The Australian Tennis Foundation

As the Official Charity of Tennis Australia and the Australian Open the Australian Tennis Foundation (ATF) aims to inspire brighter futures for disadvantaged children and young people through tennis.

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Our story

We use tennis as a vehicle to reduce social disadvantage and increase social cohesion by improving access and equity to tennis for young people, and by developing a sense of belonging and community through their experience with tennis.

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Our impact

We believe tennis is a powerful tool for change. Through our many initiatives, we’ve brought positive impact to 50,000 young people facing adversity – and we’re striving to do more.

178,000

Provided over 178,000 hours of joy to over 46,000 kids and families facing adversity.

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124,000

Over 124,000 opportunities for disadvantaged kids to play and belong.

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$440k

Over $440,000 of financial assistance to support opportunities for participation and employment.

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12,400

More than 12,400 tennis racquets, balls and nets provided to disadvantaged communities across Australia.

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