Never Say Neverland

We captured some very special moments last year at our very first Never Say Neverland adventure… we hope you enjoyed it!
Isn’t this photo just pure magic? ✨ 🧚‍♀️🎨✨

We were proud to announce that from the very first Never Say Neverland a total of 3071 people in attendance and through generous online, on the day and from the raffle a total of $3895.95 was raised and proudly channeled 50/50 to Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation and Happiness Co Foundation. This event was created to raise important awareness and funds and to help our most vulnerable children across WA and Australia..We are so grateful for everyone’s support in coming along and made generous contributions 🧚🏻‍♂️✨

Announcing new dates soon … stay in the loop of magic and excitement as we build for a bigger and better 2023

We had some super support from the wonderful team at our first ever Big Day! They contributed all the $$ from their coffee sales towards our efforts to raise awareness and funds for key WA charities.

Thank you for your ongoing support and most importantly amazing blend of coffee! ☕️

We would like to say a warm Thank you to our special friends and for their kind donation on our big day in October. We can’t wait to have you guys involved again next year and bring even more fun and magic ⚡️❤️ we are super grateful 🙏🏽

Tag us in your favourite moment of this years first ever Never Say Neverland 🧚‍♀️

"Don't be in the business of playing it safe. Be in the business of creating possibilities for greatness."
- Bob Iger, Former CEO of Disney

🙏🏽 Thank you Post 🙏🏽

After sitting down for the first time today since Never Say Neverland officially showcased its first appearance two weeks ago, I wanted to take the time to officially thank some important people. These are people who believed in me and offered unwavering support across the two year rollercoaster to get this vision on the map.

Starting off, knocking this together took some persistence and tenacity mixed with a lot of soul searching. After two venue changes, postponed festival dates, changed ticketing companies, registering a not-for-profit with DGR status, developing partnerships, declined grants, studying an MBA, taking on a position on an Executive Committee, and learning a whole new industry on the fly. Making ends meet felt like trying to build a rocket to get to the moon.

Taking the ‘Never Say Never’ approach we got there after two years up against all odds…and seeing 3000+ people have the time of their life on our special day that was blessed with sunshine, was a truly remarkable experience.

Without a doubt there will be people who I miss out on thanking here and I apologise in advance. Here listed are people who contributed to keeping my spark alive ⚡️

Dad - when I had nowhere to turn you were there supporting my vision wholeheartedly (even if you couldn’t see it at the time)

Wortho - the amount of hours on the phone and your unwavering dedication to support my crazy ideas.

Mel & MCO Events team - when you did not hesitate to help me from get-go and rode all the bumps as we went along the journey

Partners - Worthy Parts, Mader Group, ABBA Engineering, Emeco Group, CVW Creative, SRW GROUP PTY. LTD., Bomitali Constructions, Winekind - Online Wine Store, RC Construction, Drage Boilermaking, HIGHGRADE PERSONNEL PTY LTD and Cherished Cherubs Babysitting. Without your financial support this venture would have never been able to take place. For that support I am extremely grateful.

Contractors and Performances - to everyone who brought the day together, from face painting to picking up rubbish, I am very thankful for the effort at every level not just the big acts and bubbles. You took the time to understand the vision and willingly supported making it all come together.

MCS Security - Tamara and the team - sensational support on the day

Event Cinemas/ iPlay Whitfords - Bec, Brad and Esther you are superstars.

Oztix - Seth Clancy and the team at Oztix you were incredible.

Ross Wallman - bringing the energy envisioned from the start to finish. Incredible

City of Perth - thank you for accomodating us to secure Wellington Square and the kind message from Sharleen Duffy following up this week.

A few special mentions - Every volunteer on the big day - you were lifesavers, Perth Children's Hospital Foundation, Julian and the team from Happiness Co Foundation, Kate MacKinnon- you know why, Andy Watson Blu Builders - for being a full time legend, Declan O’Connor, Shane Ellis, Matt Rowlands, Kennards Hire - for your help packing up the event when there was no one else around.
Julie from Artin Toys - Kids Ride on Car / Motorbikes for your generous donating the Lambo towards this event. Tash and The 3PG - for helping with the Launch Party.
Tif, Mim & the whole team at The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation and their support from the other side of Australia.

To my amazing Mum for her support since day one, my family (uncle Steve and Aunty Di especially) and close inner circle of people - you know who you are and know how much I love you. All the messages I never reply to, you know its not intentional, I have been operating on hyper loop kind of speed. Catch you all soon.

