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FAQs

• Why is Compassion Australia not listed with the Australian Council for International Development?

  Compassion Australia is not a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) because of the church-based nature of our child development programs.

  Relying on private funding rather than government grants allows for a primarily church-to-church model of development. We do place a priority on governance, accountability, stewardship and transparency and, as a result, consider the best fit for our organisation are Christian Ministry Association accreditation, Missions Interlink membership, and Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission financial reporting requirements.

  However, this does not mean Compassion Australia could not obtain ACFID accreditation, which we would do if pursuing government grants.

• What countries does Compassion Australia work in?

  As part of a global network of more than 12 funding countries, Compassion Australia supports local churches to release children from poverty in over 25 developing countries in four regions worldwide:

  Africa:

  • Burkina Faso
  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Rwanda
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Uganda

  Asia

  • Bangladesh
  • Indonesia
  • The Philippines
  • Sri Lanka
  • Thailand

  Central America:

  • Dominican Republic
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Haiti
  • Honduras
  • Mexico
  • Nicaragua

  South America:

  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Colombia
  • Ecuador
  • Peru

  Currently Expanding Into:

  • Cambodia
  • Malawi
  • Myanmar
  • Zambia

  You can:

  Sponsor a child

  Learn about our Child Sponsorship Program

• Are my donations to Compassion tax deductible?

  Yes! When you give generously to help release a child from poverty in Jesus' name with Compassion, your support helps to share a powerful hope and change your sponsored child's life. You help to give them access to good nutrition, education, medical support and treatment, the opportunity to hear how much God loves them, a safe place to play, learn, and grow ... and much more.

  Your support for your sponsored child is tax deductible and we will send you a tax summary receipt at the end of the financial year.

  Compassion Australia has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status for its Overseas Aid and Development Fund, as listed on the Australian Business Register under our ABN 67 001 692 566.

  Donations of $2 and over to the following funds are tax deductible:

  • Child Sponsorship Program, including Sponsorship Plus
  • Critical Needs, including Mums and Babies and the Disaster Relief Fund
  • Christmas Gift Fund (Christmas Appeal)
  • Compassion Appeal
  • Gifts of Compassion

  Please note, donations to the Bible Fund are not tax deductible.

  You can:

  • Sponsor a child
  • Make a donation
  • Shop for Gifts of Compassion
  • Learn why the Bible fund is not tax deductible
• What is Compassion Australia's relationship with Hillsong Church?

  Compassion Australia is an independent, non-denominational organisation and is not exclusively affiliated to any one church. We currently partner with Hillsong as well as over 1,000 different churches from a variety of denominations throughout Australia.

  All our partnerships are centred on a united purpose to see children released from poverty in Jesus’ name.

  You can:

  • Organise a Compassion Sunday event for your church
  • Sponsor a child
  • Contact us
• Why is there a minimum and maximum limit on gifts given to my sponsored child?

  Gifts can make a significant difference to a child and their family. Whether you give a birthday, family or child centre gift, there are minimum and maximum limits in place to ensure that your monetary gift has a positive impact. There are three reasons for limits on gift frequency and amounts:

  1. Good development practice: Gifts that are too large or given too often can create dependence, which doesn’t empower healthy development practices for children or their families.

  2. Community safety: Compassion is committed to child protection. Because we serve within the context of a community, we want to ensure that larger gifts don't attract unwanted attention or put children and families at risk of harm.

  3. Currency exchange rates: While 100 per cent of your monetary gift goes to the child, family or centre respectively, a required minimum gift amount ensures that once converted into local currency, your gift still has the impact you intended.