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There are tax concessions available to charities from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and from relevant state and territory governments.

A deductible gift recipient (DGR) is an organisation that can receive donations that are tax deductible.

Fringe benefits tax (FBT) is a tax paid on benefits that an employer provides to their employees in addition to their salary, such as the use of a work car or phone.

A gift is something given to someone without obligation and may be in the form of money, goods or other property, while an honorarium is an honorary payment made to someone without obligation in recognition of their professional service.

When two or more charities choose to join as one organisation or group, this is called merging or amalgamating.

Fundraising generally refers to activities such as soliciting public donations, holding public events with admission fees, holding fundraising events, raffles and other games, corporate partnerships, and crowdfunding. 

See Responsible People

Advocacy is support for a particular cause or policy.

Vulnerable people are defined as a people aged under 18 or other individuals who may be unable to take care of themselves or are unable to protect themselves against harm or exploitation. 

Income refers to funds that flow into a charity, and includes revenue, other income and other comprehensive income.