Tickets are now on sale for the annual STEPS Grand Winter Ball, the Sunshine Coast's premier black-tie gala, returning on Saturday 25 July at the Sunshine Coast Function Centre.
The STEPS Grand Winter Ball brings together business leaders, philanthropists, and community changemakers for a night of elegance, entertainment and impact to raise funds for STEPS Pathways College, the first and only College of its kind in Australia for young adults with a disability and autism.
STEPS Pathways Charity Manager Katrina May said the event is a powerful opportunity for the Sunshine Coast community to come together to help create a brighter future for STEPS Pathways College students.
"I invite you to attend the STEPS Grand Winter Ball and enjoy a spectacular evening while also helping transform the lives of our students so they have the tools to live independently and chase their dreams," Ms May said.
"This is your chance to be part of an evening where every person in the room becomes part of something bigger. It's absolutely joyous from start to end, and there's an energy in the room that is simply unmatched. There's nothing quite as magical as the STEPS Grand Winter Ball."
Guests at the 2026 gala will enjoy a premium evening with champagne on arrival, a three-course dinner, a five-and-a-half-hour beverage package featuring Tahbilk wines, live entertainment from Sunshine Coast Troupe, a performance from Australian Idol Season 10 winner Marshall Hamburger, live and silent auctions, and a four-piece band for everyone to dance the night away.
"For nearly two decades, this event has been our flagship fundraiser and a true Sunshine Coast tradition. It's a moment where we come together in a powerful show of support for our students, demonstrating a shared belief in their potential to lead lives full of hope and fulfillment," Ms May said.
Tickets to the 2026 Grand Winter Ball are available now on the STEPS Grand Winter Ball website at www.thestepsgrandwinterball.com.au
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About STEPS
STEPS empowers individuals and communities through inclusive training, employment, and support services. STEPS is dedicated to breaking down barriers, creating opportunities, and building a sense of belonging, ensuring everyone has the chance to achieve their full potential and providing opportunities that truly change lives.
STEPS Pathways Charity works to create a brighter future for young people with a disability and autism by providing independence and agency over their own lives. Its work includes funding STEPS Pathways College, the only independence education College of its kind in Australia.
