Pratt Philanthropies have been working with communities for over 40 years in Australia and internationally across areas such as Food Security, Mental Health, the Arts, Education, Cancer Care, Jewish Life, Aboriginal Advancement and the Environment.
Since 1978, Pratt Philanthropies have funded over 10,000 philanthropic projects. We do so in consultation with community partners across a broad spectrum of society. Currently, in FY 2017/2018, we have provided support for more than 250 projects. These include the following charities and causes in Australia, United States, Israel, and globally.
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Visy Cares Dandenong
Visy has a number of factories located in the general Dandenong area so the first Visy Cares project evolved in Dandenong.
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Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre - A Richard Pratt Legacy
The Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre at Peter Mac aims to improve long- term results for cancer patients, beginning with their diagnosis.
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Chavaya-Israel Experience
At Bialik College, Year 10 students have the opportunity to spend their last school term in Israel.
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Australian Schizophrenia Research Bank
The creation of Australia’s largest ‘Brain Bank’ is a world first for schizophrenia research.
Our Foundations
The Pratt Foundation
Since its creation in 1978, The Pratt Foundation has donated over $250 million to thousands of community organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Israel.
Strategic Relationships
Meet the Founders
Pratt Philanthropies was established in 1978 by Richard Pratt and Jeanne Pratt AC with the shared vision of supporting charitable enterprises and adding value to philanthropy.
Meet the Foundation founders >>“Real help, for real people, with real needs.
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