The Dhadjowa Foundation Fundraising Launch

The Dhadjowa Foundation is being established to provide strategic, coordinated and culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families whose loved ones have died in custody.

On Saturday 3 April, join the Foundation at Abbotsford Convent for a special fundraising event—a moving celebration of loved ones and community.

Commemorate the individuals, families and communities who have lost their lives to Black deaths in custody to mark the 30-year anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody #RCIADIC.

Support families who have lost their loved ones in custody. Listen to them share their stories.

The launch event will feature performances by the immensely talented Archie Roach, Soju Gang, Kaiit, Kee’ahn and more.

There will also be an exhibition honouring the individuals, families and communities who have lost their lives to Black deaths in custody, and fundraising artworks for sale on the day.

Catering from Mabu Mabu included in ticket price.

Shareena Clanton as MC.

Featuring performances by

• Archie Roach
• Alice Skye
• Amos Roach
• Barkaa
• Carissa Nyalu
• DJ PGZ
• Dobby
• Kaiit
• Kee’ahn
• Soju Gang
• Troy & Dean Brady
• Ziggy Ramo

Fundraising artworks for sale by

• Arkie Barton
• Billy Bain
• Bobbi Lockyer
• Charlotte Allingham
• Jinaya Walford
• Jasmine Craciun
• Jeremy Worrall
• Jill Valliere-Delaney
• Kenita Lee-McCartney
• Krystal Hurst
• Linley Hurrell
• Luke Currie-Richardson
• Madison Connors
• Otis Hope Carey
• Rachael Sarra
• Ryhia Dank
• Tallulah Brown
• Tony Albert
• More to be announced

Sponsors

• Deadly Sports Plus
• Gathermore Floral Events
• Sobah
• Mabu Mabu
• Sparkke
• Pay The Rent 
• Clothing The Gap

Your safety is our priority

This is a COVID-Safe event. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are at greater risk from COVID-19. Please observe all current guidelines to protect yourself and your mob and help stop the spread.

• Each attendee is asked to do a symptom self-assessment prior to attending.
• If you are unwell or have been instructed to self isolate or quarantine please do not attend this event.
• Attendees must maintain at least 1.5m physical distance between those from other groups at all times throughout the event.
• Please bring your own face mask and wear when you are not able to socially distance.
• Observe cough etiquette and personal hygiene measures (clean and sanitise your hands regularly).

View the Convent’s COVID Safe plans here.

Acknowledgment of country

Abbotsford Convent is located on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their sovereignty and pay our respects to Elders past and present.