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14.2% 321,000 The number of Australians living with dementia. This figure is expected to increase to 400,000 in less than a decade and to 900,000 by 2050. 1813 The year Australia's first charity was founded. The Benevolent Society was started by philanthropist Edward Smith Hall. The percentage of Australians aged 65 and older. This figure is estimated to be 25% by 2056. 2.6 million 76% Number of carers in Australia who provide unpaid care and support to those in need. The percentage of Australians who donate money to charity. This figure puts Australia in second spot, after Ireland, on the World Giving Index 2012. 27% Percentage of revenue received by Not for Profit organisations from the sale of goods. The next highest revenue is from online donations at 26%, while mobile donations account for 18% and memberships for 13%. 105,000 The number of Australians who are homeless on any given night. $117.8 billion The amount of money expected to be raised by charities and Not for Profit organisations in Australia in the 2013–14 financial year. This is projected to increase to more than $140 billion by 2017–18. 50% The percentage of Not for Profit organisations using social media to promote their cause—a jump of 14% from 2011. 6 million The number of Australians who volunteer each year. Social sector facts Sources: Australian Human Rights Commission, Australian Social Inclusion Board, Volunteering Australia, Alzheimer's Australia, Carers Australia, Westpac Community Confidence Index 2013, IBISWorld, The Benevolent Society, Charities Aid Foundation

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