14 March 2026 – St James Building Melbourne
Take the Plunge and help raise $100,000 for Melbourne charities
Abseil 113 metres from the top of the St James Building in Melbourne this March. Enjoying picturesque views from the roof of the St James building of Melbourne, and Southbank while challenging yourself and raising funds for those in our community who face far greater challenges on a daily basis
How it works
In 2026 there will be 3 descent ropes making teams of 3 participants ideal to “Take The Plunge”. Participants can select the charity they wish to be the recipient of their fundraising.
Choose your charity
Get your friends, workmates or family together and choose the charity you want to fundraise for.
Register
Register by payment of the $100 registration fee, and set up your fundraising page.
Fundraise
Share your fundraising page and let everyone know that you will be taking the plunge for charity!
Meet our charity partners
Select the charity you want to Take The Plunge and fundraise for
DAY 1
SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 2026
Breakthrough T1D
16 Descents
Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) is the leading supporter of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research in the world. Their vision is for a world without T1D, and their mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat T1D and its complications. They invest in the most promising reach, advocate for government support of research and new therapies, and provide support and resources for every age and stage of the condition. This is only possible thanks to the generosity of Breakthrough T1D's supporters across Australia.
Talk Out Loud
12 Descents
At Talk Out Loud, we aim to support disengaged young people facing mental health challenges by creating a secure and inclusive environment.
Our approach involves tailored interventions and empathetic engagement strategies, addressing individual needs to foster emotional resilience and a sense of belonging within a safe community setting.
Cancer Prevention & Support Association
16 Descents
Support cancer patients and their families primarily through the provision of respite homes, use of motor vehicles and other necessary items needed when attending treatment for the purposes of increasing health, strength and quality of life after treatment and during treatment.
Puddle Jumpers
44 Descents
Puddle Jumpers Inc (PJs) is a non profit, non-government organisation committed to responding to the social development needs of society’s most vulnerable children and young people; priority of our work is reserved for children who do not live with their birth parents.
