This page lists organisations and resources which may help charities.
If you have a suggestion for an organisation or website that would be useful to add to this list, please contact us. Please note that we prefer to link to free resources.
See our list of state and territory and other regulators for more information about other agencies that may affect charities.
Australian Business Register (ABR)
The Australian government’s business registration and reporting website, where you can apply for an Australian Business Number (ABN) or search the ABN Lookup database.
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
Information, tools and online services for companies considering registering with or already registered with ASIC.
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
The national revenue collection agency, providing guidance for not-for-profit organisations about starting and managing a not-for-profit, including taxation issues and complying with ongoing ATO requirements.
business.gov.au
The Commonwealth Government's website for business owners, providing information, forms, business planning templates and guides and free business planning apps.
Safe Work Australia
Safe Work Australia leads the development of national policy on work health and safety and workers’ compensation.
Board Health Check
Tanarra Philanthropic Advisors have created a free online Board Health Check tool to help charity boards succeed in achieving their mission and goals.
Community Council for Australia
A member-based advocacy organisation of not-for-profits.
Community Door
Information and tools for managing a not-for-profit community organisation in Queensland (site managed by the Queensland Council of Social Services).
Connecting Up
Supports the not-for-profit sector through the use of technology.
Digital Transformation Hub
The hub brings together practical guides, access to donated technology, an assessment tool and tailored advice to help not-for-profits have greater impact.
Philanthropy Australia
The national peak body for the philanthropic sector, providing advocacy, information and services.
Volunteering Australia
The national peak body for volunteering, working to advance volunteering in the Australian community. GoVolunteer is an initiative of Volunteering Australia, which aims to match volunteers with opportunities.
Not-for-profit Law (Justice Connect)
A community legal centre offering legal advice, training and resources for not-for-profits.
Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)
A member-based organisation of company directors providing advocacy, education and guidance on governance, including for not-for-profits.
Chartered Accounts Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)
An association of accounting and business professionals providing education and advocacy for its members.
CPA Australia
A member-based organisation of finance, accounting and business professionals, providing education, advocacy and resources on accounting and financial reporting.
Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA)
The national peak body of fundraisers, providing advocacy, networking and resources for professional fundraisers.
Governance Institute of Australia
A professional association of chartered secretaries, governance advisers and risk managers providing education and resources, including on not-for-profit governance.
Institute of Community Directors Australia
A governance network for not-for-profit boards, committees, councils and senior staff, providing information, tools and education (site managed by Our Community).
National Pro Bono Resource Centre
An independent organisation supporting pro bono legal services in Australia. Its state directories list potential sources of pro bono legal advice in each state and territory.
National Tax Clinic program
A government-funded initiative to help people who may not be able to afford professional advice and representation with their tax affairs. This program is available to eligible individuals, small businesses, not-for-profit organisations and charities.
Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies
An academic research centre at the Queensland University of Technology focused on philanthropy, not-for-profits and the social economy.
Centre for Social Impact
A collaborative academic research centre focused on improving the delivery of beneficial social impact in Australia.
GiveNow
A digital fundraising platform for Australian not-for-profits (site managed by Our Community).
Our Community
A social enterprise providing advice, resources, tools and training for not-for-profits.
Pro Bono Australia
Daily news, directories and advertising for the not-for-profit sector.
Third Sector Magazine
A periodical for the not-for-profit sector covering news, governance, advocacy, membership, leadership and fundraising.
Torrens University's Social Enterprise Hub
Torrens University's Social Enterprise Hub is a free program that allows charities and not-for-profits to partner with students from the university.