Victoria
EVENTS
All venues selected by the Victoria Branch for our events are accessible by members and guests of all abilities.
Venues are also easily accessible by public transport from metropolitan and regional areas.
Reminder members and guests are invited to attend events
Please Save the Dates below, further information will be added over the coming months
Updated on Tuesday 25 June 2024
Virtual Event via ZOOM
Wednesday 24 July
Order of Australia Association members, Order of Australia recipients and guests are invited to attend the Virtual Event via ZOOM 5.30pm to 6.45pm
Two speakers:
Ian Carson AM Co-founder of SecondBite. “From an Idea to 330 million meals in 19 years”
The Honourable Vicki O’Halloran AO CVO The Order of Australia Association National President
There is no cost to attend this event
Book before 5.00pm Wednesday 17 July at: https://www.trybooking.com/CSLKG
PHARAOH Introduction Talk and Exhibition Winter Masterpieces
Sunday 4 August
10.45am start. Meet at the National Gallery Victoria International Information Desk located on the ground level of the gallery. A NGV Program Assistant will direct OAA members and guests to the Clemenger Theatre for the Pharaoh Introductory Talk. Exhibition tickets will be distributed at the end of the talk.
Pharaoh, the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces 2024 exhibition explores the fascinating lives, myths and images of ancient Egypt’s all-powerful kings with over 500 exquisite works of art, design and architecture.
PHARAOH Introduction Talk and Exhibition is open to OAA members and guests.
Note: Large OA medals may be worn for this event
Cost: $52 per person incl. GST covers the Introductory Talk and Exhibition.
Book before 5.00pm on Thursday 25 July at: https://www.trybooking.com/CSZZT
Thank You Reception
Wednesday 9 October
For Order of Australia recipients who join the Association in 2024.
Event commences 1.15pm at Alex Theatre St Kilda within walking distance of rail and tram services including from Melbourne CBD/Southern Cross Station.
There is no cost for the member and guest to attend
End of Year Dinner
Thursday 21 November
End of Year Dinner for OAA members and guests at Stamford Plaza Melbourne 111 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. 6.15pm for 6.30pm seating.
Speakers:
Pamela Clark AO: Order of Australia citation – For distinguished service to the dental profession, particularly through a range of roles with national and international associations, as a supporter of research and technical dental standards, and to manufacturing
2018 OAA Foundation scholarship recipient Hannah Gandy will also speak at this event
Victorian Regional Groups Events 2024
North East & Goulburn Valley Regional Group
Sunday 23 June – Roast Lunch at Numurkah RSL-$35pp -guest speaker Jacquie Phillips OAM – former CEO of Numurkah Health
Sunday 20 October – Luncheon at The Woolshed@ Emerald Bank, Shepparton – guest speaker, Don Kilgour OAM. “The Golden years of Radio and Television.
South Central Suburbs Regional Group
Wednesday 17 July 12 noon Sandringham Club Christmas in July. Speaker: Patricia (Pat) Burke OAM Topic: “Creating a Generous and Inclusive Australia: an Overview of Philanthropy in Australia”
Thursday 14 November Christmas Style Dinner, 6pm Bridge Hotel Starlight Room, Mordialloc. Speaker: Geoff Bransbury OAM
North Central Suburbs Regional Group
Monthly ZOOM session – Thursday 18 July, commencing at 5:30pm – Speaker is Mike Lescai and his topic will be: strategies to secure volunteers – to book, please advise Fred Harrington OAM by 15 th July – [email protected] This promises to be an interesting and relevant topic for a lot of us involved in community organisations.
Yarra Valley Lunch and Welcome Reception for 2024 Honours Recipients Sunday 11 August 12 Noon
Yering Meadows Golf Club, 178-180 Victoria Road Yering
Once you have booked and closer to the event, a menu will be sent for you to makeyour selection before attending the lunch – pay on the day for food and drinks
Bookings close: 5:00pm Monday 5 August.
Bookings to Irene Harrington OAM at: [email protected]
Monthly ZOOM session – Thursday 15 August, commencing at 5:30pm – Speaker to be confirmed
Eastern Suburbs Regional Group
Join us to celebrate mid-winter and a traditional Christmas Dinner in Ferntree Gully
Tuesday, 23 July 2024 1812 Theatre Visit: 11:00 am Lunch: 12:30 pm
Before our Christmas in July luncheon, we are privileged to have the opportunity for a special behind-the-scenes visit to the 1812 Theatre, just across the road from the Royal FTG Hotel which is the lunch venue. We will see all of the stage and back-stage areas, the lighting and sound room, and learn about the activities which are involved in the presentation of live theatre. There is a large car park at the rear of the hotel,1200 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully.
The theatre tour is free and we will pay individually for lunch.
Everyone is invited to come along and make new friends with other members of The Order of Australia Association. This event is open to all members, families and friends of The OAA so you may like to invite some friends to join you.
For catering, please rsvp to [email protected] by 8th July.
Melbourne Central Regional Group
Wednesday 28 August 2024, 12noon, Angliss Restaurant – 550 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne. Speaker: Mark Galliott – Acting Assistant Commissioner, North West Metro Region, Victoria Police. Topic: A subject that is of concern to us …. Current trends in youth offending in Victoria, the perception, the reality, the drivers of youth crime and the policing response
Mid-July Melbourne Central Regional Group will email an invitation and booking details for this lunch in Melbourne CBD.
Central Highlands Wimmera Regional Group
Sunday 20 October Spring Luncheon – Horsham RSL
Gippsland Regional Group
Wednesday 23 October is the date for the 2024 Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet gala event to take place in Traralgon (the birthplace of Sir Frank). The details of venue, cost and timing are to be announced in due course.