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Children Australia Inc

South Melbourne, Victoria ABN: 90680959928 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Children Australia Inc

Family and Foster Care Services: Child welfare

Founded
Headquarters
South Melbourne, Victoria
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2000

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 66

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ACNC registration revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Children Australia Inc has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 455 youth development charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 498 youth development charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Children Australia Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in South Melbourne, Victoria, 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$67M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Children Australia Inc's official registration number is 90680959928, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Children Australia Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in Australia is 66/100.

Children Australia Inc is located in South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is PO BOX 1312, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Children Australia Inc has A$67M 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 an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$67M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Children Australia Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Children Australia Inc holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Among youth development charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$67M is well above the peer average of A$4M.

Yes - Children Australia Inc is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), so gifts of $2 or more are tax-deductible for Australian donors. GiveRadar verifies this against the official Australian Business Register and re-checks it weekly. Keep your receipt for your tax return.

Annual revenue
A$10M-A$100M
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if Children Australia Inc holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
360
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Australia keeps treating violence against women and children as unavoidable. We are not powerless - Women's Agenda
May 2026
womensagenda.com.au
More ISIS-linked women and children set to return to Australia - RNZ
May 2026
www.rnz.co.nz
South Australia to establish new integrated hubs for children most in need - The Sector
May 2026
thesector.com.au
Australia’s First Peoples and Children’s Commissioners urge Northern Territory government to halt weakening of child pla
May 2026
humanrights.gov.au
A promise made to every child - Save the Children Australia
Apr 2026
www.savethechildren.org.au
What happened to the children Australia detained? - ABC Religion & Ethics - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Mar 2026
www.abc.net.au
Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia - NPR
Dec 2025
www.npr.org
Form filed
A$67.0M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$62.9M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$55.2M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$49.6M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$42.9M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)

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Cause areas in Australia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Religion 17,090
Education 14,323
Social Services 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services 1,196
Youth Development this charity 498
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Most common causes in Australia

Causes charities work on most.

Religion 16,770
Education 12,145
Health 5,419
Arts & Culture 4,928
Community Development 2,630
Environment 1,920
Disability 1,582
Early Childhood 1,325

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1993
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Children Australia Inc

What is Children Australia Inc?
Children Australia Inc is a youth development other incorporated entity 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, Victoria, Australia.
What is Children Australia Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
Is Children Australia Inc trustworthy?
Children Australia Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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.