Abbotsford Convent Foundation Appeal

Many hundreds of people have helped with small donations and volunteer work. These are the unsung heroes of the achievements so far. On-going support is crucial for the success of the project which requires assistance from friends and volunteers, businesses, individuals and the community who are willing to demonstrate a committed investment in developing the future of Victoria.

How the funds will be used

The Abbotsford Convent buildings and grounds are being restored over a staged five-year program. The restoration is scheduled for completion in 2015. The first tenants moved in during 2005.

The Abbotsford Convent precinct has eleven main buildings that are listed as having heritage significance. The buildings differ in their materials, but the basic construction is similar, that of load bearing masonry walls, timber windows and doors, slate, terracotta tile and corrugated iron roofs with timber roof framing.

Generally, all of the buildings on the site are of sound structural condition. To determine the scope of works required on the site, a room by room analysis, as well as a heritage audit of all of the buildings, was carried out.

In a series of stages, the ACF will carry out base and generic works as part of its construction and restoration program. Base works are required to make buildings safe and weatherproof to a useable standard, in accordance with relevant building code standards. Generic works will be required in order to make buildings lettable, and will include modifications for individual tenant requirements. These works will be carried out in conjunction with tenants.

• Give a one-off donation online
• Give a regular donation online
• Donate by mail
To donate by mail, please download a printable donation form and send through the post to:
PO Box 417
ABBOTSFORD VIC 3067
• Leave a bequest
To leave a bequest in your will, please read the wills and bequests page for Abbotsford Convent Foundation Arts Trust.