Upcoming events

Upcoming events

2025 Black Tie Gala
May
23

2025 Black Tie Gala

BALLARAT'S NIGHT OF NIGHTS! 

HAND IN HAND BALLARAT BLACK TIE GALA

Get ready for an unforgettable evening where glamour meets purpose.  Hand in Hand Ballarat invites you to our Black Tie Gala - a night of fine dining, world class entertainment and inspiring special guests, all in support of creating real, lasting change for youth mental health in our local community.  Every dollar raised will directly fund the roll out of the proactive, peer-led Open Parachute program in our local schools, giving our kids the tools they need to navigates life's challenges.

https://events.humanitix.com/2025-hand-in-hand-ballarat-black-tie-gala

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Begonia Festival Parade
Mar
10

Begonia Festival Parade

WE BELIEVE IN A COMMUNITY APPROACH TO MENTAL HEALTH!

This is a Mental Health collective organised by Hand in Hand Ballarat who believe in a community approach to mental health.  Hand in Hand Ballarat is a grassroots, volunteer-led initiative dedicated to raising funds for the roll out of the proactive, peer led, mental health program - Open Parachute in our local schools.  Currently funding the program in 5 local primary schools and 2 local secondary schools.  We are not just about raising awareness, we want to stop the stigma around mental health and make real, lasting meaningful change in our community and we invite you to be part of it. 

Joined by:

Peach's Run which is held in memory of James "Peach" Petrie and the Petrie Foundation which raises much needed funds for vital mental health support in Ballarat. 

Mental health advocate, Gem Gale who is the author of the amazing book on her mental health journey "Storms dont last forever".

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SpringFest Ballarat
Nov
24

SpringFest Ballarat

Come and see us at SpringFest Ballarat 2024!

Market Sunday has been an entrenched institution on the annual Ballarat Events Calendar and it has been so since 1994. The Rotary Club of Ballarat are delighted to confirm Market Sunday is returning in 2024.

SAVE THE DATE:  SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2024 – 10am to 4.00pm

Get ready for the biggest SpringFest Ballarat ever! The vibrancy, the energy, the community spirit… it’s all returning this year and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

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Peach's Run
Nov
9

Peach's Run

We are proud to support and be part of Peachs Run 2024. Come and see us at our Hand in Hand Ballarat marquee (you won’t miss us!!) OR at the BBQ where you can get a delicious bacon and egg roll or sausage!!

A fitness challenge in honour of our great mate James ‘Peach’ Petrie.

The Petrie family lost James in February 2022 after an intense mental health battle. Peach’s Run aims to honour James’s memory in the spirit of a physical challenge whilst raising awareness, a sense of community and vital funds to support local mental health based programs.

Check out the Event Details on website: Peach's Run (peachsrun.com)

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Let’s Talk About Mental Health breakfast
Oct
10

Let’s Talk About Mental Health breakfast

LEARN. CONNECT. SUPPORT. MAKE MENTAL HEALTH A PRIORITY!

Get your work team, friends, and community together and join us for breakfast on world mental health day. Hear from guest speakers, connect with others, and learn how we can collectively support mental health in our region.

Together, we can create a space where no one faces mental health challenges alone.

Join us for an inspiring morning and a-la-carte breakfast at Craig’s Royal Hotel.

  • Thursday, 10th October 2024 : 6.45am - 8.45am

Group discounts available – so gather your workmates and friends!

Book your tickets now! https://events.humanitix.com/2024-let-s-talk-about-mental-health

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TOMB Rider
Sept
27

TOMB Rider

We are happy to be a part of the annual TOMB Rider cycling event held on Grand Final eve each year, invites businesses, and local community to donate time, resources, and money that goes towards training local community members in Mental Health First Aid Training. Come and say hello to us in the event village.

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