SPECIAL GUEST - MAJOR HUGO TOOVEY
Hugo Toovey is a Major in the Australian Army, founder of 25 STAY ALIVE, and a keynote speaker recognised with the 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize (lived experience). Still in his early 30's, Hugo has lived through serious illness twice, repeated major surgeries and ongoing uncertainty.
What has shaped Hugo the most is learning how to keep going when the finish line keeps moving.
Hugo blends humour, honesty and a calm,direct style to tell a powerful story and shift people's thinking.
Hugo Toovey is a Major in the Australian Army, founder of 25 STAY ALIVE, and a keynote speaker recognised with the 2025 Australian Mental Health Prize (lived experience). Still in his early 30's, Hugo has lived through serious illness twice, repeated major surgeries and ongoing uncertainty.
What has shaped Hugo the most is learning how to keep going when the finish line keeps moving.
Hugo blends humour, honesty and a calm,direct style to tell a powerful story and shift people's thinking.
FEATURE ENTERTAINMENT - AUSTRALIAN ARMY BAND - TASMANIA
You will experience the magic of the Australian Army Band - Tasmania, a part of the Tasmanian community, performing at major events and supporting charitable causes for over 100 years.
This talented group of enlisted personnel bring a fresh and exciting take to a wide range of contemporary music - their performance will be energetic, lively and perfect for when you are ready to hit the dancefloor!
You will experience the magic of the Australian Army Band - Tasmania, a part of the Tasmanian community, performing at major events and supporting charitable causes for over 100 years.
This talented group of enlisted personnel bring a fresh and exciting take to a wide range of contemporary music - their performance will be energetic, lively and perfect for when you are ready to hit the dancefloor!
MASTER OF CEREMONIES - RICK FONTYN
Integrity, attention to detail along with thorough research and analysis on our client's businesses and needs are our priorities to ensure that we not only meet but exceed expectations.
Rick Fontyn began his broadcasting career in 2009 when, as a volunteer, he hosted a local sport show on ABC Radio in Launceston. After auditioning and landing a role at Southern Cross Television (now 7 Tasmania News) in 2012, Rick became a regular on TV screens as a News and Sports presenter in Tasmania.
Rick as been MC at the Devonport Gala for 4 years and is proud to support Cancer Council Tasmania in this way.
Integrity, attention to detail along with thorough research and analysis on our client's businesses and needs are our priorities to ensure that we not only meet but exceed expectations.
Rick Fontyn began his broadcasting career in 2009 when, as a volunteer, he hosted a local sport show on ABC Radio in Launceston. After auditioning and landing a role at Southern Cross Television (now 7 Tasmania News) in 2012, Rick became a regular on TV screens as a News and Sports presenter in Tasmania.
Rick as been MC at the Devonport Gala for 4 years and is proud to support Cancer Council Tasmania in this way.
