Positive Vibes Gala Ball

Actor Richard Brancatisano (Richie Branco) will be guest speaker at the Positive Vibes Foundation’s Gala dinner on Saturday, 8th October.

The Hills-based charity promotes positive mental health and wellbeing and encourages people to have conversations about their mental health.

Richie, who was the Green Mystic Power Ranger Xander Bly in Power Rangers: Mystic Force and has appeared in Home and Away, the ABC Family drama series Chasing Life and the forensic crime drama Harrow will share his own journey with mental health.

The Positive Vibes 6th annual fundraising dinner is being held at Oatlands Golf Club. Funds raised will go towards Positive Vibes Foundation programs which include: The Hills Women’s Shed, a space where women can interact, share their stories and undertake creative activities in a safe environment.

Positive Vibes also runs companion dog visits to aged care homes and enables residents to experience the companionship of animals.

The Young Healthy Minds Forum is free to schools and has been run for the past seven years (with the exception of 2020).

Director Mario Roderigues said nearly 1,000 locals high school students have been through the program which teaches young people how to improve their mental health and look out for others.

Positive Vibes also organises regular mental health talks at libraries and organisations and is involved in local community events throughout the year to promote positive mental health.

“Positive Vibes connects with over 500 people each month,” he said.
Tickets for the Gala dinner are $130 each and include a three-course meal, drinks and live musical entertainment.

To book visit. events.humanitix.com/positive-vibes-foundationfundraising-gala-dinner-2022