What Code for Australia does

Code for Australia is a Melbourne-headquartered social enterprise founded in 2014 that delivers digital capability building and human-centred design services to Australian government agencies and not-for-profit organisations. Operating as a certified B Corporation under the legal entity Code for Aus Pty Ltd., the organisation is part of the global Code for All network and explicitly positions itself as an independent, not-for-profit alternative to for-profit digital consultancies. Its core delivery model is the Fellowship Program, which embeds small teams of technologists (typically three Fellows per engagement) inside partner organisations to combine solution delivery with knowledge transfer, augmented by Advisory Services, training workshops, Digital Maturity Assessments, and a Rules As Code regulatory-technology sub-product.

The underlying technology stack is service-led rather than product-led: human-centred design practice, agile delivery methodologies, and accessibility-first engineering (the organisation's web properties are fully conformant with WCAG 2.1 Level AA). No public APIs, SDKs, or developer portals are offered, and the portfolio is human-delivery intensive. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales into government: Code for Australia is registered on Australian government procurement panels including Digital Marketplace and Buy.NSW, engages clients early in the budgeting cycle, and executes fixed-price statements of work, often structured as multi-year contracts. Distribution is reinforced by partner referrals through peak bodies and funded programs.

Revenue mechanics are professional services: immersive training workshops priced around A$10,000 and embedded Fellow teams priced from A$35,000 for design and delivery of software solutions, with discounted rates applied to not-for-profit clients. The organisation cites 80+ government and NFP agencies served across local, state, and federal levels, 12+ live products delivered, and 80+ teams transformed, supported by a community of 4,200+ online members and a distributed network of 70+ Fellows and Advisors. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or investor ownership has been disclosed, consistent with its mission-driven, B Corp-anchored operating model.

Name

Code for Australia

Legal name

Code for Aus Pty Ltd.

Website

https://codeforaustralia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Code for Australia is a Melbourne-based, B Corp-certified social enterprise founded in 2014 that partners with Australian government agencies and not-for-profits to deliver digital capability building, embedded technology Fellowships, and human-centred design services through government procurement panels and fixed-price contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Technology Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA), Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD), IT, Systems & Tools Onboarding (Access, Apps, Security Basics) (EDABAOAE)

Keywords

• Civic technology services
• Government digital transformation
• Digital capability building
• Technology fellowship program
• Human-centred design consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Fitzroy

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fellowship Programs: Embedding technologists in government teams for extended periods to build capability and deliver solutions. Pricing starts from $35,000 for a team of three technologists.
2. Training Workshops: Immersive training workshops for government teams on digital skills and capability building. Priced around $10,000.
3. Digital Solutions Development: Development of digital products and solutions for government and not-for-profit organisations. Not-for-profit pricing model charges less than for-profit agencies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Code for Australia embeds skilled technologists (Fellows) inside Australian government and not-for-profit organisations through its Fellowship Program to deliver digital products and build internal capability. It complements this with Advisory Services, immersive training workshops (e.g., Tech for Non Tech), Digital Maturity Assessments, and specialist regulatory technology engagements such as Rules As Code, all delivered using human-centred design and agile methodologies at not-for-profit pricing.

