What a night! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our BIGGEST and most special night of the year on Saturday 29 August in Orange.

405 guests helped us celebrate our 11th year since opening Ronald McDonald House in Orange.

We are so excited to announce that we raised a record breaking $435,000 at our 2026 Gala!

This was all made possible with thanks to our kind and generous sponsors, event partners, donors, guests and the Central West community.

2026 Gala – Together Central West NSW

Get in early and register your interest to attend our 2027 Gala which will be held on

Saturday 11 September 2027 in Orange NSW

View the full gallery of professional photographs from the Gala by Kirsten Cunningham Photography

Our ‘Win a 2026 Ford Ranger’ was drawn on the night of the Gala as promised with entries closing at 8pm on 29 August.

The winner was contacted over the weekend and confirmed

CONGRATULATIONS

JOSHUA from NSW

We sold over 5,400 tickets in the lead up to the Gala

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket to support us here at Ronald McDonald House Central West NSW.

The Ranger raffle helped us raise over $100,000 – every dollar raised stays in the Central West to help us support families with ill and injured children and mother’s experiencing high-risk pregnancy who need to stay close to treatment.

 

2026 Ford Ranger

Black Edition 3.0L V6
Australia’s Number One Selling Vehicle

Our raffle was open to NSW Residents Only, aged 18 years and over
Full Terms and Conditions Apply – follow the link below

NSW PERMIT No. GOCAU/2627

The Raffle was drawn as 9.02pm on Saturday 29 August 2026 at our Gala Ball held at the Orange Function Centre via electronic draw conducted by Government accredited agency, Random Draws.

Ticket sales for the raffle closed at 8pm on 29 August 2026

Ronald McDonald House Central West Gala Ball Silent Auction

Our 2026 Live and Silent Auction has now CLOSED!
Our Silent Auction is also your opportunity to get involved with supporting Ronald McDonald House Central West, even if you can’t make it to the Gala Ball on the night.
Follow the link to view the Silent Auction items up for grabs for our 2026 Gala Ball.
Place a bid and see if you are the successful winner – all prizes drawn on the night of Saturday 29th August 2026.
Bid from the comfort of your own home, even if you are not coming to the Gala and support Ronald McDonald House Central West NSW.
Please contact our team at Ronald McDonald House Central West to register your bid on one of our incredible LIVE AUCTION ITEMS.
Live Auction Item Bids must be registered before 5pm on Friday before the Gala Ball to be included in the Live Auction held during the event. 
Phone (02) 6363 1960 to speak with Rebecca, Bronwyn, or Libby for more information.
Prizes can be collected at Ronald McDonald House Central West from 9am-3pm Monday to Friday or phone (02) 6363 1960 to make alternative arrangements.

Together Central West Gala 2026 Book

Download a copy of our 2026 Gala Book including a full listing of our fabulous sponsors and partners

Our Gala is only made possible with the help of our incredible Sponsors and Event Partners

Bunnamagoo Estate Wines crafts award-winning wines from the renowned Mudgee wine region of New South Wales. 

Guided by the belief that exceptional wine begins in the vineyard, Bunnamagoo combines traditional winemaking with a progressive and sustainable approach, producing wines defined by purity, balance and a true expression of place.

www.bunnamagoowines.com.au

Our 2026 Event Partners

2025 Gala Highlights including Sponsors and Event Partners

We value our Gala Sponsors and Event Partners highly and honour our relationship by keeping information and links live for 12 months from our Gala.

Please follow the link to see all the action, highlights, sponsors and partners from our magical 2025 Gala at Banksia in Orange.

Ronald McDonald House