The 'green tie' dinner will be a celebration of headspace Griffith's fifth birthday as well as a fundraising effort and awareness campaign. Headspace is selling individual tickets as well as tables of 10 at a discounted rate, and are also offering sponsorship deals.

The night will also host a live charity auction and a raffle, along with a talk from guest speaker Mitch Wallis, founder of mental health organisation "Heart on My Sleeve."

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Jessica Sturgess, the community engagement officer for headspace, said that the gala was part of an effort headspace wanted to bring Griffith businesses into the fold.

"We want to get more businesses involved, so we can do more. Personally, I want to do programs that are more preventative, things like recognising the signs," she said.

"Young people can be so apprehensive about coming to see us, so I hope they can see headspace as a friendly, supportive space. We're currently doing the back rooms so they can be a sort of activity space not just for our clients, but for all young people."

Miss Sturgess wants to raise awareness of youth mental health with parents as well as kids, reminding everyone of the stresses that young people can face.

In a statement released, Miss Sturgess said "By empowering our broader community to reach out when they need support, we show the next generation a different perception of mental health..."

Money raised from the dinner will go back to the centre, with a lot of it going to new programs and the planned activity spaces.

The event will be hosted at the Yoogali Club from 6:30 on June 4. Tickets are available by visiting the headspace Griffith centre on Ulong St.

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