About nib foundation
We've supported programs that have helped thousands of people make positive and lasting improvements to their physical, mental and social wellbeing.
Who we are
nib foundation was created in 2008 as an independent charitable trust following a $25 million donation from nib. These funds were was raised through the issue of new shares at the time of listing nib on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in November 2007.
Today, nib continues to support our mission of helping people and communities live healthier lives by providing unclaimed dividends from their shareholder base.
Get to know nib foundation
Over $31 million in funding provided
Since its inception, our foundation has committed over $31 million in funding to our partners. We continue to commit $1.5-$2 million each year. 

Support for over 191 charities
We have partnered with more than 191 charities and not for profit groups who are experts in their field to deliver targeted and accessible health and wellbeing programs.
Stories from our partners
Read our latest nib Community Report which brings to life the work we do across the nib Group in the communities where we live and work.

Over $31 million in funding provided
Since its inception, our foundation has committed over $31 million in funding to our partners. We continue to commit $1.5-$2 million each year. 

Support for over 191 charities
We have partnered with more than 191 charities and not for profit groups who are experts in their field to deliver targeted and accessible health and wellbeing programs.
Stories from our partners
Read our latest nib Community Report which brings to life the work we do across the nib Group in the communities where we live and work.

With our partners, we focus our support and investment in these three areas:
Promote prevention
We invest in initiatives that equip people with greater health literacy, empower them to develop positive health behaviours and reduce risk factors to improve their quality of life and prevent chronic disease.
Enable equality
We contribute to the reduction of inequities for people and communities with health vulnerabilities and help close the health gap for Indigenous peoples.
Empower communities
We strive to strengthen the health and social resilience of our communities by supporting initiatives that contribute to better wellbeing both every day and in times of need.
Promote prevention
We invest in initiatives that equip people with greater health literacy, empower them to develop positive health behaviours and reduce risk factors to improve their quality of life and prevent chronic disease.
Enable equality
We contribute to the reduction of inequities for people and communities with health vulnerabilities and help close the health gap for Indigenous peoples.
Empower communities
We strive to strengthen the health and social resilience of our communities by supporting initiatives that contribute to better wellbeing both every day and in times of need.
Our Impact
We partner with organisations to help people and communities achieve better health and wellbeing.
Our Impact


Last financial year nib foundation’s Prevention Partnerships helped more than 254,900 Aussies and Kiwis access programs designed to build health literacy and reduce the health risks that contribute most to chronic disease.
We partner with organisations to help people and communities achieve better health and wellbeing.
Two entities, one purpose
Two entities, one purpose
nib foundation is comprised of two charitable entities:
nib foundation Limited is a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) with a charitable purpose of advancing health and advancing social or public welfare.

nib foundation Trust, also registered with the ACNC, is a Private Ancillary Fund (PAF) that provides funding support to registered Australian charities with Deducible Gift Recipient (DGR) and Charity Tax Concession status.