Les Gock
Events
Windgap Gala Ball 2024
DOLTONE HOUSE, PYRMONT
The Windgap Gala Ball brings together people in our community who share a common goal – to help create opportunities for adults with disabilities. Join us for a night of fun and charity, all funds raised from the 2024 Gala Ball will provide a range of programs, services and equipment for 250 participants at Windgap from 18 to 85 years old. Together, we can continue to make a difference and ensure adults with intellectual disabilities have every opportunity for success, to be connected to our community, achieve their aspirations and goals and live life to the fullest.
Interceptors at the Bridge
SYDNEY BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
THE BRIDGE HOTEL
The Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission is to improve the early detection of breast cancer and the quality of life & survival rates of breast cancer patients. SBCF does this through awareness, support, research and treatment.
WOMEN’S JUSTICE NETWORK
PADDO RSL, with special guest Peter Northcote
The Women’s Justice Network is managed and directed by women, we are dedicated to advancing the prospects and well-being of girls and women affected by the criminal law system.
We provide gender responsive support that responds to the lived experience of women and girls affected by the criminal law system.
We address issues facing criminalised women and girls systemically by advocating to improve the systems that impact their lives and individually by support and practical assistance, mentoring and leadership development.
Every girl, every woman HEARD.
PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA
THE BRIDGE HOTEL
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia are Australia’s leading community-based organisation for prostate cancer research, awareness, and support.
Vision: A future where no man dies of prostate cancer and Australian men and their families get the support they need.
Mission: To reduce the burden of prostate cancer for all Australians, mobilising the community to drive research, prevention and early detection, improved treatment, and world-class psychosocial care.
CHILDREN’S TUMOUR FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA
INVITATION ONLY, LUSKINTYRE
The Children’s Tumour Foundation (CTF) is the only dedicated support service for families impacted by Neurofibromatosis (NF) in Australia.
Our mission is to provide hope for everyone impacted by Neurofibromatosis in Australia by advocating for change, advancing research and empowering this community with the knowledge, connections and support at every stage of their journey.
Conquering NF is about more than just finding a cure.
https://www.ctf.org.au/
NORTH STEYNE LIFE SAVING CLUB
BALGOWLAH RSL CLUB
The club, one of the first in Australia, was born out of necessity when three people drowned in the surf in 1907. Locals formed North Steyne SLSC, and no lives have been lost during patrol hours in over 100 years since. Given the number of people who unfortunately drown on Australian beaches each year this is a statistic that North Steyne SLSC members are justifiably proud of. It also emphasises the commitment and service that North Steyne SLSC members have given to visitors and members of the public to our beach over that time – arguably one of the most famous and visited beaches in Australia.
Over that time North Steyne SLSC has seen acts of incredible heroism, innovation, and camaraderie.
https://northsteyneslsc.com.au/
THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
INVITATION ONLY, THE BRIDGE HOTEL
At The Benevolent Society, we put people first and work together as one to meet our vision of a just society where all Australians can live their best life.
Since 1813, our history reflects a passion for helping people live life their way.
We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
We work across Australia, nationally through virtual service delivery and in person in NSW, VIC, ACT, SA and QLD and we work with thousands of people every day, to help them feel valued, cared for and understood.
https://www.benevolent.org.au/
HEART RESEARCH AUSTRALIA
THE BRIDGE HOTEL
Heart Research Australia supports world-class and emerging researchers to conduct ground-breaking research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
We support ‘seed’ funding, allowing researchers to turn their innovative, ‘out of the notebook’ ideas into reality. As this type of first-stage research does not qualify for government funding, we are solely reliant on the generosity of our wonderful supporters to help make the investigation of such ideas possible.
Our goal is to reduce the devastating impact heart disease has on families and the community.
https://www.heartresearch.com.au/
THE LIFE YOU CAN SAVE
The Life You Can Save was founded by Melbourne-born Peter Singer, widely recognized as one of the world’s most influential contemporary philosophers, to advance the ideas in his 2009 book The Life You Can Save: Acting Now to End World Poverty. In it, Peter argues that if we can provide immense benefit to someone at minimal cost to ourselves, we should do so.
https://www.thelifeyoucansave.org.au/
Artist Talk: Rock ‘n’ Roll, I gave you all the best years of my life.
Please note new time slot 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Please join me for my Artist Talk about my art practice and current exhibition.
The event is free and includes light refreshments.
Bookings are essential.
Get Rocked - Mosman Club
Show starts at 8:00pm / Doors open at 7:30pm.
If you still have valid tickets for the show postponed in March 2020, they are valid for this date, however, please contact the Mosman Club to re-confirm your ticket.
Rock ‘n’ Roll, I gave you all the best years of my life
Presenting a series of portrait studies of some of the characters of Australian music with whom I had the privilege and pleasure of sharing a stage and some Rock ‘n’ Roll dreams.
WINDGAP FOUNDATION
COOGEE DIGGERS CLUB
The Windgap Foundation is a not for profit organisation, started by a group of parents over 65 years ago to provide education to their children with intellectual disabilities.
Today Windgap provides a wide range of programs and services focused on providing the best care, support and empowerment for adults with disabilities.
http://www.windgap.org.au
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CHILDHOOD GRIEF
COOGEE DIGGERS CLUB
The National Centre for Childhood Grief (NCCG) is dedicated to helping bereaved children and their families rebuild their lives, by teaching them how to live with their grief.
CHRIS O'BRIEN LIFEHOUSE
COOGEE DIGGERS CLUB
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse is a world-class not-for-profit integrated cancer treatment centre, and is a fully operational cancer hospital.
https://www.mylifehouse.org.au
KOLLING INSTITUTE
HERMANN’S BAR, SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
The Kolling Institute of Medical Research, which is located at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, is the principal centre of health and medical research affiliated with the Northern Sydney Local Health District. As a centre of research excellence the Kolling Institute has a major role in research training through the Northern Clinical School of the University of Sydney.
https://kollinginstitute.org.au
FIGHT DUCHENNE
INVITATION ONLY, MOSMAN
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscle disease of childhood. One in every 3,500 newborn boys have Duchenne. Very rarely it also affects girls (approximately 1 in 50 million girls). It occurs across all races and cultures.
FIGHT DUCHENNE is a not for profit charity for the Duchenne muscular dystrophy community, raising money for research and respite.
http://www.fightduchenne.org.au/
RUOK TO ROCK
HERMANN’S BAR, SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
RUOK is a suicide prevention charity in Australia, reminding people that having meaningful conversations with mates and loved ones could save lives.
https://www.ruok.org.au/
HELMSMAN PROJECT
HERMANN’S BAR, SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
The Helmsman Project equips young people from schools located in lower socio-economic areas with the psychological skills and broadened perspective necessary to set meaningful goals, overcome setbacks and persevere in the pursuit of their dreams. The Helmsman Project lives by a philosophy of community partnering and cooperates with schools, community organisations, government and businesses.
http://thehelmsmanproject.org.au/