A Mission Beyond the Court

The Illawarra Hawks Foundation is a separate charitable entity dedicated to long-term social change. While the Hawks play for championships on the court, the Foundation works for the community off it. By establishing this distinction, we ensure donor confidence and regulatory clarity, allowing your contributions to focus entirely on philanthropic outcomes.

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Strategic Pillars

  • Pillar 1: Community & Connection

    Connecting people.
    Strengthening communities.

    To improve health, wellbeing and social connection by using the reach of the
    Hawks and basketball to engage, inspire and support individuals and communities
    through inclusive, structured and measurable programs.

  • Pillar 2: Pathways & Participation

    Creating opportunity. Removing
    barriers.

    To remove barriers and increase access to participation, education, mentoring,
    leadership and personal development opportunities that help individuals build
    confidence, resilience and reach their potential.

  • Pillar 3: Facilities & Infrastructure

    Building places where
    communities thrive.

    To support, develop and invest in community infrastructure and environments
    that improve accessibility, inclusion, safety and participation and create
    places where people and communities can connect and thrive.
Our Community Roadmap
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Illawarra Hawks Foundation

Inaugural Foundation Member

$2,026.00
$2,026.00
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In 1979, a group of visionaries established the Hawks, forever changing the sporting landscape of the Illawarra. Today, we invite you to join a new generation of stewards by becoming an inaugural partner in the Foundation’s mission.

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Giving Tiers

  • Tier 1: Championship Patron ($5,000+)

    Championship Patrons represent the Foundation's leadership
    level of individual and family philanthropic support.

    Invest in Legacy 

  • Tier 2: Inaugural Foundation Member ($2,026)

    The Inaugural Foundation Member proposition is a once-only
    opportunity associated with the establishment of the Illawarra Hawks Foundation
    in 2026.

    Be There from the Beginning 

  • Tier 3: Club 79 Member ($1,979)

    Club 79 recognises 1979 which marked the beginning of the Illawarra Hawks. A
    contribution of $1,979 helps build what comes next.

    Secure your Spot 

  • Tier 4: Foundation Donor (Open Amount)

    Every contribution can make an impact. There is no minimum contribution required to make a difference. Every donation helps the Foundation invest in people, programs and places that create opportunities, strengthen communities and help people participate, belong and thrive.

    Donate Now 

Impact & Programs

Featured Program

Hawks Helps

Reaching thousands of students annually through our school-based wellness workshops and inclusion clinics.

See our Programs