In 2025, the MAD Ball becomes the MAD GALA — a milestone celebration of 25 years of Making A Difference.

Held on Melbourne Cup Eve at the iconic Plaza Ballroom, the MAD GALA will bring together over 400 guests for a night of fun, celebration, and purpose.

For 25 years, this event has played a central role in advancing MAD’s work — a setting where stories are shared, partnerships are acknowledged, and our supporters unite behind a common cause: helping families living with disability and facing significant hardship. It reflects the spirit that has guided MAD from the beginning — people coming together to offer practical, meaningful support.

In 2025, we celebrate:

• 25 years of community generosity

• 400+ families supported

• $2.7+ million in direct assistance

• A growing network of dedicated partners and supporters

Join us as we mark this significant milestone in MAD’s history.

Dress to impress. Black tie with a touch of FABULOUS!

Because after 25 years, this is more than a ball…It’s the MAD GALA!

As a partner of MAD, you know that your sponsorship will directly help improve the lives of children and young people living with disability and facing significant hardship. MAD’s partners support a 100% volunteer run organisation that works hard to keep admin costs tiny so that the money raised goes to where it’s really needed.