St John Ambulance Youth Program named charity for 2026 Parliamentary Press Gallery Midwinter Ball

The Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery chose St John Ambulance's Youth Program as the beneficiary for its 2026 Midwinter Ball charity auction, held at Parliament House on 1 July. The organisation runs first-aid training and youth development programs. The Gallery announced the selection beforehand, allowing the charity to publicise the connection and boost auction proceeds. The arrangement typifies how the annual dinner pairs journalists and politicians in a formal setting while supporting a cause unlikely to court political controversy.