The Australian Tennis Foundation (ATF) aims to inspire brighter futures for disadvantaged children and young people through tennis. As the Official Charity of Tennis Australia and the Australian Open, we use tennis as a vehicle to reduce social disadvantage and increase social cohesion. We do this by:
Improving access and equity to engagement with tennis for young people through:
- Providing support to young people facing financial disadvantage to engage with tennis
- Delivering tennis programs to targeted communities facing significant disadvantage
- Partnering with reputable youth/community agencies
Developing a sense of belonging and community through experience with tennis by:
- Delivering opportunities for marginalized groups or communities recovering from natural disaster to gather for social interaction, celebration and recreation.
- Providing relief and respite from challenging life circumstances for young people and their families
News
Top stars unite to raise money for Australian Tennis Foundation
5 January, 2024
Australian Alex de Minaur is among the world's top players confirmed to compete in charity matches during AO Opening Week.
Read more![Alex de Minaur in action during the United Cup. Picture: Tennis Australia Alex de Minaur in action during the United Cup. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/188408-700x450.jpg)
CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT 2023 GALLIPOLI YOUTH CUP
4 December, 2023
More than 150 students, coaches and managers from across Australia recently descended on Brisbane to compete in this year’s Gallipoli Youth Cup – The National High…
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AO on the Road set to visit flood-affected communities in Victoria
26 October, 2023
The Australian Open trophies will visit more than 20 Victorian communities in coming months as part of AO on the Road.
Read more![The Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup in Castlemaine. Picture: Tennis Australia The Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup in Castlemaine. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/94890-700x450.jpg)
Rising Australian players awarded Ashley Cooper Scholarships
3 May, 2023
Eight players have been awarded Ashley Cooper Scholarships, including South Australia's Petra Hule.
Read more![Petra Hule in action at Australian Open 2023. Picture: Tennis Australia Petra Hule in action at Australian Open 2023. Picture: Tennis Australia](https://www.tennis.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/129641-1-700x450.jpg)