AbaF is a company of the Australian Government, established in 2000. AbaF’s national team is supported by a council and board of over 90 leading companies.
AbaF’s national office is in Melbourne and there are offices in every state.
AbaF’s national council operates as state-based networks called chapters. These chapters are chaired by business leaders and host regular functions. To find out about activities in your state, contact your state office.
Media enquiries: Nick Gadd on 03 9616 0300/mob 0425 862 119.
AbaF promotes private sector support for the arts. We connect business, the arts, donors and foundations through three programs – Partnering, Volunteering and Giving.
AbaF works with the business sector, the arts and cultural sector (organisations and individuals), the philanthropic sector (foundations, trusts and individuals), and local Councils (through the Arts Connecting Communities program) throughout Australia.
AbaF's financial report is available here as a pdf.
The Commonwealth Government's budget site is here.
ABN: 88 072 479 835
Statement of Expectations and Statement of Intent
Statement of Expectations for 2007-08 for AbaF is available here as a pdf.
The Statement of Intent 2007-08 is available here as a pdf.