About Nhanya Foundation
To us, it reflects the steady act of staying present, continuing with care, patience, and purpose when change takes time.
Creating Pathways to a Better Future
Nhanya Foundation is a registered Australian charity committed to improving the wellbeing, safety and independence of people experiencing hardship or disadvantage. We provide practical support, advocacy, accommodation pathways, family support, youth outreach, life-readiness, capacity-building and employment pathway initiatives that help people build confidence and independence. Alongside these programs we offer disability support and fee-supported therapy services, and any surplus from those services goes back into our charitable work.
Our particular focus includes women, children and young people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, families and carers.
Nhanya has already supported over 125 families to work towards their goals and make positive progress in their lives, and the number continues to grow.
Registered Australian Charity | Public Benevolent Institution | DGR Endorsed ABN 42 690 605 102 | ACN 690 605 102
What We Believe
We believe every person, regardless of culture, language, identity, disability or circumstances, deserves dignity, safety and opportunity. When people are supported to rebuild confidence, understand their choices and remain connected to family and community, entire communities grow stronger.
Our Values
Dignity
Dignity guides how we show up for people. We recognise each person’s story, strengths, and worth, and we work in ways that protect respect, choice, and self-esteem at every step.
Safety
Safety is foundational to our work. We create environments where people feel secure, supported, and protected, and where safeguarding is embedded in everyday practice not just policy.
Empowerment
Empowerment means walking alongside people, not directing them. We focus on strengths, capability, and choice so individuals can shape their own future with confidence.
Inclusion
Inclusion is about belonging. We value culture, language, identity, family and community, and we aim to make our services accessible and culturally responsive. We have a particular commitment to culturally and linguistically diverse communities and respectful, culturally safe engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Integrity
Integrity underpins trust. We do what is right, communicate openly, and take responsibility for our decisions, ensuring our work remains ethical, professional, and credible.
Persistence
Persistence reflects who we are. We stay with people through complexity and challenge, continuing to advocate, support, and show up until meaningful change is possible.
Our Approach
Our work is guided by compassion, cultural respect and a commitment to positive change. We focus on long-term outcomes, not quick fixes, and collaborate with community organisations, health professionals, housing providers and other services so people receive the right support at the right time. We also consider language, family, community and cultural needs when planning support.
Charitable Governance & Community Reinvestment
Nhanya Foundation Ltd (ABN 42 690 605 102) is a registered Australian charity, Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), and Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR Item 1). We operate as a dedicated non-profit organisation focused on empowering individuals and families facing hardship, disability, and crisis.
How our services support our mission: Any surplus generated through our fee-supported services (such as NDIS allied health therapy and support coordination) is directly reinvested into our charitable mission. This surplus helps fund emergency accommodation pathways, crisis outreach, youth workshops, and community inclusion initiatives for vulnerable women, children, and culturally diverse communities across Victoria.
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