A Melbourne corporate team building event with a purpose.
Looking for a fun team building activity in Melbourne that brings your people together while supporting local families? Pickleball for Purpose is a corporate fundraising and sporting event bringing businesses together for a day of friendly competition, networking and community impact.
Taking place on 23 October 2026, the event is open to workplaces of all sizes. Teams are made up of just two to three people, so whether you’re a small business or a large organisation, you can get involved.
Pickleball For Purpose: A better kind of team building
Pickleball for Purpose gives teams the chance to step away from the usual workplace environment, try something different and spend time together.
Pickleball is easy to get into, making the event suitable for people with all levels of sporting experience. You don’t need to be a serious player to enjoy the day.
It’s an opportunity to strengthen your team culture while supporting a cause that matters.
Teams can play, compete, and have fun while connecting with other businesses from across Melbourne.
Why Melbourne businesses are getting involved
For businesses, this event combines several things in one event:
- Team building
- Networking
- Corporate social responsibility
- Employee engagement
- Fundraising
- Community connection
- A fun sporting experience
Rather than another formal corporate event, it’s a chance to do something active and social together while making a making a real impact on local disadvantaged children.
Play for a local cause
This event supports Big Group Hug, a Melbourne children’s charity providing practical material aid to children and families experiencing hardship.
Big Group Hug provides essential items including clothing, nappies, toiletries, bedding, prams, cots, car seats and other children’s essentials.
The need for this support continues to grow.
In the year ended 30 June 2026, Big Group Hug received 4,414 requests for material aid, involving 8,619 children. Requests came from 252 suburbs and 46 local government areas across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Participation in Pickleball for Purpose helps Big Group Hug continue responding to families who need practical support.
Team building with a community impact
Corporate social responsibility doesn’t always need to be complicated.
This opportunity gives businesses a simple way to bring employees together, have a great day and contribute to something happening in their own community.
For businesses in Melbourne, North Melbourne and Melbourne’s western suburbs, it’s an opportunity to rally together for local children and families.
Teams of all sizes. Businesses of every size.
You don’t need a large workplace to participate.
Teams consist of two or three people, making it accessible to small businesses as well as larger organisations. Businesses can also enter multiple teams.
Bring your colleagues, clients or business connections and make a day of it.
Whether you’ve played pickleball before or are completely new to the sport, you’re welcome.
What makes Pickleball for Purpose different?
There are plenty of sporting events and team building activities in Melbourne. Pickleball for Purpose adds a real community purpose to the experience.
Your team gets to:
- Play: enjoy a fun and inclusive sporting event.
- Connect: meet colleagues and other local businesses.
- Support: help Big Group Hug provide practical essentials to children and families experiencing hardship.
It’s a day of friendly competition, connection, and giving back.
Register your team
If your business is looking for a different kind of corporate team building activity, a sporting event or a practical way to support a local charity, Pickleball for Purpose is a great place to start.
Teams are limited, so register your workplace team today.
23 October 2026 | Teams of 2-3 | RMIT Sports Centre, Bundoora
Pickleball for Purpose FAQs
What is Pickleball for Purpose?
Pickleball for Purpose is a Melbourne corporate fundraising and team building event bringing workplaces together for pickleball, networking, friendly competition and community impact.
When is Pickleball for Purpose?
It takes place on 23 October 2026.
Do I need to know how to play pickleball?
No. Pickleball for Purpose is designed to be fun and inclusive, including for people who have never played pickleball before. Social Pickleball Australia will provide all equipment and will be available on the day to teach you how to play and coordinate the tournament.
How many people are in a Pickleball for Purpose team?
Teams consist of two to three people. Businesses can enter multiple teams.
Can small businesses participate?
Yes. Teams of three mean businesses of all sizes can participate, whether you have a small team or a large workforce.
Who does Pickleball for Purpose support?
The event supports Big Group Hug, a Melbourne children’s charity providing essential material aid to children and families experiencing hardship.
Why should my business participate in Pickleball for Purpose?
Pickleball for Purpose combines team building, networking, fundraising, sport and corporate social responsibility. It gives employees a chance to have fun together while supporting local children and families.
Where can Melbourne businesses find corporate team building activities?
Melbourne businesses looking for team building activities, corporate sporting events or charity fundraising opportunities can take part in Pickleball for Purpose on 23 October 2026. Teams of two or three are welcome from businesses of all sizes.
