Emerging Artist Grant
EAG Grant
Barnados Australia
Barnados helps vulnerable children, young people and families move towards brighter, safer futures
The Good Samaritan - Nissi Rescue Building Fund
Support The Good Samaritan Fundraiser Dinner’s mission to build a brighter future! We’re raising funds to construct a larger, safer Nissi Christian Family Rescue Center in Vietnam, providing a supportive space for individuals to overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. Your donation will help replace their current cramped quarters, fostering hope, healing, and transformation for those in need. Every contribution, big or small, makes a lasting impact—whether it’s funding new facilities or supporting recovery programs. Join us in this noble cause and be part of a journey to recovery. If you’d like to attend our inspiring evening of stories, music, and a 10-course meal on 9 May 2025 in Brisbane, tickets are available from $95 at https://www.trybooking.com/DATHJ. For inquiries, contact us at fundraising@vietnamgrace.org. Together, we can make a difference!
Speakeasy HQ
Following the PM announcement & the government ban on enclosed gatherings (announced on Wednesday 18 March), Speakeasy HQ will remain closed indefinitely, due to the current situation surrounding the imminent outbreaks of Coronavirus. While we know that this is the appropriate and responsible thing for us to do, it is devastating for us, as as a community of artists and producers. The stark reality for all entertainment venues is although we have been required to close our operations we have not been offered any respite from our obligation to pay our rent. Asking for donations through such an unprecedented time is not something we do lightly, and we only ask for your support if you are able to do so. If not, sharing or purchasing a ticket for future shows is just as greatly appreciated. We are trying to ride this storm like everyone, whilst providing our staff, producers & artists some light at the end of the tunnel. Until then, stay safe, be kind & keeo speaking easy.
They Found a Home!
As part of Creative Australia's national fundraising day for the Arts - October 23rd, we are supporting Werribee District Historical Society (WDHS), a volunteer organisation active since1962, and who sadly has been forced to leave their premises. So put Oct 23 in your diary as we report live donations for a 12 hour period. We aim to help set them up in an historic homestead. Essence and WDHS will collaborate, targetting local community through online marketing, flyers and word of mouth but also be present in broader platforms. Yes WDHS is closely connected to art. They write (periodicals, books, articles) they interpret, they design and build diaoramas, they have important collections of maps, books, photographs and are a vital source for research projects (including some of my plays). They need a home so help us, help them to set themselves up in a great location, the bluestone manse.
The Voice of Latvia
Help raise funds for a recording project of Latvian songs - The Voice of Latvia with soprano, Maija Kovaļevska and pianist Roland Peelman AM. Maija and Roland will be recording 12 Latvian art songs by Jāzeps Vītols, Lūcija Garūta and Jānis Mediņš plus a selection of dainas (traditional Latvian folksongs) at the beautiful Four Winds Pavilion in Bermagui between January 27 and 30 2026. Donations over $2.00 are tax deductible. Your donation will assist with the cost of travel, piano tuning, recording engineer, post-production and a final edited, mixed and mastered ‘mastertape’. If sufficient funds are raised a recording will be released as a CD and distributed on-line. We are currently focusing on getting the material recorded. This project is proudly supported by Art Song Canberra and Four Winds.
Mellow In The Yellow
As you are aware Mellow In The Yellow (MITY) has been cancelled for 2020. We are still aiming to raise funds to continue our support to farmers and farming families. Our current projects that we fund include The Resilience Project, The Rural Outreach Program and Mental Health First Aid courses. If you would like to donate to MITY you can do this via Trybooking or alternatively via Bank Deposit. Live Rural Ltd BSB: 083-408 Acc: 74-069-9304
Year 12 Wilsons Prom 44 Ultra
Year 12s are ‘Running Wild’ in Wilsons Prom on Friday, 1 - Sunday, 3 May to support our fire affected communities. Pledge to sponsor by the kilometre OR make a donation. The money will be going to Firbank partner Snowy River Expeditions/Karoonda Park, based in East Gippsland, who lost fencing, a high ropes course and income due to the fires.
Hopathon
The Pre-Kindy groups will be holding an Easter themed hop-a-thon during the last week of Term 1 on the 31 March and 1 April. Your donations are greatly appreciated.