Every tap and go raises funds for young people sleeping rough
On the eve of an industry gathering in Perth, the 2026 Oasis Ball transforms a night of celebration into an act of collective conscience. Organized by Campaign Brief WA in partnership with The Salvation Army, the event channels the generosity of the creative industry toward young people aged 16 to 25 who have known the precarity of homelessness and unsafe shelter. In the space between a cocktail and a bid at auction, the evening asks its attendees to hold two truths at once: that community can be joyful, and that joy carries responsibility.
- A hard deadline looms — wristbands must be collected by end of business Wednesday or entry to Friday's ball is forfeit, leaving no room for last-minute scrambling.
- The stakes beneath the celebration are real: The Oasis Project exists because hundreds of young people between 16 and 25 are sleeping rough, couch surfing, or living in conditions no one should endure.
- Every transaction on the night — cocktails, candy, photo booths, raffle tickets — feeds directly into housing and support pathways, turning a cashless tap into a tangible act of giving.
- Silent and live auctions, a Thailand raffle, and multiple donation touchpoints create a layered fundraising architecture designed to meet guests at every level of generosity.
- Organizers are setting a tone of structured celebration — reminding attendees to pace themselves, show respect, and understand that the evening's protocols exist in service of something larger than the party itself.
The 2026 Oasis Ball arrives this Friday with one immediate and non-negotiable task for attendees: collect your wristband. The window closes at end of business on Wednesday, May 13th, at Carat's offices on Level 6 of 190 St Georges Terrace in Perth. No wristband, no entry — a simple rule designed to keep the evening accountable from the first moment.
Doors open at 6:30pm following arrival drinks at 6pm, and the night is structured as a fundraiser for The Salvation Army's Oasis Project — an initiative providing safe, supported accommodation for young people aged 16 to 25 who have experienced rough sleeping, couch surfing, or dangerously unstable living arrangements. The project's goal is to build pathways toward independent living for those navigating some of the hardest circumstances a young person can face.
The evening runs entirely cashless, meaning every purchase is a contribution. The TikTok Cocktail Bar serves four signature drinks at $10 each — among them an Espresso Martini and a Wild Berry Gin and Tonic — while a Candy Bar offers a $5 sugar fix. Photo booths and a Glam Cam each invite a $5 donation in exchange for a moment captured on the night.
For those looking to give further, a raffle organized by Media Tonic, News Corp Australia, and My Holiday offers a trip for two to Thailand, with tickets available via QR codes or from Salvation Army volunteers. Silent and live auctions round out the evening, with six major items going under the hammer in the ballroom.
The Oasis Committee has been clear in its message: this is a celebration of industry, but it is also a night with purpose and protocol. Every dollar raised — from the first cocktail to the final auction bid — goes directly toward housing young people who need it most.
The 2026 Oasis Ball arrives this Friday, and if you're planning to attend, the clock is ticking on one non-negotiable detail: your wristband. Organizers are making it clear that without one, you won't get through the doors. Collection happens today—Wednesday, May 13th—at Carat's offices on Level 6 of 190 St Georges Terrace in Perth, and the window closes at end of business. It's a simple mechanism with real stakes, designed to keep the evening running smoothly while ensuring everyone who enters is accounted for.
The ball itself kicks off with arrival drinks at 6pm, with formal doors opening at 6:30pm. What makes this year's event distinct is its structure as a fundraiser for The Salvation Army's Oasis Project, an initiative supporting young people aged 16 to 25 who are navigating some of the hardest circumstances imaginable. Many of these young people have experienced rough sleeping, couch surfing, or have lived in unstable and unsafe housing arrangements. The Oasis Project's work centers on providing them with safe, supported, and sustainable accommodation while they build toward independent living.
The evening operates on a cashless system, which means every transaction—every tap of a card—directly benefits the cause. The TikTok Cocktail Bar will be mixing four signature drinks at $10 each: the Pink Aura (Wild Berry Gin and Tonic), Liquid Neon (Illusion Shaker Cocktail), Corporate Caffeine (Espresso Martini), and Gold Standard (Pornstar Martini). There's also a Candy Bar offering a quick sugar fix for $5, courtesy of Spotlight Cinema Advertising. These aren't just refreshments; they're fundraising vehicles.
Beyond drinks and snacks, the evening offers multiple ways to give. The Perthnow Elevator Photo Booth and Vintage Photo Booth both operate on a $5 donation model, letting attendees capture the night while supporting the cause. The Glam Cam, powered by oOh!Media, offers a red carpet experience for another $5. A raffle draw—organized by Media Tonic, News Corp Australia, and My Holiday—offers the chance to win a trip for two to Thailand, with tickets available via QR codes at tables or from Salvation Army volunteers. For those with deeper pockets, both silent and live auctions will feature items up for bidding, with six major pieces going under the hammer during the live auction in the ballroom.
Organizers are offering practical reminders alongside the fundraising details. Attendees are encouraged to pace themselves throughout the evening and stay hydrated. Respect for speakers, MCs, performers, and ushers is expected. The message is clear: this is a celebration of the industry and a chance to give back, but it's also a structured event with protocols worth following. The Oasis Committee is banking on a strong turnout Friday night, and every dollar raised—whether from a $10 cocktail or a silent auction bid—goes directly toward housing and support for young people who desperately need it.
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The Oasis Project supports young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who are marginalised and disadvantaged, many of whom have been sleeping rough, couch surfing, or living in unstable and unsafe arrangements.— Campaign Brief WA / Oasis Committee
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Why is the wristband collection happening so early, and why make it such a hard stop?
It's a control mechanism. They need to know exactly who's coming, manage capacity, and prevent day-of chaos. Making it a hard deadline also signals seriousness—this isn't a casual event.
The cashless system seems designed to make giving frictionless. Is that the real strategy?
Exactly. When you remove the friction of cash—no change, no decision about how much to give—people tend to spend more freely. And psychologically, tapping a card feels less like spending than handing over bills.
Who actually benefits from an event like this? The young people, or the organizations running it?
Both, but the young people first. The Oasis Project does real work—housing, stability, pathways to independence. The organizations involved get visibility and goodwill, sure, but the money flows to people sleeping rough or couch surfing.
Why include so many small-dollar giving opportunities instead of just asking for big donations?
Because not everyone can bid on a Thailand trip or silent auction items. The $5 photo booth, the $10 cocktails—those let ordinary attendees participate in the giving. It's inclusive fundraising.
What's the tone of an event like this? Is it a party or a charity obligation?
It's both. You're celebrating the industry, having a good time, but with purpose woven through. The fundraising isn't separate from the fun—it's integrated into it.