CareFlight’s 007 Hangar Ball Raises Over $230,000 for Lifesaving Services in the Top End. A transformed aircraft hangar, a sold-out crowd, and more than $230,000 raised in one unforgettable night — CareFlight’s 2025 Hangar Ball has delivered a blockbuster result for aeromedical services across the Northern Territory.
Held in Darwin on Saturday, the James Bond-themed gala welcomed more than 450 guests for an evening of glamour, generosity, and community spirit. From the high-stakes live auction and popular Lock and Key game to themed cocktails and an in-room raffle, every moment was designed to entertain — and to raise critical funds for CareFlight’s lifesaving work.
“The generosity shown by our community at the Hangar Ball is truly inspiring,” said Arani Duggan, General Manager Fundraising and Community Engagement. “Every dollar raised will support our mission to deliver rapid-response medical care to patients in urgent need, wherever they are.”
Funds raised from the night will help CareFlight continue bringing hospital-level care to patients in remote communities, support vital clinical education and training, and ensure specialist medical teams can respond quickly in some of the most remote and challenging environments in Australia.
CareFlight has operated in the Northern Territory since 2007 and delivers the Top End Medical Retrieval Service on behalf of the Northern Territory Government. More than 90% of patients transported are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, underscoring the vital role CareFlight plays in improving access to emergency care across the region.
“This event wasn’t just about fundraising — it was about coming together to support something that matters,” Arani Duggan, General Manager Fundraising and Community Engagement added. “The people who attended, donated, and volunteered helped make a real difference for Territorians who may one day need urgent medical care”.
CareFlight extends its sincere thanks to all sponsors, donors, volunteers, guests and supporters who made the 2025 Hangar Ball a standout success.
