You are invited to this special occasion to celebrate 40 years of the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) protecting nature, climate and communities across the Australia-Pacific. We hope you can join EDO’s Board and valued supporters, clients and friends for an evening of connection and commemoration as we reflect on our profound achievements of the past four decades.

We’re excited to mark this significant milestone with special guests and entertainment and hope you can join us as we celebrate together and raise funds to meet the critical challenges of our time.

Date: Thursday 23 October 2025

Time: 6.30pm - late

Location: Sydney Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney | Gadigal Land 

Dress: Cocktail

RSVP as soon as possible to secure your ticket

SPEAKERS

Brent Wallace: Board Chair, EDO
Jo Shulman: CEO, EDO
Jo Dodds: Chair and Co-Founder of Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action
Sandra Newham: Gomeroi Elder and Fernhill Estate advocate
Dr Judith Preston: Deputy Co-Chair of the Environmental Law Committee for LAWASIA
Dr Kate Wylie: Executive Director of Doctors for the Environment Australia
Dr Bronwyn Darlington: Former Board Chair, EDO

ENTERTAINMENT

Julia Zemiro (Master of Ceremonies)

French-born Australian Julia Zemiro is a highly recognisable and beloved Australian television presenter, radio and podcast host, actress, singer, writer, and comedian. She is known for her intelligence, wit, and versatility across various media platforms. Arguably best known as the host of the long-running SBS hit TV program RocKwiz, Julia's success continues in Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery, Great Australian Walks and in her role of Roz Gruber in the comedy series Fisk.

Julia is a passionate advocate for climate change and action and recently hosted The Independents, a Climate 200 podcast. Julia is also a proud ambassador for the Victorian Actors Benevolent Trust.

Modern Vintage Music (Live Band)

Modern Vintage Music is quickly becoming one of Sydney’s favourite live music acts that bring together some of Australia’s finest musicians who have been performing collectively for well over 20+ years. This dynamic band brings their fun, quirky energy to every gig which has you singing and dancing along as they play songs from across the decades through to now and bring you specialised shows with their renditions of songs you know, love and then some.

TICKET OPTIONS

All tickets include a three-course meal, beverages, entertainment and a charity auction with the chance to bid on exciting prizes and experiences. Each ticket also includes a contribution to EDO.

VIP table of 10: $5,000 (Includes: 1 x raffle entry per person, a generous contribution to EDO which will receive acknowledgement in the EDO Annual Report and event program, a shout out on the night and prominent table positioning at the dinner. All proceeds go to EDO.)
Standard table of 10: $3,500

Single ticket: $350 per person

If you can’t join us in Sydney for this milestone occasion, please help us celebrate by joining our online silent auction for your chance to win some incredible prizes.

For any enquiries, please email events@edo.org.au or call (02) 7229 0052

Contact the host of EDO's 40th Anniversary Dinner