Youth Music Foundation of Australia Incorporated

Overview

The Youth Music Foundation of Australia Incorporated (YMF Australia) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the musical development of Australian musicians. As a voluntary arts organization, YMF Australia offers various opportunities for performance and overseas study, promoting the growth of Australia's musical talent.

Activities

YMF Australia organizes several activities to achieve its mission. Some key activities include:

• Fundraising Performances: The organization hosts opera and instrumental performances featuring world-renowned musicians. These events help raise funds to support their initiatives.
• Awards and Grants: YMF Australia awards several grants to individuals each year. These awards are designed to assist musicians, educators, and students in pursuing their musical endeavors.

Governance

The organization is governed by a council consisting of prominent members from the arts community:

• President: Andrew Katona
• Vice President: Jennifer Clarke
• Council Secretary: Olivia Collins
• Secretary/Treasurer: Lino Bresciani OAM Additional council members include Di Bresciani OAM, Elizabeth Angelatos, and Igor Zambelli.

Affiliations and Recognition

YMF Australia is recognized by the Australian government as a registered charity, listed on the Federal Government’s Register of Charitable Organisations. This designation makes donations over AUD 2 to the YMF Awards Fund tax deductible. The organization is also supported by notable patrons and ambassadors from the arts sector.

Patronage and Ambassadorship

Merron Jean Kirby OAM serves as a patron for YMF Australia, bringing significant community and arts leadership to the role. Additionally, YMF Australia is supported by several ambassadors, including Cheryl Barker AO, Peter Coleman-Wright AO, and Maria Prendergast OAM, among others.

Cultural Acknowledgement

YMF Australia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which they operate, paying respect to the Elders past and present of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. The organization recognizes the rich cultural traditions and ongoing creative contributions of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia.

References

While specific references are not listed here, the information provided was compiled from organizational records and publicly available details about the Youth Music Foundation of Australia Incorporated.

[1] https://ymfaustralia.com [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/36bc0327-38af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d/profile [3] https://ymfaustralia.com/contactus/ [4] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.youth_music_foundation_of_australia_incorporated.7e9361e4408480e2cec003f6913d3588.html [5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3E8oioLImk