The Australian Children's Music Foundation (ACMF) was founded in 2002 by Don Spencer OAM with the vision to use the power of music to inspire and enrich the lives of all Australian children and youth particularly the less advantaged and Indigenous.

More than 75% of public schools in Australia do not have the funds to provide a specialised music teacher, therefore, many children and youth are unable to enjoy the many benefits of a music education.

The ACMF passionately believes that no child should be deprived of access to a music education. We believe that this should be a right, not a privilege. Music is food for the soul and inspires imagination, creativity and brings joy and hope along with other significant social and intellectual benefits. Through music, children and youth can find a way to express their emotions and channel their energies and abilities into something positive and creative. Research has proven that playing a musical instrument has mental health benefits, reduces recidivism, improves engagement with learning, improves literacy and numeracy as well as behaviour and self-esteem.

The ACMF has been working providing free, weekly, long term and sustainable music programs to Indigenous and disadvantaged schools and communities, multi-cultural and isolated schools and Juvenile Justice Centres across Australia.

A customised flexible music program is developed in partnership with the schools and centres, based on the specific needs of, and desired outcomes for, the students and includes the permanent donation of instruments to the school or centre.

The ACMF has programs operating in every state.