Ocean Watch Australia Limited

This charity is currently registered with the ACNC.

  • Public Benevolent Institution
  • Basic Religious Charity
  • Tax deductible (DGR)
  • Financial Report Consolidated

Key Information

Charity Status

Charity reporting is up to date.

Charity Size

L

  • Extra Small (<$50k)
  • Small ($50k-$250k)
  • Medium ($250k-$1m)
  • Large ($1m-$10m)
  • Very Large ($10m-$100m)
  • Extra Large (>$100m)

Revenue $1.2m

Years in Operation

30 Years

Est. 1995

Operating State(s)
Western Australia Australian Capital Territory Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Victoria Tasmania

NSW, QLD, TAS

Overseas Operations

Not Operating Overseas

Number of Employees

5

Employees

500

Volunteers

% Revenue from Govt.

86.5%

Revenue from Govt. ($1.1m)

Total Expenses

$1.4m

110.8% of Revenue

% Revenue from Donations

5.2%

Revenue from Donations ($64.6k)

Grants for Use in Aus.

$0.00

0% of Expenses

Grants for Use Outside Aus.

$0.00

0% of Expenses

% Employee Expenses

56.7%

Employee Expenses ($778.5k)

Who they help


People From A CALD Background
Females
Males
People In Rural/regional/remote Communities

How they help


Advancing Natural Environment

More Details

Basic Information

ABN

86071195901

OPERATING STATES

NSW, QLD, TAS

ENTITY TYPE

Australian Public Company

Incorporation TYPE

Charity

Other Trading Names

OCEANWATCH AUSTRALIA

Other Business Names

SEANET EXTENSION SERVICES

TAX CONCESSION STATUS
  • Endorsement date : 1 January 2024
  • Income Tax Exemption
  • GST Concession
  • FBT Rebate
  • FBT Exemption
DGR Status
  • DGR Item 1
  • FUND NAME
  • OCEAN WATCH FUND (Item 1)
Fundraising Status
  • Conducts fundraising
    Within NSW
    Licence Number:
    NSW: 17425
Purpose statement

In seeking to achieve our vision of an Australian marine environment that is healthy, productive, valued and used in a responsible way, OceanWatch Australia's activities FY 203-2024 were focused on two themes: Community and Industry. The following are examples of our FY 2023-2024 achievements, and include 10 new projects, 8 continuing projects, and 3 completed projects, which restored and protected from degradation the coastal and marine ecosystem on which the Australian seafood harvest depends. Industry: In FY 2023-2024 OceanWatch: Engaged with an estimated 2,879 seafood professionals (fishermen/farmers/processors). Assisted 1,272 fishing and farming entities through 161 meetings and workshops, presentations, and partnerships. Conducted 52 industry workshops and 35 industry marine clean-ups. 51 training events to improve awareness and demonstration of responsible fishing/farming practices Community: In FY 2023-2024, OceanWatch: Attended 63 community meetings Presented at 23 conference/seminars. Participated in 65 field day activities Hosted 283 planning events. Through the 63 community meetings and 161 industry events and the 283 planning meetings attended, along with the use of social media platforms, and during the creation of the Marine NRM Plan, OceanWatch engaged with over 1,000,000+ coastal community members in FY 2023-2024. These community members were based throughout coastal Australia, and reached in person and via social media, and regional and national media networks demonstrating community support for the restoration and protection from degradation of the ecosystems on which the Australia seafood harvest depends. Advancements and Innovation in 2023-2024 include: In creation of the Glebe foreshore wetland, loose rock retaining wall was created without plastic based geotextile, but with natural fibres to contain a bench of saltmarsh. Use of wire fencing to exclude predators and reduce wave energy impacting on planted and naturally regenerating mangrove seedlings post bushfire in mangroves on the NSW South Coast. DA applied for and approved for a public good oyster reef on the NSW Hastings River. NSW Abalone Code of Practice created along with a training and promotion video. Queensland Master Fisherman Training Program created for the Inshore Net fishery. A back of boat ID guide for the NSW Ocean Trap and Line Fishery created and distributed. Sub Sea Sonics rope-on-command gear adapted for Tasmania Southern Rock Lobster pots. Trialling of two novel rope-on command/ropeless fishing systems. Identified th5ree novel gear technologies to adapt/trial for Australian set-gear fisheries. Continued support from funders for OceanWatch programs were displayed through $1,072,157 of grant funding in FY2023-2024, which contributed to the protection and restored the ecosystems on which the seafood harvest depend and providing continued access to sustainable seafood harvest for Australian communities.

