Events
Upcoming Events
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We are delighted to invite you to the following inspiring events. These rare opportunities offer insights into the incredible difference your support makes for women and babies in East Africa. Proceeds from events go towards supporting this life-saving work.
If you’d like to organise someone from Barbara May Foundation to visit your school, workplace or church, or you’d like to host a fundraising event, please get in touch.
UPCOMING EVENTS
13th August 2026 – Online Prayer Meeting
31st August 2026 – St Jude’s Anglican Church, Bowral NSW More details and register here
26th September 2026 – Central Coast NSW, more information coming soon
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Providing Life-Saving Maternal Healthcare in Africa
with Guest Speaker Dr Andrew Browning AM
When: 31st August 2026, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Where: St Jude’s Anglican Church, 38 Bendooley St, Bowral NSW
Join us for an inspiring evening of hope-filled stories from maternal healthcare work on the ground in Africa, as Dr Andrew Browning AM shares about his life’s work caring for some of the world’s most vulnerable women.
Kindly hosted by St Jude’s Anglican Church, Reverend Gavin Perkins will MC the evening, with a relaxed and insightful presentation by Dr Andrew Browning on his work as a fistula surgeon in Africa.
PAST EVENTS
An Evening with Dr Andrew Browning AM – Melbourne
When: Thursday 30th July 2026
Where: Melbourne – Private Location
You’re invited to hear from leading global fistula surgeon and Medical Director of Barbara May Foundation, Dr Andrew Browning AM. Hear his latest stories and updates about maternal healthcare and fistula repair work in Africa.
Enjoy dinner and drinks, with catering provided by ASRC Catering.
Hosted by David and Bérengère (BG), friends of Barbara May Foundation.
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Meet & Greet in Adelaide
With Dr Andrew Browning AM and Karen Baker, General Manager
When: Friday 19th December 2025
Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: Taikunthi Restaurant
You’re invited to join us in Adelaide!
Nibbles will be provided. Drinks are available for purchase.
We look forward to giving you an update on the many women we have been able to help in Africa due to your ongoing support of the Foundation.
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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 2026.
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.
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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.