POLAR PLUNGE

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TAKE THE PLUNGE

We're freezin’ for a reason! Take the Polar Plunge and support Special Olympics Australia. Your help empowers athletes with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, giving them the chance to play, shine, and thrive—on and off the field.

POLAR PROGRESS (AUS)

$449,334 raised

$500,000 Goal

$449,334 raised

$500,000 Goal

GET STARTED

Sign Up

Register and sign up to your preferred Polar Plunge location, personalise your fundraising page. 

Fundraise

Tell everyone that you're freezin' for a reason - to help more athletes enjoy the benefits of Special Olympics Australia.

Polar Pass

Not ready to plunge? How about a dip... into your wallet? Stay dry and show your support to Special Olympics Australia.

PLUNGE LOCATIONS

NSW

Cronulla

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Newcastle

Sunday, 24 August 2025

Batemans Bay

Sunday, 3 August 2025

Armidale

Postponed due to inclement weather. New date TBC

Wollongong

Saturday, 2 August 2025

Dee Why

Sunday, 3 August 2025

Goulburn

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

VICTORIA

Melbourne

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Echuca-Moama

Sunday, 10 August 2025

QUEENSLAND

Brisbane

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Bundaberg

Sunday, 3 August 2025

Gladstone

Saturday, 30 August 2025

Mackay

Sunday, 3 August 2025

WA

Hillarys

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Geraldton

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Albany

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Armadale

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

SA

Adelaide

Sunday, August 3, 2025

ACT

Canberra

Sunday, August 3, 2025

AUSTRALIAN LEADERBOARD

Leaderboard amounts are shown in $AUD

Individuals

Teams

WHY I PLUNGE

Have you been plunging for years? Do it for a special reason? We want to hear your story! Submit the reason you plunge each year below for a chance to be featured on our channels.

NEED INSPIRATION?

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