A magical night at The Jade Lantern

Research from six of SVI’s brightest scientists will be supported in 2024 thanks to the generosity of supporters who attended SVI’s recent For the Love of Science event at the Fitzroy Town Hall in November last year.

The ‘Welcome to the Jade Lantern’ dinner raised more than $280,000, to support Rising Star Awards at SVI in 2024. This was the fifth For the Love of Science dinner, an initiative that has now raised more than $1million and funded 30 Rising Star Awards for SVI’s brightest young researchers since 2019.

“The evening was truly wonderful – a perfect blend of community spirit and generosity, with like-minded people coming together to have fun, and make a meaningful impact,” said Karen Inge, SVI Foundation Board Chair.

SVI extends thanks to everyone involved in the event, and especially to:

Major sponsor: Village Roadshow

Event supporters: Andrew McConnell, Anna Thomas, CAPI, Champagne Pommery, Chateau la Gordonne, Christian Kimber, Christine on Collins, Cutler & Co, Flinders Hotel, Flower Drum, Golden Logistics, Heathcote Estate, Jeni Danks Jewellery, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Theatre Company, Moke, Montalto, Pieces of Eight, Pt Leo Estate, Satellite Island, Scott Pickett, Silver Service, Starward Whisky, Taralinga Estate, Yabby Lake Vineyard, City of Yarra.

Artwork donors: Nellie Castan Projects, Caleb Sheah, Kate Rohde

Stylist extraordinaire: Michael Strownix

Auctioneer: Stephen Smith

Organising committee: Caroline Daniell, Karen Inge, Mem Kirby and Michael Strownix