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.
Out of the Shadows 2026
Sunday 13 September 2026 (9-11am)
Flagstaff Gardens, West Melbourne
Join us on Sunday 13 September to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day (Thurs 10 Sept). Together we will walk and remember those we’ve lost to suicide: to remember a loved one, as a personal tribute for a friend or family member, or stand alongside Australians experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges.
For over 55 years Lifeline Melbourne has answered calls from people experiencing crisis. Many are thinking about taking their own lives. Tragically over 65,000 Australians attempt to take their own life, and over 3,000 Australians lose their lives to suicide each year: our family, friends and loved ones.
Should you choose, you can raise funds for Lifeline Melbourne to provide crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Together we can ensure no one has to face their darkest moments alone.
JOIN OUR CENTRE WALK: It’s OK to Talk About Suicide
DATE: Sunday 13 September
TIME: 9am – 11am
LOCATION: Flagstaff Gardens (Lawn 7), William St, West Melbourne (opposite Raddison on Flagstaff Gardens)
INFORMATION: This event includes reading of a Memorial Roll, a 1km walk around Flagstaff Gardens, and an opportunity to tie a ribbon to commemorate your loved one. You may wish to complete additional laps up to the 9km walk. Hosted by Lifeline Melbourne and Support After Suicide. When you register (link below), you can also provide a name for the Memorial Roll should you wish to do so
Register for our Centre Walk here
REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/Register-for-Melb-Walk
CONTACT: LifelineEvents@vt.uniting.org
Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb
Saturday 12 September 2026
Crown Metropol Hotel
Cheer on 1,000 firefighters as they set out to climb 28 floors in full firefighting gear to raise funds for Lifeline, cancer research and 000 Foundation
13th Annual
Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb
On Saturday 12th of September 2026, Firefighters and Emergency services personnel from across Australia and the globe will descend upon Melbourne to ascend the gruelling 28 Floors of the Crown Metropol raising vital funds for Cancer Research and Crisis Support!
Climbers will battle 28 floors in up to 25kg of turnout gear and breathing apparatus as a symbol of the burden of significant health and well-being issues faced by our first responders and their families on a daily basis. Some will also be breathing "on air" through a self contained breathing apparatus adding a extra level of difficulty to their climb.
They need help to raise $1 million to support beneficiaries Lifeline, Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and 000Foundation.
