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Thriving People and Places
Rejuvenated ecosystems and reduced carbon emissions.
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Thriving People and Places
Culturally diverse and equitable social and political life.
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Thriving People and Places
Redesigned, humane social systems.
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Thriving People and Places
Inclusive economic opportunities.
Justice & Equity
We are a family foundation committed to a just and equitable Australian society that is caring, ethical, and recognises and respects our First Peoples.
A good society is socially, culturally, environmentally, and economically prosperous for all. We envision an Australia where communities have the agency to drive the change they want to see, where governments collaborate to reimagine more equal and just systems, and together we shape a society in which we are proud to raise our children.
Our Work
We provide long-term funding, build connections, support learning and advocate alongside those working towards a better society.
How we Partner
Our principles of action guide how we partner with others.

Respect First Peoples self-determination
We listen and learn from First Nations perspectives. We invest in First Peoples driving change.
Develop authentic relationships
We take the time to build relationships of trust and reciprocity as a foundation for generating positive change together.
Connect the dots and untie the knots
We take a holistic view and bring together diverse perspectives to work collaboratively and generate impact greater than the sum of their parts. We lean into complexity and work to unravel challenges alongside our partners.
Learn and evidence for impact
We listen, learn and demonstrate what works. We partner with curiosity and adjust our work based on new insights. We are open source and share what we learn.
Add meaningful value
We provide flexible resourcing and share our time, connections, platforms and skills. We are adaptive and responsive in our processes to changing contexts and needs.
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Current Partnerships
These are some of the organisations and initiatives we partner with to make positive change together.


- Education, First Nations Voice, Governance, Karrkad Kanjdji Trust, Nawarddeken Academy
Garma Brilliance
Amongst a stringy-bark forest atop an escarpment overlooking the Gulf of Carpentaria, Gulkula is home to the annual Garma Festival. This Gumatj ceremonial Bunggul (dance) site in northeast Arnhem Land, hosts thousands of people from across the country to experience the excellence of Yolngu culture.

- First Nations Voice, Governance, Place Based Change
Healing the Heart of the Macleay
When Dunghutti woman Jo Kelly speaks about her work, it becomes evident that her decades of experience as a fierce advocate, compassionate leader and community connecter have profoundly shaped her approach today.

- Environment
Social Justice is Climate Justice
In May 2023 we embarked on a strategy that was explicit in its embrace of climate action. We had found, through decades of partnership with communities across Australia, that the wellbeing of people and place are inextricably bound, and that social justice is climate justice.
“The time is not far off when companies will have to justify their worth to society, with greater emphasis placed on environmental and social impact than straight economics.”
Dick Dusseldorp AO - 1973
"There are two relationships. The relationship between people and relationship between people and the land. The relationship between people is always contingent on the relationship between land and people."
Dr Mary Graham - 2021
"Dusseldorp Forum have a deep-seated commitment to make a difference in place and people. Many say it they do it."
Partner Survey 2021
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