Organisation

It may be necessary for you to start your own organisation to campaign effectively for change. Before you do so, remember that in Australia there are over 320 000 non-profit groups, first make sure that that your organisation will not duplicate another organisation. It may be better to volunteer or join an existing organisation. At Non-Profit Organisations Australia there is a directory of non-profit organisations in Australia.

However, it is quite complex to set up a non-profit organisation as it requires varying degrees of tax and legal advice. The Australian Government, through the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, has put together a website for community groups wishing to form a non-profit organisation which you may find useful.