Deductible Gift Recipient status for marriage education programs
Organisations need minister approval to conduct marriage education before applying for Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.
The Minister for Social Services can approve an organisation to conduct marriage education programs under the Marriage Act 1961(Opens in a new tab/window).
This pre-approval does not mean providers or their marriage education programs are endorsed by the Department of Social Services.
Additionally, approval by the Minister does not automatically endorse organisations as a DGR. Organisations still need to apply for DGR status with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)(Opens in a new tab/window).
Email FaRS@dss.gov.au for information about the pre-approval process.
Learn more about the Deductible Gift Recipient status(Opens in a new tab/window) on the ATO website.