PAT CRONIN FOUNDATION
Be Wise Ball
Saturday 28th June 2025
Melbourne Town Hall
The Be Wise Ball is a black-tie event that offers guests a dazzling night of world-class entertainment, amazing food and drinks, and chances to win incredible prizes.
The Be Wise Ball is not only an entertaining evening out but also an opportunity to remember Pat and support the Foundation’s important work to End the Coward Punch.
Get your tickets here!
Major Sponsor Package
$25,000 (+GST)
Each Major Sponsor will receive significant exposure at the Be Wise Ball including:
One table of 10 at the Be Wise Ball in a prime position.
Full-page recognition in the program.
Company logo displayed on large screens at regular intervals during the event.
Logo and recognition on the Foundation website, linked to your website.
Logo on media wall and on your tables.
Verbal acknowledgement by the MC during the evening.
Two free standing banners supplied by the sponsor, in the venue in a prominent position.
LinkedIn post recognising your sponsorship and support of the Pat Cronin Foundation.
Acknowledgement on social media, corporate newsletter and all emails to attendees.
Branded social assets to promote your support on your channels.
Branded social assets to promote your support on your channels.
Be Wise Workplace presentation to your team or club.
Gold Sponsor Package
$10,000 (+GST)
Each Gold Sponsor will enjoy:
One table of 10 at the Be Wise Ball.
Logo recognition as a Gold Sponsor in the program.
Logo on the Be Wise Ball website, linked to your website.
LinkedIn post recognising your sponsorship and support of the Pat Cronin Foundation.
Verbal acknowledgement by the MC during the evening.
Acknowledgement on social media, corporate newsletter and all emails to attendees.
Branded social assets to promote your support on your channels.
Wine Raffle Sponsor
$5,000 (+GST)
For this opportunity, participants purchase tickets for a chance to win one bottle of Penfolds Grange, one of Australia’s most prestigious and sought-after wines. Everyone walks away with a bottle of wine!
Two tickets to the Be Wise Ball.
Detailed prize description and acknowledgement on the raffle prize list.
Verbal acknowledgement by the MC during the evening.
Program Sponsor
$5,000 (+GST)
This opportunity gives you a half page advert in the program otherwise only available to major sponsors, as well as verbal acknowledgement by the MC during the evening and on social media.
Corporate Table Sponsor
$4,000 (+GST)
Each Corporate Table Sponsor will enjoy:
One table of 10 at the Be Wise Ball..
Tabletop banner display.
LinkedIn post recognising your sponsorship and support of the Pat Cronin Foundation.
Branded social assets to promote your support on your channels.
Photo Booth Sponsor
$2,500 (+GST)
This opportunity gives you two tickets to the
Be Wise Ball, as well as your logo on the printed photos attendees take home, or to put up on the staffroom wall! There is also verbal acknowledgement by the MC during the evening.
Silent Auction and
Raffle Donations
Donate a unique experience, holiday, sport item, lifestyles, homewares, electronic product or a gift voucher as a silent auction or raffle prize and receive the following benefits:
Acknowledgement and logo in the printed program.
Company logo included on the Pat Cronin Foundation website, linked to your website.
Detailed prize description and acknowledgement in the silent auction or raffle prize list.
Detailed prize description and logo displayed on the dedicated silent auction website.
The Pat Cronin Foundation is committed to ending senseless social violence that destroys young lives. We hope to achieve this vision by providing an optimistic voice and empowering approach to awareness, education and research—working with schools, clubs, workplaces, community groups and young people to End the Coward Punch together.
Through sponsorship, your organisation can align with a purpose-driven cause, demonstrate leadership in CSR and engage your Team or Clients in a meaningful and memorable way.
To learn more about how you can get involved through sponsoring the Be Wise Ball, contact us today!
2025 – “Screamin’ Eagles”
Named after their favorite Harley-Davidson high performance parts, that’s what they bring to every gig, high performance!
This 6 piece outfit have built a cult following as serious entertainers!
Playing the Eagles and everything else.
Be Wise Ball 2025 Sponsors
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, please let us know any dietary requirements when purchasing your ticket.
What if I don’t have 10 people for a table?
Not to worry, we will be able to fit you on a table with other guests. Please let us know anyone you want to be seated with and we will keep you together.
How do I get there?
The event is at The Melbourne Town Hall (90-130 Swanston Street Melbourne). Nearest parking available is at Flinders Gate Wilson Parking, accessible via both Flinders Lane and Flinders Street, otherwise it’s only a short 5 minute walk from Flinders Street train station if you are catching public transport.
Is the event wheelchair accessible?
Yes, there are ramps at the entrance to the Town Hall.
I want to sponsor this year’s event, what should I do?
Sponsorship Packages are outlined above. Please contact us to discuss these options.
My business wants to purchase a corporate table, how do I do this?
We offer corporate tables for businesses that want to invite guests. To arrange this, please contact us before purchasing tickets.
I want to donate something for the silent auction, how do I do this?
We appreciate everyone that wishes to donate an item for our silent auction, as it helps us raise important funds for the Foundation. Please contact us to organise this.
