Our vision

For our Forde Foundation beneficiaries, and for those people wishing to register with us, our shared vision is to:

Help improve the quality of life through advancing their health, wellbeing and education.

Pay respect and honour their experiences in institutions and systems that were meant to support and care for them as children.

Acknowledge the disadvantages many have had to overcome as a result of their childhood experiences.

Our mission

For over 25 years the Forde Foundation has enhanced the quality of life for people who as a child, were in care in Queensland or resided in a Queensland institution.

It is a perpetual and independent charitable trust that exists to help the lives of people who were in the care of Queensland institutions or foster care.

It achieves this through its transparent and easy to access grants program.

Our grants

Providing Australia-wide assistance and targeted financial support in the areas of education, employment, health and well-being

  • Health and wellness grant

    The health and wellness grant can assist grant recipients to improve quality of life and ability to live more independently at home or with family.

  • Personal development grant

    The personal development grant can help improve life skills, improve employment opportunities or develop therapeutic activities.

  • Private dental grant

    The private dental grant allows grant recipients who live interstate or in Queensland to choose their own private dentist.

  • Queensland Health dental grant

    The Queensland Health dental grant allows grant recipients to receive a free course of dental treatment without being on public waiting lists.

Our grant application process

We are here to help at every step.

As we are a regulated body we need to follow certain processes. We realise this can feel frustrating at times but we will do all we can to make the process simple and as quick as possible.

If at any point you need support please contact us on:

Phone: 1800 674 256
Email: [email protected]