Unveiled Gala Night

🌟 UNVEILED – GALA NIGHT Voices of Strength. Stories of Hope. Saturday 17 October 2026 Bunjil Place Function Centre, Narre Warren VIC 6:00pm – Doors, exhibitions & bar open 6:30pm – Seated event commencement 10:30pm – Event concludes ✨ ABOUT UNVEILED UNVEILED, presented by Underneath My Umbrella, is an evening of storytelling, lived experience, exhibition and community. Guests will come together for a gala dinner featuring powerful speakers, new storytelling projects, exhibitions and the unveiling of Underneath My Umbrella's future direction. 🌟 THE EVENING INCLUDES • Silenced Witness Exhibition: Stories of Family Violence Through a Child’s Heart • Women & Culture Digital Story Project exhibition • Unveiling of the 2027 Share Your Story Project • Introduction to Underneath My Umbrella's housing strategy and future direction • Guest speakers and lived experience storytelling • Two-course gala dinner • Bar open from 6:00pm, with drinks available for purchase • Silent auction • Door prize draw 🌟 GUEST SPEAKERS Carolyn Apostolou Corporate Wellbeing Coach & Keynote Speaker Creator of the Shine Framework and Rebuild Your Energy Program and 2025 Stevie Award Winner – Mentor & Coach of the Year. Avanthi Women’s Economic Empowerment & Financial Wellbeing Advocate An international speaker with more than 20 years' experience in banking and finance, championing women's financial confidence and leadership. Julie Kelly Founder & CEO, Underneath My Umbrella Community advocate and changemaker creating connection through storytelling and shared experiences. Samantha Jansen Master of Ceremonies | Publisher | Storytelling Advocate Founder of Jansen Publishing, Samantha is passionate about stories that inspire change and will guide guests through the UNVEILED evening. 🌿 FEATURED EXHIBITIONS Silenced Witness Stories of Family Violence Through a Child’s Heart Lived experience stories shared through the perspective of adults reflecting on childhood experiences of family violence. Supported by: City of Knox Council – Minor Grants Program Women & Culture Digital Story Project A multimedia collection exploring how women define and experience culture through identity, connection, tradition, recovery and lived experience. Supported by: Bendigo Bank 🏠 FUTURE DIRECTION Guests will also receive an introduction to Underneath My Umbrella's housing strategy and future direction, outlining the organisation's vision for creating greater pathways to safety, stability and opportunity. 🎟️ TICKETS General Admission Enjoy the full gala experience, including dinner, exhibitions, guest speakers, entertainment and the formal program. Business Ticket Designed for business owners who would like to attend while promoting their business. Business ticket holders may provide flyers or promotional materials for placement on the gala tables, providing an opportunity to introduce their business to fellow guests and the wider community. Community Sponsored Places A limited number of community-sponsored places remain available for people who may otherwise be unable to attend. Community members wishing to enquire about a sponsored place, or businesses and individuals wishing to sponsor a place, are invited to contact Underneath My Umbrella. 💛 ATTIRE Wear what you feel comfortable in, with a splash of yellow or gold. Think gala, glamour or simply your own style. 🎭 Masquerade A masquerade mask is invited for an added air of mystery as we enter the gala ready for the big unveiling. Masks are optional and can be simple, elegant, decorative or dramatic. 🕕 ARRIVAL 6:00pm Doors open and guests are invited to explore the exhibitions, enjoy the bar and mingle before the formal program. 6:30pm Guests take their seats and MC Samantha Jansen officially opens the evening. 🎁 DOOR PRIZE & SILENT AUCTION All General Admission and Business Ticket holders are included in the door prize draw. A selection of items will also be available through the silent auction. 💛 OUR EVENT SUPPORTERS City of Knox Council – Minor Grants Program Supporting the Silenced Witness Exhibition. Bendigo Bank Supporting the Women & Culture Digital Story Project. City of Casey Supporting UNVEILED Gala Night. We gratefully acknowledge the support of these organisations in helping bring UNVEILED to the community. ✨ GET READY FOR UNVEILED Come comfortable. Add a splash of yellow or gold. Wear a mask if you wish. Arrive from 6:00pm, explore the exhibitions, enjoy the atmosphere and take your seat for the 6:30pm commencement. Voices of Strength. Stories of Hope. UNVEILED – Gala Night