Adele Burke (centre), with Nikki and Angus Dawson. Image credit: Sam Mooy. After almost 11 years of operating, we had the opportunity to enhance our impact by partnering with the General Sir John Monash Foundation, an organisation empowering outstanding Australians to pursue postgraduate studies at the world’s best universities and create meaningful impact for Australia. We are thrilled to announce Adele Burke as the inaugural recipient of the 2026 Katrina Dawson John Monash

We have two extra-special performers joining the line-up this year: Annabelle Traves , KDF Concert Founder and international award-winning violinist, and Emily Edmonds , mezzo-soprano with Opera Australia. They join an already impressive group of performers showcasing the talent of past and present Women’s College students. We hope you can join us! Tickets are available here .