Getting mates back in the same room.

A Brisbane community organisation with one belief: showing up for each other is the strongest thing we can do for men's mental health.

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ABOUT US

It started with one mate checking in.

The Mates Association was founded in 2023 after one mate recognised that too many of his mates weren't checking in with one another.

Determined to bring men's mental health to the forefront of everyday conversations, he created a community that encourages connection, promotes meaningful conversations, and reminds us all of the importance of looking out for our mates. Since then we have grown into a thriving community, hosting an annual charity ball across Brisbane, welcoming more than 2,000 attendees and raising over $50,000 for our charity partner and champion in the space, Movember.

Today we are building more than events, we are building a community. Through the annual Mates Gala, Walk & Talk events and local catch ups, we create opportunities for mates to connect and support one another, with every event raising vital funds for men's mental health and suicide prevention.

2,000+ATTENDEES WELCOMED
$50k+RAISED FOR MOVEMBER
25,000+SOCIAL MEDIA REACH
35GALA SPONSOR TABLES
WHAT'S ON

Three easy reasons to show up.

Low pressure, high turnout. Pick the one that suits you, or come to all three.

REGULAR

Catch Ups

Socials at partner venues around Brisbane: brewery Fridays, pub sessions, maker workshops. Walk in, grab a drink, find a familiar face.

HOSTED WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES
MONTHLY

Walk & Talks

Every month, rain or shine. Shoulder to shoulder along the river is where the real conversations happen. All paces. All ages.

FREE • EVERYONE WELCOME
NOVEMBER

The Mates Gala

The flagship. 350 guests, seated dinner, live music, raffles, and mental health leading the conversation all night.

OUR BIGGEST MOVEMBER FUNDRAISER
"When mates come together, great things happen."
THE MATES ASSOCIATION
MATES GALA 2026

Saturday 14 November
Waters Edge, Portside Wharf.

For our fourth year running, the Mates Gala will welcome 350 guests for an unforgettable evening celebrating community, connection and conversation, all centred around a single focus: positive change for men's mental health.

Canapes on arrival, a deluxe two course seated dinner, a six hour beverage package, live music all night, plus raffles and a few surprises. Early bird tickets are strictly limited. Get yours below, checkout happens right here through Luma.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Businesses that back their mates.

With only 35 sponsor tables available, your business can be part of an evening that brings hundreds of people together for men's mental health, with exposure to 3,000 collective attendees and a 25,000+ social media reach.

PLATINUM

Platinum Sponsorship Package

$2,000
  • Two tickets to the Mates Gala
  • Dedicated table with branding and company information
  • Social media spotlights before, during and after the event with a dedicated email blast to all current and previous attendees
  • Prominent display of your company logo on the event website, promotional material, brochure and background signage at the event
  • Verbal recognition from the stage during the event
ENQUIRE
GOLD

Gold Sponsorship Package

$1,500
  • Dedicated table with branding and company information
  • Prominent display of your company logo on the event website, promotional materials, brochure and event signage
  • Featured in dedicated email blasts to attendees
  • Social media post and mentions before and during the event
ENQUIRE
SILVER

Silver Sponsorship Package

$500
  • Company logo displayed on the event website and event signage
  • Logo included in event email communications
  • A social media post and story
ENQUIRE
RAFFLE

Product Donation, Raffle Prize

Product donation
  • Company name and logo listed as raffle sponsor on signage and website
  • Tagged in raffle-related social media posts and emails
ENQUIRE
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