Event Program – Saturday 14 March
6:00pm – Arrival drinks, Theatre of the Horse mounting yard
7:00pm – Formalities commence; Ballroom (level 2)
Research project announced – Dr Oana Marian
Entertainment – Magic Mike
Keynote speaker – Jim Rogers
Live auction – led by Damien Cooley
Entertainment – Tori Darke
11:00pm – After party at the Stables Bar (level 4) with DJ
Event details
Join us at Royal Randwick Racecourse Sydney on Saturday 14 March 2026 to celebrate 10 years of the Dementia Research Community.
Enjoy a three course dinner and drinks, hear from engaging speakers, win some amazing prizes and help raise awareness and fundraise for a cure for dementia.
All funds raised go directly to research with a project to be announced on the night.
Dress: Formal / Black tie
Tickets: $220 for individuals or $1,980 for a table of 10 (pay for 9).
Contact us for corporate sponsorship opportunities.
Prizes and auction items
A huge range of amazing prizes and auction items with all proceeds going to dementia research.
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Sporting memorabilia – Brisbane Broncos 2025 signed jersey, South Sydney Rabbitohs signed jersey, Julian Alaphilippe World Champion signed jersey, Michael Matthews Australia team signed jersey, Sydney Swans 2025 signed jersey, Sydney Swans signed Sherrin football, Wallabies 2025 signed jersey, Ash Barty signed book and cap, Pat Rafter signed tennis racquet.
Experiences – Marlin fishing experience, Sydney Harbour yacht trips, Singapore F1 experience, Byron Bay Beachcomber apartment and airfares, hot air balloon trip, Bali holidays and hotel vouchers.
Paintings & artwork – Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro.
Lego – Star Wars Chewbacca, Lego Ray the Castaway, Lego Singapore architecture.
Live Auction – Byron Bay Experience – 4 people / 4 nights
Live Auction – Pablo Picasso “Toreros Series”, 1961
Live Auction – Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris signed McLaren F1 shirt
Live Auction – Corporate Box at the SCG or Allianz Stadium
Live Auction – Friday at the Stables with Gai Waterhouse + Long Lunch
Live Auction – Steve Waugh 18 holes golf and lunch at the Australian Golf Club
Master of Ceremonies – Peter Overton
We are thrilled to announce that award winning journalist and Nine News Sydney newsreader Peter Overton will be hosting the 10 year anniversary gala dinner.
Peter has been on our screens as Chief Newsreader of Nine News Sydney since 2009 and has dominated the highly competitive 6pm slot for 15 years.
Keynote speaker – Jim Rogers
Following his diagnosis with younger onset dementia, Jim’s story has resonated widely through the ABC’s Australian Story and The Imperfects podcast, alongside his widely listened-to podcast Hold the Moment.
Jim uses authenticity, courage and powerful personal storytelling to drive awareness and meaningful change, while helping to reshape how Australians understand, talk about and live with dementia.
Entertainment – Magic Mike
Magic Mike (Not a Stripper) is a full-time professional magician known for his modern, interactive close-up and stage performances that blend world-class sleight of hand with sharp humour and genuine crowd connection. With over 100k followers on Instagram, 15 years’ experience and 600 five-star reviews on Google, Mike has performed for high-profile clients, celebrities and major corporate brands, as well as hundreds of weddings and private events.
If you can’t wait to see him on the night, check him out here – www.magicmikenotastripper.com.
Entertainment – Tori Darke
Tori Darke is one of Australia’s most exciting female voices in country music, known for powerhouse vocals, bold storytelling, and electrifying stage presence. With over a decade of touring, recording, and songwriting experience, 2025 has been a breakout year, marking three successful singles that showcase her as both artist and songwriter – “Trouble”, “My Boots Made Me Do It” and “Ashes”. In 2024, Tori stepped into the spotlight on The Voice, turning chairs and joining Team LeAnn Rimes and she has recently toured with Lee Kernaghan.
Check out Tori – www.toridarke.com
Auctioneer – Damien Cooley
As one of the most awarded auctioneers in Australia, it’s safe to say that Damien Cooley has become a household name when people think of auctions. We’re excited to have Damien at our gala dinner presenting you with some amazing auction items to bid on.
Dementia research
All proceeds from the gala dinner will directly fund a research project announced on the night.
We’ve funded 12 research projects to date which can be viewed here.
Ester Gin pop up bar
Felix and the team will be setting up the best of the best – Ester gin and spirits pop up bar.
Serving their Ester Strong Gin which one world’s best navy gin in 2021 and their delicious Negroni, their simply sensational Pina Colada will also be on offer.
Platinum Table Partners
Thanks to our Platinum Table Partners for supporting the gala dinner and our quest to fund crucial research to help find a cure for dementia, and help combat this devastating disease.