Fund the Bridge
Every dollar you give builds the infrastructure that takes Aboriginal Australians from rehabilitation to real, lasting independence. All donations of $2 or more are fully tax-deductible.
National setup fund
Building the National Model
AAEF is in its establishment phase. Every dollar raised now goes directly toward building the facilities, programs, and governance infrastructure that will serve Aboriginal Australians for generations.
0.1M raised
of 80M national setup goal
0%
$2M
Wages
$16M
QLD setup
$40M
Open more retreats
$80M
National rollout
Want to make a major gift? Explore partnership tiers
Make a Donation
All donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible · ABN 99 701 318 881
Secured by Stripe · All donations over $2 are tax-deductible · ABN 99 701 318 881
Investing at Scale?
For foundations, corporates, and high-capacity donors considering gifts of $100,000 or more — AAEF offers structured partnership tiers, named giving opportunities, legacy giving arrangements, and direct access to Karl Eales. Major partnerships are built on relationship, not just transaction.
$100K – $499K
Community Partner
- Named contribution toward a specific AAEF program stream
- Permanent founding partner recognition across all AAEF assets
- Seat on AAEF Corporate Advisory Panel
- Annual reconciliation outcomes report (board-ready)
- Direct relationship with Karl Eales, CEO & Founder
- Co-branded impact story and case study
- Invitation to annual Elders Council gathering
$500K – $999K
Foundation Partner
- All Community Partner benefits
- Custom enterprise partnership — co-design a full program stream
- Exclusive first access to Indigenous procurement pipeline
- Priority access to AAEF employment graduates when programs open
- Speaking opportunity at AAEF national events
- Legacy naming rights to a program facility or stream
- Bi-annual board-level briefing with AAEF leadership
$1M+
Legacy Partner
- All Foundation Partner benefits
- Endowment naming rights — permanent recognition in perpetuity
- Seat on AAEF National Advisory Board
- Custom multi-year impact reporting framework
- First right of refusal on national program expansion partnerships
- Joint media and public affairs strategy with AAEF
- Legacy giving arrangement — estate and bequest planning support
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AAEF is Fully DGR Endorsed
The Australian Aboriginal Enterprise Foundation Ltd (AAEF) is formally endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). All donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia.
This means individuals, corporates, philanthropists, and foundations can claim their donation as a tax deduction in accordance with Australian tax law.
Tax-Deductible Receipts
AAEF issues official tax-deductible receipts for every donation. Each receipt includes:
- Donor name
- Donation amount
- Date of donation
- AAEF ABN: 99 701 318 881
- Confirmation of DGR endorsement
- AAEF contact details: info@aaef.org.au, 0423 602 603
Receipts are automatically emailed for online donations.
Where Your Donation Goes
- Construction and operation of AAEF Life Skills Retreats across Australia
- Eco-friendly tiny homes and staff housing
- AAEF National Safety House — emergency accommodation and support
- AAEF National Business House — Head Office and governance
- Indigenous-led life skills and workforce development programs
- Solar, water, and sustainability systems for all facilities
Every dollar is applied strictly to AAEF's authorised charitable purposes.
Due Diligence & Governance Documents
For major donors, philanthropic foundations, and institutional givers — all of AAEF's governance documents are publicly available. This includes our Constitution, ACNC Registration Certificate, governance framework, organisational structure, and operational policies.
View Governance Documents