Product overview

Code for Australia is a nationwide social enterprise offering a suite of programs and services designed to help government and not-for-profit organisations build digital capability and deliver user-friendly digital products. The portfolio is centred on the Fellowship Program, which embeds skilled technologists within partner organisations, supplemented by Advisory Services for expert strategic guidance, the Tech for Non Tech training workshop for non-technical staff, a Digital Maturity Assessment tool for evaluating organisational readiness, and Lunch & Learn Topics for ongoing community education. The Rules As Code offering represents a specialised regulatory technology sub-product. All offerings are designed to be accessible, inclusive, sustainable, and purpose-built using human-centred design and agile methodologies, with an emphasis on knowledge transfer to ensure partners can sustain solutions independently.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Fellowship Program An immersive program placing skilled technologists (Fellows) within Australian government and not-for-profit organisations for structured engagements that combine project delivery, knowledge transfer, and internal team capability building. Intended for public-sector and NFP teams seeking to build lasting digital delivery capability.
• Advisory Services Independent expert technical and strategic advice provided to government partners on digital transformation, human-centred design, and agile delivery methodologies. Targeted at agencies that need strategic guidance alongside or in place of full delivery.
• Tech for Non Tech Training Workshop Immersive training workshop designed to help non-technical staff in government and not-for-profit organisations build foundational digital literacy and confidence, enabling them to engage more effectively with technology teams. Priced around $10,000 per workshop.
• Digital Maturity Assessment An assessment engagement that evaluates a government or not-for-profit organisation's current digital capabilities and maturity, identifies gaps, and informs digital transformation strategy and roadmapping. Available via direct engagement or through funded partner programs.
• Rules As Code A regulatory technology engagement that translates legislation and policy rules into machine-readable formats to enable automated compliance checking and digital service delivery. Delivered for clients such as the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (Energy Saving Scheme).

Quantifiable outcome

• 80+ government agencies transformed across local, state and federal levels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Code for AllcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCode for Australia is part of a global network of like-minded organisations called Code for All, providing international connections and shared learnings in civic technology.
• Hueman Equity ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting organisation with expertise in inclusion, diversity, intersectionality, equity, and reconciliation. Provided 38 recommendations for diversity and inclusion improvements being tracked and implemented.
• Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on Reporting Racism Fellowship program focused on justice sector digital solutions.
• Canterbury Bankstown City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner on Closing the Loop On Waste Dashboard and other digital innovation initiatives.
• Department of Planning, Industry and Environment NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partner on Rules As Code - Energy Saving Scheme regulatory technology project.
• Digital MarketplacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian Government panel for digital services procurement where Code for Australia is registered as a supplier.
• Buy.NSWcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNSW Government procurement platform where Code for Australia is registered as a supplier.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Code for All: The global network of civic technology organisations of which Code for Australia is a member. Comparable as the umbrella coalition of peer organisations (Code for America, Code for Japan, Code for Germany, etc.) pursuing the same civic tech mission across geographies.
• Open Data Institute: UK-based nonprofit that works with governments and organizations to build open data capability and trustworthy data ecosystems. Comparable as a mission-driven civic technology organization with similar Fellowship-style capability building and government focus.
• Code for America: The original US civic technology nonprofit founded in 2009 that embeds technologists in government to improve digital services. Directly comparable to Code for Australia in mission, Fellowship-style model, and government-focused delivery. Both are part of the Code for All global network.
• Code for Japan: Japanese civic technology nonprofit and Code for All network member that works with government on open data, civic technology, and digital service improvement. Directly comparable as a sister civic tech organization with the same mission, embedded-Fellows model, and government focus in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Slalom: US-headquartered consultancy with significant public sector practice and Australian offices. Comparable as a broader incumbent delivering digital transformation, strategy, and technology services to government agencies at greater scale than Code for Australia.
• Deloitte Digital: Global consultancy with a substantial Digital practice serving government and public sector clients in Australia and globally. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering digital strategy, custom software development, and transformation services at much larger scale.
• Thoughtworks: Global technology consultancy with strong Australian presence and a government practice. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering agile delivery, human-centred design, and digital transformation services to government clients, though at much larger scale and for-profit economics.
• Accenture: Global professional services firm with extensive government and public sector practice including Accenture Federal Services. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering digital transformation, custom software development, and capability building to government clients worldwide, including Australia.

Emerging players

• Servian: Australian technology consultancy (now part of Thoughtworks) specialising in cloud, data, and digital transformation for enterprise and government clients. Comparable as a regional player delivering similar custom digital solutions and capability building across Australian government agencies.
• Contino: Australian cloud and digital transformation consultancy (acquired by Deloitte) serving enterprise and government clients across Australia. Comparable as a regional player offering custom digital solutions and technical capability building with a similar engagement model to Code for Australia's Fellowship program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/codeforaus
• YouTubevimeo.com/codeforaustralia
• Facebookfacebook.com/codeforaustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/code-for-australia

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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