The focus areas for the Foundation include: 1. Welfare, Education and furthering the life skills and opportunities of underprivileged Australian children; 2. Supporting Medical Research and Medical Health Organisations in their endeavours, particularly in cures for Cancer; 3. Furthering research and development for cures for Dementia and Dementia related illnesses; 4. Furthering research and support for charitable causes for Aged Care; 5. Support for other Charitable causes from time to time, which are assessed as suitable to the Foundation.

The Foundation predominately focuses on the wellbeing of children, the elderly and those with difficult health situations. Aims to support smaller/community based organisations and specific programs, which are not as likely to receive financial support from the Government and/or larger corporate organisations.

Legal requirements: Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1)

Foreign programs; programs which duplicate existing government programs; operating costs which include significant expenditures on expenses on rent and salaries; administration costs; contributions which are capital in nature.

Should your organisation be interested in applying for a grant from the Foundation, please send an email to dff@dcig.com.au. Details at: https://dormanfamilyfoundation.org.au/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-dorman-family-foundation/about/. The foundation is linked to Dorman Capital, a private investment office with its history including the Regis Healthcare.