Be at the best Gala Ball of the year! Give children a life beyond poverty.

Join Sydney’s most talked about Black Tie Gala Ball. Have a great night for an even greater cause.

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Invitation graphic for the School for Life Gala Ball on May 16, 2026, at Sydney Town Hall, featuring a colorful abstract flower design with gold and purple accents.

Position Your Brand at the Heart of One of Sydney’s Premier Charity Events

Join us as a partner for the 17th School for Life Foundation Black Tie Gala Ball one of Sydney’s leading charity events. This is your opportunity to showcase your brand to an influential audience of leaders in business, finance, real estate, and philanthropy, while making a tangible difference in the lives of children in Uganda. Together, we can open doors to education, opportunity, and a brighter future—proving that when business leads with purpose, lives are transformed.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities or tailored brand activations, contact Tamara on tamara@schoolforlife.org.au or 0422 279 939.

Let’s celebrate purpose, together.

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Almost two decades of purpose and prestige.

School for Life’s Black Tie Gala Ball has brought together Australia’s most influential business leaders, philanthropists, and professionals for almost 20 years.

You’ll hear from inspiring speakers. You’ll see the impact of education in action. It’s a community celebration with heart…and a lot of dancing!

Our partners

  • Logo for The Boleyn Foundation featuring two crossed yellow hammers and contact number ABN 39 234 731 920 on a shield-shaped crest with a blue border.
  • Logo with five black stars above the text 'alseasons' in bold, and 'HOSPITALITY STAFF' below in smaller font.
  • The image is blank with a black background
  • The word 'PICKS' written in bold blue letters
  • The logo of The digiDirect Foundation with the words 'The digiDirect Foundation' in outlined and filled letters, with 'Foundation' in orange.
  • The word 'URM' with each letter inside a blue box, some letters are tilted.
  • Hayes Knight logo with blue stylized 'M' symbol and company name in blue text.
  • Book cover titled 'The Bespoke Boys' by James & Dean.
  • Close-up of a black textured surface with diagonal lines and geometric shapes.
  • Gold crown with the text "CROWN SYDNEY" beneath it in gold letters.
  • Logo for Herradura Tequila with a horseshoe and the word 'Herradura' in the center.
  • Illustration with large red text saying 'HEAPS NORMAL' and two small blue asterisks on either side.
  • Jeffries Printing logo with a graphic of an origami boat in the design.
  • Logo with the initials 'ME' in cursive, and the name 'Matthew Ely' in pixelated font below.
  • Black and white compass design with the words 'True North' arched around the top and a large upward arrow in the center.
  • Logo with the text "Art" in large purple letters and "Defining Audio" below in smaller purple letters.
  • Graphic with the words "ATOMIC 2022" and a small orange circle in the top right corner.
  • Foxtel Media logo with 'FOXTEL' in red and 'media' in light blue on a white background.
  • J.C. Decaux logo in black text on a white background
  • Logo of the brand 'Baby Unmissable' with the word 'baby' in large, playful lowercase letters and an exclamation mark, and 'unmissable' written below in smaller letters.
  • The logo for Netflix Kids, featuring the word 'Kids' in blue with a design element of 12 blue circles arranged in a rectangular formation to the left of the text.
  • Black background with pink and white wireless earbud icon and sound wave symbol
  • The logo of SCA in blue text.
  • Red and black number 7 logo on a white background.

Where influence meets impact.

Join as an Event Partner you’ll:

  • Align with one of Australia’s leading education charities

  • Network with decision-makers in finance, real estate, business, and philanthropy

  • Showcase your brand to a high-value, socially conscious community

  • Help provide education that breaks the cycle of poverty

You can be a part of this incredible night.

Contact Tamara on tamara@schoolforlife.org.au or 0422 279 939.

A man in a tuxedo standing at a podium speaking.
A man in a tuxedo holding up a paddle with the number 37 at a formal dinner event, with other guests seated at round tables with black tablecloths, floral centerpieces, and wine glasses.
Students in a classroom, some smiling and waving, seated at a wooden table with educational posters on the colorful walls.
A group of young women and a woman in the middle smiling and waving inside a dormitory with blue metal bunk beds, some with blankets and clothes, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A girl in a pink dress writing on a blackboard in a classroom with mathematical equations and text.

What your support makes possible.

We don’t just fundraise — we transform lives. Every dollar raised through the Gala helps build schools, train teachers, and support children with everything they need to replace poverty with prosperity.

We’ve:

  • Bought land and built safe, high-quality classrooms that deliver education across 3 schools in 2 communities.

  • Given graduates a path to prosperity with support for University and Tertiary education

  • Provided meals, uniforms, and housing for students

  • Empowered communities to own and sustain their education systems

  • Deliver generational impact through education

  • And so much more…

Together, we can give children a life beyond poverty.

And have a great night doing it.

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