Transparency & Governance

Our Commitment to Transparency

The Shebie Foundation is committed to operating with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we recognise the responsibility we hold to our community, donors, partners, and the women we support. Our governance framework ensures that all funding decisions are made fairly, ethically and in alignment with our mission to remove financial barriers for women living with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.

The Shebie Foundation operates in accordance with Australian charity governance standards and is committed to transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible stewardship of donor funds.

Our Board

The Shebie Foundation is guided by a Board responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, governance, and financial stewardship of the organisation.

Board members bring a diverse range of experience across healthcare, governance, finance, advocacy, and community leadership to ensure the foundation operates responsibly and effectively.

The Board is responsible for:

• Strategic direction of the foundation
• Oversight of financial management
• Governance and compliance
• Ensuring funding decisions align with the foundation’s mission
• Protecting the long-term sustainability of the organisation

Board member profiles will be published as the foundation continues to grow.

Conflict of Interest Policy

To ensure fairness and integrity in all decision-making processes, the Shebie Foundation maintains a strict Conflict of Interest Policy.

All board members, advisors and individuals involved in reviewing funding applications must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Where a conflict exists, the individual will:

• Declare the conflict immediately
• Be excluded from discussions relating to that application or decision
• Take no part in voting or funding determinations

This policy ensures that all funding decisions are made objectively and in the best interests of the community we serve.

Funding Allocation Principles

The Shebie Foundation allocates funding according to clear and transparent principles designed to ensure fairness and responsible stewardship of donor contributions.

Funding decisions are guided by the following principles:

• Equity – Applications are assessed fairly and without discrimination
• Need – Priority is given to applicants experiencing financial hardship
• Medical verification – Treatment must be recommended by a qualified specialist
• Transparency – Funding decisions follow a structured review process
• Impact – Funding is prioritised where it will make a meaningful difference to access to treatment

Due to the limited resources of a growing charity, not all applications may be approved. The foundation is committed to distributing funding as responsibly and fairly as possible.

ACNC Compliance

The Shebie Foundation is committed to meeting all regulatory and reporting requirements required of Australian charities.

The foundation operates in accordance with the standards set by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), including the ACNC Governance Standards.

This includes commitments to:

• Responsible financial management
• Transparent reporting
• Ethical governance practices
• Accountability to donors and the community

As the organisation grows, key documents and reports will be made available to the public to ensure continued transparency.

Our Values

The work of the Shebie Foundation is guided by four core values:

Compassion
Supporting women with empathy, understanding and dignity.

Transparency
Operating openly and responsibly with our community and supporters.

Equity
Ensuring fair access to support regardless of background.

Empowerment
Helping women regain control of their health and wellbeing.