IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Virtual Gala Ball AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT & FUNDRAISING

Saturday, 17 October 2020 5.00pm – 7.00pm THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR OUR FIRST-EVER CHILDREN FIRST FOUNDATION VIRTUAL GALA BALL.

Despite many things being different this year, the heart of this event remains the same. All funds raised this evening will enable disadvantaged children from developing countries to access medical care they desperately need. The life-changing, and sometimes life-saving surgeries these kids need are not possible in their own countries. By collaborating with exceptional Australian surgeons, health professionals and hospitals, Children First Foundation enables these children to access world-class medical care in Australia, and a chance to transform their lives. Pre and post-surgery, our Retreat in Kilmore offers a home-away-from-home for the children as they prepare for and recover from surgery – we’ll be popping in there live during the evening to say hello. 24/7 holistic care is provided by a team of skilled and dedicated staff and volunteers to maximise the result of the surgery. Our goal is to have the kids return home, happy and healthy, with a brighter future ahead of them. Children First Foundation does not receive any government support; we rely on donors and fundraising events to support our work. The largest of these events is our annual Gala Ball. This year, however, it’s not business as usual and, of course, we are unable to host this event as we normally do. In channelling the spirit of the kids we work with, we are refusing to give up and are proud to share this new style of event with you. We hope you enjoy the night and hamper of goodies. Thank you for joining us and transforming these children’s lives.

Roger Langley Chairman, Children First Foundation

Please remember that we will be hosting the event live through YouTube. You will be sent your access link on the day of the Gala Ball, about 1 hour in advance.

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SHELMERDINE WINE COMPANY TAMARA’S KITCHEN For three generations the Shelmerdine family has been at the Tamara has been involved in Melbourne’s food scene for over forefront of the modern industry, and among ’s 30 years – cooking classes from her Tooronga Road school, most prominent grape growers. The diversity of climates and soil authoring several cookbooks and appearing weekly on Melbourne types between the two Heathcote Vineyards, allows them to grow radio on 3AW’s “Grape Expectations” wine and food show each a wide range of varietals well suited to the different aspects of the Sunday. Tamara is well known for creating easy, approachable recipes Heathcote region. In all, the Shelmerdine Wine Company grow over to share with her students, and this has kept them coming back time 20 different grape varieties, making them one of the most diverse and time again. She teaches her classes in a way that is sophisticated producers in the area. enough for serious food lovers, but simple enough for those who haven’t had much experience in the kitchen.

BOATSHED CHEESE PENINSULA NUTS Boatshed Cheese started in 2012 in the Newing family Boatshed. Peninsula Nut Co is the home of fresh nuts, chocolates, seeds, various Now it is an award-winning small business specialising in small batch wholefoods and their very own Humpercrunch muesli. Marcus and cheese utilising traditional cheese-making methods, using goat, cow Jackie started their business in 2004 selling fresh products at markets and buffalo milk. Boatshed Cheese is in demand across Melbourne’s in as The Nut Bloke. With a move to the Mornington fine dining and gourmet food lovers scene, having won dozens of Peninsula in 2016 with their young family, they’ve kept in touch with awards both in Australia and overseas. their Gippsland customers with markets and home deliveries. They are becoming increasingly more known on the Peninsula and delivering JETTY ROAD BREWERY throughout the Melbourne suburbs. Pennisula Nut Co have now also expanded to make muesli, coconut oils and soaps. Jetty Road believe in simple pleasures done right. They share their passion for craft beer, great food and a love of the Mornington Peninsula. Jetty Road aims to create an educational environment HEIDI’S KITCHEN that takes people inside the craft beer experience and makes the Heidi’s Kitchen is the result of a life-long love affair with food. Inspired enjoyment of a fine ale accessible to all. Then, of course, there is by a restaurateur mother and European father, food has always their love for local harvest, fresh produce and bringing the community been about sharing time with friends and family. Heidi’s recipes are together in celebration of the good life. Jetty Road is very serious unapologetically traditional and have stood the test of time. From about not taking themselves too seriously - enjoy yourself and drink bespoke celebration cakes to gourmet delicacies and sweet treats, great tasting high-quality beer. Simple. Heidi’s Kitchen love making people happy!

