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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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Members Driving Community Impact

About

At the heart of the Foundation are 176 passionate professionals, united by a shared commitment to giving back.

The Foundation offers grants for volunteering activities that are driven by the interests of members and that align with the Foundation’s mission, amplifying the positive impact our members make in communities locally and around the world.

Our members participate in diverse, inspiring volunteering activities from life-changing medical missions to endurance charity challenges and beyond.

Through their dedication, they bring the spirit of service to life and demonstrate the powerful role individuals can play in creating meaningful change.

Stories

Partnering with Street Side Medics to Support Canberra’s Most Vulnerable

The Foundation is proud to support a major new partnership with Street Side Medics, a leading mobile medical service providing free, GP-led healthcare to people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable groups.

A Lifelong Difference: Supporting AEIOU’s Early Intervention Autism Centre in Canberra

We are proud to have played a founding role in bringing the AEIOU Early Intervention Autism Centre to Canberra and to continue supporting its operations through one of our major long-term partnerships.

A Place of Care, Comfort, and Connection: John James Village

The Foundation is proud to stand alongside the Leukaemia Foundation as one of our major long-term partners in delivering essential care through John James Village as a sanctuary for individuals and families facing the immense challenges of blood cancer.