The Ball was born from the hearts of a small group of young Geelong locals — friends who had each watched dementia reshape someone they loved.
They weren’t medical experts. They weren’t millionaires. They were designers, carers, musicians, baristas — everyday people who had sat by hospital beds, repeated the same conversation for the third time in an hour, and grieved while the person was still alive.
They started the Forget Me Not Ball not because it was easy — but because someone had to.
United by memory and loss, they built something grassroots. A rebellion against silence. A love letter to those who forget. A promise that we won’t.
Step into the world of 1960’s Palm Beach where vibrant florals and retro sophistication oozes — the Forget Me Not Ball 2026 brings the iconic Apple Hit TV series Palm Royal to life!
But beneath the florals and the retro sophistication lies a deeper purpose: to honour those touched by dementia, to raise vital funds for research and care, and to remind us all that every minute counts and memories are worth fighting for.
Join us for a night where hearts beat loud, costumes speak volumes, and every dance is a tribute to the enduring power of connection.
