Australian charities by cause

RSPCA-style animal protection, sanctuaries, wildlife rescue.

Child protection, youth services, education for young people.

Services and advocacy for people with disability.

Bushfire, flood, drought and overseas emergency relief.

Schools, scholarships, literacy, vocational training.

Conservation, climate action, land care.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services and advocacy.

Hospitals, medical research, disease-specific charities.

Crisis accommodation, housing support, rough-sleeper outreach.

Overseas development, foreign aid, refugee support.

Counselling, suicide prevention, mental-health advocacy.

Aged care, dementia support, seniors' welfare.

Food banks, financial counselling, hardship support.

Religious organisations, faith-based community work.

Museums, galleries, performing arts, cultural heritage.

Local community groups, neighbourhood houses, volunteering.

DV refuges, support lines, prevention programs.

Services and advocacy for LGBTIQ+ Australians.

Returned-services support, veterans' welfare.

Public-policy think tanks, advocacy, social research.

Charities outside the buckets above.