Foundation for Aboriginal and Islander Research Action

The Foundation for Aboriginal and Islander Research Action (FAIRA) "is a community organisation owned and managed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

"FAIRA was first incorporated on 5 April 1977 under the Queensland Companies Act and later (on 14 October 1993) under the Aboriginal Councils and Association Act 1976. FAIRA is a registered charity and a benevolent institution within the meaning of the Taxation Act.

"FAIRA is based in Brisbane, the capital city of the State of Queensland, however the objectives of FAIRA are concerned with the interests of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout all of Queensland...

"Until 1990, FAIRA financed its operations mainly by fund raising and donations from charitable organisations, eg churches, unions, aid organisations. More recently FAIRA has received operational funds from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC)."

Contact

 * Web: www.faira.org.au (no longer working)