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Anything for a Mate: Charity Ball

Anything for a Mate Charity Ball sign with pink balloons
August 1 @ 7:00 pm - 11:50 pm

$150

BMI – Minerva Space

The Anything for a Mate (AFAM) Charity Ball is on again.

The AFAM Ball was an idea from a group of friends who wanted to do something to help a mate. What it evolved into was the biggest non-corporate donation made to The NBCF in 2026. In memory of our dearly loved daughter, sister, wife, mother and mate; Toni, we’re doing it all again in 2026 and we need your help.

The inaugural ball was held in June 2022 and was a fabulous celebration of what mates will do to support each other, whilst raising $36,000 for Breast Cancer Research

Group of women posing at pink and black balloon event
National Breast Cancer Foundation fundraiser thank you certificate raising $35,340
Anything for a Mate Charity Ball sign with pink balloons
Guests browsing silent auction tables at charity gala event

Entertainment by Bitter Sweet

Live band performing on stage at elegant venue with crowd
Crowd dancing at formal gala event with live band on stage

$150 per person. Includes food, beer, wine and soft drinks and entertainment

This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.