Australia investments
To shape a more equitable and sustainable Australia through a focus on greater equity and self-determination for Indigenous Peoples and preparing underrepresented children and young people to participate in the economy of the future.
Partners & projects
Supporting self-determined governance for Indigenous development outcomes
Through evidence based tools, resources and a range of development, training and advisory offerings, the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute (AIGI) supports excellence in self-determined governance for Indigenous individuals, communities, nations and organizations in Australia, contributing to improved outcomes for Indigenous Australians and to a broader change in Australia that all citizens can be proud of.
Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Education
Narragunnawali supports schools and early learning services in Australia to develop environments that actively engage the hearts and minds of future generations to contribute to the reconciliation process.
Indigenous Governance
Showcasing self-determination and progressing reconciliation by recognizing, supporting and celebrating strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance and self-determination.
Keeping the deserts connected
A thriving Indigenous ranger network to protect the natural and cultural values of Australia’s desert region.
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
Building the next generation of governance leaders in the community-controlled sector. NACCHO empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to foster skills in governance, advocacy, and cultural resilience through the NACCHO Youth Conference and the Youth Governance training program.
Ngarrngga
An Indigenous-led initiative transforming Australian education by supporting educators across early childhood, primary, secondary and initial teacher education to showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, histories and cultures in a culturally responsive way.
STEM Together
Supporting Australia’s future innovation by increasing engagement and participation of underrepresented students in STEM learning and career pathways.
Right care, first time, where you live
Using the latest advances in systems modeling and simulation to empower communities to allocate local resources and funding in youth mental health care in a targeted way.
The Mentally Healthy Futures Project
The University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre is working collaboratively in breaking down silos to improve youth mental health. This five-year project supports the continuation of Australia's Mental Health Think Tank, with a particular focus on improving outcomes to improve the mental health of Australians now and into the future, by providing holistic, evidence-based policy recommendations.
Australia news
View all newsMeet the changemakers – Brain and Mind Centre at the University of Sydney
The Brain and Mind Centre’s Right care, first time, where you live Program builds an understanding of local mental health challenges and systems that support young people. It strengthens collaboration across the region and empowers community partners to work together in ways that lead to better outcomes for young people locally.
217 days ago
Australia program
Meet the changemakers: Reconciliation Australia
Reconciliation Australia’s Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Education program supports schools, early learning services, and other educational institutions in Australia to develop environments that actively engage the hearts and minds of future generations to contribute to the reconciliation process.
239 days ago
Australia program
Narragunnawali Awards 2025 Winners - Media release
Reconciliation Australia announces the winners of the fifth Narragunnawali Awards; the only national awards that recognise and celebrate Australian schools and early learning services that are implementing outstanding reconciliation initiatives.
by Reconciliation Australia,
245 days ago
Australia program
Improving youth wellbeing for a mentally healthy Australia, now and in the future
Globally, the leading causes of burden and disease in young people are substance use and mental illness, with one in seven 10-19 year-olds experiencing a mental disorder.
289 days ago
Australia program
Year in review
US$37.3 million invested in grants, donations and sponsorships exclusive to Australia in Financial Year 2026
Learn more about the innovative NGOs, think tanks and national and international institutions finding solutions and setting new standards for the future in BHP Foundation Annual Report to donor - Australia.
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