17 APR 1997

PRIME MINISTER
CANBERRA

Mr Walter Mikac

Dear Mr Mikac

I am delighted to accept your kind offer to be the Patron of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation. I look forward to being Patron and to be able to attend at least some of your future functions.

I would be pleased to attend your inaugural function in Melbourne in last April or early May, and suggest you liaise with Ms Lucille Kerslake of my office to confirm a mutually acceptable time.

Yours sincerely

John Howard