We’re freezin’ for a reason!
This year, we’re taking the plunge - literally. We’re jumping into icy water as part of the Polar Plunge, raising funds for Special Olympics in Australia.
Why? Because every Australian deserves the opportunity to experience the joy, confidence and connection that sport brings.
Special Olympics Australia provides year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disability and/or autism. Through sport, athletes build skills, friendships, independence and belief in themselves - and that impact extends far beyond the playing field.
By supporting our Polar Plunge, you’re helping:
- Fund inclusive sports programs across Australia
- Provide coaching, equipment and competition opportunities
- Create communities where everyone belongs
- Break down barriers and build a more inclusive Australia
Yes, it will be cold … very cold. But it’ll be worth it!
If you can, please donate and help our team reach our fundraising goal. Every dollar makes a difference.
Together, we’re freezin’ for a reason. Thanks for your support!
Our Achievements
Reached 50% of Fundraising Goal
Reached 100% of Fundraising Goal
Thank you to our Sponsors
$300
We Think Digital
$260
Lyn
Family members donated
$163
Dan Dale Tiling
Proud of you pop you better do a big bomb Love Taylor, Dan, Archie & Reid
$163
Rodney Parkinson
Suffer
$106
Steven Maxwell
Good cause jake
$106
Glen
Good job Parko!
$106
Anonymous
I hope its reaaaaaally cold haha
$106
Mama Fayvee
$104
O’neill’s
Good onya champ! Super proud of our wittle cayerpiya!! lol 😂🙌
$100
Ava & Zara
Good luck Mum x
$81
Wade Smedley
Ha ha ha this it going to be so funny!! Money well spent I’m thinking!! ❤️❤️
$81
Mark Climo
Well done team very proud of your commitment to our great friends at Special Olympics
$81
Danielle Parkinson
Good luck Jake very proud of you !! D & M
$81
Leanne Vince Petrolo
Good luck Jason great course we r proud of you xx
$79
Johnny And Kristian
Good luck!
$65
Charlie,greg N Sue
Good Luck Jake Love Charlie,Greg n Sue ❤️
$55
Ashlea Boniface
$55
Suzy
Well Done! Proud of you! Xx
$55
Wayne Huxtable
$55
Teagan Boucher
$55
Alison Scott
Good luck Chez xx
$55
Peter And Jenny Cooper
Very proud of you all!
$55
Sam Troutman
Sorry for the delay big dog, go well
$55
Renew Maintenance
Get it brother
$55
Scott Sharman
$55
Karen Parkinson
So proud if you xx Love mum ❤️
$55
Oscar Tully Tom
Will be there to cheer you on Dad !! We love you Oscar, Tully and Tombo
$55
Neal Byrne
Enjoy the fresh dip in the water.
$55
Jordyn Norval
You got this!
$55
Karolina Gavriloska
$55
Brock
$55
Libby & Aaron Cartwright
$55
Melva Wolters Huxtable
$55
Shell & Waz Keelan
Go Shandelle! You can do it.
$55
Hayley
$51
The Lloyds
Go Matt ! Head first!
$50
Roza
$50
Dom Monti
Great cause mate, rug up
$50
Anonymous
$34
Patrick Shortall
Good luck Shandelle
$34
Noel Cottam
Good luck Shandelle - i'm cold just thinking about it.
$34
Nichola Pereira
Woo hoo freeze baby freeze! 🥶
$34
Eymo He
You are the best!!!
$34
Mason Norval
Yoooo let’s go mother!!!!!!!
$34
Blake Ison
good on you mate proud of you
$34
Racheal
Good luck aunty chez, hope you reach your goal
$34
Zahli Butler
Proud of you xx
$34
Eugenia Zappia
$34
Skylah Kohen Boom
Go uncle jay make the biggest splash we r proud of u lots of love skylah and kohen xx
$34
Diane Tucker
$34
Mel
$34
Suzanne Soutter
Go Jacinta!! Well done!! You’re welcome come join me at silly o’clock in the mornings at the ocean pool if you ever feel the urge xx
$30
Cheryl Brooks
$30
Kim Trewin
Go Team!
$30
Jason Boniface
$30
Julie & Dave Elliott
Good luck !
$30
Oscar Southwell
$30
Luke Mills
$30
Shandelle Rue
$30
Nathan, Ollie & Mason
Well done Nan
$30
Amy Traviss
$30
Matt Ison
$30
Emma Griffin
You are AMAZING!
$30
Simone Johnston
Good on you & good luck!
$30
Vanessa Stojanovski
$30
Jake Parkinson Parkinson
$30
Jason Petrolo
$30
Jacinta Pereira
$30
Andrew Nguyen
$30
Lauren Willis
$24
Kylah Routledge-jones
$24
The Milthorpe
Good on you Matt! Do a big bomb!
$24
Linda
Ms Stone you are a legend 🩷
$24
Jessica Negro
Good luck
$24
Mary-jane Pereira
hhhhoooowwww llloooonggggg doooo yyoooo hhaave tooo sstaaay. innn fffffooorr??
$24
Chris Cartwright
$20
Airlie & Callum
$12
Leisa Smedley
OMG. Can’t wait for the photos!
$12
Abi Maguire
$12
Donna O’neill
Go Jas a great cause 👏👏
Our Team Members
Vanessa Stojanovski
$284
Jake Parkinson
$1,043
Jason Boniface
$110
Luke Mills
Amy Traviss
Jason Petrolo
$264
Cheryl Brooks
$909
Shandelle Rue
$428
Matt Ison
$541
Jacinta Pereira
$298
Andrew Nguyen
Go Nan! Love Noah & Willow