Roundabout Canberra and Karinya House are committed to reconciliation. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and pay respects to Elders past, present and future.Sovereignty has never been ceded. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.

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Join us on Friday 5 May 2023 for the inaugural Hope Starts Here Mother's Day Luncheon.

Please Note: Bookings to this event are now closed. If you have an enquiry about this event please email Jo at jo.saccasan@karinyahouse.asn.au. Emails will be responded to as soon as possible.

We look forward to welcoming you into the stunning Federation Ballroom at Canberra's beautiful Hyatt Hotel.

As well as being treated to a superb lunch and a dessert bar with something to tickle everyone’s tastebuds, more importantly you will be entertained, inspired and given the opportunity to change the lives of thousands of women and children across your community.

With guest speaker Virginia Haussegger, AM and entertainment by Canberra's own Rhythm and Girl - this event is sure to sell out.

Tickets includes a delicious two course meal, welcome drink on arrival and a selection of shared wines and non-alcoholic beverages for each table. A cash bar will operate for other drink requirements.

Tickets Available:

Single ticket - $160 each

Table (9 tickets) - $1400 each

Please Note: Currently (17/4/2023) there are 4 full tables available for bookings in full or in part (singles, couples etc).

Tables booked to date have been booked in full or pending the booking of single tickets from guests on existing tables.

Venue: The Hyatt Hotel, Canberra

Date: Friday 5th May 2023

Start: 12pm for a 12.30pm start. Formalities to end by 2.30pm, with a 4pm finish for those who don’t have to rush back to work.

Dress code: Smart casual or business attire.

This event is hosted by Roundabout Canberra and Karinya House, with funds raised helping both organisations to continue supporting women and children, and the community here in Canberra.

Roundabout Canberra lightens the load for women impacted by trauma and structural inequities by supporting the provision of safe, high quality essential baby and children’s items to families in need across our community.

Karinya House enable women who are pregnant or parenting to access practical and emotional support. Provide time and space for women to (re)discover their confidence; to develop their capacity to represent themselves and to make informed choices about their own lives. Providing a place of sanctuary and growth for women.

This inaugural event provides additional opportunities for corporate partners to deliver on their community engagement commitment with linkages to two well established local Canberra community services. More information about these sponsorship opportunities, or for donations to support this event can be found here.

Special thanks go out to our Hope Starts Here - Principal Partner, Parker Coles Curtis and venue sponsors Hyatt Hotel Canberra whose support has made this event possible.