Philanthropy

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.

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.

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.