An Unforgettable Evening of Elegance, Entertainment & Impact Awaits
Event Details
Date
Friday 29 August 2025
Time
6:30 pm for 7pm – 11:00pm
Location
Carousel,
22 Aughtie Drive,
Albert Park
Dress Code
Formal Attire
Tickets
$3,000 + GST per Table | Early Bird Registration (by 30/06/25)
$3,250 + GST per Table | Standard Registration
Each table seats 10 guests and individual tickets available.
Step into a night where glamour meets generosity, and every moment helps spark joy for families navigating childhood brain conditions.
Join us on Friday, 29 August 2025, for Brainwave Australia's Giving Joy Fundraising Gala – The Joy You Ignite, as we return to the iconic Carousel on Albert Park Lake.
Hosted by the wonderful Alexis Daish, this spectacular evening promises a captivating blend of elegance, magical entertainment, and meaningful impact. Guests will enjoy a three-course fine dining experience with Killara Estate Wines, live music, and dazzling surprises that make this a truly memorable occasion.
Your Gala Experience
- Fine Dining: Savor a meticulously crafted three course gourmet meal paired with premium wines from Killara Estate, nestled in the Yarra Valley.
- Stunning Venue: Immerse yourself in luxury at Carousel, one of Melbourne's most sought-after locations, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline right on Albert Park Lake.
- Priceless Auction: Bid on exclusive items and experiences, all in support of a great cause.
- Live Entertainment & Dancing: Let the night come alive with performances that will have you on your feet.
The Joy You Ignite
Every day, 10 Australian children are diagnosed with a life-altering neurological condition or acquired brain injury — a reality most of us can scarcely imagine.
By attending our Brainwave Gala, you’ll be taking the first step in making a profound difference in the lives of over 1,600 Australian families who are caring for a child diagnosed with a brain injury or illness. But your ticket is just the beginning.
Come ready to dig deep and give generously — your contributions during the evening will help bring much-needed joy and support to these families, ensuring they can find a glimmer of hope in their darkest times.
Reserve Your Table Before It's Gone
To secure your seats, simply click Buy Tickets and you'll be able to purchase via credit card.
If you prefer to pay by EFT, simply email us at events@brainwave.org.au for an invoiceOur Generous Sponsors
About Brainwave Australia
Brainwave Australia has been helping families ride the waves of childhood brain disorders for over 30 years. We support children, and their families, from birth or diagnosis onwards and connection runs through all that we do.
We connect parents to other parents, siblings to other siblings, helping to create an invaluable network of people with lived experience to share and support each other. We fund critical and life-changing equipment and therapies. We work with the siblings and parents, as part of the family unit, running camps, family days and sibling events.
We are unique and responsive, supporting over 1,600 Brainwave families across Australia, when they need it most.
Your donations, and attendance at the 2025 Gala, will be life-changing to the children, and families, that Brainwave supports - ensuring they can find a glimmer of joy in the darkest of times.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I get to Carousel?
Carousel is located at 22 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park. There is ample on site ticketed parking available.
Monday to Friday - $5.60 flat rate after 5.00pm.
You can see Carousel in the image above or on Google Maps here.
Alternatively, you may prefer to use UBER, taxis or public transport. Trams from the city and surrounds are walking distance to Carousel.
What is the dress code?
Brainwave Australia's Giving Joy 2024 Gala is a glamourous event with a formal dress code.
Can you cater to specific dietary requirements?
Yes, absolutely! The dietary requirements of yourself, or your guests, can be entered after checkout on the Registration Confirmation Page, when you are entering the table guests’ details.
If you aren't aware of them at the time of purchase, you can simply log back into your dashboard and add in your guest details and dietary requirements. To login to your dashboard, click here
Dietary requirements must be received by 18th August 2025.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or require assistance via: events@brainwave.org.au
Can I participate in the live and silent auctions if I'm not in attendance at the event?
Our renowned silent and live auctions return in 2025, featuring exclusive items and remarkable experiences.
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Silent Auction: Opens online Monday, 25 August, accessible to both attendees and non-attendees.
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Live Auction: Engage in an exciting live bidding experience on gala night. The live auction is only open to gala attendees.
How do I purchase tickets?
Tickets can be purchased via credit card online on this website by clicking any of the Buy Tickets buttons, or invoices can be issued for EFT payment.
If you would like an invoice for EFT payment, please simply email events@brainwave.org.au
Am I able to purchase individual tickets, or do I have to buy a table?
Yes, you can purchase individual tickets or a table.
A single ticket is $325 + GST and a table of 10 is $3,000 + GST for early bird registration before 30 June 2025.
After 30 September 2024, the tabled ticked price rises to $3,250 + GST.
Are you able to issue an invoice to be paid by EFT instead of paying by credit card?
Yes. Email events@brainwave.org.au requesting your invoice and the details for who the invoice is being made out to and we’ll be in touch ASAP.
Contact Us
- Phone: 1300 766 819
- Email: events@brainwave.org.au
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening that not only promises great memories but an evening that delivers a lasting impact to Brainwave Families when they need it most.
