Welcome
On behalf of the Directors of the Mazda Foundation, it is my pleasure to welcome you and thank you for your involvement and support. Once again we gather for an evening of entertainment, fellowship and fine food to support the work of the Mazda Foundation.
Created in 1990, the Mazda Foundation assists Australian organisations involved in employment skills development, the advancement of education, technology and research, support for the environment and addressing pressing community needs.
Evening's Events
Natalie Edwards
Master of Ceremonies
Act 1
Sponsored by OMD & Clemenger BBDO
Vinesh Bhindi
Chairman, Mazda Foundation
Entrée
Louise Karamoto
Director, Mazda Foundation
Main Course
Auction
Conducted by Nick Johnstone
Dessert & Coffee
Act 2
Sponsored by NSW & QLD Dealer Associations
Announcement of the Raffle Winner
Act 3
Sponsored by SA, WA and TAS Dealer Associations
Menu
Entrée
Kingfish crudo, Asian cucumber salad, crispy chilli, roasted sesame emulsion, shiso
Served alternating with
Spinach & ricotta cappelletti, cacio e pepe, basil pesto, pangrattato
Main Course
Roast free-range chicken breast, spinach and mushroom risotto, glazed king brown mushrooms, salsa verde
Served alternating with
Braised beef cheek, parsnip purée, buttered green beans, shallot jus, parsnip chip
Sides
Roast Kipfler potatoes, sea salt and rosemary
Dessert
Strawberry rhubarb mousse, whipped white chocolate ganache, strawberry sauce
Served alternating with
Single Origin chocolate mousse, passionfruit jelly, hazelnut crunch, mango passion sauce
Drinks
Coffee or Tea
Wine
Champagne Forget-Brimont Premier Cru Brut NV
2023 Cyril Gautheron Chablis
2021 Lightfoot Home Block Chardonnay
2023 Curly Flat Pinot Noir
2022 Heathcote Estate Shiraz
Beer
Furphy Refreshing Ale
Crown Lager
Asahi Beer
Cascade Light
Gift
Table Centrepiece
Glowing Mood Ball
(can be used outdoors)
Personal Gifts
Saardé Kairos Wine Glass (Colours vary)
If you have pre-ordered a special meal, please advise your waiter. Please note that whilst Crown Events will endeavour to accommodate requests for special meals for customers with food allergies or intolerances, we cannot guarantee complete allergy-free meals due to the potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients. Crown practises responsible service of alcohol.
Major Raffle
Mazda CX-60 G40e Pure Mild Hybrid
Only 750 tickets available | Tickets $50 each
The new Mazda CX-60 is our 5-seat medium SUV that has everything you need to make the next chapter your best yet. Thoughtfully designed with the latest smart tech, and built to exhilarate. It’s the kind of drive that you'll look forward to, every time. The G40e Pure AWD Mild Hybrid is an entry grade, but the powertrain and standard equipment are anything but entry-level.
A powerful and efficient 3.3L turbocharged e-Skyactiv G engine with M Hybrid Boost and rear-wheel biased i-Activ AWD delivers 209kW max. power and 450Nm max. torque, ensuring a great jinba-ittai driving experience. And a comprehensive suite of i-Activsense safety technologies will look after you and your family.
Inside you will find comfortable seating for five with dual-zone climate control air-conditioning with rear vents, where you can enjoy the Mazda Connect system with a 10.25-inch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ and an 8-speaker audio system.
CX-60 is an award winner, recently taking the title of Wheels Magazine “Best Medium SUV 2025 – Over $40,000, so why not take your chance tonight to experience for yourself?
VALUE: $53,990*
*Automatic transmission
*All on road costs and GST inclusive (on road costs are based on Private buyer living in Victoria)
Raffle proudly sponsored by:
HOW TO ENTER THE RAFFLE
The raffle will be drawn at 10:24pm in Crown Palladium Ballroom Friday 23rd October 2026. Should the winner not be in the room they will be notified by phone Monday 26 October 2026. Raffle permit number: MG-R26348904/1. Not transferable for cash.
* Vehicle colour to be supplied as displayed – Soul Red Crystal Metallic.
2026 Fundraising Dates
Mazda Foundation Dinner
Friday 23rd October 2026
Enquiries: mfdinner@mazda.com.au
Don't forget to share your photos tonight #mazdafoundation2025
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