Jirrahlinga's 50th Anniversary Fundraiser Dinner & trivia night,
Schedule
Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 08:30 am
UTC+11:00Location
Castlemaine Town Hall | Castlemaine, VI
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A Wild Night for a Wild CauseBook Your spot at Jirrahlinga's 50th Anniversary Fundraiser Dinner.
Saturday 11th of October
Castlemaine Town Hall
Tickets @ https://events.humanitix.com/jirrahlinga-50-fundraiser
Fifty Years of Wildlife Care: Jirrahlinga Marks Milestone with Celebration Weekend.
This October, one of Central Victoria’s most remarkable wildlife stories turns 50.
Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation & Wildlife Education Centre, the not-for-profit sanctuary that has rescued hundreds of native animals and touched many human lives, is marking its golden anniversary with a weekend of celebration, and everyone’s invited.
Saturday 11 October- Fundraising Dinner, Castlemaine Town Hall
A wild night out for a wild cause.
This evening of good food, lively company, trivia, auctions and animal-themed fun will transform Castlemaine Town Hall into the region’s wildest dining room. Every ticket sold helps feed, shelter and care for Jirrahlinga’s 300+ animals, from koalas and wombats to dingoes and owls.
Sunday 12 October – Community Fair, Jirrahlinga Sanctuary, Chewton
Families can follow paw print signs to the sanctuary for a day of live music, market stalls, kids’ activities and wildlife encounters. Visitors will meet Jirrahlinga’s residents up close - koalas, kangaroos, reptiles and the famous dingoes - while enjoying a relaxed festival atmosphere.
A Story Worth Telling
‘Jirrahlinga began as a refuge for injured animals after the Ash Wednesday bushfires,’ said founder Tehree Gordon OAM. ‘Fifty years later, we are still a place of refuge - for wildlife and for people who find healing in their company. This is a celebration for everyone who cares about our remarkable native wildlife.’
Why It Matters
The anniversary weekend also raises vital funds to cover the daily cost of animal care. With no ongoing government funding, Jirrahlinga relies on community support to keep its gates open and its animals safe.
Event Details
● Fundraising Dinner: Saturday 11 October, 6:30pm, Castlemaine Town Hall. Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/jirrahlinga-50-fundraiser
● Sanctuary Fair: Sunday 12 October, 10am–4pm, Jirrahlinga Sanctuary, Dingo Park Road, Chewton.
Media Opportunities
Interviews available with founder Tehree Gordon OAM, directors and long-term volunteers. Photographers and TV crews are welcome, the Fair offers engaging images of wildlife presentations, community celebration with live music, and the rare sound of a dingo chorus
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Where is it happening?
Castlemaine Town Hall, 25 Lyttleton St, Castlemaine VIC 3450, Australia, CastlemaineEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
