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EXCELLENT THURSDAY 17.04.2025

EXCELLENT THURSDAY 17.04.2025

DAY BEFORE GOOD FRIDAY

Event Date & Time

April 17, 2025
@12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Location

Frederic Cremorne
9/11 Cremorne Street, Richmond VIC

2024 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

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highlights from our 2024 event at Lilac Wine, proudly supporting Turbans 4 Australia
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Charities Supported

$118,874

Total Raised

Charities We’ve Supported

Does your Easter stack up?


Imagine a warm meal, a friendly face, and a moment of respite from the challenges of daily life. This is what the Sacred Heart Mission Dining Hall provides to vulnerable individuals in our community.

This Easter, we invite you to be a part of this story.

For our chosen charity we’ve gone to grass roots where our donations feed those in need in St Kilda – join us for lunch where we’ll share a delicious meal (of Jacques Reymond progeny for those old enough to remember) whilst raising vital funds for Sacred Heart Mission.

Let’s come together to create moments of lasting impact and connection this Easter.

Sacred Heart Mission Dining Hall

The Sacred Heart Mission Dining Hall in St Kilda relies on a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, alongside food donations from local businesses, to provide free, nutritious daily meals 365 days a year.  

Beyond food, the Dining Hall fosters community and belonging. Trained support workers connect with individuals, offering assistance and referrals to other Mission services. During heatwaves, the hall remains open, providing a cool refuge.  This holistic approach addresses both physical and emotional needs, building a stronger community.

Tickets are now available – We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn more about the charity here.

 

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Donations

All donations, $2 or over made, either online prior to event day, or at the event are tax deductible.

  • 100% of your donation made goes towards the chosen charity of the year.
  • Please visit Shout For Good, our chosen fundraising platform, for further details about your donation.

 

Food & Beverages

Enjoy a delectable banquet style meal which includes a selection of red wine, white wine, sparkling, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee.

Dress Code

Dress for an extra special start to the long weekend  – whether it be smart casual, business casual, or something a little more.

Getting There / Parking

Limited paid street parking can be found around the surrounding streets.

However we encourage responsible drinking, so Ubers and Taxis are highly recommended.

 

Tickets & Pricing

Tickets are $165 per person and are available via TryBooking now.  

Don’t miss out!

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we rise by

lifting others

 
ROBERT INGERSOLL

past supporters

SPECIAL THANKS

Brought to you by

2025 charity in the spotlight

Sacred Heart Mission Dining Hall

Sacred Heart Mission’s Dining Hall is where hundreds of people who are experiencing homelessness and social disadvantage come to share a community meal and engage with their services – 365 days a year.

 find out more

365 Days

The Dining hall is open all year

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Volunteers who cook all meals

136,569

Meals served last year

Past Event Highlights

2022

Excellent Thursday Celebrations @ Mya Tiger, The Epsy

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2019

Excellent Thursday Celebrations @ The Gershwin Room

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ABOUT US

Excellent Thursday is about taking a step back from your everyday working life, and starting the Easter long weekend with friends and fellow members in your network as well as a great chance to make new connections!  It’s about bringing people together as a community the day before Good Friday to enjoy a long lunch that once was – by taking advantage of our great foodie culture, all while raising money for a good cause.  Come along for the ride and be surprised by the new charity we choose each year!

COMMUNITY

A group of coworkers in Melbourne would come together Thursday before Easter and enjoy a long lunch, forming a tradition that was seen as an opportunity to revive some old values whilst giving back to others in the community.

EASTER SPIRIT

Consuming copious amounts of chocolate is our thing, but we thought it important to celebrate the spirit of Easter together and not only enjoy the chocolate favours but to help others that may not be able to enjoy the holiday period without our help. 

AWARENESS

We forget to slow down and take a breath like everyone & that’s what Excellent Thursday is about, Excellent Thursday helps celebrate, acknowledge and inform others of the efforts and fine work that charities, their workers and volunteers do for our community. 

GIVING BACK

Our aim is to celebrate the little things in life in the spirit of Easter, our purpose and goal is to bring awareness and support to a chosen charity each year. 100% of the funds raised from all our events are donated to the chosen charity.

Questions?