beyondblue: the national depression initiative is an independent, not-for-profit organisation. beyondblue is supported by the Australian Federal Government and every State and Territory Government in Australia. beyondblue also receives unsolicited donations from businesses and individuals. Donations to beyondblue are allocated to the beyondblue Ancillary Trust Fund for research purposes.
None of beyondblue's programs or research activities are funded by pharmaceutical companies. Since beyondblue's establishment in October 2000, it has been the policy of the Board not to accept funding from, or partner with pharmaceutical companies. This allows beyondblue to retain independence and promote evidence-based approaches to depression, anxiety and related disorders across all program areas.
Government Funding
beyondblue was originally funded for five years (2000 - 2005), by the Federal and Victorian Governments. All states and territories were supportive partners with beyondblue and several were full funding partners for term 1. Since 2005, all Governments have been full funding partners.
Further details on our funding is provided below.
Australian Government
2000-05: $17.5 million over 5 years
2005-10: $48.4 million over 5 years
Victoria
2000-05: $17.5 million over 5 years
2005-10: $17.5 million over 5 years
New South Wales
2000-05: Nil
2005-10: $5.9 million over 5 years
South Australia
2000-05: $1.4 million over 5 years
2005-10: $1.4 million over 5 years
Additional one-off funding: $1 million in 2006
Queensland
2000-05: $300,000 over 2 years
2005-10: $3.2 million over 5 years
Western Australia
2000-05: $683,536 over 2 years
2005-10: $1.7 million over 5 years
Australian Capital Territory
2000-05: $350,000 over 5 years
2005-10: $350,000 over 5 years
Northern Territory
2000-05: $106,395 over 3 years
2005-10: $175,000 over 5 years
Tasmania
2000-05: $226,000 over 3 years
2005-10: $440,510 over 5 years
Non-government support
beyondblue also receives financial support, donations and in-kind support from numerous individuals, corporate and non-government organisations. 
