White Tie Ball
Save The Date - Saturday 18 October 2025
On Saturday 18th October, Plus Community will be hosting the White Tie Ball to raise money for The Orchard Orange.
This is an annual event to raise money to support women and children escaping domestic and family violence who will be staying with us at The Orchard Orange.
The Orchard Orange, operated by Plus Community (part of Housing Plus), provides safe, purpose-built accommodation specifically for women and their children escaping domestic and family violence, offering vital support services to help them recover from trauma. 100% of funds raised at the White Tie Ball will go towards service provision and support for the women and children who stay at the Orchard and to assist with the ongoing operational costs. Everything from their first week’s groceries, help setting up in a new home, down to school shoes for kids.
The White Tie Ball was first held in 2017, and over the past seven events we have raised over $500,000 to support women and children escaping domestic violence.
We have supported over 340 women and children who have stayed with us since we opened our doors in 2021.
Donations
“Without this place I honestly don't know where we would be right now. The Orchard has helped me overcome my fears and helped me get to a better place in my sons and my life.” says an Orchard resident (name withheld to protect identity)
The event will be held at the Orange Ex-Services Club commencing at 6pm and will include a 3-course meal, and live charity auction.
Tickets for the White Tie Ball are $160 and will go on sale in August, you can make bookings as individuals, or you can organise a table of 8.
The White Tie Ball is being organised by The Orchard Fundraising Committee, volunteers from the community. Chair, Julianne Potts and committee members Libby Seaman, Kylie McCloskey, Kerry Chapman, Leanne Gilmour, Bernadette Allen, Jenna Hattersley and Rochelle Monaghan.
For More Information
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the White Tie Ball or would like to donate items for the auction and raffle prizes, please contact Rochelle Monaghan
If you are unable to sponsor this event, or attend the ball, there are other ways you can show your support for The Orchard. You could hold a workplace fundraiser, a lunch, morning tea or client event and donate the proceeds to The Orchard. Follow this link to make a donation to The Orchard Orange:
