If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants
We are grateful for the support of numerous major donors, organisations and community groups who have supported our event over the years. Their generosity and trust in our movement has enabled us to create an outstanding experience for our models and guests alike. If you would like to partner with us, we would love to hear from you. Together we can move mountains.
City of Yarra
The Yarra City Council, where our event is held, has been a steadfast major sponsor and supporter of our event since it’s inception in 2020. We thank councillors and the Mayor for their partnership and trust. In 2023 and 2024, This is Me was shortlisted for Community Awards in the Community Initiative of the Year category.
Elite Makeup Academy
Elite Academy have partnered with us since year 1, providing makeup artists, hair stylists and professional flair to our event. They enable our models to feel confident and ready for their debut and cheer them on through all of the nerves and butterflies.
We thank them deeply for their partnership with us. We could not do this event without them.
Tatiana Scott Photography
So many of the wonderful photos that you have been seeing here are due to the incredible photographer Tatiana Scott.
She is a true artist who draws out the essence of each of our wonderful volunteers and role models each year. There are always squeals of delight when we first see her pictures, each one so carefully curated to ensure that the person is seen and honoured.
Thank you Tatiana for your steadfast friendship and partnership with us through the years. We hope to continue having you in the fabric of our movement for years to come.
Liquid Infusion
Liquid Infusion has been our drinks partner since 2020, provided delicious cocktails and mocktails to our audiences and enabling our intended celebratory atmosphere. The service provided by their staff as always been exceptional and we appreciate and value their support.
Lucy Laurita
Proudly Australian made sustainable fashion, Lucy Laurita focuses on custom dress designs, simple couture, evening gowns & bridal wear.
She has provided our models with stunning gowns so that they can feel confident and beautiful when presenting themselves in front of family, friends and strangers. Lucy has a heart of gold and is a true ally for all women of all shapes and identities.
Australian Fashion Designer & Wellbeing Advocate.
Lucy Laurita specialises in women’s event wear and gowns. Her brand (est. 2005) is a celebration of beauty and quality and has grown from a wholehearted commitment to strengthening the Australian fashion industry.
Sounds Allwright
We are partnered with Sounds Allwright for our spectacular LOVE signs since our very first show. The sign represents all that we stand for, what we wish to give and received in the world.
Paul from Sounds Allwright has been entertaining and bringing smiles to parties, weddings and events for many years. Look him up for your next celebration! We think you will LOVE him as much as we do.
Rafsta Photography
Ashraf da Rafsta is among the best in industry! This wonderfully talented human with a big wonderous heart has been captured precious moments on his camera us for years. He has a way of making us stand still. To see the pictures and expressions, the human-ness and the emotions in every click.
If you are looking for a photographer to capture memories that will make you smile when you look back at them – do look up our friend and partner Ashraf. You can find him on Instagram @rafstaphotography
Nelson Alexander
A huge thank you to our partner Nelson Alexander Real Estate for providing a Community Board to help us spread the word and increase the reach of our fundraiser.
Their community board helped us to reach audiences in ways that we could not have otherwise afforded. We chose to feature Julie Jones on the billboards, one of our models in 2023 and now a beloved team member and leader in our organisation.
Partners like Nelson Alexander enable us to experience the power of community that permeates so deeply and vastly through initiatives like ours.