Wikimedia Australia, Inc.® is an independent not-for-profit organisation and registered charity.

Wikimedia Australia's primary aim is to promote equality of opportunity to access and participate in the collaborative creation of Free Cultural Works, especially educational works, and works about Australia, its culture, natural environment, and Australian news and media.

The purpose of the organisation is to:

• organise and participate in educational and social events that promote development of Free Cultural Works and related open source software systems, in particular wikis;
• increase public awareness, support and participation in the projects hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation (WMF); and
• develop resources to assist Australians in the creation and maintenance of Free Cultural Works.

The mission of Wikimedia Australia is to support the Mission of the Wikimedia Foundation in Australia in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity. Being a recognised 'Chapter' of the Wikimedia Foundation offers members an official voice in the global Wikimedia community, whose aim is to create unencumbered resources for use throughout the world.

What we do

We undertake outreach activities, develop resources and build systems that empower and engage people to collect, develop, share and promote Free Cultural Works. In recognition of Australia's role in the Asia-Pacific region, we will assist in building the capacity of the Wikimedia and Free Culture movements internationally.

Wikimedia Australia accepts donations via PayPal, direct bank deposit, internet banking transfer, cheque or money order. To donate, please click here.

Donations to Wikimedia Australia, while greatly appreciated, are currently are not tax deductible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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