Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Australian Christmas Charity Event for Blind Children

Despite the interruption, the annual 'Carols by Candlelight' event, which raises funds for Vision Australia’s Life Ready Program, continued after protesters were removed.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted an annual Australian Christmas event, 'Carols by Candlelight', that raises money for families and children who are blind or have low vision.
The event, which has been held on Christmas Eve in Melbourne since 1938, was interrupted when the demonstrators stormed the stage, causing children to be rushed off.
Members of Australia’s Parliament of Victoria condemned the act, calling it disgraceful and inappropriate.
The funds raised from the event support Vision Australia’s Life Ready Program, which encourages and supports the development and education of children and young people who are blind or have low vision.
Despite the disruption, the event continued after the protesters were removed and the children resumed their performance.