FINANCIAL DATA
PEOPLE
PROGRAMS
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2024 Financial Data

2024 Revenue Breakdown

Total Revenue $1,239,482$1.2m

2024 Expenses Breakdown

Total Expenses $1,373,387$1.4m

Total Gross Income (incl. $0.00$0 of other income e.g. gains): $1,239,482$1.2m

OCEAN WATCH AUSTRALIA LIMITED had a net deficit of -$133,905-$133.9k

2024 Assets Breakdown

Total Assets $1,382,412 $1.4m

2024 Liabilities Breakdown

Total Liabilities $830,380$830.4k

OCEAN WATCH AUSTRALIA LIMITED have net assets of $552,032$552k

2024 People

Staff Costs

$778.5k

62.8% of Annual Revenue

Full Time Equivalent Employees

5.3

Average Expense per Employee

$100k

Full Time Employees

4

57% of Employees

Part Time Employees

2

29% of Employees

Casual Employees

1

14% of Employees

This organisation is supported by 500 volunteers.

Classifications

2024 Programs

Ocean Watch Australia Limited ran 10 program(s) in 2024

10 operated in Australia

In seeking to achieve our vision of an Australian marine environment that is healthy, productive, valued and used in a responsible way, OceanWatch Australia's activities FY 203-2024 were focused on two themes: Community and Industry. The following are examples of our FY 2023-2024 achievements, and include 10 new projects, 8 continuing projects, and 3 completed projects, which restored and protected from degradation the coastal and marine ecosystem on which the Australian seafood harvest depends. Industry: In FY 2023-2024 OceanWatch: Engaged with an estimated 2,879 seafood professionals (fishermen/farmers/processors). Assisted 1,272 fishing and farming entities through 161 meetings and workshops, presentations, and partnerships. Conducted 52 industry workshops and 35 industry marine clean-ups. 51 training events to improve awareness and demonstration of responsible fishing/farming practices Community: In FY 2023-2024, OceanWatch: Attended 63 community meetings Presented at 23 conference/seminars. Participated in 65 field day activities Hosted 283 planning events. Through the 63 community meetings and 161 industry events and the 283 planning meetings attended, along with the use of social media platforms, and during the creation of the Marine NRM Plan, OceanWatch engaged with over 1,000,000+ coastal community members in FY 2023-2024. These community members were based throughout coastal Australia, and reached in person and via social media, and regional and national media networks demonstrating community support for the restoration and protection from degradation of the ecosystems on which the Australia seafood harvest depends. Advancements and Innovation in 2023-2024 include: In creation of the Glebe foreshore wetland, loose rock retaining wall was created without plastic based geotextile, but with natural fibres to contain a bench of saltmarsh. Use of wire fencing to exclude predators and reduce wave energy impacting on planted and naturally regenerating mangrove seedlings post bushfire in mangroves on the NSW South Coast. DA applied for and approved for a public good oyster reef on the NSW Hastings River. NSW Abalone Code of Practice created along with a training and promotion video. Queensland Master Fisherman Training Program created for the Inshore Net fishery. A back of boat ID guide for the NSW Ocean Trap and Line Fishery created and distributed. Sub Sea Sonics rope-on-command gear adapted for Tasmania Southern Rock Lobster pots. Trialling of two novel rope-on command/ropeless fishing systems. Identified th5ree novel gear technologies to adapt/trial for Australian set-gear fisheries. Continued support from funders for OceanWatch programs were displayed through $1,072,157 of grant funding in FY2023-2024, which contributed to the protection and restored the ecosystems on which the seafood harvest depend and providing continued access to sustainable seafood harvest for Australian communities.

Program Details
  Domestic International    
Marine Pests Education

Invasive plant species

Program Beneficiaries: Program Locations: Overseas Operations: Operated Online  
Environment NA No
Whale Entanglement Mitigation

Sustainable fishing

Program Beneficiaries: Program Locations: Overseas Operations: Operated Online  
Environment Tasmania, Australia; Queensland, Australia; New South Wales, Australia NA No
Qld Master Fisherman Program

Sustainable fishing

Program Beneficiaries: Program Locations: Overseas Operations: Operated Online  
Adults - aged 65 and over Queensland, Australia NA No
Adults - aged 25 to under 65 Queensland, Australia NA No
Environment Queensland, Australia NA No
Tide to Tip

Fishing and aquaculture

Program Beneficiaries: Program Locations: Overseas Operations: Operated Online  
General community in Australia New South Wales, Australia; Queensland, Australia NA No
Adults - aged 65 and over New South Wales, Australia; Queensland, Australia NA No
Adults - aged 25 to under 65 New South Wales, Australia; Queensland, Australia NA No
Environment New South Wales, Australia; Queensland, Australia NA No
Bushfire Resilience

