STEPS Pathways Charity is offering supporters the chance to win a dream European holiday, helping young people with a disability and autism access life-changing opportunities in the process.
The prize is part of STEPS Pathways Charity’s highly anticipated STEPS Grand Winter Ball raffle, proudly presented by Prima Commercial Fitouts. It includes a $5,000 travel voucher from Travel Associates and a 7-night luxury European river cruise for two with AmaWaterways.
What is the STEPS Grand Winter Ball?
The raffle is just one of the fundraising opportunities on offer at this year’s STEPS Grand Winter Ball, set to take place on Saturday 26 July 2025.
It’s STEPS Pathways Charity’s largest annual fundraiser, raising awareness of and money for STEPS Pathways College, an innovative live-and-learn College for young adults living with a disability and autism.
Learn more about the luxury raffle prize
There are only 1,000 tickets available, giving supporters a strong chance of winning while knowing their entry directly supports an important cause.
The lucky raffle winner will enjoy a luxury cruise complete with onboard meals with regionally inspired cuisine, complimentary wines and beers, and beautiful European landscapes – with plenty of opportunities to explore them.
Cruise Europe in style
Step aboard an AmaWaterways luxury river cruise ship and see Europe in a unique and beautiful way.
Enjoy five-star service, locally inspired gourmet meals, complimentary wine and beer with every lunch and dinner, and plenty of chances to explore your chosen destinations.
Whether you’re gliding past castles on the Rhine or exploring the charm of the Danube, this is European travel at its most elegant.
Comfort in the sky
With a $5,000 travel voucher courtesy of Travel Associates, you’ll fly to Europe in comfort and start your holiday stress-free.
You have the freedom to design your perfect getaway, whether you spend extra nights in a city you’ve always dreamed of or enjoy premium travel extras.
Travel Associate’s voucher takes your European escape to the next level and makes sure the journey is just a special as the destination.
Which European river cruise can I pick?
The river cruise prize is valid on select 7-night AmaWaterways itineraries across Europe in July or August 2026, which is perfect for a summer escape.
Choose from stunning routes like the Danube or Rhine (Portugal and AmaMagna sailings excluded), each offering unforgettable scenery, historic towns, and gourmet experiences onboard.
To secure your spot, select up to three preferred itineraries and book within 60 days of departure.
Whether you’re looking for castles, vineyards or fairy-tale villages, there’s a European river cruise perfect for your style.
Why support STEPS Pathways Charity?
STEPS Charity Manager Katrina May said that beyond the incredible prize, the raffle is a powerful way to support students who are working toward independence every day.
“We’re giving people the chance to win the trip of a lifetime, but regardless of whether they win or not, they’re supporting some amazing young people,” she said.
“It’s an all-inclusive curriculum with truly lifechanging experiences, and we want to help as many young adults living with a disability and autism as possible to create a brighter future. The raffle prize is just one of the many ways people can support STEPS Pathways College.”
The raffle will be drawn on Saturday 26 July 2025 during the STEPS Grand Winter Ball event, proudly presented by Prima Commercial Fitouts. Raffle tickets are available now via the STEPS Grand Winter Ball website, where interested parties can sign up for an exclusive wait list for tickets to the event.
