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On January 26, 2025, Brother Thomas Oliver (Olly) Pickett AM was named Senior Australian of the Year.

Olly as he is known, is the co-founder of Wheelchairs for Kids which began in 1996,

Wheelchairs for Kids, a project supported by donations of both time and money, by many Rotary clubs across Australia, is reponsible for providing adjustable wheelchairs and occupational therapy expertise for children in developing countries, free of charge.  Specialising in 'all terrain' models, the project has supplied more than 60,000 custom-built wheelchairs  which have been gifted to children in over 80 countries.

Melchizedeck (Melly) is currently undetaking post graduate study, in Melbourne. But his learning path began in a very different way.  Melly is Tanzanian and his first education was because he was selected to attend School of St Jude, Tanzania.  Through a conversation with Melly we will learn about the impact that School of St Jude has had, and some insights into his life in Melbourne, and his family who live in Tanzania.

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You are invited to join me on a personal tour of the French Impressionism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition features over 100 works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by well-known artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, van Gogh, and Pissarro.

The tour will run for approximately 60-75 minutes (depending on the numbers in the gallery space) and will be limited to six participants for each tour group. You can then enjoy lunch in the “Tea Room” - booking is required. The Tea Room is located on the mezzanine level overlooking the waterfall in the main gallery building in St Kilda Road. The menu is included on the next

Proposed tour dates

Wednesday 13 August 11.15am

Thursday    14 August 11:15am

Wednesday 20 August 11.15am

Wednesday 27 August 11.15am

Wednesday 3 September 11.15 am

I will meet you at the Information Desk in Federation Court that is just inside the main entrance in St Kilda Road.

Ticket prices:   Adult $43 Seniors $39 NGV Members $38

Payment:   As with previous tours I will purchase your tickets and pay for your lunch on the day and then claim the total cost back from you. After the tour I will send you my banking details with the total based on your ticket price and what you had for lunch. To book, just let me know your chosen date, your ticket type and if you want to stay for lunch.

The NGV Kusama exhibition that has just closed attracted the record number of 576,000 ticket sales which was the biggest attendance at any exhibition in Australia ever. I have a feeling that the French Impressionism exhibition may challenge this record!

Contact Brian Martin

You are invited to join me on a personal tour of the French Impressionism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition features over 100 works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by well-known artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, van Gogh, and Pissarro.

The tour will run for approximately 60-75 minutes (depending on the numbers in the gallery space) and will be limited to six participants for each tour group. You can then enjoy lunch in the “Tea Room” - booking is required. The Tea Room is located on the mezzanine level overlooking the waterfall in the main gallery building in St Kilda Road. The menu is included on the next

Proposed tour dates

Wednesday 13 August 11.15am

Thursday    14 August 11:15am

Wednesday 20 August 11.15am

Wednesday 27 August 11.15am

Wednesday 3 September 11.15 am

I will meet you at the Information Desk in Federation Court that is just inside the main entrance in St Kilda Road.

Ticket prices:   Adult $43 Seniors $39 NGV Members $38

Payment:   As with previous tours I will purchase your tickets and pay for your lunch on the day and then claim the total cost back from you. After the tour I will send you my banking details with the total based on your ticket price and what you had for lunch. To book, just let me know your chosen date, your ticket type and if you want to stay for lunch.

The NGV Kusama exhibition that has just closed attracted the record number of 576,000 ticket sales which was the biggest attendance at any exhibition in Australia ever. I have a feeling that the French Impressionism exhibition may challenge this record!

Contact Brian Martin

You are invited to join me on a personal tour of the French Impressionism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition features over 100 works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by well-known artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, van Gogh, and Pissarro.

The tour will run for approximately 60-75 minutes (depending on the numbers in the gallery space) and will be limited to six participants for each tour group. You can then enjoy lunch in the “Tea Room” - booking is required. The Tea Room is located on the mezzanine level overlooking the waterfall in the main gallery building in St Kilda Road. The menu is included on the next

Proposed tour dates

Wednesday 13 August 11.15am

Thursday    14 August 11:15am

Wednesday 20 August 11.15am

Wednesday 27 August 11.15am

Wednesday 3 September 11.15 am

I will meet you at the Information Desk in Federation Court that is just inside the main entrance in St Kilda Road.

Ticket prices:   Adult $43 Seniors $39 NGV Members $38

Payment:   As with previous tours I will purchase your tickets and pay for your lunch on the day and then claim the total cost back from you. After the tour I will send you my banking details with the total based on your ticket price and what you had for lunch. To book, just let me know your chosen date, your ticket type and if you want to stay for lunch.

The NGV Kusama exhibition that has just closed attracted the record number of 576,000 ticket sales which was the biggest attendance at any exhibition in Australia ever. I have a feeling that the French Impressionism exhibition may challenge this record!

Contact Brian Martin

You are invited to join me on a personal tour of the French Impressionism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition features over 100 works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by well-known artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, van Gogh, and Pissarro.

The tour will run for approximately 60-75 minutes (depending on the numbers in the gallery space) and will be limited to six participants for each tour group. You can then enjoy lunch in the “Tea Room” - booking is required. The Tea Room is located on the mezzanine level overlooking the waterfall in the main gallery building in St Kilda Road. The menu is included on the next

Proposed tour dates

Wednesday 13 August 11.15am

Thursday    14 August 11:15am

Wednesday 20 August 11.15am

Wednesday 27 August 11.15am

Wednesday 3 September 11.15 am

I will meet you at the Information Desk in Federation Court that is just inside the main entrance in St Kilda Road.

Ticket prices:   Adult $43 Seniors $39 NGV Members $38

Payment:   As with previous tours I will purchase your tickets and pay for your lunch on the day and then claim the total cost back from you. After the tour I will send you my banking details with the total based on your ticket price and what you had for lunch. To book, just let me know your chosen date, your ticket type and if you want to stay for lunch.

The NGV Kusama exhibition that has just closed attracted the record number of 576,000 ticket sales which was the biggest attendance at any exhibition in Australia ever. I have a feeling that the French Impressionism exhibition may challenge this record!

Contact Brian Martin

You are invited to join me on a personal tour of the French Impressionism exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The exhibition features over 100 works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by well-known artists such as Monet, Manet, Renoir, van Gogh, and Pissarro.

The tour will run for approximately 60-75 minutes (depending on the numbers in the gallery space) and will be limited to six participants for each tour group. You can then enjoy lunch in the “Tea Room” - booking is required. The Tea Room is located on the mezzanine level overlooking the waterfall in the main gallery building in St Kilda Road. The menu is included on the next

Proposed tour dates

Wednesday 13 August 11.15am

Thursday    14 August 11:15am

Wednesday 20 August 11.15am

Wednesday 27 August 11.15am

Wednesday 3 September 11.15 am

I will meet you at the Information Desk in Federation Court that is just inside the main entrance in St Kilda Road.

Ticket prices:   Adult $43 Seniors $39 NGV Members $38

Payment:   As with previous tours I will purchase your tickets and pay for your lunch on the day and then claim the total cost back from you. After the tour I will send you my banking details with the total based on your ticket price and what you had for lunch. To book, just let me know your chosen date, your ticket type and if you want to stay for lunch.

The NGV Kusama exhibition that has just closed attracted the record number of 576,000 ticket sales which was the biggest attendance at any exhibition in Australia ever. I have a feeling that the French Impressionism exhibition may challenge this record!