The PiratesOffThePlank Black Tie Movement GALA Ball
The Black Tie Movement GALA Ball is a night where community members, leaders, adventurers, and supporters gather to celebrate the growing Pirates Off The Plank movement.
The evening includes:
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Two-course dinner
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Guest speakers (Alvey Reels Australia, Beyond Blue Australia)
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World Record Attempt Data and Pirate Circle updates
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Live charity auction
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Community storytelling
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The Pirates Off The Plank movement moment
Funds raised help support future community initiatives including Pirate Circles, spaces designed to strengthen connection and resilience.
Details
Date: First Friday in May 2027
Location: Sandstone Point Hotel – Pumicestone Corporate Room
Time: Arrival 5:00 PM Pre-dinner Mingle and drinks | Event begins 6:00 PM
Dress Code: Black Tie
Venue Capacity: 200
Sponsors and Members Allocated Seats: 82
Pirates Management Committee: 9
Strategic invitations: 10 (if you believe you deserve a free ticket reach out and let us know why)
Tickets for Public Sale: Strictly 91
Enter BALLEARLYBIRD at Checkout for $30 off until Feb 28 2027. There is only 30 tickets available at $30 off.
Government Leaders:
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Rosanna Notoli - Sunshine Coast Mayor
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Peter Flannery - Caboolture Mayor
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Ariana Doolan MP - Member for Pumicestone
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Terry Young MP - Member for Longman
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Brooke Savige - Moreton Bay Council
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Kendall Morton MP - Member for Caloundra
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Terry Landsberg - Div 2 Sunshine Coast Council
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Jenny Broderick - Div 1 Sunshine Coast Council
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Our Fundraising Goal
The Pirates Off The Plank Scholarship Gala Ball is designed to raise funds help our NFP to grow.
NFP Gala Auction is a simple community fundraising initiative created to help support the growth of Pumicestone Passage Pirates Inc. and its community activities.
Funds raised may assist with community fishing competitions, inclusion initiatives, equipment, and community engagement activities that help bring people together through positive recreational environments.
Pumicestone Passage Pirates Inc. is an incorporated association operating in accordance with applicable Queensland and Australian laws and will comply with all relevant requirements relating to fundraising and auction activities for not-for-profit organisations in Queensland.
We need your help!
Charity Auction – Supporting Pirate Circles
Charity Auction
One of the highlights of the Pirates Off The Plank Scholarship Gala Ball will be our community charity auction.
We are inviting local businesses and community supporters to donate prizes that align with the spirit of the Pirates community — getting outdoors, connecting with nature and strengthening wellbeing.
All funds raised through the auction will support the creation of Pirate Circles across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay.
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What Types of Items Are We Looking For?
We are particularly seeking items connected to the activities that bring our community together:
Fishing gear and marine equipment
Crabbing and prawning equipment
Camping and outdoor adventure gear
Four-wheel-drive and exploration equipment
Wildlife and conservation experiences
Outdoor tours or local adventure experiences
Accommodation or getaway packages
Accessibility equipment that helps people access nature
Experiences that promote inclusion and participation
Items that help people get outdoors, connect with nature, and share experiences with others are especially meaningful to our community.
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We are looking for support with these items.
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Offshore fishing charter
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Sunset cruise
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Private seafood feast
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Guided crabbing trip with the Pirates
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Weekend getaway
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Premium fishing gear pack
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Captain’s table dinner
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Private music night
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Founding Pirate Circle sponsor
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Ultimate Pirate adventure package
Those fit your brand perfectly.
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Business Recognition
To thank the generous businesses who support this initiative, all auction donors will receive:
Logo placement on our Pirates Off The Plank World Record webpage
Social media shoutouts to our 20,000+ community network
Recognition at the Gala Ball event
Your support helps us build stronger, more connected communities.
Donate an Auction Prize
If your business would like to donate an item or experience for the charity auction, we would love to hear from you.
Together we can turn generosity into real impact.
📩 Contact us to donate an auction item
Our Sponsors - Supporting the Pirates Movement
We are incredibly grateful to the local businesses and organisations who have stepped aboard to support the Pirates Off The Plank movement.
Their generosity helps us create meaningful opportunities for connection, inclusion and community wellbeing across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay.
Through their support we are able to host events, strengthen community participation in outdoor activities, support wildlife conservation initiatives, and build Pirate Circles that encourage connection, belonging and early conversations around mental health.
These businesses are not simply sponsors — they are part of the crew helping build stronger communities.
WEBSITE SAFETY & CRISIS SUPPORT DISCLAIMER
Mental Health & Crisis Support Notice
Pumicestone Passage Pirates Inc. (“PPP”, “Pirates Inc.”, “Triple P”) is a community organisation focused on social connection, inclusion, recreational activities, and community engagement.
PPP is not a crisis service, mental health service, counselling service, medical provider, psychology practice, psychiatric service, or emergency support provider.
Our volunteers, members, ambassadors, moderators, administrators, and representatives are not acting as licensed medical, psychological, psychiatric, counselling, or crisis-intervention professionals unless expressly stated otherwise in writing.
Information, conversations, social media interactions, community discussions, events, peer support, or activities conducted through PPP must not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, mental health care, crisis intervention, or emergency assistance.
If you, or someone you know, are experiencing distress, suicidal thoughts, self-harm ideation, mental health crisis, or are in immediate danger, you must immediately contact:
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Emergency Services: 000
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Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
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Mental Health Access Line Queensland: 1300 MH CALL (1300 64 22 55)
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Your treating doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or local hospital emergency department
PPP reserves the right to contact emergency services, crisis services, authorities, or appropriate support agencies where there are reasonable concerns regarding the immediate safety or welfare of any individual.
By using this website, participating in PPP activities, engaging with PPP social media platforms, or communicating with PPP representatives, you acknowledge and agree that:
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PPP does not provide clinical or emergency mental health services;
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participation in PPP activities does not establish a therapeutic, counselling, fiduciary, clinical, or duty-of-care relationship beyond obligations imposed by Australian law;
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individuals remain responsible for seeking appropriate professional support for their personal circumstances;
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PPP is not liable for decisions made by individuals based on community interactions, peer discussions, or informal support provided through the organisation;
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any peer support offered within the community is informal, voluntary, non-clinical, and not professional treatment.
If this is an emergency or there is immediate risk to life or safety, call 000 immediately.