Purpose

The Jack Brockhoff Foundation (JBF) was established in 1979 by the late Sir Jack Brockhoff. Its purpose is to provide philanthropic support to organisations whose activities are designed to have a positive and enduring impact on the health and well-being of communities.

Sir Jack was particularly keen that the Foundation assists young people by providing opportunities to enable them to improve their circumstances and future livelihoods.

Sir Jack’s interest in medical research was shown when shortly before his death in 1984, he encouraged the Foundation to make a large donation to the Birth Defects Research Institute at the Royal Children’s Hospital. This Institute is now known as the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

Sir Jack encouraged the Foundation to support smaller organisations, particularly those that may have been less likely to attract support from established funding bodies. Sir Jack also liked to assist grant recipients with projects or programs which, in the initial stages, would not be eligible to receive Government funding support. Sir Jack preferred the Foundation to avoid awarding grants where the government should be expected to provide funding. The Foundation continues to honour his wishes.

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