The James and Diana Ramsay Foundation was established in 2008 by Diana Ramsay AO.
Our purpose is to honour the legacy of James and Diana Ramsay and their spirit of generosity. The Foundation aims to impact the lives of many people by fostering excellence in the arts, health innovations and programs for young people.
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We aim to impact the lives of many people by fostering excellence across our three key themes.
$19 million
Over $19 million of grants awarded
220
Over 220 projects supported
500,000
Young South Australians reached
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Operation Flinders
This week Operation Flinders launched their High Ropes Course, a new adventure experience for young people attending the eight-day Operation Flinders program.
It is expected that more than 550 young people will use high ropes course as part of their 100km trek across the outback property this year.
The Australian Ballet
In celebration of The Australian Ballet’s 60th anniversary season the company has today announced a reimagined Swan Lake will be taking fight in 2023, enabled by a unique partnership with the company’s generous friends and philanthropic supporters.
James and Diana always admired and enjoyed the visual and performing arts and supporting The Australian Ballet during their lives was their absolute joy We are thrilled to support The Australian Ballet, while also honouring the 100th anniversary of James Ramsay’s birth in 2023.
Image: Branco Gaica, Artists of The Australian Ballet in Anne Woolliams’ Swan Lake 1983
Youth Focus Group
In February 2022, the James and Diana Ramsay Foundation (JDRF) convened a workshop for leaders of our grant recipient organisations working with young people….