Media Releases

28 Mar 2025

A statement from Dr Andrew Forrest AO and Nicola Forrest AO

When we started Minderoo Foundation in 2001 it was known as the Australian Children’s Trust. The sole founding purpose of what became Minderoo Foundation was to protect children and help them reach their potential.

05 Mar 2025

When artists thrive, communities thrive: WA artists pursue bold new work with Minderoo Artist Fund.

From an electronic music album recorded on country in the Kimberley to a Wheatbelt community creating a major sculpture and puppetry event led by artists, to scientists and Indigenous custodians, nine mid-career artists from across WA will tackle ambitious new projects with the Minderoo Artist Fund.

28 Oct 2024

Minderoo announces record donation for WAAPA

Minderoo Foundation has announced a record $30 million donation to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) as part of an historic 25-year philanthropic partnership with Edith Cowan University to advance Australian arts and culture on the world stage.

14 Jan 2024

End note test

When most Australians were taking a well-earned break over Christmas and New Year, a delegation of our scientists led by Dr Andrew Forrest AO were keeping close watch on Woodside’s seismic blasting for its Scarborough gas project off Australia’s Northwest coast.

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