Finally, everyone who shared a post, every shop that put up a poster, every person that told someone about it - every little bit counted and made the day the success that it was.

Yes there are many areas for improvement and the personal lessons were unrelenting and humbling. This event exposed every inch of what I am made of. Time to fine tune and develop Never Say Neverland. Then we reset the date for Perth and extend to bring some of the magic to the City of Melbourne. 2023 we are coming for you.

Never gave in..
Never gave up..
Never Say Neverland 💎

We just love this shot! Smiles from ear to ear! Thank you to everyone who came to make this event so incredible in it’s first year! ❤️🙏🏽🎉⚡️

Massive shout out to this gentleman for being a huge role model to so many kids across WA and Australia. His kindness and patience while signing his published books at market stall was exceptional. You’re a true champion for giving us all a window of your time and some on our big day last Saturday! We know how busy you were last weekend 🙏🏽

More importantly - Congratulations on becoming a Dad recently…I’m sure we know what bedtime stories will be read at your place!!
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It was definitely party time last Saturday!!! Our hero in a half shell Mikey here giving the camera a big smile….or maybe he could smell the Pizza’s in the oven 🍕

Thanks to Event Cinemas and iPlay Whitfords for their super fun involvement on our big day! We hope everyone had as much fun as we did… 🧚🏻‍♂️🪄

Where will your imagination take you at 🧚🏻‍♂️NEVER SAY NEVERLAND🧚🏻‍♂️?

We can’t wait to see you all there tomorrow !!

Tickets still available at the gate and it’s going to be the most brilliant weather 🙏🏽🥰🎉

BOOM …. Tomorrow we are coming in hotttttt ❤️🥰🚀🐛

The wonderful team at have kindly donated us a LAMBORGHINI to raffle off tomorrow!!!

This 12v luxury vehicle will boost your kids street credit exponentially! 😂

We are grateful for the support of Julie to donate this generous gift to Never Say Neverland !!! Paul from Artintoys has also generously donated 8 x bikes towards the raffle too! How incredible come da own and say hello to the team tomorrow at their market stall and sort your kids out for the best Xmas present 🎁 🚗

See you all tomorrow 🧚🏻‍♂️🐛🚀💫

Have a cheeky sip while the kids are jumping around to Bluey on Saturday 🎉

We are proud to announce as one of our community partners! 🍷

Check out the lit pop-up bar at Never Say Neverland on the weekend!!!

Thanks for your support ⭐️

TWO. Let’s go 🎉

Who is getting excited now? 🙌

After two year of planning, two venue location changes, two seperate ticketing companies, postponement, things not going to plan and only a select handful of wonderful organisations believing in the vision, we are only TWO days away from bringing it all into reality.

This event was named and built upon foundations that inspire us to never lose hope, never stop believing and most importantly never ever give up! 🧚🏻‍♂️💫 a festival that promotes kids helping kids through philanthropy.

It’s go time and we are building a magical place for you to be YOU on Saturday! ❤️ Tix still available at Oztix and on the day!

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The brakes are off now 🚂 here we come three days to go ☀️💎🧚🏻‍♂️🚀

Heyaaa 🧚🏻‍♂️ 22 degrees and Sunny for Never Say Neverland Day ☀️
To make your day out more enjoyable we are encouraging families to bring along three things!

1. Refillable water bottles 💦 - we have a refill station available within the festival to use at your requirement
2. Picnic Rug - we encourage families to lounge out and enjoy the atmosphere of the day. Plenty of shaded areas.
3. Hats 🧢- although there is plenty of shade we want to keep you well throughout the entire day. Bring hats as this event is entirely outdoors ☀️

Ticket sales are last minute now! Don’t miss out 🥰 gather the family throw these items into you stroller and come see the magic 🐛⭐️

Come down and see the in our Market Stall section this Saturday.

For everything high flying and awe inspiring the crew for CA Flyers know how to put on a show. They might even show some of their talent around the grounds of Never Say Neverland 🧚🏻‍♂️⭐️

4 days to go! Spread the word and get your tickets to this magical wonderland!

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Ignition. Sequence. Start. T minus 4 days and counting! Guidance is internal.. 🚀

Kowabunga Dude! Donnie, Leo, Mikey and Raph are pumped to see you all this weekend for high vibes and non stop action 💥🐢 4 days to go !!!!!