Australia has extraordinary strengths, but long-term prosperity cannot be taken for granted. It requires foresight, ambition and a willingness to tackle the economic and social challenges that will define our future. 

With our Members, CEDA believes sustainable prosperity depends on two mutually reinforcing foundations: a strong economy and a strong social compact. 

Because a strong economy is ultimately about people – their ability to participate, contribute and share in the opportunities that economic progress creates. 

One cannot thrive without the other. 

For more than 60 years, CEDA has brought together leaders and organisations from across Australia around a shared commitment to Australia’s economic and social development. 

Our members are central to this work. They bring diverse industry perspectives, experience and on-the-ground insights that deepen our understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Australia. 

Combined with CEDA’s independent research and economic analysis, this creates a powerful platform for informed debate, collaboration and long-term thinking. 

Philanthropic investment enables us to extend this impact. Your support helps CEDA: 

• Deliver independent research and economic analysis on Australia’s most important economic and social challenges.
• Draw on the perspectives and experience of our diverse membership and broader community.
• Bring together leaders across sectors to exchange ideas, challenge thinking and build understanding.
• Explore the long-term issues shaping Australians’ ability to participate, contribute and prosper.
• Advance Progress 2050 and the mutually reinforcing foundations of a strong economy and strong social compact.

Together, we can help build an Australia where more people have the opportunity to participate, contribute and prosper – now and for generations to come. 

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Bequest
By leaving a gift in your Will, you can contribute to a better Australia for generations to come. Please get in touch to set up a confidential conversation with us, to answer your questions and explore how a gift in your will can be structured. Alternatively, we can work with your legal advisor.

Donate
Your tax-deductible donation will be used to support all of CEDA’s activities. CEDA is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). We hold Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status with the Australian Tax Office. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible (ABN 49 008 600 922).

Become a member
By becoming a CEDA member, your membership fee will support all of CEDA’s activities. Your membership offers a wide range of benefits including broad networking and the opportunity to engage constructively in the issues that matter to Australia’s economic and social development.

Partner with CEDA
Partnering with CEDA is an effective way to drive meaningful progress on the critical issues Australians face. A partnership with CEDA can be delivered on a one-off project basis, or we collaborate with you to develop a more comprehensive program of work focused on a specific goal. Successful CEDA partnerships include the NAIC x CEDA AI Summit, Housing project with Urbis, Science x Tech with Microsoft, and transforming Australia's environmental approvals with data and AI TechnologyOne.

• $205+ helps support CEDA's independent research through our Progress 2050 agenda. 
• $2,050+ strengthens CEDA's ability to deliver independent research and advocacy through Progress 2050. Donors are recognised on our Supporters page.
• $20,500+ supports deeper exploration of the issues shaping Australia's future and can be associated with a specific Progress 2050 goal. We will be in touch to discuss how your contribution will be recognised.
• $205,000+ enables ambitious, long-term work to inform policy, spark discussion and drive progress on Australia's most important challenges. We will work with you to on appropriate recognition of your support and impact reporting.

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