During 2008-09 other social assistance services businesses/organisations generated income of $7.0b. 'Not for profit' organisations contributed $6.3b (91%) to this total, with $4.0b derived from government funding.
Total expenditure for 2008-09 was $6.6b, with 'not for profit' organisations contributing the majority ($6.0b). Labour costs were the largest expenditure item for all businesses/organisations, comprising $3.8b.