Biodiversity

Program Beneficiaries: Program Locations: Overseas Operations: Operated Online  
Females New South Wales, Australia NA No
Animals New South Wales, Australia NA No
People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background New South Wales, Australia NA No
Environment New South Wales, Australia NA No
Males New South Wales, Australia NA No
Marine Communities of Practice

Oceans and coastal waters

Program Beneficiaries: Program Locations: Overseas Operations: Operated Online  
Environment NA No
Engagement for Success

Fishing and aquaculture

Program Beneficiaries: Program Locations: Overseas Operations: Operated Online  
General community in Australia Australia NA No
Adults - aged 65 and over Australia NA No
Animals Australia NA No
Youth - 15 to under 25 Australia NA No
Adults - aged 25 to under 65 Australia NA No
Environment Australia NA No
Oyster Industry Extension through NSW Landcare Program

Fishing and aquaculture

Program Beneficiaries: Program Locations: Overseas Operations: Operated Online  
Environment New South Wales, Australia NA No
Seafood Industry Partnerships in Schools 2030

Environmental education

Program Beneficiaries: Program Locations: Overseas Operations: Operated Online  
General community in Australia New South Wales, Australia NA No
Children - aged 6 to under 15 New South Wales, Australia NA No
Animals New South Wales, Australia NA No
Youth - 15 to under 25 New South Wales, Australia NA No
Environment New South Wales, Australia NA No
Living Shorelines

Environment

Program Beneficiaries: Program Locations: Overseas Operations: Operated Online  
General community in Australia New South Wales, Australia NA No
Adults - aged 65 and over New South Wales, Australia NA No
Animals New South Wales, Australia NA No
Youth - 15 to under 25 New South Wales, Australia NA No
Adults - aged 25 to under 65 New South Wales, Australia NA No
Environment New South Wales, Australia NA No
Domestic
International
Marine Pests Education

Invasive plant species

Program Beneficiaries:

  • Environment

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS:

NA

Operated Online:

No

Whale Entanglement Mitigation

Sustainable fishing

Program Beneficiaries:

  • Environment

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

Tasmania, Australia; Queensland, Australia; New South Wales, Australia

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS:

NA

Operated Online:

No

Qld Master Fisherman Program

Sustainable fishing

Program Beneficiaries:

  • Adults - aged 65 and over
  • Adults - aged 25 to under 65
  • Environment

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

Queensland, Australia

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS:

NA

Operated Online:

No

Tide to Tip

Fishing and aquaculture

Program Beneficiaries:

  • General community in Australia
  • Adults - aged 65 and over
  • Adults - aged 25 to under 65
  • Environment

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

New South Wales, Australia; Queensland, Australia

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS:

NA

Operated Online:

No

Bushfire Resilience

Biodiversity

Program Beneficiaries:

  • Females
  • Animals
  • People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background
  • Environment
  • Males

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

New South Wales, Australia

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS:

NA

Operated Online:

No

Marine Communities of Practice

Oceans and coastal waters

Program Beneficiaries:

  • Environment

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS:

NA

Operated Online:

No

Engagement for Success

Fishing and aquaculture

Program Beneficiaries:

  • General community in Australia
  • Adults - aged 65 and over
  • Animals
  • Youth - 15 to under 25
  • Adults - aged 25 to under 65
  • Environment

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

Australia

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS:

NA

Operated Online:

No

Oyster Industry Extension through NSW Landcare Program

Fishing and aquaculture

Program Beneficiaries:

  • Environment

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

New South Wales, Australia

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS:

NA

Operated Online:

No

Seafood Industry Partnerships in Schools 2030

Environmental education

Program Beneficiaries:

  • General community in Australia
  • Children - aged 6 to under 15
  • Animals
  • Youth - 15 to under 25
  • Environment

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

New South Wales, Australia

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS:

NA

Operated Online:

No

Living Shorelines

Environment

Program Beneficiaries:

  • General community in Australia
  • Adults - aged 65 and over
  • Animals
  • Youth - 15 to under 25
  • Adults - aged 25 to under 65
  • Environment

PROGRAM LOCATIONS:

New South Wales, Australia

OVERSEAS OPERATIONS:

NA

Operated Online:

No

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Responsible People

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Christopher Bolton

Role: Director

Claire Frances Webber

Role: Deputy Chairperson

Craig Aspinall

Role: Director

Douglas Ferrell

Role: Director

Geoff Blackburn

Role: Chairperson

George Apostolakis

Role: Director

Michael Kitchener

Role: Board Member

Robert Gauta

Role: Director

Suzanne Mcenally

Role: Director

Troy Billin

Role: Board Member

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