ChildFund Australia is not affiliated with any religion, faith or other organisation. ChildFund Australia is a non-discriminatory, independent, not-for-profit organisation, assisting children, families and communities regardless of nationality, gender or religion. We respect the cultures and religions of all the people we help, encouraging spiritual growth only within the context of family and culture, and we do not evangelise.
ChildFund was established in 1938 as the China’s Children Fund and opened its first Australian office in 1985.. As recognition of a growing worldwide focus, to reflect the ethic of helping others and to keep the acronym (CCF), the official name changed to Christian Children’s Fund in 1951. The name was then shortened to CCF Australia before the change to ChildFund Australia in October 2005.
ChildFund Australia is an independent international development organisation focused on reducing poverty for children in developing communities. We work directly with children and their communities to drive lasting change, supporting long-term development, responding to emergencies and advocating for children’s rights. We want every child to say: “I am safe. I am educated. I am heard. I can make a difference. I have a future.”
We partner with local organisations in Cambodia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, Vietnam and across the Pacific, delivering projects in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Our work is funded through government grants, and donations from individuals, trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
ChildFund Australia is a proud member of the ChildFund Alliance – a global network that supports nearly 36 million children and families across 70 countries. We’re a registered charity, a member of the Australian Council for International Development, and fully accredited by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which oversees Australia’s overseas aid program.
