The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation (TFFF) exists to support rural, regional, and remote communities in Queensland and the Northern Territory, who experience a range of unique challenges stemming from their geographic location. A family foundation, the TFFF values connectedness, resilience, leadership, and future-focussed efforts. Through grantmaking and capacity-building efforts, TFFF actively supports organisations, initiatives, and endeavours which cultivate and strengthen these qualities within our community.
Throughout this report a ^ symbol identifies an Indigenous-led organisation or agreement where TFFF funding has benefited Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Below is a selection of statistics and testimonials which summarise the TFFF’s grantmaking activities in FY25.
32 Connected grants 
34 Resilient organisations
3 Futureproof initiatives 
7 Leadership activities
48 Queensland 
20 Northern Territory
6 National
The figures in the statistics and infographics above refer only to funding approved in the 2024/25 financial year, unless otherwise stated.
On behalf of Balonne Shire Council and the entire St George community, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful public performance that the Queensland Symphony Orchestra recently put on in our town. The visit brought immense joy and cultural enrichment to our community… It is through such generous acts that the arts continue to thrive and touch the lives of people in all corners of our state.
— Cr Samantha O’Toole, Mayor, Balonne Shire Council
I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations and deepest appreciation to the entire MHiPS team for the incredible work you have accomplished in introducing and co-designing the MHiPS program for the Mount Isa Educational Precinct. Your dedication, professionalism, and ability to genuinely consult and respond to the needs of school leaders and community members has been nothing short of inspiring.
The way you engaged with stakeholders, listened intently, and tailored the program to authentically meet the unique needs of schools and the broader community has set a new benchmark for collaboration and responsiveness. I am confident that the MHiPS program you co-develop will continue to benefit the community for years to come.
— Donna Loughran, Manager, Partnership and Educational Precincts Initiatives, Queensland Department of Education
Participating in Umbrella Studio’s program, specifically Pop-Up North Queensland (PUNQ), has helped to expand my knowledge of First Nations stories and the rich histories of our region.
— PUNQ 2024 survey respondent. PUNQ is a biennial festival produced by Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts in Townsville
I am thrilled that the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation is continuing to invest in Crossroad Arts and the brighter future for arts and disability that we will create. The future development of Crossroad Arts is essential to advancing a more inclusive arts sector in Mackay, Queensland, and Australia.
— Cynthia Gregg, Crossroad Arts Artist and Inclusive Arts Advisory Group member
The relationship [between the TFFF and Youth Link] has grown, we feel, significantly stronger over the years and while the early years of support were focused more on program delivery, they have evolved to capacity-building, developing resilience and sustainability for rural communities. This shift in direction has allowed us to develop stronger and more connected supports in the community and within our service, crucial to gaining and maintaining a partnership not only with TFFF but with the community as well.
— Daniel Morris, Co-Manager, Youth Link
