events
The Ballarat Foundation hosts inspiring events each year, from Dancing with Our Stars to Ballarat Women’s Fund gatherings, uniting our community to raise funds and create lasting impact.
The Ballarat Foundation hosts a range of events throughout the year that bring people together, celebrate community spirit and raise vital funds to support local people and communities.
Our events include Dancing With Our Stars, which has raised more than $1.5 million since 2019, and Pick Our Project, where members of the Ballarat Women's Fund pool their giving to support initiatives that advance gender equality. Together, our events showcase the power of community and the lasting impact that can be achieved when people come together for a common purpose.
our events
dancing with our stars
Dancing With Our Stars is the Ballarat Foundation's flagship fundraising gala, bringing together local Stars, experienced dancers and the community for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, generosity and impact.
pick our project event
Pick Our Project is the Ballarat Women's Fund's annual giving event, where members and guests come together to hear from shortlisted organisations before voting to decide who will receive a significant community grant.
Going for Gold Charity Golf Day
Going for Gold Charity Golf Day is an annual community fundraiser that combines a great day of golf with a shared commitment to improving men's mental health, raising vital funds through the James Petrie Fund.
We work on Wadawurrung land
The Ballarat Foundation acknowledges the Wadawurrung people, the traditional owners of the lands and waterways in our region. We recognise their diversity, resilience, and the ongoing place that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people hold in our communities. We pay our respects to the Elders, both past and present, and commit to working together in the spirit of mutual understanding, respect and reconciliation.
The Ballarat Foundation is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where everyone is welcomed, respected and empowered to thrive.