere for me to exist': Growing up as a biracial child in Australia - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australia’s First Peoples and Children’s Commissioners urge Northern Territory government to halt weakening of child placement principle - Australian Human Rights Commission
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Quick facts about Children Australia Inc
- What is Children Australia Inc?
- Children Australia Inc is a youth development large based in South Melbourne, Australia. Family and Foster Care Services: Child welfare
- When was Children Australia Inc founded?
- Children Australia Inc was founded in 1993.
- Where is Children Australia Inc located?
- Headquartered in South Melbourne, Australia.
- What is Children Australia Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
- Is Children Australia Inc trustworthy?
- Children Australia Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Children Australia Inc's registration number?
- Registration: 90680959928 (Australia).
- What is Children Australia Inc's website?
- https://www.ozchild.org.au
- Are donations to Children Australia Inc tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.