What is the Good Talk Gala?

Good Talk Gala – Event Details

Date: Saturday, 1 November 2025
Time: 6:00pm till 12:00am
Venue: The Range Function Centre, Wagga Wagga
Dress Code: Black Tie
Format: Formal sit-down, 2-course meal

Transport: Buses will depart between 10:30-11:30 to the William Farrer Hotel

Join us for the Good Talk Gala, a special evening dedicated to raising awareness and vital funds for bipolar research, with all proceeds supporting the Bipolar Disorders Unit at UNSW and their Bipolar Kids and Sibs program.

The night will feature around 500 guests, inspiring discussions, and a stellar line-up of speakers, with Marlee Silva (Nine Network journalist and presenter) as MC and host.

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Speaker Confirmed

Latrell Mitchell, one of Rugby League’s biggest superstars has a decorated career with two premierships, Indigenous All Star victories, and success at the State of Origin and Australian levels



Speaker Confirmed

Jarrod Croker is a former Canberra Raiders Captain and 300 game player, leading point scorer in the clubs history and sits third on the all-time NRL point scoring list



Marlee Silva

We’re excited to have Marlee Silva as our host for the evening. A leading voice in Australian media, sport, and advocacy, Marlee is known for her work with Nine Network’s NRLW coverage, Today, and Nine Digital. She has also featured on Nine’s Australian Open coverage and co-hosts the popular When We Grow Up podcast with NRL star Nicho Hynes. With her energy and professionalism, Marlee will keep the night engaging and memorable.

Event Higlights

  • Special Guest Speakers

    Join us for insightful discussions on mental health with our lineup of special guest speakers, talking about their experiences.

  • Auction and Massive Raffle

    Major auction items, featuring premium experiences and unique prizes for guests to bid on. Alongside the auction, our massive raffle will offer more chances to win throughout the evening.

  • Live Entertainment

    Music by Woody will set the mood for the night, providing both dynamic DJ sets and captivating live vocals