Be part of building a more inclusive world for all
At CBM Australia, we stand for the one and the one billion. We work to transform individual lives and strengthen inclusion worldwide, creating opportunity and lasting change for more than 1.3 billion people globally who experience disability.
As a corporate partner, you can help make this change possible.
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Partner to help drive lasting change
People with disabilities in developing countries are among the most marginalised in the world. Too often, they are excluded from basic human rights, not because of ability or potential, but because health systems, education, employment and services are not built to include them.
CBM is an international development organisation with more than 115 years’ experience working alongside communities, governments and local partners. We focus on practical solutions that help people access healthcare, education, livelihoods and safety, while working to change the systems that exclude them in the first place.
As a corporate partner, your organisation can help expand access to essential services for people with disabilities living in poverty globally, through programs designed for long‑term progress rather than short‑term relief.
This is long‑term change, built with communities and partners.
How can you support CBM?
We work with corporate partners to create partnerships that are clear, flexible and aligned with your organisation’s purpose, priorities and goals.
Corporate partnerships
Multi‑year partnerships that connect your organisation’s values with CBM’s international programs, supporting clear goals and measurable progress.
Employee and workplace engagement
Opportunities for your people to get involved through workplace giving, matched funding, fundraising and volunteering initiatives that build connection and shared purpose.
Cause and brand partnerships
Purpose‑led campaigns, events and advocacy that engage customers and stakeholders while supporting global disability inclusion.
Skills, influence and pro bono support
Partnerships that draw on your organisation’s expertise, networks and professional skills to strengthen CBM’s work and extend our reach.
Every corporate partnership is tailored. We start by understanding what matters most to you, and the change you want to see in the world.
Interested in becoming a partner?
“Real change happens when business and community come together with a shared hope. At CBM, we partner with organisations who want to lead, help break the cycle of poverty and disability and create a more inclusive world.”
Jane Edge - CEO, CBM Australia
Some of our Corporate Partners
“The CBM Australia team are doing truly amazing work. We were very fortunate to be introduced to CBM by a dear friend of the firm, and it has been incredibly rewarding to learn more about the impact the organisation is making for people living in poverty and with disabilities. The team at Catalyst Funds Management is honoured to support such a meaningful mission, and we look forward to seeing the many positive outcomes you will continue to achieve.”
Deepan Pavendranathan - Founder & CIO, Catalyst Funds Management.
Stories from our beneficiaries
From dust to dignity: A young girl’s journey to cleanliness and hope in Isiolo
Breaking barriers: Sivani walks to school
Jack sees his son for the first time
Frequently Asked Questions
A corporate partnership with CBM Australia is a strategic collaboration focused on creating sustainable, long‑term impact for people with disabilities in developing countries. Partnerships go beyond one‑off donations and are built around shared values, mutual benefit and clearly defined outcomes.
CBM corporate partnerships support Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities by addressing social inclusion, equity and human rights at a global level.
Our work contributes directly to the “Social” pillar of ESG, particularly around disability inclusion, access to healthcare and education, and poverty reduction.
We work with partners to align initiatives with their ESG frameworks, reporting needs and impact goals – ensuring outcomes are measurable, transparent and aligned with recognised international development and human rights principles.
All CBM corporate partnerships are designed to be flexible and tailored to each organisation’s purpose, priorities and capacity.
We begin by understanding your organisation’s goals, stakeholders and the impact you want to achieve. From there, we co‑design a partnership approach – whether through strategic funding, employee engagement, pro bono support or cause‑based initiatives, to ensure alignment, relevance and meaningful impact.
In 2025, for every dollar given to CBM Australia, 78 cents supported programs and 16 cents generated funds to support future programs, leaving 5 cents to deliver accountability and administration. For every dollar we spend on fundraising we raise nearly four times that amount.
78% Programs
16% Fundraising
5% Accountability & Admin
As seen in the 2025 annual report.
CBM is DFAT accredited and is experienced in preparing robust monitoring frameworks to systematically collect valuable information and insights about the program’s impact, implementation, and effectiveness.
CBM’s quality team will monitor the number of people whose lives are positively impacted, partners engaged to deliver systemic transformation and the essential driving force of all catalytic change.
CBM Australia is a fully registered and accredited charity, operating under strong governance, regulatory oversight and sector standards. We maintain compliance with Australian Government requirements and independent codes of conduct to ensure transparency, accountability and integrity in all our work.
Registration and legal status
- Company limited by guarantee under the Australian Corporations Act
- Registered with the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission (ACNC)
Tax and donation status
- Endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR)
- Exempt from Income Tax
- Eligible for Fringe Benefits Tax and GST concessions
Government accreditation
- Accredited by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
- Subject to rigorous government reviews every five years, with a mid‑term review
- Supported through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP)
Standards and accountability
- Signatory to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) Code of Conduct
- Fully adheres to requirements for transparency, accountability and integrity
- CEO Jane Edge serves as Vice President (Finance) on the ACFID Board
Professional memberships
- Member of the Centre for Social Purpose
- Member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia (aligned with FIA Code of Conduct)
- Member of the Association for Data‑Driven Marketing & Advertising (aligned with relevant Code of Practice)
CBM Australia supports people with disabilities living in poverty regardless of religion, belief, culture or background.
CBM is founded on Christian values, which continue to shape our commitment to dignity, equality and justice for all people. These values inform why we do our work, not who we support. Our programs focus on addressing the intersection of disability and poverty and on building inclusive communities where everyone can access their rights and opportunities.
In practice, CBM works alongside people of many faiths and none, partnering with local organisations, communities and governments. We do not engage in missionary or evangelical activities, and assistance is never conditional on belief.
Inequality exists everywhere. For people with disabilities living in poverty in developing countries, exclusion is deeper, more entrenched, and far more difficult to escape.
For more than one billion people living with disability, basic human rights such as access to healthcare, education, employment and safety are often denied due to systemic barriers, not a lack of ability or potential.
Supporting international programs enables large‑scale, lasting impact. Success means strengthening local capacity, advancing disability inclusion, and ensuring people with disabilities and their families can access essential services and opportunities now and into the future.
With decades of global experience, CBM Australia is a trusted international development partner, working alongside the disability movement to turn rights into realities. Investment in international programs delivers long‑term change with a powerful ripple effect, creating inclusion, resilience and opportunity for millions of people worldwide.