BUDDHIST COMPASSION RELIEF
Tzu Chi Foundation Australia
What we do
Caring with Compassion,
Buddhism in Action
Charity
The goal of charity is to relieve suffering and caring for the spiritual and emotional well-being of the recipient.
Medical & Health Services
Healthcare is a relay of love, carried forward through our commitment to “safeguarding lives with love” and putting patients at the heart of everything we do.
Education
The mission of education centers on respect for life and faith in human nature, aiming to deliver a holistic education that nurtures virtue, life, and the development of the whole person.
Disaster Relief
Great Love knows no borders. Direct, Focused, Respectful, Practical and Timely are the five principles of Tzu Chi disaster relief.
Humanistic Culture
The goal of Humanistic Culture is to purify the human heart, bring harmony to society, and create a world free from disasters.
Environmental Protection
In 1990, Dharma Master Cheng Yen called on the audience to “do recycling with applauding hands.” Since then, Tzu Chi volunteers have remained deeply committed to environmental protection and caring for our shared planet.
Our impact
Numbers that tell
a human story
These figures represent more than statistics — they are lives touched, suffering eased, and hope restored. Through the dedication of volunteers and the generosity of donors, Tzu Chi Australia serves with dignity and care.
Free Medical & Dental Treatments Provided (2002–2023)
Medical & Dental Treatments through Inclusive Health Clinics (2017–2023)
Charity Beneficiaries Supported (2011–2023)
Countries & regions worldwide
Compassion is more than an idea.
It is a practice we
live every day.
Guided by the teachings of Buddha and inspired by our founder, Dharma Master Cheng Yen, we turn goodwill into meaningful action. We care for the sick, support families in need, protect the environment, respond to disasters, and nurture kindness in everyday life.
Across Australia, including Brisbane and communities throughout Queensland, Tzu Chi volunteers quietly serve with sincerity, humility, and respect. We help without conditions, give without expectation, and walk alongside those we serve as equals.
Small acts, when done consistently, relieve suffering and transform lives.
The spirit that guides us
The Bamboo
Bank Spirit
Inspired by the Bamboo Bank tradition, we believe great compassion grows from small, consistent acts. We help without conditions and walk alongside those we serve — not above them, not apart from them, but as equals.
- A single coin saved each day
Small, consistent giving transforms communities over time
- A helping hand offered without judgment
We serve all people with dignity, sincerity, and respect
- A kind thought shared at the right moment
Compassion grows quietly, steadily, and sincerely
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It is a practice we live every day. Compassion is more than an idea.
Dharma Master Cheng Yen — Founder, Tzu Chi Foundation
You are welcome here
A sincere heart
is all you need
Giving is not the privilege of the rich, but the participation of the sincere. We welcome you to be volunteers, make a donation or simply learn more about us.
- Become a volunteer
No experience needed — just a willingness to help and a kind heart
- Make a donation
Every contribution, however small, helps transform lives across Australia
- Get in touch
Reach out to your nearest Tzu Chi chapter to learn how to get involved
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their Elders past and present, and recognise their continuing connection to Country, culture and community.