RAC Arena welcomes new community partners: Binar Futures, WA Wildlife, Inclusion Solutions and 20Talk
Western Australia’s home of live entertainment, RAC Arena, is thrilled to announce their community partners for 2025 to 2026 on International Day of Charity. Following an internal staff survey, Binar Futures, WA Wildlife, Inclusion Solutions and 20Talk will join the Arena’s existing long-time community partners Telethon, Ronald McDonald House Charities WA, The Salvation Army WA, and West Australian Music (WAM).
In operation since the venue’s 2012 opening, RAC Arena’s community partner program has donated almost $1.8 million to their chosen charity partners. Staff are actively encouraged and routinely given the opportunity to give back and support in a number of ways, ranging from volunteering their time to assist in a call centre and participate in special events, to donating plasma or making meals for patients.
RAC Arena General Manager Michael Scott said, “One of our core values at ASM Global is giving back to the communities in which we operate. Through this initiative, we are able to work together with the generosity of the people of WA to give back to our partners who work tirelessly to serve their clients.”
The arena’s Partnership Manager, Emma Toovey added, “We are so delighted to have Binar Futures, WA Wildlife, Inclusion Solutions and 20Talk join our program and welcome back our long-term community partners. I look forward to working with these inspiring organisations and seeing what we can achieve together.”
In addition to gifting funds, RAC Arena has donated thousands of event tickets and prizes for auctions, hosted events, supported with complimentary hire of function rooms, and purchased tickets to partner events. Staff have enjoyed volunteering – preparing and packing meals, donating blood and participating in fundraising events like Movember and charity walks.
Mark McCrory, General Manager for Channel 7 Telethon Trust said, “Since 1968, Telethon has been dedicated to supporting sick and vulnerable children across the State. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the WA community, Telethon has raised more than $688 million over 58 years, making it the most successful children’s Telethon fundraising event in the world. For the past four years, RAC Arena has been a fantastic partner and home to the Telethon Weekend broadcast and family festival, providing a world-class venue where the energy, emotion, and community spirit of Telethon comes alive. We are incredibly proud of our ongoing partnership with RAC Arena and its staff whose continued support, professionalism, and alignment with our mission helps deliver real outcomes and hope for WA kids and families in need.”
Peter King, CEO at Ronald McDonald House Charities said, “When a child becomes ill or injured, it impacts the whole family. At Ronald McDonald House Charities WA, we provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. We’re truly grateful for RAC Arena’s continued support in providing meaningful experiences that create lasting memories for the families we serve.”
Warren Palmer, State External Communications Manager at The Salvation Army added, “We are delighted that RAC Arena have extended our partnership for another year. This collaboration has been an incredible opportunity to work alongside RAC Arena to make a real impact in supporting those doing it tough. The team at RAC Arena has shown a deep commitment to making a meaningful difference, and we are proud to continue working together to bring hope, dignity, and practical assistance to West Australians in need.”
In 2024, RAC Arena’s Concert Superpass Charity Raffle raised $55,000 for The Salvation Army, providing 110 nights of accommodation for Western Australian families who faced homelessness, as well as helping 48 families cover essential household bills, and providing 65 Christmas hampers for families struggling through the cost-of-living crisis.
For just $10, one lucky winner will walk away with 2 tickets to each concert on RAC Arena’s 2026 calendar, with funds raised going towards The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal.
The 2025 Concert Superpass Charity Raffle is now open with tickets available to purchase through www.racarena.com.au until October 20.
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ABOUT BINAR FUTURES
Binar is the Noongar word for meteor. The Dreamtime story tells us that when harsh times came to Earth, the Spirit Mother lifted her children high up in her arms where they would be safe as stars. When her children on Earth are in need of help, the Spirit Mother sends her star children home in the form of meteors. The young people of Binar represent their origins on their jerseys with artwork painted by First Nations artist Nerolie Bynder. The Binar story speaks to a culture that values community, family, and connection to country. These values are close to our hearts as we proceed from excellence in sport and education to excellence in all arenas of life. By bringing young Australians into contact with First Nations culture, we create pride in identity, confidence in self, and care in community. Like the Spirit Mother, we protect and nurture. We create stars whose light will guide the way for future generations.
