Not-for-profit organisation Anglicare was hosting a corporate luncheon with Australian Prime Minister John Howard as guest speaker. To raise sufficient funds Anglicare wanted images that would encourage patrons to open their hearts, as well as their cheque books. Robert offered to work pro bono and produce some intimate portraits of their clients.

Working discreetly with a drop-in centre Robert approached clients and staff explaining the use of their images, how it would help Anglicare, and organised model releases. Having specialised in documentary photography at university Robert knew the psychology of traditional black and white photography; how it would add credibility to the images and evoke more drama.

The film was processed and small thankyou prints were given to each person photographed at the centre. Images were then scanned, printed digitally to A0 size and mounted on easels at the entrance to the luncheon. The gallery of faces were a stark and sensitive reminder of what the day was about.

The Prime Minister's speech and the black and white photographs tweaked the business community's conscience. The event was a great success with funds going directly to where they are most needed at Winter. The luncheon is now an annual event.