Join us at the Breakthrough Mental Health Dinner 2026 at the MCG
The Breakthrough Mental Health Dinner is taking a BIG step forward into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, 16th October 2026. Join us to foster a safe and supportive environment for people to come together and address the stigmas surrounding mental health.
DATE
Friday, 16th October 2026
LOCATION
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
DRESS CODE
Business Casual
What is the Breakthrough Mental Health Dinner?
The Breakthrough Mental Health Dinner is a flagship event during International Mental Health Month, inspired by Breakthrough’s renowned and sell-out annual Adelaide Men’s Mental Health Dinner. It will unite business leaders, philanthropists, and change makers at the iconic MCG to turn the tide on mental ill-health.
Through powerful lived experience stories and interactive moments, guests will see how conversation, connection and community can create a ripple effect of change for men, their families and communities across Australia.
Every day, nine Australians die by suicide. Seven of them are men. Each life lost leaves behind a ripple of pain that touches an average of 134 people. That’s families, friends, colleagues, teammates experiencing a devastating ripple effect. But what if we could create a different ripple? One conversation can create ripples of lasting change.
7 of the 9 lives lost to suicide every day in Australia are men
43% of men will experience a mental illness in their life
A quarter of men say they would not seek help from anyone if they were struggling
Watch the highlights from the last event
Why Breakthrough?
Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation exists to help create a life free from mental illness. We invest in critical projects that change the way we understand, prevent, and treat mental illness. This event aims to raise $500,000 to fund vital research into suicide prevention and early intervention, turning awareness into a tangible, lasting impact.
What's involved?
- Interviews with high-profile guest speakers
- Interviews with sports celebrities
- Interactive activity
- Develop first-level skills to be aware of our own wellbeing
- Learn the steps to start a supportive mental health conversation
- 3-course meal
- 5 hour beverage package
- Live music and connection
- Live auction raising funds for suicide prevention fellowship
Watch THE step-to-the-line activity
The inaugural Breakthrough Mental Health Dinner in 2024 sold out in 6 weeks, our latest dinner sold out in 6 days.
Become a sponsor and secure a table for this amazing event!
Sponsoring the Breakthrough Mental Health Dinner gives your business valuable exposure while demonstrating your support towards men’s mental health. To get involved, simply fill out the sponsorship form, and we’ll be in touch with the next steps!
Please note that table bookings are only available to sponsors at this time.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a sponsor and gain valuable exposure while helping us create a safe space where people can connect. It’s your chance to make a real impact.
