The Gardiner Effect

Event Details

The Gardiner Effect is an opportunity to come together and mark a significant chapter in Gardiner’s history. This event is by invitation only.

We look forward to sharing an evening with those who have been part of the journey, reflecting on 25 years of impact across Victoria’s dairy industry and communities.

Date and Time

Thursday 22 October 2026

5.00pm
Registration, drinks and networking

6.00pm
Event commences

9.30pm
Event concludes

Venue

RACV City Club

Level 17
501 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Dress
Business Cocktail

Getting there
See travel and parking information below

About the Evening

The evening will trace Gardiner’s story from its beginnings and the Big M legacy through to the impact of its work across Victoria’s dairy industry and communities.

Over dinner, we’ll share stories from across the past 25 years and recognise the many people who have contributed to the Gardiner story.

RSVP by Thursday 8 October 2026

Further Information

Getting there

RACV City Club is centrally located in Melbourne and easily accessible by public transport.

The Queen Street/Bourke Street tram stop is directly outside the Club and is serviced by tram routes 86 and 96.

Flagstaff Station and Southern Cross Station are approximately a 10-minute walk from the venue. A taxi rank is also located directly outside the Club.

Parking

Parking is available at the RACV City Club car park via Chancery Lane.

To access the car park, travel along Bourke Street towards William Street and turn left into Chancery Lane. Take a ticket at the boom gate and self-park.

A discounted flat parking rate of $10 is available for guests attending The Gardiner Effect. Please obtain a discount pass from the Gardiner team during the event.

When departing, scan your entry ticket at the boom gate, followed by the discount QR code, then pay by credit card.

Accommodation

For guests travelling to Melbourne, the following accommodation options are located within walking distance of RACV City Club.

RACV City Club

501 Bourke Street, Melbourne
(03) 9944 8888

Quest on William

172 William Street, Melbourne
(03) 9605 2222

Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne

189 Queen Street, Melbourne
(03) 9934 0000

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

18 Little Queen Street, Melbourne
(03) 9116 8888

Treasury on Collins

394 Collins Street, Melbourne
(03) 8535 8535

Mantra on Little Bourke

471 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
(03) 9607 3000

Questions? For questions about The Gardiner Effect, please contact info@gardinerfoundation.com.au