We Need Your Support
In 2010 the The Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Opera Foundation public fund was listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations (ROCO) maintained under subdivision 30-F of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. This means all donations to this new Fund have tax deductible gift recipient (DGR) status as of 27 October 2010.
Our Aims
- to establish a substantial Trust fund to help assist our most talented young singers to achieve their goals and ensure the Foundation's sustainability;
- to present the Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award to help assist six of our most talented emerging young singers;
- to provide masterclasses, workshops and Study Grants when possible;
- to perpetuate the Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge name and legacy as part of our cultural heritage.
A Message from Richard Bonynge AO CBE
“Joan and I have been extremely fortunate in our lives and it has long been our wish for a foundation to be established so that we could help young singers. With the world in turmoil it becomes ever more difficult for young people at the start of their careers. I am immensely grateful for the generosity of our caring supporters and fervently hope to encourage many more opera lovers to help ensure continuity in the art of bel canto.” Richard Bonynge, AO CBE
We would like to take this opportunity to thank and gratefully acknowledge all our generous Donor Patrons.
Your Privacy
All donors will be acknowledged for their support in our programmes and on the website unless otherwise instructed. If you would like your name and donation to remain Anonymous and Confidential we will respect your privacy and ensure you are not mentioned in any publicly released material.
How to make a Donation
Donations can be made by cash, direct deposit, cheque, Visa or Mastercard or by secure online Paypal deposit from the website homepage. A receipt will be issued to all donors.
1. Cheques should be made payable to The Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Opera Foundation
sent c/- P.O. Box 880, Leichhardt N.S.W. Australia 2040.
2. Credit card payments can be made over the phone by calling: 61 (2) 9817 4919.
3. Direct deposit donations can be sent to:
ANZ Bank, Leichhardt
Acc. Name: The Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Opera Foundation
Acc. No. 4825 67 316
BSB: 012 205
4. Paypal - press the Paypal button to make your donation.
5. Click on the donation form on the left of this screen - print and post the form or send directly to
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All donations $2 and above to the Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Opera Foundation Public Fund are tax-deductible as of 27 October, 2010.
Leave a Legacy in your Will
A bequest is the ideal way of ensuring you too can leave a lasting legacy and make a difference in the careers and lives of our future singers. If you would like information on how to leave a bequest or gift in your Will, please contact us on 61 (2) 4861 2440 or download the following form for more information about correct wording and types of bequests. Thank you to all those supporters who have made a bequest already.
 
Donor Benefits depending on level of donation include:
1. All donors will be acknowleged on our website and in certain printed material with company logos displayed;
2. VIP invitation to special events and priority booking;
3. Complimentary tickets to fund raising events and the Bel Canto Award Semi Final and Finals;
4. Complimentary Membership to the Foundation;
5. Our quarterley newsletter filled with news of artists, sponsors, special events;
6. For major donors a chance to sit on the dress rehearsal of Rodelinda and/or to have some of our young singers perform in concert in your own home
Our Donor Patron Programme
LA STUPENDA - $100,000 +
DIVA - $75,000 +
MAESTRO - $50,000 +
BRAVO - $25,000 +
NORMA - $10,000 +
2011 - Mr & Mrs W Wong, Anonymous (1)
LUCIA - $5000 +
2012 - Australian Opera Auditions Committee (Bel Canto Award 2nd Prize)
2011 - Duncan & Annamaria Kinnon (Bel Canto Award & Eva Maria Szekely Award), Mr Alan Jones AO (Rosina Raisbeck Award), Australian Opera Auditions Committee (2nd Prize Bel Canto Award), Burwood Council (2011 Vocal Scholarship)
VIOLETTA - $2500 +
2012 - Duncan and Annamaria Kinnon (Bel Canto Award finalist's prizes)
2011 - Paul Ferris (Deborah Riedel Award)
LUCREZIA - $1000 +
2012 - Megan Evans OAM (Deborah Riedel Award), Paul Ferris (Deborah Riedel Award), Arthur Haddad, Anonymous (1)
2011 - Elizabeth Corbett and Mark Finlay, Helen Johnstone, Anonymous (2)
ADRIANA - $500 +
2012 - Donald Cant & Robin Williams (Deborah Riedel Award), Maria Lydaki, Marjorie Morkham, Anonymous (2)
2011 - Cindy & Rob Corkery, Lynne Redknap
ALCINA - $250 +
2012 - Dr Prudence Dunstone
2011 - Sian Griffiths, Elizabeth Kinnon, Lauris Elms AM & Graeme de Graaff, Lee Wright
ESCLARMONDE - $100 +
2012 - Dr Marguerite Foxon, Julianne Lonie, June McDougall, Mrs Barbara Leser, Marie Claire Szekely, Glenise Trevella, Teri Zanoni
2011 - Ken Bloxsom, Clio Calodoukas, Robin Creevey, Arthur Haddad, K & A Head, Teri Zanoni, Lee Wright, William Bissell, Peter Anastos, David Martin, Diana Heath, Joseph Condello, Francine Redstone, Glenise Trevalla, Glenda Page, Anne McCrae, Donna Woodhill, Malcolm & Dolores Donnelly, Dr Ruth Shatford, Cheryl Forrest-Smith, Janine Burdeu, Peter McLeod-Miller, John Hall, Milena Setelik, Marise Thacker, Anonymous (2)
ELVIRA under - $100
2012 - Amanda Thane and Glenn Winslade, Barbara White
2011 - Barbara Gapps, Ralph Stratford, Anna Scott-Dooley, Margaret Lloyd, Wendy Shell, Susan McLay, James & Sandra Donohoe, Charlotte Prior, Noelen Smith
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