Events
Upcoming Events
The Board of Barbara May Foundation is delighted to invite you to the following inspiring events. These rare opportunities offer insights into the incredible difference your support makes for girls and women in East Africa.
If you are unable to attend but would like to donate to support the work of the Foundation, you can do so securely online.
Orange Winery Event – NSW
With Dr Andrew Browning AM and the Barbara May Foundation
When: Saturday 17th May 2025
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Where: De Salis Wines, Orange, NSW
Join us in the rustic De Salis Winemakers’ Shed to hear Dr Browning’s latest stories and updates about the state of maternal healthcare, including fistula repairs and prevention in East Africa. Plus, we’ll share about our two new maternity hospitals!
Grazing boards will be provided as well as two glasses of wine per guest.
Tickets: Ticket sales have now closed.
Brisbane Event – QLD
With Dr Andrew Browning AM and the Barbara May Foundation
When: Thursday 18th September 2025
Time: 5pm to 7pm
Where: Stamford Plaza, Brisbane, QLD
Join us at the Stamford Hotel River Room to hear Dr Browning’s latest stories and updates about maternal healthcare and fistula injuries in Africa. Plus, we’ll share about a new hospital opening in 2025.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and a variety of hot and cold canapes.
Please note there will be a bar at the event if you wish to purchase additional drinks.
Tickets: $60pp
PAST EVENTS
Melbourne Medical Evening – VIC
With Dr Andrew Browning AM and Dr Samantha Hargreaves
When: 15th February 2025
Where: Melbourne – Private Location
Dr Sam Hargreaves, Deputy Chair of the Barbara May Foundation, warmly invites you to share a traditional Ethiopian meal while hearing about the incredible work of Dr Andrew Browning AM.
Dr Browning has performed over 8,000 surgeries in Africa, changing the lives of women who have suffered an obstetric fistula. He is widely regarded as one of the finest fistula surgeons in the world and has authored, or co-authored, over 70 publications, many of which are pioneering works on fistula treatment.
Hear Dr Browning’s personal stories and insights from his work, including the complexities he faces in surgeries, as he helps the poorest and most disadvantaged women of East Africa.
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How can you help?
Programmes supported wholly or in part by the Barbara May Foundation include:
. The building and operations of the Vision Maternity Care Hospital in Barhirdar, Ethiopia.
. The operations of the Barbara May Maternity Hospital in Mille, Ethiopia.
. Kivulini Maternity Centre – Maternity Africa, Tanzania. This centre provides obstetric services and an extensive fistula repair programme which includes significant outreach programmes.
. Tertiary education of local medical professionals.