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Spinal Life Australia Ltd.

Social Services Woolloongabba, Queensland ABN: 39293063049 (ACNC) Sign up to see website
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66
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Spinal Life Australia Ltd.

Advocacy: Spinal cord injuries and diseases

Founded
Headquarters
Woolloongabba, Queensland
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DGR Tax-Deductible since 2000

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services 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

GiveRadar's verified records show Spinal Life Australia Ltd. with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • Established in 1960, it is among the oldest social services charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 5,946 social services charities in Australia with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 8,004 social services 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 2026-07-27. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Spinal Life Australia Ltd. is a registered social services nonprofit based in Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1960 and has been operating for 66 years. Its registration number is 39293063049. 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$58M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Spinal Life Australia Ltd.'s official registration number is 39293063049, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Spinal Life Australia Ltd. 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 social services charities in Australia is 66/100.

Spinal Life Australia Ltd. is located in Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia. The organization was established in 1960 and has been active for 66 years. Its registered address is 109 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Spinal Life Australia Ltd. has A$58M 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.

Spinal Life Australia Ltd. is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has A$58M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Spinal Life Australia Ltd.. 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, Spinal Life Australia Ltd. 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 social services charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$58M is well above the peer average of A$4M.

Yes - Spinal Life Australia Ltd. 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 Spinal Life Australia Ltd. 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
450
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
A$58.0M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
World-first clinical trial for treating spinal cord injury - Griffith University
Oct 2024
news.griffith.edu.au
Form filed
A$51.1M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week highlighting call for employers to improve accessibility - 7NEWS
Sep 2023
7news.com.au
Form filed
A$47.0M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$52.1M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$51.5M revenue
FY2020
ACNC (Australia)
Spinal Life to open doors - The Courier Mail
Nov 2017
www.couriermail.com.au

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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 this charity 8,004
Health 7,067
Arts & Culture 5,164
Environment 2,406
Community Development 1,697
Human Services 1,196
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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 26, 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 · 1960
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 Spinal Life Australia Ltd.

What is Spinal Life Australia Ltd.?
Spinal Life Australia Ltd. is a social services other incorporated entity based in Woolloongabba, Australia. Advocacy: Spinal cord injuries and diseases
When was Spinal Life Australia Ltd. founded?
Spinal Life Australia Ltd. was founded in 1960.
Where is Spinal Life Australia Ltd. located?
Headquartered in Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia.
What is Spinal Life Australia Ltd.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$10M-A$100M.
Is Spinal Life Australia Ltd. trustworthy?
Spinal Life Australia Ltd. 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 Spinal Life Australia Ltd.'s registration number?
Registration: 39293063049 (Australia).
What is Spinal Life Australia Ltd.'s website?
https://www.spinal.com.au/
Are donations to Spinal Life Australia Ltd. 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.