Do the most good
We help thousands of Australians find the most effective ways to do good with their money and time through our independent charity recommendations, events, and free resources.
Effective Altruism is about asking one question: how can we do the most good?
The global effective altruism community—an international network of researchers, donors, and nonprofits—uses evidence and reason to explore that question. Over the past decade, this research has revealed some surprisingly powerful ways to improve lives and tackle global challenges.
While there's always uncertainty about what truly helps the most, rigorous research consistently shows that some programs achieve 10-100 times more impact per dollar than others. That's where Effective Altruism Australia comes in. We're part of this global movement, focused on helping Australians take action on the best opportunities we currently know of to make a meaningful difference.
Effective Altruism Australia helps Australians maximise the positive impact of your donations, and your time.
Since 2016, Australians have donated over $30 million through Effective Altruism Australia to charities with strong evidence of effectiveness. These programs are among the best-studied and most cost-effective ways we know to save and improve lives. Beyond donations, we also connect people with high-impact career paths and advocacy opportunities.
Latest news and resources
Effective Altruism Australia’s Strategy Summary for 2026
In 2026, EAA is focusing on consolidation and disciplined experimentation. We aim to move $8.5m to highly effective charities, increase donor retention to 75%, and expand our fellowship and conference programs.
2025 Giving Multiplier: Scaling Impact Without Compromising Efficiency
We followed the evidence — and found that your support creates a 5x–9x multiplier for high-impact charities.
Why EAA is Investing in Growth (And How We’re Funding It)
EAA is investing in responsible growth—funded separately through direct donations and grants—so every dollar given through us goes directly to our partner charities.
Impact stories from our partners
See the impact your donation has on the ground through our recommended charities.
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Helping others is a great idea, but it’s tragic when people don’t direct their money or time most effectively, and so do a tenth, or even a hundredth, as much good as they could have done. Effective Altruism enables us to do the most good we can.
During my time at GiveWell, I witnessed how rigorous independent research discovers truly exceptional giving opportunities around the world. I'm delighted that EAA makes these evidence-based recommendations accessible to Australians wanting to maximise their charitable impact.
In business and in philanthropy, I focus on evidence-based strategies that deliver the greatest impact and value. With Effective Altruism Australia, I’m confident my donations fund transparent, efficient, and rigorously vetted programs that save and improve the most lives per hard-earned dollar.
It's deeply rewarding to be part of a global community committed to making a meaningful difference for others. By drawing upon both compassion and evidence, we can truly maximise our positive impact.
The core ideas of effective altruism resonate with most Australians: doing good, and doing it more effectively. At EA Australia, we help thousands of people like you figure out how to have the biggest impact with your time and money. I hope you’ll join us in learning how.
Best Charities
You can often have 100x more impact by donating to the best evidence-based charities.
Join thousands of Australians making tax-deductible donations to rigorously vetted charitable programs impacting health, wellbeing, and climate.
