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The APEX Foundation has one key goal: to improve the lives of disadvantaged Australians everywhere. It’s a home for those looking to make a real difference in peoples’ lives.

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ABOUT US

Heart of a community.

Hope of a nation.

We believe in action over empty gestures, a belief which is reflected in the grants we give to causes with real and measurable outcomes. With the help of our fantastic Foundation members and community donors, we can achieve our goal every single day.

The impact of our work on the lives of Australians in need can’t be measured in dollars alone (although we’ve given plenty of those too — over $12m to date). From mental health initiatives and medical research, to helping those in the community who may have fallen through the cracks.

OUR HISTORY

We’re dedicated to providing support for Australia’s future: its children and families in need.

Our mission is to help children who have special needs, who are sick, or who are otherwise disadvantaged. We do it by managing and donating the money raised by various trusts established as a result of the amazing national fundraising schemes conducted by Apex Australia. We continue to raise funds today and to grow our membership base.

One of our principal founding ideas is that the success of any project depends upon community support at every level. We’ve never relied upon government funding for the success or continuation of any of our projects, and the money we raise stays within Australia to help its most in-need citizens. We’re Australian-founded and owned, and we want to keep it that way.

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OUR IMPACT
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In 2022-23,

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to many worthy causes.

towards mental health initiatives
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towards medical care and research, for melanoma, diabetes, cancer, and autism
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towards poverty relief, helping over 120 underprivileged children
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Our Funds

The Apex Foundation provides help for those in need through the construction of short-term respite accommodation and care facilities, and by raising funds.

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Board of Directors

The Apex Foundation was built on the work of thousands of volunteers who gave their time, money, and strength. That legacy continues today – meet our amazing volunteer team and be inspired by what ordinary people can achieve for others in need.

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Jamie Vincent

Chairman
● Director for the Apex Foundation Opportunity Fund
● Member of the Board Audit and Risk Committee (BARC)
● Member of the Executive Committee
● Ex-Officio of all Committees

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Lindsay Carthew

Vice Chairman
● Member of the Board Audit Risk Committee (BARC)
● Member of the Finance Committee
● Chairman of the Apex Foundation Public Ancillary Fund
● Chairman of the Marketing and Membership Committee
● Chairman of the Investments Committee

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Mike Fitze OAM

Director/Company Secretary
● Director for the Apex Foundation Opportunity Fund
● Director Administration and Staffing
● Director for Elections
● Member of the Executive Committee
● Member of the Board Audit Risk
Committee (BARC)
● Member of the Corporate Governance Committee
● Member of the Apex Foundation C W Family Care Trust Committee
● Member of the Apex Foundation Public Ancillary Fund

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Graham Lancaster AM

Director
● Ex-Officio Member of all Committees
● Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee
● Member of the Board Audit Risk
Committee (BARC)

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Anthony Wilshire OAM

Director
● Member of the Executive Committee
● Director for the Apex Foundation C W Family Care Trust
● Director for the Apex Fine Arts
● Chairman of the Investments Committee

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Dennis Vaccher

Director
● Committee Member of the Apex Foundation
● Member of the Corporate Governance Committee
● Member of the Investments Committee
● Chair of the Board Audit Risk
Committee (BARC)

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Gavin Mingay

Director
● Committee Member of the Apex Foundation Public Ancillary Fund
● Member of the Marketing and Membership Committee

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Keith Roscarel

Director
● Committee Member of the Apex Foundation
● Member of the Marketing and Membership Committee