This Year's 3AW Lunchtime Rumours Feast raises $161k+

Friday, 16th August saw esteemed attendees gather at the Regent Theatre’s sumptuous Plaza Ballroom for 3AW’s 17th Annual Lunchtime Rumours Feast, supporting Kids First Australia.

A day of delectable food, hand-picked wines, lively entertainment and prizes a-plenty was had by all, with all funds raised supporting Kids First Australia.

The Plaza Ballroom inside the Regent Theatre, kindly offered for this event by the Marriner Group.

Highlights of this sellout event included Heidi Murphy's engaging MC stylings, commentary and discussion from 3AW legends Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft, serenades from Australian legend Ella Hooper, stories and laugher thanks to the inimitable Glenn Robbins, and the hilarious action-packed antics of Jellis Craig's auctioneer crew.

Table Setting

MC Heidi Murphy

Attendees arriving

Entertainment by Ella Hooper

Special guest Olympian Mack Horton

Stories and laugher thanks to the 3AW panel

But arguably the highlight of the evening was observing touching responses to our short film sharing the story of Shureeka - manager of Therapeutic Services at Kids First Australia.

Shureeka's Story

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Towards the end of the event, our president Sandy Forbes had the honour of announcing to the crowd, that thanks to their generosity, we raised over $161,000. These funds will support our Sexual Abuse Counselling and Prevention Program (SACPP), providing vital therapeutic support to children and young people affected by sexual abuse or harmful sexual behaviour.

Kids First President Sandy Forbes announcing funds raised

We wish to extend our gratitude to our sponsors for your generous, ongoing support of the 3AW Lunchtime Rumours Feast. Without you, this even would not be possible.

Major Sponsors

3AW Melbourne & The Breakfast Team

Marriner Group

De Bortoli Wines

Elaine & David Marriner and Family

Kieser Australia

Sponsors & Donors

Alba Thermal Springs & Spa

Adventure Park Geelong

ASADO

Australian Football League

Australian Open

Big Swing Golf

Centonove

Collingwood Football Club

Cookware Brands

Emit Capital Asset Management

Essendon Football Club

Dynamic Teams

Good One

Haigh's Chocolates

Holey Moley Golf Club

Jackett

Jericho Cup

Jellis Craig

KGC Kooringal

Lanco Group

Mark Allen

Marvel Stadium

MECCA

Mercedes-Benz Berwick

Mitchelton

Murkani

OVAL

Photography Studies College

Racing Victoria

RYDGES Melbourne

SEW Eurodrive

Sense of Self

St Kilda Football Club

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Sweets by Sezi

Sun Theatre Yarraville

The Lume Melbourne

Westin Hotels & Resorts

Yarra Bend Golf

With Special Thanks to Leonie McNicol, Jeanette Finegan, Sarah Krell, Sam, Molly

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