Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser Dinner
Thursday 27th June, 6pm
ETU Ballroom, Trades Hall Carlton | 54 Victoria Street, Carlton
Lygon St Entrance

Join us for a special fundraising dinner to support the Anton family from Gaza.

There are so many families in need and this is just one.

Help us make a difference for a family in need.

What’s Included with Your Ticket:

🍽️ Gourmet Buffet Dinner: Enjoy a Gourmet sit down buffet from Shamiat, offering a selection of Levantine dishes to accommodate all dietary preferences, including Vegan, Halal, and Vegetarian options. (Unassigned Flexible Seating)

🥤 Beverages: Enjoy a complimentary soft drink and a refreshing tea from Beit O’Shei, with water available throughout the evening.

🍰 Delicious Dessert: Treat yourself to a slice of fresh Kunafeh, served from the Kunafeh House van on-site.

🎁 Exclusive Lucky Dip: On your way out, take part in our premium lucky dip, featuring prizes valued between $13 - $50.

And there's much more to look forward to!

Entertainment Line-Up:

🎤 MC: Tasneem Chopra OAM

🌳 Speaker: Moira Kelly, Global Gardens of Peace

🎶 Tarab Ensemble: Yousef Alreemawi is a Palestinian-Australian multi-talented, and award-winning musician and intellectual who founded Tarab Ensemble in 2019 when he realised Classical Arabic music was underrepresented in Victoria. Join Yousef and the Tarab Ensemble band members.

🎨 Henna Art: Get a stunning henna design at our henna station with Artist Fathiah Raihan.

🌟 Surprise Performers: Stay tuned for additional exciting performers to be announced soon!

Comedian 'Belal Snackpack' will take us through what's on offer on Auction and reveal Raffle Prize Winners on the night.

Support a Worthy Cause:
💯 100% of the proceeds will go towards assisting the Anton Family in evacuating from Gaza.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of gourmet dining, live entertainment, and community spirit, all in support of a vital cause.

START YOUR BIDDING EARLY AND CHECK OUT WHAT'S ON AUCTION
OR/
ENTER THE RAFFLE, WITH WINNER ANNOUNCED ON THE NIGHT
(Open to the Generic Public also)

MC: Tasneem Chopra OAM
Speaker: Moira Kelly, Global Gardens of Peace
Music: Tarab Ensemble
Dessert: Kunafeh House
Tea: Biet e'Shai
Food: Shamiat
Auctioneer: Comedian "Belal Snackpack"
Henna: Fathiah Raihan

Levantine Buffet Dinner & much, much more

🗝️🖤

If you’d like to support in some way with Donations for Silent Auction items please reach out to fundraiseforgaza@gmail.com

We welcome kids and want to ensure everyone has a wonderful time.
However, please note that this event is primarily catered towards adults and will take place in the evening.

For those bringing children:

* Children aged 2 and under can enter for free.
* For children aged 3 and above, a concession ticket is required.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Can't make it but want to support? Consider purchasing a 'Pay it Forward' ticket, with 100% proceeds going to the same cause and the ticket being offered to a Palestinian or First Nations member in our community.

GETTING THERE

By Car

54 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053 (Corner of Victoria St and Lygon St) Entrance Via Lygon St.

There are designated on-street Accessible Parking Bays available at the following locations:

Lygon St between Victoria Street and Queensberry St
Cardigan Street between Victoria Street and Queensberry St

The closest Secure Parking to Trades Hall is:

59 Lonsdale St visit the Secure Parking website.

There is also paid parking available at:
Lygon Court Car park: 333 Drummond St Carlton between Faraday and Elgin streets. 18 minutes walk to Trades Hall
Wilson Park Carlton Clocktower: 249 Drummond St, Carlton (limited spots). 12 minutes walk to Trades Hall

By Train & Tram

Tram Routes: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72.

Trades Hall is walking distance from Swanston St, Nicholson St and La Trobe Street trams. Go to ptv.vic.gov.au for public transport information.

Level access tram stops nearby are Stop 4 Queensberry Street for trams 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 and Stop 11 Melbourne Museum for trams 86, 96.

By train:
Melbourne Central Station or Parliament Station (then a tram ride as per above)

By Bus

The following buses: 200, 207, 250 and 251

Disability Access: Lygon St Entrance has step free/wheelchair access at Street Level. Ramp is also available into ETU Ballroom