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Moments from A Very Special Ladies Lunch

March 23, 2026

On Friday 20 March, a sold-out crowd of more than 300 guests filled Zinc at Federation Square for A Very Special Ladies Lunch. It was day of celebration, style and heart for children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.

Thanks to everyone’s remarkable generosity, enthusiastic bidding and a high stakes raffle, we exceeded our fundraising target and raised an incredible $240,000!

Outcomes like this help us ensure children with life‑limiting conditions can receive the specialist care they need, and families can access the essential respite and support they deserve.

An afternoon of celebration

Hosted by the wonderful Elly Wicks and Kris Smith, here were some of our event highlights:

A stunning live performance from Sammy on Percussion had everyone on the dance floor
An energetic live auction with renowned auctioneer Phil de Fégely
A curated silent auction featuring generous contributions from brands, creatives and local businesses
A fabulous raffle with three incredible prizes – one very lucky lady walked away with an 18ct gold diamond bracelet!
Delicious food and sparkling Pommery enjoyed by all
The sweetest treats from the Cupcake Queens
Pamper stations courtesy of Runway Room had everyone looking their best!
An exclusive after party at The George on Collins

A very special story

One of the most powerful moments of the day was hearing from Nicole, a very special mum to 11-year-old Breana.

Born with DiGeorge syndrome, Breana has spent nearly half of her life in hospital and continues to navigate significant health challenges. Yet –as Nicole lovingly shared – Breana is defined not by her diagnoses, but by her strength, sass, caring nature and resilience.

Nicole’s story brought to life the true impact community support can have.

It is events like this, that help keep the doors open and families like mine receiving the help we need… I honestly don’t know where we would be without them.

Nicole reminded the room that Very Special Kids doesn’t just care for the child, its support wraps around the entire family. For Nicole’s family, that has meant sibling programs, family camps, counselling, respite care and the assurance that we will stand beside them long into the future.

Thank you to our wonderful Presenting Partner Lowe Living and Event Sponsor Runway Room. A very special thank you to our dedicated committee – Elly Wicks, Emma Lowe, Many Hall and Simone Braid – along with our volunteers, speakers and every guest who came with open hearts to make this event possible.