Support the CSO
We believe music is for everyone
We reach thousands of Canberrans each year through high-calibre concert experiences, transformative community programs and our tailored youth training programs.
While the CSO receives some government support, we rely on fundraising to bring our artistic vision to life and deliver our community programs free of charge. Every donation makes a difference.
Our impact in 2024
- We reached over 2,900 people through community programs, including people living with hearing loss, dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
- We gave away over 300 concert tickets to charities and community organisations through our Heartstrings Program.
- Thousands across the region enjoyed free, family-friendly public events, from Symphony in the Park to Music by the River in Queanbeyan.
- We supported the next generation of musicians through our Kingsland Pathways Program, offering scholarships, specialised training and employment pathways.
Ways to give
- You can give online using your CSO Direct web account.
- Call CSO Direct on 02 6262 6772 to make a donation over the phone (weekdays 10am to 3pm).
- Print and complete the CSO donation form and post it to:
CSO Direct
GPO Box 1919
CANBERRA ACT 2601
To find out more about how your support impacts the Orchestra, or how you can leave a legacy gift in your will, contact Sally Walker, Donor Liaison at philanthropy@cso.org.au, or call the CSO on 02 6247 9191 during business hours.
*The minimum monthly donation is $20. Monthly donations are deducted on the 1st of each month with receipts issued annually in June. For more information, or to modify or cancel a monthly donation, please call the CSO on 02 6247 9191.
**The CSO is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible.