Anangu Communities
Foundation

Our Foundation History

Originally called the Mutitjulu Foundation, the Foundation formed in 2003 by Voyages Hotels and Resorts, operators of Ayers Rock Resort at the time. The goal of the Foundation was to support the nearest Aboriginal community to the Resort, Mutitjulu.  

Responding to community needs the Foundation has grown and has been renamed the Anangu Communities Foundation, to reflect the broader range of Anangu communities it supports across the remote Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Lands. 

The Foundation is administered by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia and a Board of Directors. Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia cover operational costs of the Foundation and match donations up to $200,000 a year.

Our Approach

The Anangu Communities Foundation is dedicated to making a positive impact in Anangu communities by adopting a regional engagement approach that prioritises what is important to local Anangu communities. We make sure that communities have a say in what projects are funded and work closely with community stakeholders, government bodies, and other charitable organisations to raise awareness and attract donations.  

We receive crucial funding requests from community organisations for projects and initiatives that address inequities and aim to deliver positive outcomes in education, health, culture and wellbeing through social and economic advancement.

Our Foundation board awards funding to projects that demonstrate value, sustainability and achieve positive outcomes across the generations in Anangu communities.

Donations are imperative to bring to life the many projects and initiatives that are so important to the wellbeing of Anangu.