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Charity Infrastructure Hub

Your step-by-step, trauma-aware toolkit for starting a charity when the system wasn’t built for you.

ABN

Step 1: Get an ABN

How to apply, why it matters, and what not to miss.

Go to Step 1
Structure

Step 2: Choose Your Structure

Compare legal structures and pick what fits your mission.

Go to Step 2
Name

Step 3: Register Your Name

How to register your organisation’s name and claim your space.

Go to Step 3
Constitution

Step 4: Write a Constitution

Build a rulebook with purpose, protection and clarity.

Go to Step 4
Board

Step 5: Responsible People

What a board does, how to choose one, and red flags to watch.

Go to Step 5
Register

Step 6: Register as a Charity

Everything you need to apply through the ACNC portal.

Go to Step 6 
TFN

Step 7: Apply for a TFN

Whether you need one, and how to apply if you do.

Go to Step 7 
DGR

Step 8: Apply for DGR (Optional)

Do you need DGR status? What it means for funding and tax.

Go to Step 8 
Bank

Step 9: Set Up Banking

Open a dedicated account with ethical boundaries.

Go to Step 9 (coming soon)
Policies

Step 10: Internal Policies

Conflict of interest, grievance, and financial transparency tools.

Go to Step 10 (coming soon)
Launch

Step 11: Begin Operating

Launch with confidence — even softly. Your mission begins.

Go to Step 11 (coming soon)
Reports

Step 12: Submit Reports

Annual reporting made accessible and calendar-friendly.

Go to Step 12 (coming soon)


If you're thinking about starting a charity based on your lived experience—whether that's mental health, disability, homelessness, addiction recovery, or any other challenge you've faced—understanding what the law means by "charitable purpose" is absolutely crucial. It's not just legal jargon; it's the foundation that determines whether your organisation can become a registered charity and access the benefits that come with it.