 In 2006, The Seekers were awarded the "Key to the City" of Melbourne by Lord Mayor John So.As part of the ceremony, Durham sang part of her song "Seldom Melbourne Leaves My Mind" and was later invited by the Lord Mayor's Charitable Fund to record the song, as a fund-raiser, with Orchestra Victoria.The decision was then made to record "The Australian Cities Suite" with all proceeds from the sale of the CD to go to the charitable sector.