About Darwin Diocesan Development Fund (DDDF)

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The Darwin Diocesan Development Fund (DDDF) was established in 1989 and has been assisting in financing the Catholic Church’s Mission for over 30 years. The DDDF operates within the Darwin Diocese which spans from the Tiwi Islands down to Alice Springs and surrounding remote communities.

The DDDF services a range of people through Catholic Entities including Parishes, Religious Institutes, Diocesan Agencies, and other Catholic works approved by the Bishop. This incorporates initiatives across many ministries including education, aged care, healthcare, welfare, childcare and pastoral programs, which includes services to remote communities.

Across Australia there are 22 Development Funds, funding a wide range of Catholic infrastructure beyond schools to better serve the Catholic and wider community. 

Interest Rates

Interest Rates Schedule as at 20th December 2022 for Church Agencies, Schools and Clergy

Deposits

2.90 %

Loans

6.50 %

Mission Statement

The DDDF generates funds by providing personalised financial services, to meet all borrowing needs of Catholic organisations for the benefit of the Catholic community.

Our Guiding Scriptures:

Purpose: ‘Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded to you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of age.’ (Matthew 28: 19 – 20)

Care for others: ‘A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.'(John 13: 34 – 35)

Sharing of wealth: ‘”What should we do then?” the crowd asked. John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”‘ (Luke 3: 10 – 11)