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Our donors to the Australian National Maritime Museum Foundation provide vital support to the operations of the museum. During these difficult times, their generosity has been overwhelming, writes Foundation Manager Marisa Chilcott.
MANY DONORS ALLOW THE MUSEUM to direct their donations where they are most needed. This flexibility allows us to respond to unexpected opportunities. One such opportunity occurred recently, when the museum was approached to become the new home for the Duyfken replica. A Dutch addition to our fleet
The Duyfken replica was built in Western Australia some 400 years after the original set sail from Banda, Indonesia, in search of ‘south and east lands’ beyond the furthest reaches of the world known to Europeans. It eventually reached the west coast of what is now the Cape York Peninsula, where its captain, Willem Janszoon, charted 300 kilometres of its shores – becoming the first European to map the Australian coastline. While the ship itself has been donated to the museum, its voyage from Perth to the other side of the continent has taken time and money. Thanks to the support of our donors, the Foundation was able to fund some of the costs of this journey. Duyfken is due to arrive at the museum by the end of 2020. Once it has settled in, we plan to open it to the public. Inspiring a love of learning
A core value of the museum is education. This festive season, we invite you to help inspire a love for learning by supporting a disadvantaged child. Every donation over $60 will help a student supported by the Harding Miller Education Foundation (HMEF) to access the museum. ‘Many of our students have never been to a museum before. This opportunity allows our students to broaden their understanding of history, marine sciences and conservation,’ says Cara Varian, CEO of HMEF. 6
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The Welcome Wall
You can also honour your family’s journey to start a new life in Australia by including their name on the Welcome Wall. The next panel will be unveiled in late 2021 or early 2022. Gift certificates are available, and we also welcome donations to support the registration of migrants who could not otherwise afford to be included. All donations support the Migration Heritage Fund, which furthers our work in honouring migration stories. For more details, please see sea.museum/welcomewall . Inside this issue of Signals you will find a reply-paid envelope in which to forward your donation, which could help: • inspire a disadvantaged student by supporting their access to the museum • support the Duyfken replica’s relocation and establishment in Sydney • support the museum’s Migration Heritage Fund, to continue showcasing the stories that have made Australia the rich multicultural society it is today. See the insert in this edition for more information. How to donate
• Direct deposit BSB 062 000 Account 16169309 Please ensure your name is listed on the transaction. • Send a cheque made out to ANMM Foundation. A reply-paid envelope is included in this issue • Or call Marisa Chilcott, Foundation Manager, on 02 9298 3619
