Through their generosity, donors to Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation are having an important impact on individuals and creating positive change in the community.
The Impact of Giving report highlights inspiring stories of impact that demonstrate the very real difference donor contributions make to the Arts in South Australia and the life-changing impact that has on the arts industry and future generations.
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Read the inspiring stories of impact in our Impact of Your Giving report.

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Stories from our beneficiaries
At the Vanguard of giving: A celebration at Government House
We were delighted to be welcomed to Government House for a special reception hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC and Mr Rod Bunten, in celebration of Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation Vanguard, our community of emerging donors.

Foundation Impact Stories: DreamBIG - A parade of creativity and connection!
2025 marked a special milestone for South Australia's arts landscape: the 50th anniversary of the beloved DreamBIG Children's Festival, (formerly known as Come Out Festival).

Foundation Impact Stories: A Cabaret Journey from Port Lincoln
Funded by Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation, the scholarship provides regional students with the opportunity to participate in Adelaide Cabaret Festival's highly sought after Class of Cabaret program, designed to nurture young performing arts talent.

Foundation Impact Stories: First Nations Fellow – Jayda’s Journey
Jayda Wilson reflects on her transformative year as a First Nations Fellow at Adelaide Festival Centre, where she grew as both an artist and emerging arts leader.

Sister Act: Inspiring the Next Generation, On Stage and Off
Adelaide Festival Centre recently hosted two incredible events centred around the hit musical Sister Act, each offering unique and impactful experiences for young people in our community.

Foundation Impact Stories: A brighter future for artists and arts lovers for generations to come
South Australian philanthropist and arts supporter, Dr Pamela Wall AO has pledged a $10 million gift to the Adelaide Festival Centre Foundation – the largest performing arts donation in South Australian history.

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