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This year marks the beginning of something new.

 
What started as an idea is now taking shape in the ground.
Our first vanilla farms are emerging.
We are in the process of securing land.
And a new way of creating long-term impact is beginning.

Not just support for today, but something that will grow, create opportunity, and continue to give well into the future.

This is your invitation to be part of it.
 
 

An Evening to Experience 

 
For the first time, we are bringing Night of Celebration to Brisbane. 

Night of Celebration is our flagship gala. Our annual night of nights brings together the Hands community, those who have walked alongside us for year, and those joining us for the first time who we welcome with open arms. It’s a chance to connect, to share stores, and to be part of what we are building next.

This year’s theme, The Art of Growth, will be felt across the entire evening. From the styling and menu through to the storytelling and fundraising moments, everything is designed to reflect growth, care, and the value of what we nurture over time. As a guest, you can expect:

Stories that stay with you

Honest, grounded stories from event MC Claire Baines and a shared moment with Peter Baines “Planting a tree under which you will never sit”.

A beautifully curated dining experience

A three-course dinner at The Star Brisbane, premium beverages, with an evening of live entertainment.

The start of something meaningful

Be in the room as we share our Vanilla Vision and see the future taking shape. 

Event Details

Join us for an evening that brings community together and builds something that will last well beyond the night.

17th October 2026
The Star, Brisbane
6.30pm - 11.30pm 
Dress Code: Elegant Neutrals
Tickets and Tables 
• Individual tickets $275
• Tables of 10 $2,500
• Corporate Table of 10 $3,850 
• Sponsorship Opportunities Available


Fundraising Highlights

Live & Silent Auctions

Unique experiences and meaningful gifts,
each contributing to the future of the children in our care.

The Vanilla Bloom

A one-of-a-kind Vanilla Orchid necklace,
crafted for this evening alone. 150 Keys…will your key unlock it?

(The above image is a mockup. The actual necklace to be featured soon!)

Plant a Future

This year, we are inviting our community to be part of the Vanilla Project from the very beginning.

You can now pre-purchase your vanilla vines ahead of the event and secure your place in the first farm at Baan Tharn Namchai.

Each vine you fund will be grown, nurtured, and harvested over time, supporting skills, training, and future employment opportunities for the children in our care.

On the night, we will bring this to life as we share the progress, the vision, and what we are building together.

Your contribution will grow into something real.

 

We invite you to be part of what we are growing.

This year’s Night of Celebration brings together partners who want to support long-term, sustainable futures in Thailand. Your involvement contributes to the beginning of our Vanilla Project and the ongoing impact of Hands Across the Water.
 

 Download the Sponsorship Document