MORNINGTON PENINSULA CHOCOLATES HAWKES FARM Ian and Leanne opened their petite chocolaterie in Flinders in 2018. Located in Boneo on the Mornington Peninsula, Hawkes Farm is They have over 180 chocolate products and artisan gelato, brownies, a family run business growing vegetables and strawberries on a Belgian waffles, hot chocolate and coffee. You can join in chocolate 140-acre property. The Farmgate Store is open every day of the year making classes or a chocolate tasting. They are proudly part of Cocoa (except Christmas Day), and you can find not only produce grown at Horizons program, ensuring sustainable sourcing of cocoa. Hawkes Farm but a handpicked selection of fresh produce from all over the Mornington Peninsula.

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Cheese (like red wine) is at its best when served at room temperature. Please SECOND COURSE remove your cheese from the fridge in time to allow for this – we suggest at least Sangiovese 30 minutes. Simply set it out on a plate or platter and let it warm up. Willoughby Bridge Vineyard All events start well with bubbles, so pour yourself a glass to start! The Merindoc Heathcote Blanc de Blancs has been paired with the delicious Chelsea Blue which we will be Vintage 2018 tasting at the end of the evening (our experts will explain why) so make sure you The 2018 Sangiovese, the benchmark variety of Tuscany, Italy, is grown at the Willoughby save some bubbles to end off your evening. Bridge Vineyard, at Colbinabbin in the Northern Heathcote Wine Region. With a north to south row orientation, this vineyard is spur pruned to encourage a dense canopy to protect the fruit from the intense afternoon summer sun. All rows are mulched naturally, BEERS thus protecting the base of the vines and minimising sun reflection. The resultant micro- Jetty Road Draught climate makes for a cooler vine canopy, thus producing perfectly ripened Sangiovese Thirst-quenching satisfaction and fulfilling your need for a fresh, easy-drinking beer, the grapes with an intensely aromatic and textured wine. Jetty Road Draught is traditionally European at its core with additions of motueka hops to give a Jetty Road twist. Beach Box Brie Wonderfully rich and creamy brie, made with golden Jersey milk, this cow’s milk brie has a light bloomy rind and pronounced French flavour. Gold Medal winner – UK Dairy Jetty Road Pale Ale Awards 2016 and 2018. Crafted by Jetty Road to be a sessionable pale ale with a crisp and clean palate, underpinned by a subtle satisfying bitterness. Tropical and citrus aromas come through from generous late hop additions of mosaic and simcoe. THIRD COURSE Blanc de Blancs FIRST COURSE Merindoc Vineyard Heathcote Viognier Vintage 2018 Merindoc Vineyard Heathcote The Merindoc Vineyard 2018 Blanc de Blancs is made from 100% Chardonnay grown Vintage 2018 in Tooborac, in Southern Heathcote. The slightly cooler climate and granite soils of this southern part of the Heathcote region produce a Chardonnay with delicate stone-fruit Vintage 2018 provided excellent growing conditions. A warm compressed Summer characters, citrus like acidity and mineral undertones. Transformed by the traditional provided a perfect ripening period, allowing for full development of fruit flavours. sparkling wines method into a classic Blanc de Blancs style. Merindoc Viognier again displays its hallmark characteristics - elegant almond blossom, stone fruit and citrus aromatics. The palate is generous and textured, exhibiting sweet Chelsea Blue fruit, spice and refreshing acidity. This lovely blue cheese features Roquefort spores which create a sweet, nutty flavour in the cheese with a good salty hit to balance the sweetness. It has a crumbly texture which Oasis is fabulous for sprinkling over pumpkin risotto or salads, but also goes beautifully with This was one of Boatshed’s first cheese varieties and is still one of the most popular. crunchy pears, walnuts and dessert wine. The lactic set goat cheese is very light and fresh in flavour with an almost fluffy interior. The cheese is coated in French chives with a little garlic.

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Thanks to all our suppliers for the delicious contents of the hamper. We would like to extend our special thanks to the following people for helping make this event a virtual reality:

Lady Marigold Southey, AC John Shore, OAM Karen Hayes, AM

Stephen Shelmerdine, AM Luke Shore Cathy Grant, Michelin Wannis and Professor Ton Tran Chris Gillies the team at GDJ

Amalia Foy Lisa Barron Simon Braham and his team Dave O’Neil Karen Bolinger The Children First Dr Sue English Catherine Curry-Hyde Foundation Events Tamara Newing Penelope Trumble Committee

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