MOIRA Dean Arya-Kohn Foundation : News and Events

MOIRA Dean Arya-Kohn Foundation
News and Events

The Foundation has helped the following children

Purchased a wheelchair for a Geelong teenager (2006)
Top up funding for a communication device for a young boy (2006)
Purchased a wheelchair for a young girl in Colac (2006)
Top up funding for a special suppot chair for a young child (2007)
Top up funding for a Kaye Walker for a 12yo girl (2007)
Top up funding for a communication device for a 3yo boy (2007)
Top up funding for a body splint for a 9yo girl (2007)
Top up funding for a communication device for a 5yo boy (2007)
Top up funding for a wheelchair for a young boy (2007)
Top up funding for a wheelchair for a young girl (2007)
Top up funding for a Kaye Walker for a 15yo boy (2007)
Top up funding for a shower/commode chair for a 17yo boy (2007)
Top up funding for a wheel chair for a 17yogirl (2008)
Top up funding for a shower commode chair for a 12yo boy (2008)
Top up funding for a shower commode chair for a 16yo boy (2008)
Top up funding for a wedge wheel chair for a 14yo girl (2008)

Latest News

Upcoming 4th Annual Music Variety

Fundraiser Evening Sunday 26th October 2008

Keep Sunday 26th October 2008 free for the 4th Annual Music

Variety Fundraiser at the Alan Lawrence Theatre McKinnon

Secondary College 6:45pm onwards.

Tickets will be on sale in September 2008!

(watch this space for more details)

Please note that tickets sold out quickly last year.

If you would like to reserve seats for this years event please email

Robyn (robyn@mdakf.com.au) or Alan (alan@mdakf.com.au)

to avoid disappointment.

Dec 07

Bialik College Fundraiser

Year 7 to 10 secondary students raised an amazing $2,700 under the "Tikkun Olam" program which helped purchase aids and equipment for two children.

A big thank you!!

Nov 07

Michelle Deutsch 50th Birthday

In lieu of presents Michelle raised over $600 for the foundation which was very much appreciated. The money donated helped puchase equipment for one child.

Oct 07

Music Variety Fund Raiser Evening at the Bentleigh RSL

A very successful night was enjoyed by over 200 guests with some wonderful talented artists including Ruby Page, Doug de Vries and Diana Clark, Cabaret Latte and Umanee. A total of just over $10,000 was raised which helped 5 families to purchase aids and equipment for their children.

Many thanks to everyone involved!

Oct 06

Music Variety Fund Raiser Evening

A wonderful time was had by all at the music fundraiser at the Bentleigh RSL . Thanks to the musicians Ruby Page Band, Klezmeritis, Bruce Watson and Miguelangel for donating their valuable time and all special helpers and friends. Over two hundred people attended the evening and $6,500 was raised!

Mar06

Generous Donation by Jane Harvie & Family

The Harvie family from Glen Iris kindly donated an Electric Wheelchair & Therapeutic Air Mattress to the Foundation in loving memory of Jane's mother. These items will be given to a needy family through MOIRA.
We thank the Harvie family for their generous donation which is very much appreciated!

Robyn accepts donation from Harvie Family

Nov 05

Music Variety Fund Raiser Launch

A great time was had on a Sunday afternoon to launch the Moira Dean Arya-Kohn Foundation. About 150 people attended the Higgins Rd hall in Bentleigh and heard some wonderful performers who generously donated their time. Performers included special guest Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier, Jugularity, Sandy King & Henry Diner, Tania Bosak & band, David Rothberg and Laiyah Rothberg. $4,500 was raised that afternoon to help purchase special needs equipment for children with special needs.

A big thanks to all performers, sponsors and helpers and a special thanks to Cyril Goldwaser and David Rothberg for their help for making the day a great success.