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Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc

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63
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc

Distributed Ostomy Medical supplies to over 900 hundred members. Aided by 15 Volunteers to help the service by picking and packing stoma product and, giving our volunteers valuable time spent with peers. Telephone & personal support to Ostomy Members and new members. Support Groups & Open days offering information and delivering knowledge to the wider community by travelling to Gladstone & Fraser Coast for hands on and face to face meetings, as well as our own support and AGM and rep information days here in Bundaberg. Weekly visits by a qualified STN to our members at no cost to them. contact and keeping up to date with government changes. 2 staff that support all of this and a well educated …

Founded
Headquarters
Bundaberg West, Queensland
Foundation type
Other Incorporated Entity
Size
medium

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 health in Australia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
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 Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the ACNC.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical health charities in Australia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a contact email (present for 42% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • 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

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Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Bundaberg West, Queensland, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is 27545116894. 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 63/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$3M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc's official registration number is 27545116894, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.

Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('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 health charities in Australia is 66/100.

Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc is located in Bundaberg West, Queensland, Australia. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is 88a Crofton St, Bundaberg West, Queensland, Australia.

Based on official tax filings, Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc has A$3M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of A$8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc is classified as a Health organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Other Incorporated Entity. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has A$3M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Wide Bay Ostomates Association 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, Wide Bay Ostomates Association 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). 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.

Distributed Ostomy Medical supplies to over 900 hundred members. Aided by 15 Volunteers to help the service by picking and packing stoma product and, giving our volunteers valuable time spent with peers. Telephone & personal support to Ostomy Members and new members. Support Groups & Open days offering information and delivering knowledge to the wider community by travelling to Gladstone & Fraser Coast for hands on and face to face meetings, as well as our own support and AGM and rep information days here in Bundaberg. Weekly visits by a qualified STN to our members at no cost to them. contact and keeping up to date with government changes. 2... Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc is classified as a health organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among health charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$3M is below the peer average of A$8M.

Yes - Wide Bay Ostomates Association 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$1M-A$10M
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 Wide Bay Ostomates Association 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
1
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
A$2.6M revenue
FY2024
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$2.3M revenue
FY2023
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$2.2M revenue
FY2022
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$2.0M revenue
FY2021
ACNC (Australia)
Form filed
A$1.8M 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 this charity 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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 19, 2026
Registry checked
Jul 19, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 · 2012
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 Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc

What is Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc?
Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc is a health other incorporated entity based in Bundaberg West, Australia. Distributed Ostomy Medical supplies to over 900 hundred members. Aided by 15 Volunteers to help the service by picking and packing stoma product and, giving our volunteers valuable time spent with peers. Telephone & personal support to Ostomy Members and new members. Support Groups & Open days offering information and delivering knowledge to the wider community by travelling to Gladstone & Fraser Coast for hands on and face to face meetings, as well as our own support and AGM and rep information days here in Bundaberg. Weekly visits by a qualified STN to our members at no cost to them. contact and keeping up to date with government changes. 2 staff that support all of this and a well educated committee.
When was Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc founded?
Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc was founded in 2012.
Where is Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc located?
Headquartered in Bundaberg West, Queensland, Australia.
What is Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
Is Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc trustworthy?
Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 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 Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc's registration number?
Registration: 27545116894 (Australia).
What is Wide Bay Ostomates Association Inc's website?
https://www.wboa.org.au
Are donations to Wide Bay Ostomates Association 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.