NSW & ACT Past Events

  • Springwood Spring Festival

    Host: NSW & ACT, Blue Mountains

    When:

    September 19, 2026 at 6:00 pm AEST
    Where: Macquarie Rd, Springwood NSW, Australia

    ABC Friends Blue Mountains will have a stall at the Springwood Festival on Saturday, joining over 15,000 visitors to talk about the ABC, press freedom, and why a fearless independent ABC matters for democracy.

  • Central Coast AGM and Ordinary committee meeting

    Host: NSW & ACT, Central Coast

    When:

    September 12, 2026 at 10:30 am AEST
    Where: Elanora Hotel East Gosford, Victoria Street, East Gosford NSW, Australia

    ABC Friends Central Coast holds its AGM and committee elections Saturday 13 September, 10.30am. All welcome, nominations invited for all committee positions.

  • ABC Friends Blue Mountains Coffee Meetup

    Host: NSW & ACT, Blue Mountains

    When:

    September 12, 2026 at 10:00 am AEST
    Where: Springwood Sports Club, Macquarie Road, Springwood NSW, Australia

    We would love you to join us for a coffee for an informal chat about how we can support the ABC. Newcomers welcome.

  • The role of the ABC Advisory Council in the era of opinion

    Host: NSW & ACT, Northern Suburbs of Sydney

    When:

    September 10, 2026 at 11:30 am AEST
    Where: Roseville Uniting Church, Lord Street, Roseville NSW, Australia

    Anita Planchon, Chair of the ABC Advisory Council, brings a wealth of experience in diplomacy, media literacy, and public service to her role championing a fearless, independent ABC that is free for all Australians.

  • Remembering James Valentine and Learning about VAD

    Host: NSW & ACT, Central Coast

    When:

    August 28, 2026 at 11:00 am AEST
    Where: Elanora Hotel East Gosford, Victoria Street, East Gosford NSW, Australia

    ABC Friends Central Coast honours James Valentine with a special event on Voluntary Assisted Dying. Join us 28 August at the Elanora Hotel, East Gosford, for a panel discussion with professionals and family representatives.

  • ABC Friends special guest Nathan Dunne on living with depersonalisation

    Host: NSW & ACT, Northern Suburbs of Sydney

    When:

    August 13, 2026 at 11:30 am AEST
    Where: Roseville Uniting Church, Lord Street, Roseville NSW, Australia

    Nathan will talk about his recently released book – When Nothing Feels Real: How I Lost My Sense of Self and Found My Way Back, a memoir about living with depersonalisation, a mental illness that is frequently misunderstood.

  • ABC Friends Blue Mountains Branch Meeting

    Host: NSW & ACT, Blue Mountains

    When:

    August 8, 2026 at 10:00 am AEST
    Where: Belong Blue Mountains Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, New Street, Lawson NSW, Australia

    We invite you to join other ABC Friends in the Blue Mountains for our regular meeting to discuss how we can best defend the ABC from attacks on its independence and funding. We welcome newcomers.

  • Talk – The ABC Challenges and Achievements

    Talk – The ABC Challenges and Achievements

    Host: NSW & ACT, Newcastle

    When:

    July 29, 2026 at 11:00 am AEST
    Where: Lambton Park, Lambton NSW, Australia

    Learn about the historic and recent achievements and challenges of the ABC and why our national public broadcaster is more important than ever in a world of misinformation, disinformation and AI.

  • ABC Friends Celebrating 50 Years- screening “A Conversation with Corin.”

    ABC Friends Celebrating 50 Years- screening “A Conversation with Corin.”

    Host: NSW & ACT, Central Coast

    When:

    July 28, 2026 at 10:45 am AEST
    Where: Everglades Country Club, Dunban Road, Woy Woy NSW, Australia

    Hear founding member Corin Fairburn Bass on how it all began, and Dr Michael Ward on what’s ahead — as the fight to protect Australia’s independent public broadcaster intensifies.

  • ABC Friends Central Coast branch committee meeting

    ABC Friends Central Coast branch committee meeting

    Host: Central Coast, NSW & ACT

    When:

    July 11, 2026 at 10:30 am AEST
    Where: Elanora Hotel East Gosford, Victoria Street, East Gosford NSW, Australia

    ABC Friends Central Coast meets Saturday 12 July at the Elanora Hotel, East Gosford. Join us to discuss branch events, our 50th Anniversary celebrations, and the growing threats to the ABC.