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University Of The Sunshine Coast

Education Maroochydore BC, Qld ABN 28441859157 · ACNC Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About University Of The Sunshine Coast

Higher Education and Research Services: Higher education

Founded
Headquarters
Maroochydore BC, Qld
Foundation type
Large
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Australia
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.89%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
ACNC registration revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

University Of The Sunshine Coast is a registered education nonprofit based in Maroochydore BC, Qld, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its registration number is 28441859157. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$369M in annual revenue.

University Of The Sunshine Coast has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('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 education charities in Australia is 56/100.

University Of The Sunshine Coast is located in Maroochydore BC, Qld, Australia. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years. Its registered address is Locked Bag 4, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, University Of The Sunshine Coast has A$369M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

University Of The Sunshine Coast is classified as a Education organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has A$369M in annual revenue.

University Of The Sunshine Coast has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. Visit the University Of The Sunshine Coast profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among education charities registered in Australia: University Of The Sunshine Coast's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$369M is well above the peer average of A$7M.

University Of The Sunshine Coast 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
A$100M-A$1B
Source: ACNC (Australia) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from ACNC (Australia) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Australian donations are deductible if University Of The Sunshine Coast holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.

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Leadership

KE
Key Management Personnel
Total (ACNC)

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

University of the Sunshine Coast bans men from applying for $180,000 role in bid to 'promote equal opportunity' - Daily
Feb 2025
www.dailymail.co.uk
Dean Boxall, Mel Marshall Among Designated Swimming Australia Performance Hub Coaches - SwimSwam
Jan 2025
swimswam.com
Emergency responders deliver united front - Sunshine Coast Council
Aug 2024
www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Emergency responders deliver united front - Sunshine Coast Council
Aug 2024
www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Form filed
A$368.7M revenue
FY2023
ACNC
University of Sunshine Coast MBA Secures AACSB Accreditation - MBA News Australia
Nov 2023
www.mbanews.com.au
Three ibis travelled hundreds of kilometres across Queensland. What does their journey tell us? - Australian Broadcastin
Oct 2023
www.abc.net.au
Monash Uni adopts IHRA definition - The Australian Jewish News
Mar 2023
www.australianjewishnews.com
Form filed
A$346.1M revenue
FY2022
ACNC
Retired teacher creates an education fund for students who don't get straight As - Coast Reporter
Nov 2022
www.coastreporter.net
Capilano University's Sunshine Coast kálax-ay campus welcomes its first Elder - Coast Reporter
Feb 2022
www.coastreporter.net
Sunshine Coast's health boss, Adj Professor Naomi Dwyer, confirms shock resignation - Sunshine Coast News
Jun 2021
www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au

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Peer charities

Other education in Australia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
University Of The Sunshine Coast This page 55 A$368.7 million -
The University Of Wollongong 57 A$690.8 million -
The University Of Adelaide 57 A$1.1 billion -
University Of South Australia 57 A$713.6 million -
The University of Sydney 56 A$3.3 billion -
University Of Canberra 55 A$357.5 million -
University Of Technology Sydney 55 A$1.1 billion -
University Of Southern Queensland 55 A$356.1 million -
Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited 55 A$354.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
Financial filings
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about University Of The Sunshine Coast

What is University Of The Sunshine Coast?
University Of The Sunshine Coast is a education large based in Maroochydore BC, Australia. Higher Education and Research Services: Higher education
When was University Of The Sunshine Coast founded?
University Of The Sunshine Coast was founded in 1994.
Who leads University Of The Sunshine Coast?
Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
Where is University Of The Sunshine Coast located?
Headquartered in Maroochydore BC, Australia.
What is University Of The Sunshine Coast's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$100M-A$1B.
Is University Of The Sunshine Coast trustworthy?
University Of The Sunshine Coast has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 University Of The Sunshine Coast's registration number?
Registration: 28441859157 (Australia).
What is University Of The Sunshine Coast's website?
https://www.usc.edu.au
Are donations to University Of The Sunshine Coast 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.