The event's headliner was Mitch Wallis, founder of the "Heart on my Sleeve" foundation. Mr Wallis gave a keynote presentation on his own experiences with mental health and encouraged attendees to vocally engage with their own mental health status.

He spoke strongly of the healing nature of communication and storytelling.

Young Griffith musician Brendan Codemo featured as well, performing for attendees as the lead entertainment for the evening.

Griffith Real Estate was one of the platinum level sponsors of the event, volunteering Luke Santolin as the auctioneer for the charity auction. Other sponsors included David Davidge, Baiada, My Lending Specialist and CRF plumbing.

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Jessica Sturgess, the community engagement and awareness officer for Headspace Griffith, is hoping that the gala will represent a turning point in Griffith's understanding of mental health.

She's also keen to help put together more galas, making them an annual event with different themes.

"I think it was really successful, it was entertaining and engaging. Our guest speaker was really great ... we haven't tallied the total yet but we raised a good amount and that'll go back into the centre," she said.

"We had a really good response."

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