Approach

Dharma Care is not reliant on government funding. Over forty years we have sought self-reliance through social enterprise. We value our supporters.

Values

In all we do, we value Collaboration, Integrity, Humanity, Self-determination and Diligence.

Due Diligence

We undertake rigorous due diligence and risk assessments prior to project support. We receive quarterly reports from projects for distribution to donors.

Administration

We use your donations wisely – Your money directly supports Dharma Care’s projects, with only 15% going towards the administrative costs associated with running the organisation. This is significantly lower than the average percentage of donations spent on administration by most charities. We can do this because our social enterprise, Sine Cera Rainforest Retreat offering health and wellness retreats, also supports our charitable activities. We truly appreciate the generosity of our supporters and carefully distribute our donations to ensure the maximum benefit from every dollar you donate. To minimise costs, Board positions are voluntary, and where possible, we use volunteers in other roles. Project due diligence, liaising with partners and recipients, reporting to donors, maintaining records, as well as effective communication strategies are all part of our responsibilities. Federal and State regulations and reporting requirements are also a time-consuming fact of life. Fifteen per cent of donations contribute to providing these services.