Clifford Craig Events

We host a number of events at Clifford Craig every year.

From a ball, fun-run, ladies day out, medical lectures - there is an event to suit anyone and everyone!

Explore our major events below.

You can also keep up to date with events hosted by our Friends of Clifford Craig here.

Bookings are open for our Launceston Friends Mother’s Day Lunch

If you are interested in helping support any of our events please contact the team.

UPCOMING EVENTS


CLIFFORD CRAIG CHARITY BALL

The Greatest Show on Earth comes to Launceston for one night only!

Come together for a night of fun and frivolity in support of the greatest cause; improving health outcomes in our region.

Live theatre entertainment by Encore Theatre Company including interactive side show alley on arrival - plus three-course meal, live auction and dance floor! Our charity ball is always a night to remember and this year’s theme is a guaranteed good time with our Ring Master of Ceremonies to be revealed as a surprise on the night. Don’t delay securing your ticket as this event will sell out quickly.

Dress code: Black tie with a touch of circus.


PAST EVENTS

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY LUNCH

TUESDAY, 4 MARCH 2025

12pm - 2:30PM COUNTRY CLUB TASMANIA

$90 ticket includes 2-course lunch and a drink on arrival.

Join us at our annual celebration of women, embracing collective strengths, skills and striving for equity. Hear from best-selling author and 4 x World Para Surfing Champion, Sam Bloom, who will share her story of resilience in the face of adversity.

DARE SHOTT MEDICAL LECTURE

Tues, 12 Nov

2024 Australian of the Year, Prof. Richard Scolyer AO, presented to a 250-strong audience at the Tailrace Centre, followed by a book signing of his newly released memoir, Brainstorm.

CLIFFORD CRAIG IS PROUDLY CHARITY OF CHOICE!

Join ourteam and help us fundraise for medical research and community-funded equipment upgrades at the North-West Regional Hospital, Mersey Regional Hospital and Launceston General Hospital.

Sunday, 27 October

International Women’s Day

This year’s guest speaker Liz Hayes was inspirational, proving that neither gender nor age should be seen as a barrier. Read more.

Women’s Health Brunch,

Join us on Friday, August 25 for an inspirational and insightful long-table brunch featuring one of Australia’s leading breast cancer surgeons, Tassie-born Dr Chantel Thornton. Learn more here.

Charity Ball 2023

The Foundation’s biggest annual fundraising event, more than 300 guests joined us on Friday May 12 for our annual Charity Ball. Returning to Launceston’s Hotel Grand Chancellor, the theme for this year’s event was Priscilla, Queen of the Desert! View photos here.

International Women’s Day Luncheon

Held on Wednesday, March 8 for International Women’s Day. This year we heard from two Tasmanian women who are ‘Making a difference in Medicine’, with guests speakers Neurologist Dr Lauren Giles and Women’s Health specialist Dr Natasha Vavrek. Read more.

Run & Walk for Your Heart 2022

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday, October 2 for our 15th annual Run & Walk for Your Heart event. You can view photos & results from the day here.

More information, including messages from our Heart Health Ambassadors can be found here.

30th Anniversary Charity Ball

Our annual night of nights, this year the theme of Mamma Mia was brought back by popular demand - complete with a performance from BABBA!