ABOUT WA WILDLIFE
WA Wildlife protects wildlife and preserves tomorrow through our nationally recognised programs in veterinary medicine, rehabilitation, emergency response, education, eco-tourism and research. They are Australia’s busiest rescue-to-release organisation, also operating one of the nation’s busiest wildlife veterinary hospitals, with full oversight of care from rescue to release, making it a one-of-a-kind model.
ABOUT INCLUSION SOLUTIONS
Inclusion Solutions is an organisation dedicated to unlocking the potential within every individual and community by creating opportunities for all people to be socially included. Inclusive Solutions provides personal and collective growth through their social impact projects, training and education services, inclusive organisational mentoring, and community engagement services.
ABOUT 20TALK
20Talk is a mental health charity dedicated to supporting young adults aged 18-30. We focus on raising awareness, providing education, and creating safe spaces for conversations about mental health. Through community events, online resources, and peer-to-peer support, 20Talk empowers individuals to break the stigma, seek help, and prioritise their wellbeing. 20Talk currently runs free Mental Health Maintenance training to all universities and TAFE’S in WA as well as running a mental health media agency which shares lived experiences stories of mental health.
ABOUT RAC ARENA
RAC Arena is proudly managed by ASM Global, on behalf of VenuesWest.
RAC Arena is the home of live entertainment in Western Australia. Located in the heart of the Perth CBD, we play host to the world’s best live music, sport, family, and comedy.
Since opening our doors in 2012, the Arena has attracted the world’s greatest entertainers including The Rolling Stones, The Wiggles, Dua Lipa, and Kevin Hart. Home of the Perth Wildcats, West Coast Fever and Perth’s annual tennis tournament, United Cup, we’re never far from the on-court action.
ABOUT ASM GLOBAL
ASM Global is the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences. Acquired by Legends in 2024, with over 400 premier venues worldwide, ASM Global operates and invests in the world’s most important stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and theaters, including entertainment districts and mixed-use developments.
We produce over 20,000 live events annually, welcoming more than 164 million guests each year. As the global leader in content programming and revenue optimization, our best-in-class management leverages the latest data-driven marketing strategies to deliver maximum value and profitability for venue owners.
ASM GLOBAL (APAC and MENA)
From its APAC and MENA regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, ASM Global operates and books a network of venues that includes:
- Entertainment and Indoor Sports Arenas – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney; RAC Arena, Perth; Brisbane Entertainment Centre; Newcastle Entertainment Centre; ICC Sydney Theatre; Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Great Hall; Cairns Arena; Bangkok Arena (under construction); Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai; Kai Tak Sports Park Indoor Arena, Hong Kong; and Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur;
- Live Performance Theatres – Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Bahrain, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur;
- Convention & Exhibition Centres – Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Newcastle, Sydney, Christchurch, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bahrain, and Riyadh;
- Stadiums – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane; National Stadium at Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur; Kai Tak Sports Park Main Stadium, Hong Kong; and 50% ownership of VenuesLive, the operator of Optus Stadium, Perth
- King Abdullah Financial District Conference Center, Riyadh
- Boutique Meeting Facilities in Expo City, Dubai.
For more information, visit asmglobal.com
ABOUT VENUESWEST
VenuesWest owns and manages 14 sport and entertainment venues across the Perth metropolitan area on behalf of the State Government, including RAC Arena and Optus Stadium.
The organisation has a proud history of successfully delivering world class sport and entertainment experiences, and hosting major events at their precincts and venues for Western Australians and visitors to Perth.
VenuesWest directly supports high performance sport by providing training and competition facilities, direct subsidies to sports on venue and event costs, and through the provision of accessible high-performance sport experiences for the community.
