Our 2021 partners

For over 50 years, AAMI has helped Aussies recover from life’s unexpected events.  As one of the nations’ leading insurers, we understand the important role that we play in supporting the community, especially in times of adversity. We’re proud to be partnering with Vision Australia for their Carols by Candlelight event, to support their vital work helping blind or visually impaired children, and their families, achieve the greatest levels of independence.

This year marks the 84th annual Carols by Candlelight where some of Australia's most loved stars will perform a selection of Christmas favourites.

Entertainers will give family, friends and loved ones the opportunity to share in the spirit of Christmas.

The Carols will broadcast live from Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl on December 24th at 8pm on Channel Nine.

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.

Returning favourite characters Buster, Meena, Rosita, Gunter, Johnny and Ash prepare for a bigger stage and a brighter spotlight as they leave the Moon Theatre for the big city in Sing 2. From Illumination, the creators of Despicable Me and Minions comes the follow up to its smash all-audience event film about the transformative power of music.

STARRING

Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Bono, Halsey and Pharrell Williams.

As the official hotel partner of Carols by Candlelight, Marriott International Hotels & Resorts and its travel program Marriott Bonvoy are proud to be supporting Vision Australia in its fundraising efforts.

Offering access to more than 7,000 hotels, world-class benefits and endless experiences, Marriott Bonvoy members can enjoy exclusive offers on dining and accommodation around the globe and in Melbourne, plus unlock enhanced experiences for members at Carols by Candlelight.

Membership is free.

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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.

At the Herald Sun our commitment is to you.

We’re for a world where heroes are everyday people.

We’re for giving you a front row ticket to the greatest shows in our city.

We’re for breaking the big stores.

We’re for giving a voice to Victorians.

We’re for Melbourne.

Delivering premium quality since 1997, JCDecaux Australia strives to deliver market-leading solutions that challenge the expected conventions of outdoor advertising. With a commitment to integrity and excellence in service, innovation and design, they aim to create an environmentally sustainable and socially responsive organisation, offering inspired, dynamic opportunities to our employees, clients and Australian communities.

smoothFM is dedicated to bringing its busy audience a stress-free environment of more music and less talk, and can be heard on 91.5 in Melbourne.

Wake up to the More Music Breakfast Show with Mike Perso and Jen Hansen, followed by Ty Frost and Simon Diaz across the day with all of your smooth favourites before Byron Webb takes over for the drive home.

Then join Cameron Daddo from 9pm Monday to Sunday nights for a superb blend of laidback music to help release the stresses of the day.

From Michael Bublé to George Michael, Ed Sheeran to Elton John, Bruno Mars to Robbie Williams, smoothFM 91.5 is your feel-good music destination.

Village Cinemas has been ingrained in the community since establishing one of the country’s first drive-in cinemas in 1954. We are thrilled to announce that Village Cinemas will be donating the proceeds of all staff ticket sales in the lead up to Christmas to Vison Australia in an effort to further support their fundraising efforts. And, for the first time, Carols by Candlelight will be live-streamed into Village Cinemas, giving even more people the opportunity to experience the magic of Christmas.

Over the years, we’ve implemented a range of offerings making the world of cinema more accessible than ever. Whether it be our Sensory Friendly Sessions, CaptiView Closed Caption Viewing Systems for our hearing impaired patrons or our Fidelio Audio Description Systems for our vision impaired cinema patrons, Village Cinemas continues to be the place that everyone can make a memory.

The Vision Australia Radio Network incorporates ten community radio stations across Victoria, southern New South Wales, Adelaide and Perth. There are also five digital radio services available in the three metropolitan areas as VAR, VA Radio and IRIS.

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, wine and food, the arts and more, you're sure to find something of interest.

Crosscom is proud to be supporting Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight, with the provision of high-tier digital two-way radio communications.

Crosscom provides highly innovative, quality communication services, delivered with professional local expertise. City-wide communication networks, installation, event hire, enhanced warranty services and system support are just some of the many areas in which Crosscom can deliver.

For over 50 years Crown Coaches has been the premier bus and coach transport provider in Melbourne, delivering safe, inclusive and innovative transport to the community. With a fleet of over 150 coaches and a rich history as a family-operated business, Crown Coaches has provided transport to numerous schools and government departments all throughout Melbourne and wider Victoria. Crown Coaches is delighted to be supporting this year’s Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight as the preferred transport partner for the event. From everyone in the Crown Coaches family, we hope you enjoy the event and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

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.

Luminary is an independent Australian digital agency that has been creating award-winning experiences since 1999. With a portfolio that includes some of the most well-known names in the Australian not-for-profit, retail and corporate sectors, Luminary’s offering includes digital strategy and transformation, UX design, development, hosting, and digital marketing.

Luminary’s guiding mission is ‘to make digital bright, and the human experience brighter’.

We are here to serve customers well and help our communities prosper.

Today, there are more than 30,000 people, serving 9 million customers, at over 900 locations throughout Australia, New Zealand and around the world.

St John Ambulance is a charity in the Victorian community working ‘For the Service of Humanity’. We exist to help those who are in sickness, distress, suffering or danger. We have been serving the community for over 137 years, and our dedicated volunteers are proud to be supporting Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight.

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.

At Villa Maria, we’ve been pioneering a new breed of fresh, vibrant and adventurous wines since 1961. 
We grow our iconic Sauvignon Blanc in the Marlborough wine fields, in wind-cooled valleys between shaking mountains and crashing seas. We bottle it in the crater of a volcano, then we release it from Aotearoa New Zealand to you. 
Villa Maria.  Made for the moment.  Made from New Zealand.

Proudly supporting Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight since 2014.