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Welcome to The Benevolent Society, Australia's first charity. We are an independent, non-religious, non-profit organisation with nearly 200 years experience of driving positive social change. Find out more about how we're helping to create caring and inclusive communities and a just society.

Donate Now 2009
SLA 2010
Apartments for Life at Bondi
Become a foster carer
Post Adoption
Men's programs
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