Comic Relief Australia is an independent philanthropic trust committed to helping children and families in desperate need in Australia and overseas. Our major fundraiser is the annual Comic Relief television program in which local and international comedians donate their time and talent to bring attention to the causes we support.

Thanks to donations from thousands of Australians, Comic Relief Australia has raised over $2 million over the past three years. This has enabled us to provide financial support to over 60 vitally important projects in Australia and oversea via our grant distribution partners Volunteering Australia and Oxfam Australia.

This year, we have distributed a record $600,000 to Australian and overseas projects. Our 'Golden Dollar Promise' ensures that every cent of every dollar donated by the public is distributed to projects directed towards the relief of poverty, and social or economic injustice. This could not have been achieved without generous contributions from corporate partners, including ANZ and the Seven Network.

2008 Grant Recipients

Mildura Toy Library - Centacare Catholic Family Services - Burns Survivor Network - New School of Arts Neighbourhood - Chinese Parents Association Children with Disabilities Inc - The Shepherd Centre - Mercy Refugee Service - Betty’s Place Womens Refuge - Family and Kids Care Foundation - Disability Enhancement Fund - United Way South Australia - Melaleuca Refugee Centre - CASE for Refugees - Bridgewater Police & Citizens Youth Club - Sri Lanks: new hope for rural villagers - Solomon Islands: helping to rebuild lives - Cambodia: livelihoods projects - Timor Leste: health project.

After three successful annual television events, we are now reviewing our operations. During this period we will not be accepting donations. We will keep you posted with further announcements.

Please direct any enquiries to contactus@comicrelief.org.au or telephone (03) 9682 5233