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FAQs

What is the difference between the Antony Kidman Foundation and The Kidman Centre, UTS?

They are entirely separate organisations, although they work closely together.

The Kidman Centre, UTS is a youth mental health research and treatment centre which is part of the University of Technology, Sydney and has its clinical research premises located within the Prince of Wales hospital precinct in Randwick, NSW.

The Antony Kidman Foundation is a privately run, not-for-profit philanthropic organisation established to financially support the activities of the Centre. Whilst we are not part of UTS, we do work closely with the University to advance the interests and impact of the Centre. The Foundation is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and has DGR endorsement (Item 2) from the Australian Taxation Office enabling donations to be tax deductible.

How do I find out more about The Kidman Centre, UTS and its programs?

The Kidman Centre, UTS offers a range of evidence-based preventative programs and clinical treatments. The focus of the programs and treatments is to help address mental health issues being experienced by, or which may arise for, those 5-25 years of age.

More information about their programs and treatments can be obtained here.

Are donations to the Foundation tax deductible?

Yes, in Australia. The Foundation is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (Item 2). Donations over $2 are typically tax deductible for Australian tax residents. Please consult your tax advisor for advice as to whether donations to the Foundation will be tax deductible for you.

When was the Foundation established?

The Antony Kidman Foundation was originally established by the late Prof Antony Kidman in 1986 to support the activities of The Kidman Centre. It was subsequently registered with the ACNC as a charity in the early 2000s.

Following a recent corporate restructure, the work of Antony Kidman Foundation and its mission is now undertaken by a trust known as The Kidman Foundation which was registered with the ACNC as a charity in late 2025. In recognition of its long history, The Kidman Foundation trades under the name “Antony Kidman Foundation".

How will my donation be used?

As we have minimal overheads, almost the entirety of your donation will be used to support The Kidman Centre, UTS.

Our Donation Terms, which we encourage you to read, provide full detail on how donations are applied. However, in summary, donations are used to support the Kidman Centre in one of the following ways:

As part of the Foundation’s regular financial donations to the Centre (including to fund specific projects), and/or,
To assist in funding the provision of specific services to the Centre by third party consultants and contractors engaged by the Foundation, and/or,
Deposited into the Foundation’s endowment fund, the earnings from which are applied to further increase funding to the Centre.

Can I get a refund of my donation if I change my mind?

Regrettably, we are unable to refund any donations other than in exceptional circumstances (for example, if the donation was made as part of a fraudulent transaction). Any request for a refund will require a written submission that will be considered by the Foundation Board, acting reasonably.

To learn more, please review our Donations Terms or contact us.

Will my details be provided to other parties?

We will not share your name or email address (or any other information we may have about you) with any other party except The Kidman Centre, UTS, any other party specified in our Privacy Policy (typically those who assist us in pursuing our objectives) or as required by law.

Please donate to the Antony Kidman Foundation today

The Kidman Centre’s mission to improve youth mental health outcomes is only made possible through the continued financial support of the Foundation's valued donors. Your generosity will allow the Foundation to maintain and increase its assistance to the Centre.

Please consider making a donation to the Foundation today.

All donations are tax deductible in Australia and you will receive a receipt for your tax records. All donations are made in accordance with the Foundation's Donation Terms and Privacy Policy, links to which are located at the foot of this page.

If you would like to discuss other options for making a donation (including the process for making a bequest in your Will) or would just like to learn more, please contact us at donations@kidman.org.au.