Private Dinner with Dr Andrew Browning AM, Medical Director of the Barbara May Foundation
Description
Barbara May Foundation Ambassadors, obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr John Keogh and artist Kirsty Neilson, invite you to a private dinner with Dr Andrew Browning AM. Dr Andrew is an Australian obstetrician and gynaecologist who has worked in Africa for over 30 years. He is recognised as one of the world's leading fistula surgeons, originally having worked with Dr Catherine Hamlin for 10 years in Ethiopia.
Dr Andrew has helped restore dignity to thousands of women and loves sharing personal stories of hope and healing.
Barbara May Foundation's vision is for women in Africa to be able to give birth safely, with dignity and confidence.
We thank Jeremy and Nikoo Ducklin, friends of the Barbara May Foundation for generously hosting this event at their home in Tennyson Point, Sydney. We also thank De Salis Wines who will be serving beautiful wines for guests to enjoy.
Please advise us if you have friends who maybe interested in learning more about the Barbara May Foundation, and joining us for this event at info@barbaramayfoundation.com
Saturday 21st November 2026, 5pm-8pm
Address details will be supplied on booking your place
Lineup
Dr Andrew Browning AM
Australian obstetrician and gynaecologist who has worked in Africa for over 30 years. He is recognised as one of the world's leading fistula surgeons, having worked with Dr Catherine Hamlin for 10 years in Ethiopia. Dr Andrew is the Medical Director of the Barbara May Foundation.
Dr John Keogh
Dr John is a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology at the SAN Hospital in Sydney. During his early career, he had the opportunity to work in Tanzania and this sparked a lifelong awareness of the challenges women face in childbirth in rural Africa. He is the co-founder of My Sister's Baby - a collective of Australian doctors, midwives, and hospitals raising awareness and funds to support organisations improving maternal health in developing nations. Dr John continues to champion the work of the Barbara May Foundation through his practice and advocacy.
Kirsty Neilson
Kirsty is an acclaimed portrait and landscape artist whose emotive artworks convey a deep sense of humanity and compassion. Kirsty has been recognised in many of Australia's most prestigious art prizes including the Archibald Prize, Portia Geach Memorial Award, Darling Portrait Prize and Mosman Art Prize. Kirsty first connected with the Barbara May Foundation when she painted Valerie Browning AM for an Archibald entry. "The experience of getting to know Val and the incredible work she does in Ethiopia had my jaw on the ground and my mind blown."
Karen Baker
Karen has been the General Manager of the Barbara May Foundation since 2024, working closely with Dr Andrew Browning AM and the Board. With her team, Karen has grown philanthropic engagement and revenue year-on-year to support the Barbara May Foundation's impact with maternal healthcare.
Barbara May Foundation
Barbara May Foundation (BMF) was founded in 2009 to support the work of Australian's Dr Andrew Browning AM and his aunt, Valerie Browning AM in maternal healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa. The primary focus of BMF programs is safer childbirth, the delivery of live babies and mothers not dying or injured during childbirth. The majority of programs focus on women living in remote, rural communities, and are provided free of charge. Dr Andrew also undertakes extensive work treating women suffering from obstetric fistula injuries which is estimated to be approximately two million women in Africa.
De Salis Wines
De Salis Wines is a highly acclaimed, family-owned boutique winery located in the Orange wine region of New South Wales. With thanks to De Salis Wines for so generously providing the wine for this event.
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