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Easy for volunteers to update
Change a page, publish an event or share an update without code, plugins or a call to an agency.
Built for Australian not-for-profits
A free website for your Australian charity.
Get your cause online without an agency bill. Pages, news, hosting, SSL and the SEO essentials are included—so your team can spend its time on the work that matters.
No credit cardFree ongoing planAustralian organisations welcome
yourcause.yourcharitysite.com
Community-led · Naarm / Melbourne
Good food belongs on every table.
We rescue fresh produce and share it with local families, without judgement.
Help stock the pantry
Your photo here
12,400meals shared
43volunteers
8local partners
$0 to publish
Australia-ready
Local language and .org.au support
Genuinely free
No card and no trial countdown
Ready to be found
SEO essentials built into every page
The essentials
A charity website without the usual baggage.
No theme marketplace. No vulnerable plugin stack. No volunteer inheriting a mystery server login.
Explore every feature02
Fast across Australia
Responsive pages and optimised images make your story clear on phones and slower connections.
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Search foundations included
Clean page addresses, editable descriptions, sitemaps and social previews are generated for you.
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Accessible by default
Readable type, keyboard-friendly controls and WCAG 2.2 AA-friendly sections give you a strong start.
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Secure hosting handled
SSL, platform updates and backups are included, so nobody on your committee has to maintain a server.
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Made for charity work
Build donation, volunteering, impact, campaign and news pages with sections designed for real organisations.
A practical field guide
What should an Australian charity website include?
The best small-charity websites are not the busiest. They answer the visitor’s questions, establish trust and make the next step unmistakable.
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A clear explanation of what you do
Say who you help, where you work and what changes because you exist.
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One obvious next step
Ask visitors to donate, volunteer, get help, attend or contact you—without making them hunt.
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Trust and registration details
Add your ABN, ACNC registration details where relevant, leadership and a way to contact a real person.
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Programs and impact
Use plain-language program pages, recent outcomes and specific examples rather than broad claims.
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A useful contact page
Include service areas, response expectations and accessibility options, not only a form.
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Fresh updates
Publish news, events and stories to show supporters—and search engines—that your work is active.
Know before you launch
Australian trust signals matter.
Your website and your official records should reinforce each other. These are useful starting points—not legal advice.
Connect your ACNC presence
The ACNC Charity Register lets the public check a charity’s programs, finances and key details. Eligible registered charities can also display the Registered Charity Tick and link it back to their Register listing.
Read the ACNC guidanceUse an eligible .org.au address
auDA describes .org.au as the namespace for Australian not-for-profit entities. Your chosen name must meet its eligibility and connection rules; register it through a domain provider, then connect it to your site.
Check .org.au eligibilityTreat accessibility as essential
WCAG is the shared international standard for accessible web content and forms part of Australia’s Digital Service Standard. Accessible content helps more supporters, volunteers and service users reach you.
See the Australian guidanceA fair comparison
Start lean. Keep control.
Every organisation is different. This is the practical trade-off for a small team that needs a credible site now.
| What matters | Your Charity Site | Traditional agency | General free builder |
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| Cost to launch | $0 | Often thousands | $0, with limits |
| Charity-focused sections | Included | Quoted separately | Usually generic |
| Hosting and SSL | Included | Varies | Included |
| Pages and blog posts | Unlimited | Depends on scope | Often limited |
| Maintenance | Handled for you | Ongoing cost | You manage it |
| Export your content | Any time | Depends on contract | Often restricted |
General comparison only. Agency scopes and website-builder plans vary.
Three calm steps
Publish without a project plan.
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Claim your address
Choose a free yourcharitysite.com address and create your account.
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Add the essentials
Start with your story, programs, contact details and one clear call to action.
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Publish and improve
Share your site now. Add news, events and a .org.au domain when you are ready.
Common questions
Free charity websites in Australia, explained.
01Is the website really free for Australian charities?
Yes. Registered Australian charities can use the free plan for as long as they need it. It includes unlimited pages and blog posts, image hosting, SSL and a yourcharitysite.com subdomain. There is no credit card and no trial timer. The free site carries a small ‘Built with’ footer credit.
02Can an Australian not-for-profit use it too?
Yes. The platform is for registered charities and not-for-profit organisations. Community projects and unincorporated groups can contact us if their status does not fit neatly into the signup form.
03Can we use our existing .org.au domain?
Yes. The Plus plan lets you connect a domain you already control, including an eligible .org.au domain, with automatic SSL. Domain eligibility and registration remain with you and your registrar.
04Do we need an ABN or ACNC registration number?
We ask for registration information so the free charity plan goes to eligible organisations. Australian charities will usually use their ACNC registration details or ABN. If you are a legitimate not-for-profit with a different structure, contact us and we will help.
05Can we move from WordPress, Wix or Squarespace?
Yes. You can rebuild the essential pages yourself on the free plan. If you have a larger site or need help preserving content and page addresses, ask about a managed migration.
06Will our charity website appear in Google?
The technical foundations are included: crawlable pages, canonical URLs, metadata, a sitemap and fast responsive layouts. Rankings still depend on useful content, your organisation’s authority and time. No ethical website builder can guarantee a position in Google.
More questions? Read the full FAQ or talk to us.
Your cause already has a story
Give people a clear place to find it.
Free to launch. Easy to update. No card required.