What is Strategic Advocacy Australia?

Strategic Advocacy Australia provides advocacy support, influence mapping, accountability tools, and policy strategy services for individuals, communities and organisations.

What are the Accountability Tools?

They are lightweight web applications designed to support advocates with structured evidence gathering, conflict-of-interest tracking, decision-mapping, and timeline documentation.

Charity Infrastructure Hub

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

Step 1: Get an ABN

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

Go to Step 1

Step 2: Choose Your Structure

Compare legal structures and pick what fits your mission.

Go to Step 2

Step 3: Register Your Name

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

Go to Step 3

Step 4: Write a Constitution

Build a rulebook with purpose, protection and clarity.

Go to Step 4

Step 5: Responsible People

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

Go to Step 5

Step 6: Register as a Charity

Everything you need to apply through the ACNC portal.

Go to Step 6

Step 7: Apply for a TFN

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

Go to Step 7

Step 8: Apply for DGR (Optional)

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

Go to Step 8

Step 9: Set Up Banking

Open a dedicated account with ethical boundaries.

Go to Step 9 (coming soon)

Step 10: Internal Policies

Conflict of interest, grievance, and financial transparency tools.

Go to Step 10 (coming soon)

Step 11: Begin Operating

Launch with confidence — even softly. Your mission begins.

Go to Step 11 (coming soon)

Step 12: Submit Reports

Annual reporting made accessible and calendar-friendly.

Go to Step 12 (coming soon)

How to Register a Charity in Australia” What Every Founder Should Know
2 Feb '26

A step-by-step guide to registering your charity, from choosing the right structure to meeting ACNC requirements and setting up governance. Read More…

Explainer: What Is a Public Benevolent Institution and Why It Matters
5 Jan '26

In the ecosystem of Australian not-for-profits, the label Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) carries both meaning and opportunity. For advocates, service providers, funders and policy-makers alike, understanding what a PBI is—and why the classification matters—can clarify a range of issues: purpose, compliance, tax status, public trust, and strategy. Read More…

Strategic Advocacy Guide
22 Dec

Turn public concern into change with this strategic advocacy guide. Avoid 5 common campaign mistakes using proven frameworks for power mapping, SMART objectives, policy timing, team alignment, and impact measurement. Includes free tools and resources Read More…

The Impact of Disability Abuse (Easy Read)
15 Dec

Crafting Key Messages That Stick
15 Dec

Crafting key messages that stick: strategic messaging for advocacy using clarity, framing, and visual storytelling to influence change. Read More…

Workplace Support Guide for Autistic Individuals
8 Dec

A practical guide for autistic individuals navigating workplace challenges, including bullying, discrimination, and sensory issues. Learn how to document incidents, communicate effectively, advocate for accommodations, and protect your rights at work. Read More…

Avoiding Burnout in Advocacy Work
3 Dec

Sustainable advocacy: prevent burnout with evidence-based strategies on setting boundaries, building support, focusing on impact, self-care, and managing expectations. Read More…

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