Coming Events
Each year Lifeline Melbourne supports events to raise awareness and fundraise for our crisis support and suicide prevention services to the community. Scroll down and stay up to date with our latest events and how you can get involved.
Paddle Across The Bay 2026
Saturday 21st March 2026
Green Point Brighton.
Paddle Across The Bay is Australia's largest stand-up paddle event, travelling from Brighton Beach to Port Melbourne – a 10km, 1.5 to 2 hour journey across beautiful Port Phillip Bay.
This stunning event raises funds for Lifeline and is open to everyone, encouraging all fitness and experience levels. You do not have to be a professional paddler or even have tried it before! Paddle Across The Bay is NOT a race. Everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy the water in a safe and inclusive environment.
Get involved: If you can’t paddle, just come along to Green Point, Brighton to show your support, or donate to support our own paddlers on Team Lifeline Melbourne
Run The Tan
Sunday 26th April 2026
The Pillars of Wisdom - The Tan (Botanical Gardens Running Track)
Run The Tan is a showcase running event raising funds and awareness for Mental Health.
Run The Tan is a showcase running event raising funds and awareness for Mental Health.
There are 5 key race events - a public fun run open to everyone plus four feature events with top elite athletes, celebrities challenge, emergency service workers and battle of the schools. Everyone will be trying to beat the record for the fastest lap around The Tan (3.827km) of 10:08mins and get an official time.
Get involved: Test your running mettle by registering and fundraising for Lifeline, find a running buddy to sponsor, or simply donate.
