2026 Light Up The Night Gala
Schedule
Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 am
UTC+10:00Location
Southport Sharks | Labrador, QL
Advertisement
🎉 2026 At The Ark Light Up The Night Gala Dinner 🎉📅 Saturday 8th August 2026
📍 Southport Sharks Event Centre
🕕 From 5:30 PM – Late
✨ Presented by Network of Caring Australia ✨
Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and purpose as we come together once again to Light Up The Night for families impacted by child sexual abuse, family and domestic violence.
Hosted by At The Ark Inc., this annual Gala Dinner is one of the Gold Coast’s most inspiring nights — celebrating hope, healing, and community.
💫 WHAT TO EXPECT:
• A beautiful 3-course dinner and drinks
• Live music and inspiring guest speakers
• Our famous "Burst-A-Balloon" and "Fun Box Raffle"
• Live and silent auctions
• The prestigious Bear Dinkum Award presentation
• And plenty of heart, laughter, and purpose throughout the night
🎗️ WHY WE GATHER:
All funds raised on the night go directly to supporting At The Ark’s life-changing programs, including:
🌿 Safe Hands – providing practical and emotional support to survivors
📘 Brave Little Bear – educating children on body safety and awareness
🏔️ LIFT (Live In Freedom & Thrive) – a new trauma recovery program launching in 2026
Together, we can help restore hope, rebuild lives, and bring light into the darkness for so many families who need it most.
🌟 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
We are thrilled to have Network of Caring Australia as our Naming Rights Sponsor for 2026 and would love to partner with more incredible businesses and organisations who want to make a lasting impact.
To find out more about sponsorship or donation opportunities, please contact Simon Schembri – [email protected]
🎟️ TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Secure your seats or corporate table at 2025 prices before 31st December 2025 – prices will rise in the new year!
👉 Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-at-the-ark-light-up-the-night-gala-dinner
Dress Code: Formal / Black Tie
Theme: Light Up The Night – Hope Shines Bright ✨
💙 Come dressed to impress, ready to celebrate, and prepared to make a difference. Together, we’ll shine a light of hope for those who need it most.
#LightUpTheNight #AtTheArk #HopeAndHealing #CharityGala #GoldCoastEvents #NetworkOfCaringAustralia #SouthportSharks #Community #EndDV #EndCSA
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
Southport Sharks, Cnr Olsen and Musgrave Ave,Southport,QLD,Australia, LabradorEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
