Traditionally, Ondru is a Tamil word (from language spoken in parts of Sri Lanka & South India) meaning one. We have defined ONDRU as (Tamil; ஒன்று) n. one, equality; v. become one with. To us, Ondru is a place where people and ideas come together; where diversity unites.

Ondru is a Melbourne-based, non-profit, humanitarian organisation striving for a more connected, compassionate and equitable society. Our projects invite deeper inquiry into issues of social injustice and provide a voice to the voiceless. Each project attempts to build a sense of community and bring light to issues that remain in the dark. We have conducted our works in Melbourne, Sydney, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and parts of Africa, and always exploring new possibilities.

Yes, Ondru (ABN 51 600 099 456 / ACN 600 099 456) is both a not-for-profit and a charity. We were registered as a public company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 and were registered in Victoria on 19 June 2014. We were registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) on 01 November 2019. We are also registered as a Cultural Organisation with the Australian Ministry for the Arts, within the Attorney-General's Department.

Yes, we were granted with the deductible gift recipient (DGR) status on 09 April 2015 and can receive tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, philanthropic bodies and other organisations. Donations over $2 are fully tax-deductible. We rely on the vital support of generous individuals and organisations to ensure our work continues and flourishes. Please click here to DONATE.

Yes, Ondru as a charity has been endorsed by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) to access income tax exemption.

Yes of course and we would love to have you join us. You can donate to us, help us fundraise, volunteer or support our work in many other ways. Please refer to Support Us for more detail.

No, the intention behind our work is to evoke thought, provoke feelings and inspire action for positive change on issues of social injustice. We are focused on providing a voice to those often left silent, unheard or misunderstood. In the past, our projects have explored the issues of identity & displacement, health & well-being, homelessness, war & violence, and Indigenous issues. We are always considering new and emerging issues to focus on and develop projects.

We welcome all queries and possibilities. Please Get in touch if you would like to support our work, find out more about our projects or want to join our team. We will respond to you as soon as practicable. Thank you!