Gardens for Health and Wellbeing
The importance of plants and green space has never been more apparent for our own health and wellbeing and for the planet.
Support Us
Make a donation
Your support protects the future of the Gardens, our essential biodiversity conservation research and vital community engagement programs. We understand that all members of the community have been impacted by major events in recent times. If you are able to do so, we gratefully welcome donations of any amount.
Other ways to support us
Directors Circle
Join the Director’s Circle, our critical annual giving community that protects the Gardens for future generations
Seat Dedication
Pay tribute to a special person, preserve a treasured memory or celebrate a milestone with a 10 year seat dedication at the Gardens
Gift in Will
Consider becoming a Perennial Gardener by leaving a gift to the Gardens in your Will
Orchid Conservation Appeal
Help us bring our rarest and most threatened native orchids back from the brink of extinction.
Corporate Support
Become a corporate supporter of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Our Community
Volunteer at the Gardens
Donate your time and share your passion for the Gardens through a variety of volunteer opportunities
Royal Botanic Gardens Foundation Victoria
Royal Botanic Gardens Foundation Victoria works to secure the future of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and incorporates the Maud Gibson Trust
Melbourne Friends
The Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne provides support through dedicated volunteers, membership activities and fundraising
Cranbourne Friends
The Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne provides support through funding of equipment and resources and assistance with events such as BushFest
Astronomical Society of Victoria
Interested in learning about and observing the wonders of the Universe? Get involved with the Astronomical Society of Victoria
The Maud Gibson Trust
Contact Us
If you are interested in supporting the Gardens, one of our friendly team members will be happy to help:
- For all foundation, personal donations, gifts, tree sponsorships, seat enquiries please contact the Development team on (03) 9252 2383 or development@rbg.vic.gov.au
- For all corporate sponsorships and strategic partnership enquiries contact Simon van der Oord (Chief Financial Officer) on (03) 9252 2342
- For all volunteering enquiries please contact:
Jane Griffin (Volunteer and Friends Coordinator – Melbourne Gardens) on (03) 9252 2331 or Jane.Griffin@rbg.vic.gov.au. For Cranbourne Gardens please call (03) 5990 2200 or email rbgc@rbg.vic.gov.au