We treasure the trust our supporters bestow on us. We understand that when you make a donation, you are sharing your passion for protecting marine animals, and recognise the critical role the ocean plays in sustaining our lives.
As a registered charity with Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission, we are held to stringent standards of governance and accountability. You can check our registration on the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission’s charity register. Just search for our legal name, Australia for Dolphins Limited, or our ABN 61 160 942 174.
We are as committed to fiscal responsibility as we are to our mission. We lodge financial reports every year and they are signed off by auditors. Our latest impact report is available here.
Our latest financial statements are available here and you can review all previous financial statements through our profile on the ACNC website.
Action for Dolphins is endorsed as a deductible gift recipient. This means that for Australian donors, donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
We advocate for the protection of dolphins, whales and their ocean home. We work tirelessly to change laws, educate the public, and achieve institutional reforms that lead to safer, healthier lives for dolphins, whales and the marine ecosystem they need to thrive.
‘A small Australian group has done what years of vigils, arrests, and even the plea of a Kennedy could not: knock the wind out of Japan’s dolphin hunt’
– Andrew Darby, The Sydney Morning Herald
We are fighting to end the dolphin hunt drives for good. Every year, fishermen herd hundreds of dolphins into a narrow cove in Taiji, Japan. Terrified, these dolphins are captured or killed. We’re targeting the two economic drivers – the sale of dolphins into captivity, and the slaughter of dolphins for food.
We’re on a mission to end the cruel cycle of dolphins suffering in marine parks. Dolphins in captivity can experience lifelong stress, deprivation, and physical harm. We’re advocating for laws against dolphin captivity, educating the public about its harmful effects, and encouraging people to engage with dolphins through responsible wildlife experiences.
A healthy ocean is crucial for dolphins to thrive. We advocate for cleaner, safer oceans by raising awareness about the importance of marine conservation, minimising ocean pollution, promoting a plant based diet to mitigate the impact of commercial fishing and advocating to secure strong nature laws in Australia. Together, we can ensure a sustainable and vibrant home for dolphins.
Shark nets and lethal drumlines are ineffective at reducing the risks of shark bites, and harm countless marine animals in New South Wales and Queensland. We’re advocating for shark nets and lethal drumlines to be removed for good and educating people about the scientifically backed shark mitigation technologies already being widely and effectively used.
We’re on a mission to show how whales and dolphins are intelligent, social, and awe-inspiring animals that deserve to live wild and free. We created a guide so people can watch them in their natural environment, which can support conservation rather than cause harm.
We’re putting an end to humans intervening in dolphins’ natural feeding behaviours. Feeding wild dolphins can disrupt their natural behaviours and can lead to injuries and disease. However, many people still think it is harmless. We’re raising awareness of the risks, asking the government to put dolphin welfare before tourism, and encouraging people to engage with dolphins through responsible wildlife experiences.
