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About us

The John James Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of programs and assistance to the people of Canberra and beyond.

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Our Impact

The Foundation believes in leveraging its impact through partnership, putting the beneficiary at the centre of its decision making in how and where to apply Foundation resources.

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Our Programs

Canberra Foundation Collaborative Community Infrastructure Members Driving Community Impact Community Partnerships Medical Education

Overview

Strengthening health outcomes in the community, and improving both the patient and doctor experience

Our Impact

In Canberra, we are driving meaningful change by strengthening health outcomes across our community. We empower doctors, community organisations, and individuals, and by enabling others to give back in ways that truly matter we are creating a positive, lasting impact.

$1.5m

in annual funding for  community health program.

150+

grant recipients for  community health program.

160+

specialist medical  practitioner members.

18

years of giving  since 2006.

Our Programs

Community Infrastructure

Building facilities for charitable use in Canberra.

Canberra Foundation Collaborative

Creating care and hope for those who need it most.

Members Driving Community Impact

Empowering our members to volunteer and transform their passions into purpose.

Community Partnerships

Building genuine partnerships that strengthen community capacity and drive lasting improvements in health outcomes.

Medical Education

Improving health outcomes through medical education.

Impact Stories

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Wagging Tails, Lasting Impact: Expanding Delta Therapy Dogs in Our Community

Funding has enabled 20 new volunteer-dog teams to be trained and deployed, directly meeting the growing demand for therapy dog visits in hospitals, aged care homes, and the wider community.

Serious Medicine, Silly Faces: Where Laughter Meets Healing

Since 2019, the Foundation has proudly funded The Humour Foundation’s Clown Doctors program because we believe that clinical care should be complemented by emotional care.

Walking Beside Women: The Transformative Impact of First Steps Pregnancy Support

As a proud early funder of First Steps Pregnancy Support (FSPS), we have had the privilege of witnessing something deeply meaningful unfold in the Queanbeyan region—a gentle yet powerful shift in how we care for women facing complex and challenging pregnancies.