Accessibility

Event: WA Defence Industry 2026 Gala Dinner

General information

Travel instructions

How do I get there? 🚖 Uber (Recommended) Uber is the easiest way to get to the Gala Dinner. We will have two gophers operating between the Uber drop-off area and Gate D before the event. Guests wearing heels will be given priority access to the gophers (yes, that includes the gentlemen too! 😉). 🚆 Train Trains will be running throughout the evening, with services stopping at Stadium Station, just a short walk from the venue. 🚌 Courtesy Bus to Crown To make your journey home easier, we have arranged a Kinetic bus service at the conclusion of the event. The bus will operate from 11:15pm to 12:30am, departing from the Stadium Bus Bays and dropping guests at Crown Perth for convenient Uber pick-up, taxis, accommodation access, or for those wishing to continue the celebrations. 🚗 Parking Parking is available at Optus Stadium in the Stadium Bus Bay parking area. Guests parking onsite can also utilise the gopher service to travel between the parking area and Gate D before the event. 💡 Top Tip: If you're planning to enjoy the evening festivities, we recommend leaving the car at home and travelling by Uber, taxi, rideshare or public transport.

Entry instructions

Entry will be at Gate D.

After entry instructions

Where are the pre-dinner drinks? There are two pre-dinner functions taking place before the Gala Dinner. Once you have entered the Optus Stadium foyer through Gate D, all guests should head left, where venue staff and Henderson Alliance volunteers will direct you to the appropriate location. Most guests will attend the Bankwest Terrace Pre-Dinner Drinks, while invited sponsors and VIP guests will attend the Sponsor & VIP Pre-Dinner Drinks in the Sports Lounge. Where are the Bankwest Terrace Pre-Dinner Drinks? The Bankwest Terrace Pre-Dinner Drinks will be held on Level 3 at the Bankwest Terrace. After entering through Gate D, turn left and follow the directions provided by venue staff. You will be guided to the escalators and lifts that take you up two levels to the Bankwest Club and Terrace. This pre-dinner function includes: Where are the Sponsor & VIP Pre-Dinner Drinks? The Sponsor & VIP Pre-Dinner Drinks will be held in the Sports Lounge on Level 3. After entering through Gate D, invited guests should turn left and continue along the lower concourse. Venue staff will direct you to the dedicated lifts and escalators leading to the Sports Lounge.

Accessible parking

If you have accessibility needs we may be able to provide suitable parking. Please contact Dee at galadinner@hendersonalliance.org.au to discuss.