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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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Impact Stories

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.

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