If you’re anything like us, the Christmas season rolls around and suddenly you’re trying to think of a gift for that one person who already has everything. This year, we’ve got a gift idea that feels a little more meaningful than another voucher or another pair of slippers. Tickets are now on sale for our 2026 Foundation of Hope Charity Ball, and they make a beautiful gift that gives back to the families & community we serve.
The Event Details
Date: Saturday 11 April 2026
Location: Novella on the Park in Abbotsbury
Time: 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start.
Cost: Tickets are $150 each, or $140 if you gather a full table of 12.
What to expect: It’s a beautiful night out with great food, amazing company and the kind of atmosphere that reminds you how big and generous our community can be.
What we really love about giving these tickets as a Christmas gift is that they’re not just a night out. They support Autism Advisory & Support Service, which many of us know has been a lifeline for families. The Foundation of Hope Ball is our major fundraiser for the year, and the money raised helps keep our programs running. These programs support children, teens and adults, and they support parents too. It feels good knowing that a gift under the tree can help another family breathe a little easier.
There are other ways to get involved as well. If you or someone you know has a business, donating a raffle or auction item or becoming a sponsor is another lovely way to be part of it. Sponsors are acknowledged on the night and given a tax deductible receipt, which is a nice bonus.
So if you’re stuck on gift ideas this Christmas season, or you simply want to give something that comes from the heart, Ball tickets might be the answer. It’s the sort of present that brings joy twice once to the person unwrapping it and again to the families who feel the impact long after Christmas decorations are packed away.
For more information or to purchase your tickets head to https://aass.org.au/foundation-of-hope-ball/
