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Dame Nellie Melba Opera Trust

Concentration Risk
FoundationRegistryABN 96424419725VIC
Relationships
22
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$3.7M
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 16 June 2026
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Giving Philosophy

The Trust is deeply rooted in Dame Nellie Melba's vision, valuing excellence, potential, and the development of sustainable careers for opera artists. It focuses on holistic training through three pillars: intensive artistic development, comprehensive mentoring by industry experts, and diverse performance opportunities, aiming to produce polished young professionals.

Wealth Source:The foundation's wealth originates from the legacy of visionary soprano Dame Nellie Melba, established as a trust to continue her philanthropic vision.

Tips for Applicants

Applicants should demonstrate exceptional vocal promise and a commitment to developing a sustainable professional career in opera. Submissions should highlight potential for excellence across artistic development, receptiveness to mentoring, and readiness for diverse performance opportunities

Programs & Opportunities (3)

Melba Program (Vocal Scholarship)
grant · Closes 2025-09-12

Year-long development program for aspiring opera singers including cash scholarship, mentor program, and performance opportunities

Melba Program (Repetiteur Scholarship)
grant · Closes 2025-09-12

Year-long development program for repetiteurs including cash scholarship, mentor program, and performance opportunities

Alumni Grant Program
grant · Closes 2025-09-12

Annual grant funding for alumni of the Melba Program to support ongoing artistic and career development

Financial History (7 years)

YearRevenueExpensesAssetsSurplus
2023$3.7M$1.4M$10.2M$2.9M
2022$1.2M$1.8M$7.2M$-510,086
2021$1.3M$1.0M$8.0M$493K
2020$1.2M$859K$7.0M$421K
2019$1.2M$1.1M$6.6M$475K
2018$1.3M$971K$5.6M$385K
2017$1.1M$838K$5.3M$365K
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Staff (FTE)
4.6
Volunteers
8
Donations Received
$3.4M

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-96424419725
ABN
96424419725
Sector
indigenous
Financial Year
2023

Focus Areas

Themes
indigenous
Geography
AU-National
Target Recipients
youthdisadvantagedindigenous
Purposes
General Public
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsEthnic GroupsFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesYouth

Board & Leadership (11)

  • Kate Shelmerdine
    chair
  • Amy Black
    director
  • James Williams
    director
  • Kathryn Kings
    director
  • Matthew Tutty
    director
  • Mitchell Chipman
    director
  • Siobhan Stagg
    director
  • Victoria Fox-Smith
    director
  • Dmitry Danilovich
    officeholder
  • Olivia Giglia
    public officer
  • Olivia Giglia
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$3.7M
Assets
$10.2M

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
22

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

ACNCFoundations

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
8007
Locality
COLLINS STREET WEST
LGA
Melbourne
SA2 Region
Melbourne CBD - West
Entities in Area
15
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