About Us

We believe the best way to get people together is to organise enjoyable events catering to a variety of tastes - so that's what we do! Our premier event is the annual Australia Day Gala Ball. In 2009 we held the ball at the Grand Hyatt, part of the Roppongi Hills complex. With over 300 people in attendance, we raised around 5.8 million yen for charity.

Our other major functions are the annual Australian BBQ in the Australian Embassy garden and the Melbourne Cup Luncheon, our own version of a day at the races. We also organise wine tastings, sausage sizzles, children's parties, regular coffee mornings and a variety of other events. View our Events page for more information.

New members are always welcome and membership has its benefits - discounted (or even free) admission to events, plus our newsletter. For information on how to become a member please take a look at our Membership page.

Event Committee Chairs

Australia Day Gala Ball
2008: Rob Quinlivan
2009: Anna Reupert
2010: Kiren Richardson

Melbourne Cup Luncheon
2007: Cathy Edwards
2008: Jodie Riley
2009: Tony Sciminello

BBQ
2007: Tracey Northcott
2008: Tracey Northcott
2009: Tracey Northcott

Family Events
2007: Alison Quinlivan
2008: Jennifer Prowse & Alison Reynolds
2009: Jennifer Prowse


Other events including sporting matches, "eat and meet" dinners, seasonal activities and more are held throughout the year and organized by interested members. Your participation in arranging an event is warmly welcomed.

Contact Address

President
Australia Society Tokyo
3-2-19 4F Ebisu Minami                    Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0022

Committee Members

Bindi Codrington
Sophie Lappin

Mary Hanami
Mary Saphin
Tony Scimonello
Craig Saphin
Jacqui Bayne

Andrew Harford
Meredith McGarry

Australian Embassy

Khadjia Haq, Christiane Aigner