The Abbotsford Convent Foundation acknowledges the vision of the Abbotsford Convent Coalition whose members campaigned for seven years to secure this public precinct for the community. Our success would not be possible without their commitment, and that of many others. Over the years, the Convent has also been greatly assisted by a vast number of individuals and organisations who have contributed their time, energy, skills, and financial support. The Foundation is extremely grateful to all those who have provided sustained support and advocacy.
We are very thankful for the invaluable support we have received from our donors and partners, both long standing and new. We look forward to working together to continue ensuring the Convent is open every day of the year for a wide range of community uses.
The ACF acknowledges the philanthropic, grant, pro bono, low bono, and sponsorship support of many people over many years, especially the following supporters in the 2023/2024 financial year:
Principal Donors
Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM
Simon Cowen
Rosina Gilder
Terry Swann & Peter Griffin AM (Ballandry Fund: a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation)
Wendy Hamill
Ray Wilson OAM (The Ray & Margaret Wilson Foundation)
Major Donors
Charlotte Allen & Prof. Peter McPhee AM
Alistair Baird
Collette Brennan
Rosemary Campbell & Tony Campbell
Paul Devlin
Dr. Miriam Faine & Gregory Shalit
Gillian Franklin
Diana Heggie
Tina Hocking & Robert Hocking
Kathy Jackson
Joan Johnson & Graeme Johnson OAM
Ruth Jones
Maggie Maguire OAM & MOGGs Fund (A sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation)
Victoria Marles AM
Paula McLeod & John McLeod (McLeod Family Foundation)
Anna Lucas & Alexander Patton
The Hon. Michelle Quigley
Sally Romanes
David Sanders
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Terence Teo
Cheryl Thomas & Christopher Thomas AM
Judy Williams & Peter Williams AM
Anonymous friend of the Convent (1)
Key Supporters
Robyn Bainbridge
Prof. Andrew Barbour
Lynne Burgess
Mary Bush
Bridgid Cowling
John Di Natale
Ross Digby
Alison Duncan
Haydon Elliot
Cameron Jackson
Ronald Alan Jones
Karen Large
Cynthia Nadai
Northeast Family
Michael Sokulski
Sophia Mundi Steiner School Board & Staff
Peter Summers
Wayne Vincent
Lorrae Wild
George Willox
David Yip
Friends
The Hon. Robbie Aitken
David Baile
Maureen Barden
Jade Barnaby
Dr. Alexandra Barry
Heather Barton
Lyn Beattie
Joanne Bechaz
Georgina Binns
Nancy Black
Justin Blumfield
Megan Bonny
Dan Brooks
Patricia Browne
Janet Campbell
Suzy Chandler
Annie Chapman
Deb Clarke
Prof. Martin Comte OAM
Corporate Living Accommodation Abbotsford
Marion Crooke
Anne Dalton
Lynette Dean
Lynn Demaio
Ross Digby
Anne Dowling
Aaron Foo
Lily Foo
Anne Forrest
Prof. David Forrest
Kristy Foulcher
Nicholas Garnham
Robyn Gawenda
Caroline Gawne
Ross Gilbert
Jill Gleeson
Lois Goodin
Mary Gow & Stephen Gow
Susan Grabsch
Lucy Guerin AO
Andrew Gunn
Johanne Hall
Bronwyn Halpin
Dane Harrison
Hassel Staff
Debra Hirschfelder & David Hirschfelder
Wendy Hocking
Dr. Carole Hooper
Renate Howe AO
Dr. Irene Irvine
Sally Joubert
Dr. Stefan Kane
Jenny Kay
Ann Kemeny
Kathy Kozlowski
Genevieve Lacey
Carole Lander
Katie Lee
Meredith Lucas
Giovanna Luciani
Jessica Luu
Jenny Macmillan
Roger Macmorran
Peter Marburg
Sarah McFadden & Mary Browne
Bernadette McGrath
Pamela McLure
Anne McManus
Margaret McNaughton
Marlene Meadley
Georgie Meagher
Cameron Miller
Christine Mullen
Alexandra Murphy
David Nicholds
Dr. Kersti Nogeste
Veronica O’Brien
Rema O’Neill
Fiona Patten
Sarah Patterson
Nicki Paull
Victoria Prentice
Hilary Rankin
Emilio Raviola
Ian Renard AM
Naomi Richards
Kirsty Rivers
Janey Runci
William (Bill) Russell
Pamela Saunders & Barry Saunders
Schored Projects
Phillip Schudmak
Gina Settle
Bhawna Sharma
Michael Smith OAM
Ian Steedman
Peter Sutton
Mary Symes
Natasha Vincent
Sister Monica Walsh
Rosemary Warnock
Heather Whitfield
David Wilkinson
Robyn Williams
Ezekiel Zigbo
Anonymous friends of the Convent (7)
Trusts & Foundations
Principal Partners
The Patagorang Foundation (Roger Allen AM & Maggie Gray Foundation Abbotsford Convent Studio Residency Fund: a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation)
Major Partners
Henkell Family Fund (A sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation)
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation
Government Project Partners
Federal
Creative Australia
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (Australian Heritage Grants)
State
Creative Victoria
Local
City of Yarra
Corporate Partners
Allens Linklaters
dbg Projects
Williams Boag Architects
Corporate Supporters
Colour Factory
Ellis Jones
FDC Construction & Fitout
Girikon Pty Ltd
Inspired Printing
MAV
Schuler Shook
Sheena Wilson Consulting
Virginia Blue
Zilla & Brook
Bequest
Final bequest payment from the late Janette Norma Tourrier paid through State Trustees
Foundational Supporters
The Abbotsford Convent Foundation sincerely thanks the following individuals, corporate organisations and Trusts & Foundations for their generous support and commitment to the initial restoration work at the Abbotsford Convent once the site was saved in 2004. In particular, the community will be forever grateful to the Abbotsford Convent Coalition – the original passionate group of local residents who fought the seven-year community campaign to save the Convent site from residential development.
Abbotsford Convent Coalition
Anne Kantor AO
The Dara Foundation
Roger Allen AM
Joanna Baevski
John Calvert-Jones AM & Mrs Janet Calvert-Jones AO
Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE
Lady Southey
Victor Spitzer
Allens
Australand
Clemenger BBDO
Colliers International
Connell Wagner
Herbert Smith Freehills
Federal Green Corps Program
John Glossop
North Fitzroy Star
Rider Hunt
Simmonds Lumber Group
Sinclair Knight Mertz
Department of Treasury and Finance,
Community Support Fund
The Jack Brockhoff Foundation
The William Buckland Foundation
Colonial Foundation
Dyson Bequest
The Alfred Felton Bequest
Fouress Foundation
Margaret Lawrence Bequest –
as managed by Perpetual
Helen Macpherson Smith Trust
The Scobie & Claire Mackinnon Trust
The Myer Foundation
Sidney Myer Fund (as part of the 2009 Commemorative Grants Program)
The John T Reid Charitable Trusts
The Trust Company as trustee of the Fred P Archer Charitable Fund
Here is just a sample of what we have achieved with your help...
Keep it Green: Urban Sanctuary
Magdalen Laundry Restoration Stage One