About the Founder

About the Founder

Sir Jack Brockhoff was Chairman and Managing Director of Brockhoff Biscuits Pty Ltd, a business established by his father in 1880. The business became part of Arnott-Brockhoff-Guest Pty Ltd and later, Arnott’s Biscuits Ltd. Sir Jack was the youngest of three sons, all of whom were engaged in the family business.

Throughout his life, Sir Jack was keen to assist others in the community less fortunate than himself.

Sir Jack was an astute sharemarket investor as well as a successful businessman. His success enabled him to become one of Australia’s most significant philanthropists. In 1979 Sir Jack established the Foundation which bears his name with an initial amount of $5 million. On his death in 1984 he bequeathed a further considerable sum to the Foundation.

"Biscuits & Beyond"

(written by Robert Murray)

Provides an interesting insight to Sir Jack Brockhoff's life and the background and circumstances leading to him establishing the Foundation which bears his name.

His foresight in creating the Foundation in 1979 has, and will continue to have, a profound and positive impact on the health and well-being of the disadvantaged in our community. The book also documents some of the charitable organisations which have benefited from his generosity.

If you would like a free copy of this book mailed to you (within Australia), please send 8 X 50 cents standard postage stamps together with your name and address to

The Jack Brockhoff Foundation
PO BOX 1580
Doncaster East Vic 3109