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Who are we?

AbaF is a company of the Australian Government, established in 2000 by the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. AbaF’s national team is supported by a council and board of over 90 leading companies.

AbaF’s national office is in Melbourne and there are offices in every state.

AbaF’s national council operates as state-based networks called chapters. These chapters are chaired by business leaders and host regular functions. To find out about activities in your state, contact your state office.

Media enquiries: Nick Gadd on 03 9616 0300.

What do we do?

AbaF promotes private sector support for the arts. We connect business, the arts, donors and foundations through three programs – Partnering, Volunteering and Giving.

* Partnering
* Volunteering
* Giving

Who do we work with?

AbaF works with the business sector, the arts and cultural sector (organisations and individuals), the philanthropic sector (foundations, trusts and individuals), and local Councils (through the Arts Connecting Communities program) throughout Australia.