Caption: People in Gaza City on 9th August, 2025.
Credit: WFP / Ali Jadallah.

Impact Missions

Joint press release: Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator and Dr Andrew Forrest AO, Founder of Minderoo Foundation

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10 Oct 2025
Statement from Dr Andrew Forrest AO on developments in Gaza

I welcome the progress being made under the US-led peace plan for Gaza; including the agreement for the release of hostages and the return of remains.

22 Sept 2025
Minderoo pledges US$1m to protect humanitarian workers

On the eve of the United Nations General Assembly, Dr Andrew Forrest AO, on behalf of Minderoo Foundation, signed the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel and pledged a first contribution of US$1 million (A$1.52m) to safeguard frontline aid workers.

23 Aug 2025
Statement on the IPC report confirming famine in Gaza

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Famine Review Committee has officially confirmed that famine is occurring in Gaza Governorate and is projected to spread rapidly – the first time a famine has been declared in the Middle East.

28 Mar 2025
A statement from Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Nicola Forrest AO

When we started Minderoo Foundation in 2001 it was known as the Australian Children’s Trust. The sole founding purpose of what became Minderoo Foundation was to protect children and help them reach their potential.

28 Mar 2025
Minderoo Foundation to provide A$2 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon

Minderoo Foundation will provide A$2 million in humanitarian assistance to support displaced civilians – particularly women and children – impacted by the escalation of conflict in Lebanon.

04 Oct 2024
Minderoo boosts funding to Gaza partners delivering meals to starving families

Minderoo Foundation is boosting its funding commitment for urgent humanitarian aid in Gaza to almost US$28 million (more than A$40 million) with a focus on partners delivering meals to those on the brink of famine.

04 Oct 2024
Minderoo funds critical water and sanitation infrastructure for the people of Gaza

Minderoo Foundation has announced a US$2.5 million (more than A$3.6 million) contribution to help address the serious health risks in Gaza caused by water scarcity and inadequate sanitation services.

19 Oct 2023
Minderoo Foundation commits $10m in humanitarian aid to Gaza, matching Australian government package

Minderoo Foundation has committed AU$10 million for humanitarian aid to civilians affected by the conflict in Gaza, matching the Australian government’s package.

Our focus areas and impact missions

We seek to uplift communities, support gender equality, protect natural ecosystems and respond to emerging threats and challenges.

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Communities

All children in Australia reach their full potential in thriving communities.

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Gender Equality

All people realise their inherent freedom and equality.

A New Holland Honeyeater, a small bird with black and white mottled body, a black head and white ear patch, and a large yellow wing patch and yellow sides on the tail. The bird sits on a a bright red, pink and yellow banksia flower. Another banksia flower and the serrated-edge, grey green foliage can be seen in the background.

Natural Ecosystems

Healthy ecosystems safeguarded for all generations.

An elderly woman holds her hand to her mouth, looking as though she might cry. She wears a light coloured jacket and has a grey and white striped scarf covering her hair. On either side of her are tall and thin yellow candles, on ornate brass plates. In the background are other men and women and arches of the cathedral.

Impact Missions

Agile response to existential threats and urgent challenges.

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Our vision

A society that values all people and natural ecosystems.

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Our impact and reach

We maximise our impact by focusing on our beneficiaries, consistent geographies and key stakeholders.

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Our role

We back those who are closest to the problems we seek to solve.

Partner

Support partners using the full spectrum of funding solutions, from grants to impact investing, to create, accelerate and scale measurable impact.

Advocate

Affect system change at scale by shifting the expectations of decision-makers to act on our chosen issues by enhancing advocacy capacity and shifting attitudes, norms, mindsets and behaviours to support critical policy reform.

Develop

Collaborate with partners, communities and beneficiaries to develop, test, refine and de-risk solutions, sharing learnings to help others scale-up and adapt to local contexts.

Generate evidence

Generate, connect and leverage evidence to drive change, fuel advocacy, guide decisions and amplify our collective impact.

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Our stories of impact

Read the latest stories, research and interviews from across Minderoo Foundation and our partners.

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Philanthropy
Five insights about the future of generosity from SXSW Sydney.
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Communities
Investing in creativity to strengthen communities.

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Latest media releases

28 Oct 2025

Systemic failures have left children vulnerable in early childhood education and care; federal leadership must continue

The revelation of more cases of child sexual abuse in early learning and care, as detailed in last night’s ABC Four Corners program, is deeply distressing and underscores the need for comprehensive, lasting reform.

20 Oct 2025

Joint press release: Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator and Dr Andrew Forrest AO, Founder of Minderoo Foundation

Together, we announce Minderoo Foundation’s immediate AU$10 million contribution to humanitarian efforts in Gaza, delivered in close coordination with the UN-led 60-Day Plan.

10 Oct 2025

Statement from Dr Andrew Forrest AO on developments in Gaza

I welcome the progress being made under the US-led peace plan for Gaza; including the agreement for the release of hostages and the return of remains.