RizeUp Gala Ball
“From Danger to Safety”
Date: Saturday 5 August 2023
Time: 6.30pm – 11.30pm
Location: Plaza Ballroom, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane
Dress: Black Tie
EVENT WRAP UP
The inaugural RizeUp Gala Ball 2023 was a huge success, raising an enormous $156,000 on the night to help women and children fleeing domestic and family violence.
Between our MC, Sandra Sully, the incredible Paulini and Bassline Studios, our guests were kept entertained all night.
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to our sponsors; without your help the inaugural Gala Ball would never have got off the ground. We are wildly thankful for your support.
Platinum sponsors
Silverstone Developments
Kmart
Bunnings
Diamond sponsorS
Network Ten
Beverage sponsors
Treasury Wines
Common Grounds Brewery
Newstead Brewing
Thank you also to everyone who bought tickets; we are thrilled to announce the winners here. And lastly but so importantly, thank you to the many incredible companies and individuals who donated prizes for our live auction and raffle; your donations helped make this RizeUp’s most successful raffle and live auction EVER!
Gold Coast Suns
White Label Noba
QPAC, GOMA, Opera Queensland, Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Bassline Studios
Sofitel Broadbeach
Rydges Southbank
5th Avenue Jewellers
First Nations Artist Kylie Hill
Petero Civoniceva
Charlie Schwerkolt and Team 18
Tracey Woodbury from Supercars
Mick Fanning
Paramount
Westpoint Autos
Latex Mattress Australia
Brisbane Racing Club
Carpet Court
Elements of Byron
Scenic Rim Farm House
Verve Portraits
Kailo Medispa
YOT Club
Strand
Alemais
Rochele Painting
Kate Webster Jeweller
Fernwood Fitness
Cedar Creek Lodge
National Storage
Hunter & Queen
Amy Shark
Megan Dent Make-Up Artist
MovieWorld
Miss Sassy
About the event
The Inaugural RizeUp Gala Ball “From Danger To Safety” was held on Saturday, 5th August 2023.
A spectacular evening filled with live entertainment, fine food and great company in support of RizeUp, DVConnect and Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS). The theme of the Ball centres around the journey, "From Danger to Safety", and intends to raise funds and showcase the collaborative work of DVConnect, BDVS and RizeUp.
There has never been a more critical time to come together to support families impacted by domestic and family violence.
SOLD OUT!
Tickets are $220 each or $2,200 for a table of 10 (inc GST).
Your ticket will include:
A lavish three course meal
Drinks for the evening, including sparkling wine, white wine and red wine, kindly sponsored by Treasury Wine Estates
A raffle with a number of major prizes and an exciting live auction
Live entertainment all night including a special guest appearance from PAULINI!
Missed out on a ticket, but still want to support RizeUp? Why not consider a donation.
Our MC
Our MC for the FIRST RizeUp Gala Ball will be none other than the incomparable Sandra Sully! One of Australia’s most well-known, trusted and respected news journalists and the face of Ten Eyewitness News First at Five, Sandra will host the evening, and what an evening it will be.
Entertainment
Paulini
Paulini has been heralded as one of the finest vocalists and performers to come out of Australia. This Fijian born songstress was barely in her 20s as we watched her shine through the lens of the first series of Australian Idol and thrust into the spotlight as the competition reached fever like pitch, finishing in the final four.
As an artist Paulini rose to prominence on the top of the Australian ARIA Charts in 2004 with her debut Platinum album “One Determined Heart” and her Platinum smash single “Angel Eyes”, both hitting the No. 1 spot. In fact, Paulini is one of only ten Australian female solo artists to have a #1 album.
Paulini is a passionate supporter of RizeUp, having survived domestic violence herself and written about her experience in her incredible song, Scarless. Guests at the RizeUp Ball will have the opportunity to hear Paulini perform Scarless live, and she will also get everyone up and dancing with the greatest hits from her impressive song catalogue.
Bassline Studios
Bassline is Brisbane’s premier live music act, with a line up and diversity of genres rarely seen in the corporate world. From blues and soul, to pop, jazz, funk and some good ole fashioned party bangers, Bassline will have your toes tapping and feet aching well after you’ve headed home.
With their combination of soaring guitar lines, killer sax, and deliciously smooth vocals, Bassline is the perfect complement to any event. Setting the right mood, and taking you on a musical journey.
Bassline is thrilled to be playing for the Rize Up Gala - an organisation they’ve had an affiliation with for three years and one built on a desire to make a difference.
Bassline offers intimate duo right through to party band. At the Rize Up Gala, enjoy their 4 piece palooza!
Beneficiaries
RizeUp
As a leading not-for-profit within Australia's domestic and family violence sector, RizeUp provides vital practical support that gives these families agency when they are deciding what happens next. RizeUp works collaboratively with services to support families who are at the most significant risk of homelessness, injury, and homicide, and most of these families have walked away from their homes and possessions. For many, this is the reason they return to violence.
From the creation of fully furnished homes, providing vital resources for the children beginning at a new school, to covering the cost of specialist counselling and medical support, RizeUp is an instrumental piece of the trauma recovery puzzle.
DVConnect
DVConnect helps Queenslanders find pathways to safety, away from domestic, family and sexual violence DVConnect provides emergency transport and accommodation for the entire family, including pets. They also offer safety planning, crisis counselling, intervention, information and referrals at no cost. Bella's Sanctuary is a bridging accommodation residence that is a haven for victim-survivors to heal and rebuild their lives. In addition, DVConnect also educates through their Workplace Domestic and Family Violence Training Program.
DVConnect provides the Queensland-wide domestic and family violence helplines, Womensline and Mensline, supporting families to live free from violence and facilitating access to safety.
DVConnect also provides the state-wide Sexual Assault Helpline for anyone who has been impacted by sexual abuse, including friends and family of survivors of assault, whether recent or historic.
Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS)
The Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS) is a free and confidential service for people in the Brisbane region who are affected by domestic and family violence.
BDVS offers holistic planned support and crisis response to 'safe and stable'. BDVS works with people in various stages of their lives and does not make decisions for people or tell them what to do. They can provide support whether a person has left a relationship or is still in a relationship.
BDVS' goal is to support women and children to reach a stage where they are safe and free from fear of domestic and family violence. In addition, they provide a range of services, including information and referral, crisis support, practical assistance, advocacy and emotional support.
BDVS works to provide a safe environment in which people can access their services, providing support in the way that best meets their individual needs.
Sponsors
We are grateful to our event sponsors for making a significant contribution and helping us bring this special event together elegantly!
