Specsavers
Presenting Partner
Specsavers is one of Australia’s leading providers of optometry and audiology services, with more than 400 stores across the country, proudly run by local optometrists and audiology professionals. Through its network, Specsavers provides comprehensive eyecare and hearing services, with a strong focus on helping Australians look after their eye and hearing health. Specsavers and Vision Australia share a commitment to supporting people who are blind or have low vision. Through our clinical referral pathway, Specsavers can help connect patients who may benefit from Vision Australia’s specialised services, making it an important stepping stone in their low vision journey. As Presenting Partner of Carols by Candlelight, Specsavers is helping us share the magic while raising vital funds for Vision Australia’s children's services.
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Channel 9
Broadcast Partner
Nine is Australia’s leading multi-platform media network and the home of the country’s most trusted and loved entertainment, news, and sporting brands. Guided by a purpose to shape culture, entertain communities, and bring people together by celebrating the big occasions, Nine is proud to be the official television home of Christmas. For over four decades, Channel 9 and 9Now have brought the magic of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight live from Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl into millions of living rooms nationwide, uniting families on Christmas Eve while helping raise vital funds for Vision Australia’s children’s services.
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Arts Centre Melbourne
Venue Partner
Situated in the heart of the Melbourne Arts Precinct, the Arts Centre Melbourne presents an extensive performing arts program. Experience Australia's best companies and international productions, alongside celebrations of comedy, cabaret, popular and contemporary music in a year round program. The Arts Centre Melbourne is thrilled to showcase its extraordinary outdoor venue, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, and be part of Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight annual family evening.
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smoothFM
Key Media Partner
With an upbeat playlist from your favourite artists designed to help you feel good, Smooth FM is here as your escape in a demanding world.
Join Mike Perso for The More Music Breakfast Show from 5.30am weekday mornings for more music and less talk, that continues all throughout your workday, and into the weekend with Melissa Doyle, Richard Wilkins, David Campbell and Cameron Daddo.
With music from Kylie Minogue to Paul McCartney, George Michael to ABBA, and loads more in between, Smooth FM can be heard via 91.5FM, The Smooth Player app, online at smooth.com.au or via your Smart Speaker - just say "Play Smooth FM“
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The Westin Melbourne
Accommodation Partner
With sophisticated service and contemporary touches, The Westin Melbourne welcomes you to discover an idyllic retreat in the center of Melbourne’s CBD. Refresh with 5-star hotel accommodation in Melbourne City, elevated hotel offers, and an unparalleled location for your holiday or business trip to Australia.
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3AW
Key Media Partner
3AW is an integral part of Melbourne and as such is proudly involved in the major events that form a vital part of our city's culture from AFL to the Spring Racing Carnival right through to the Australian Grand Prix.
Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight is an iconic event of Melbourne and as such forms a very important component of our partnership calendar.
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Vision Australia Radio
Key Media Partner
The Vision Australia Radio Network comprises eleven community radio services across Victoria, southern New South Wales, in Adelaide, Perth, and Darwin. Listen online, on DAB+ or on AM/FM in select locations. Or ask your smart speaker to 'play Vision Australia Radio'.
Offering a range of interesting and informative programs including readings from newspapers, magazines and books, interview and specialist programs on new technology, gardening, finance, travel, sports, the arts and more, there's something for everyone! Tune in to Vision Australia Radio from 8pm on Christmas Eve for a live audio described Carols by Candlelight.
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QMS
Key Media Partner
QMS are a leading digital Outdoor media company, providing clients and agencies with dynamic and innovative advertising solutions, underpinned by the latest developments in data, technology, and creativity. Connecting audiences through multiple touchpoints, we provide multi-platform engagement across our national portfolio of premium landmark digital and static billboards, exclusive street furniture, and airport locations.
QMS have been a proud partner of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight for 4 years, supporting this important night with advertising across our expansive network.
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NAB
Supporting Partner
We’re here to be the most customer-centric company in Australia and New Zealand. More than 38,000 colleagues globally, provide support to more than eight and a half million customers in Australia and overseas with secure, easy and reliable banking services.
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Evan Evans
Supporting Partner
Established in Melbourne in 1877, Evan Evans has been helping bring Australia's biggest events, celebrations and brands to life for nearly 150 years.
Specialising in custom flags, banners, event signage and large-format printing, Evan Evans combines generations of craftsmanship with modern manufacturing technology to deliver high-quality visual solutions across Australia.
As a proud Supporting Partner of Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight, Evan Evans plays an important behind-the-scenes role, producing a wide range of materials that help transform this iconic Christmas celebration into a memorable experience for performers and audiences alike.
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TES Live
Supporting Partner
The Entertainment Store is proud to be supporting Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight. The Entertainment Store is the leading producer and supplier of family entertainment and activations across Australian and international markets. With an outstanding portfolio of entertainment licenses across world class theatrical properties, classic family franchises and leading toy companies, we celebrate excellence in live events.
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Hamper World
Supporting Partner
Hamper World specialises in Australian Made Gift Hampers. We only use Australian Foods and Wines in our hampers and that has earned us the right to seal our hampers with the Australian Made Logo.
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St John
Supporting Partner
St John Ambulance is a trusted, nation-wide provider of quality first aid, health, medical and wellbeing services and products. Providing help where and when you need it, and saving lives.
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Citywide Traffic & Events
Supporting Partner
Responsive and innovative, Citywide shapes liveable cities for the benefit of the communities where we work and whom we serve.
The Citywide Traffic and Events team has over 25 years experience in delivering professional and customer-centric traffic management services. Catering to both everyday traffic management needs and event-specific requirements, our team is adept at handling high-profile, prominent, and smaller scale events. Based in North Melbourne and servicing metropolitan Melbourne and beyond, we strive to ensure safety and efficiency in everything we do.
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Highpoint Shopping Centre
Supporting Partner
Highpoint Shopping Centre is one of Australia’s premier super-regional retail destinations, located 8 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD within a high-density urban growth corridor.
The centre comprises over 420 tenancies, anchored by leading national and international brands including David Jones, Myer, Zara, Apple, UNIQLO, Mecca, Elite Eleven, Sephora, as well as major supermarkets and discount department stores. Highpoint is the destination for all things fashion, food, and fun.
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Tar & Roses
Supporting Partner
Inspired by the Mediterranean. Uniquely Australian.
Named for Nebbiolo's signature aromas, Tar & Roses crafts distinctive, site-driven wines that express provenance, character & place. From their renowned & award-winning Pinot Grigio to other Mediterranean varietals Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Nebbiolo alongside the more traditional Shiraz & Riesling, each wine reflects a commitment to quality, exploration and drinkability.