Gina and Tim Fairfax’s philanthropic story began to take shape with the Ningana Trust’s first donation in July 2002. The Queensland Library Foundation’s Johnstone Gallery archive internet project was perhaps ahead of its time and set the tone for diverse, innovative grantmaking over the next two decades.

Only recently named the Ningana Trust, many Queensland individuals, organisations and communities have experienced the generosity and impact Ningana’s grants have shared over the years.

Today, Ningana Trust aims to offer effective one-time grants that provide a tangible and lasting benefit.

To get in touch or introduce your organisation, please email ningana@ninganatrust.org.au

Please note, applications to Ningana Trust are by invitation only.

Photo by Thomas Oliver for Atmosphere Photography.

At Ningana Trust we have the right people involved who share a common goal, working together to make a difference. As you will read, we make worthwhile choices, with collaboration being the key to our success.

It is with pleasure that I share our annual distribution increased in FY26 to $200,000. This was possible due to a generous donation from a Board member in FY25. This is a great boost to the Ningana Trust corpus and makes it possible to increase the size of grants available.

We always enjoy site visits to experience where Ningana Trust funding is expended and meeting the people involved. We thank the many partners that hosted us over the last year.