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Changing Children's
Lives through Play
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Be Centre is a mental health charity striving to make Play Therapy accessible to every child and family in Australia that needs it.
We are a leading Play Therapy centre globally and have been providing specialised therapy programs to children 3-12 years old experiencing trauma and other mental health challenges since our founding in 2008. Be Centre uses Play Therapy as a powerful, evidence-based tool to help children express themselves, process difficult experiences, and build resilience so that they can thrive and reach their full potential.
Changing Children's Lives through Play
Children's Mental Health Crisis in Australia
72% of children live with one or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
14% of Australian children experience a mental health disorder
Suicide is the leading cause of child death
Just 51% of children with mental disorders received professional help
7% of children
with mental disorders
received only one session of help
23,700+
Sessions delivered
across Play, Art and
Drama therapy
2,000+
Children and families served
1 in 3
Families granted a full scholarship to attend for free
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88%
Carers who said their child's overall wellbeing improved after attending Be Centre
How we are making a difference
72% of children live with one or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
14% of Australian children experience a mental health disorder
Suicide is the leading cause of child death
Just 51% of children with mental disorders received professional help
7% of children
with mental disorders
received only one session of help
Children's Mental Health
Crisis in Australia
![We are delighted to announce our 'Be The Light' 2026 Gala Dinner! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with hope, inspiration and generosity at Be Centre’s Annual Charity Gala - our most significant fundraising event of the year!
Be Centre's theme, 'Be the Light', reflects the power of hope, positivity and the vital role we all play in helping children overcome adversity. It embodies the heart of Be Centre’s mission: to provide a safe and nurturing space for children to heal, grow and rediscover joy through creative therapies like play, art and drama.
The details:
When: Friday 24th April, 2026, 6pm
Where: Manly Pacific Hotel [55 N Steyne, Manly NSW 2095]
Ticket Price: $280 for individual, $2,800 for a table of 10
Champagne Pre-Sale: $120 per bottle of premium Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne
Visit the link in our bio to book tickets now. Don't miss out on this fantastic night!
We look forward to seeing you there!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/619755339_18345170791234650_770875742265055293_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=3dxGSG7nQ1wQ7kNvwG9_XB_&_nc_oc=AdklB06j9piG6NOG8-nhZ42Km3idJVhPGWYCoOPEQQY72OJ5xJ-hlFWNHUU8aFF4ktQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=-Neqkx-bpyf0h5mPQuIlGA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQFrEZxXFzWh5cJQLB_7mhALD9M4YQgKfKTzd_7m4nis1MKbXDueDLiYKGh99AlGYR67_xs20VPu&oh=00_Afv7smt9qkqxNfeBrvbfIB5Dfrb8GiCXBm_auQxFKih5eg&oe=699E8934)
![We invite you to join us at ‘Canapes for a Cause’, our post-golf day celebration held at the Mona Social!
After the golfing portion of the day concludes, our golfers will be joined by partners, friends, colleagues and Be Centre supporters for a canapes event held at the Mona Social, the beautiful new Boathouse Group venue.
We invite everyone to join us, not just our golfers, as this is an open-invite event for all supporters and friends of Be Centre.
Date: Tuesday 30th September, 2025
Time: 5:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Mona Social [Level 1/3 Golf Ave, Mona Vale NSW 2103]
Expect a lively and entertaining evening with delicious canapes, a drink on arrival, great conversation and some fantastic activations including a live auction and raffle!
Tickets to the canapes event can be purchased using the same form as golf ticket purchases. A ticket to this after-event is included in all golf and fourball ticket purchases. Limited spots left available for golf, so don’t miss out and book now!
To book, visit our website or the link in our bio.
We can’t wait to see you all there!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/543696203_18327131674234650_5328091685820711258_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiRkVFRC5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=UnY-9NVdyAcQ7kNvwFAjQyS&_nc_oc=Adn1AaUlHbTmT7H4X0LstA9CFYQJr3HDVs6llf-nzdy4d0Dc-XDd5dTVvYjcEFWlvDc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=-Neqkx-bpyf0h5mPQuIlGA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQF42WPl7sIBWDYuucHJaRzfLr2jwmLtt_UECS27ZXqZZA_cldbsiaj3jdvbBYW_woj7w9hN_f90&oh=00_AftH_EZ3WcJQQPqfxoxvSq_6gpaAL1_hzYhhKg4EcFnOkw&oe=699E7E91)
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