Events
Upcoming Events
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
11th June 2026 – Online Prayer Meeting (contact us if you’d like to be invited to this small, faithful online gathering)
18th June 2026 – Online Event: Lunch with Maalika (Valerie Browning AM)
20th June 2026 – Afternoon Tea with Valerie Browning AM in Sydney (limited spaces available)
30th July 2026 – Melbourne (more information coming soon)
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PAST EVENTS
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.
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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Orange Winery Event – NSW
With Dr Andrew Browning AM and the Barbara May Foundation
When: Saturday 17th May 2025
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.
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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.