Adelaide Bail Out 2025 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia

Jodie Downey

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$1,656.47

My Goal

$1,500

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About

Did you know it costs around $1500 a day to keep a young person in Australian youth detention? In stark contrast, it only costs $3600 a year to provide a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters.

To support this cause, We're getting locked up, and we need your help to raise my bail! All funds will go towards helping young people find life-changing connections and build a brighter future.

Here's How It Works:

Experience Jail Life

Upon arrival, Inmates will be stripped of their possessions, given a prison uniform, fingerprinted, photographed, and fed prison gruel in the exercise yard.

Mock Interrogation and Court:

Inmates will face an interrogation and court proceedings before being sentenced to cell time with my gang or in solitary confinement!

Fundraising Goals:

Supermax Inmate: Raise $5000 for release
Cellblock Inmate: Raise $1000 for release

This unique experience will help bring attention to the urgent need for mentorship programs, highlighting the stark contrast between the high costs of detention and the relatively low costs of preventive mentoring.

Event Details:

Date: 15 August 2025

Location: Old Adelaide Gaol, 18 Gaol Rd, Adelaide, SA

Help me make a difference in the lives of young people by donating to my bail fund. Together, we can support Big Brothers Big Sisters and help more young people find the guidance they need.

Donate now and help the Inmates from Old Adelaide Gaol!

My Story

I am fundraising for my favourite charity. Please help me raise money for this great cause!

Journey

13/08/25 10:58am

HI folks,
Thanks for all your support, I've increased my goal to match the daily cost of keeping a young person in youth detention. Please help me reach my target before Friday!

24/07/25 9:38am

HI folks, the bail money I raise will be used to fund mentors in Ballarat for young people on our wait list so love you to help me raise my bail!

24/07/25 9:37am

22/07/25 1:53pm

I am hoping to raise $1,000 for young people who need a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters, please Bail me out and together we can make a difference for a young person and the people they share their life with.

Donations

$20.00

Laurel Johnson on 25/08/25 12:49pm

Thanks so much Laurel for your donation, really appreciated!

$20.00

Senim Genc on 25/08/25 12:26pm

Thanks very much for your support.

$100.00

Gayle Rowe on 17/08/25 9:08am
What a fabulous thing to fundraiser for. So proud of you xx

Thanks for your support Gail, Big Brothers Big Sisters has a program in Sydney too and we do Bail Out there if you want to be involved that would be amazing, thanks for your support!

$51.25

Judith Russell on 17/08/25 7:21am

Thanks Judy, really appreciate the support hoping our mentoring programs will reduce the number of young people needing to be bailed out!

$102.00

Lynne McLennan on 16/08/25 9:01pm
Nice work Jodie!

Thanks Lynne, a big experience and hoping we can share it with the community of Ballarat and surrounds in 2026. Really appreciate the support!

$75.00

Barbara Wagner on 16/08/25 5:01pm
So inspiring your work!!

Thanks for your donation Barbara we are inspired by the young people and families we support. Now more than ever we need to create community around young people 😊

$51.25

Amanda Morgan on 15/08/25 10:23pm

Thanks my lovely friend💜💚

$30.95

Emma Hoare on 15/08/25 10:19pm
Big wishes!!! :)

Thanks Emma, your support is much appreciated 💜💚

$51.25

Red consulting and training on 15/08/25 8:23pm
You got this Jodes!! Amazing

Thanks Mandy, really appreciate you, it's been an eye opener tonight, hoping we can prevent young peeps from being locked up💜

$20.80

Angelique Balmer on 15/08/25 8:05pm

Thanks for your support Angelique, nearly there!

$51.25

Bindi Phillips on 15/08/25 3:27pm
Good luck Mum

Awww thanks so much beautiful daughter, you are wonderful ❤

$50.00

Lynne Odonnell on 15/08/25 1:20pm
Great Job Jodi xx Lynne

Thanks for your support LOD, you are so kind💚💜

$30.95

Nina FitzSimons on 13/08/25 1:52pm
Happy break out

Thanks so much Nina, really appreciate your support!

$21.82

Kirby Lee on 12/08/25 8:34pm

Thanks heaps Kirby, I appreciate your support!

$51.25

Suzanne Powell on 12/08/25 7:25pm

Wow Suzanne, blast from the past, thanks so much for your donation!

$41.10

Anonymous on 12/08/25 1:32pm

Thanks for your support, very much appreciated!

$25.00

Mulcahy on 11/08/25 5:53pm
Good luck Jodie

Thanks very much for your support, really appreciate it!

$51.25

kay miller on 10/08/25 7:28pm

Thanks for your support Kay, means a lot to me!

$20.80

Samra Watters on 09/08/25 10:36pm
Wishing you luck!! It’s a worthy cause 🫶

Thanks so much Samra, really touched by your support!

$51.25

Sinead Sugars on 09/08/25 10:26pm

AWWW thanks Sinead, you are a treasure!

$20.80

Tonya Blizzard on 08/08/25 10:07pm
love this Jodie 👏 you’re the best

Thanks Ton, and thank you for sharing on your socials, much appreciated!! I've nearly raised the bail!

$20.80

Rachel Hur on 08/08/25 9:07am
Good luck Jodie!!!

Thanks for your support Rachel, you help me in so many ways! Love your work.

$51.25

Nan Hotchin on 06/08/25 12:06pm
Good luck Jodie

Thanks for all your support Nan, you are amazing!

$51.25

Helen Lawson on 05/08/25 7:10pm

Thanks for your support Helen, very much appreciated, You are helping me and I've nearly raised my bail!

$51.25

Alex Downey on 03/08/25 6:17pm
Amazing Joz!

Thanks Al, love your support, lets hope that my bail gets raised, which will help us to get mentors for young people having it tough!

$102.00

Michaela Settle on 31/07/25 10:44am

Thanks for your support Michaela, now more than ever mentoring support for young people is needed!

$20.80

Holly Boyd on 30/07/25 2:17pm
That sounds like a fun experience :)

Thanks for your support Holly, it will certainly be an experience.

$51.25

Shannen Mennen on 30/07/25 8:19am
What a wonderful fundraiser Jodie. I look forward to hearing how it all goes!

Thanks so much Shannen, it's my first Bail Out so I'm very curious, really appreciate your support!

$51.25

Emily Murphy on 29/07/25 3:09pm
Awesome work Jodie, I hope you can raise enough to break out.

Thanks so much Em, I'm getting there and every donation helps, really appreciate the support!

$41.10

Talia Barrett on 29/07/25 3:05pm
Excellent fundraising idea, Jodes! I wish I could be there to witness what happens at 4pm... xoxo

Thanks Talia, you will see below the warden Emma has already apologised in advance (and donated) so I'm a bit nervous, by all accounts she is very mean!

$20.80

Emma Peacock on 29/07/25 9:57am
Sorry in advance 😂

No need for apologies Emma, I am hoping our fundraising supports more young people in Ballarat with a life changing mentors, thanks for all you do to make this happen!!!

$51.25

Larelle Kuczer on 28/07/25 12:12pm
Good Luck Jodie!

Thanks Larelle, really appreciate your support and helping me to raise my bail!

$30.95

Tam Downey on 28/07/25 10:21am
And they say crime doesn't pay?!

Thanks for your donation TD, appreciate the support (and the humour)

$51.25

Sam Fraser on 25/07/25 4:04pm

Thanks heaps Sam, it's going to be an interesting night that's for sure, never been locked up before! Thanks for your support!

$30.95

Kelly Bevan on 25/07/25 10:51am
Good luck Jodie!

Thanks Kelly, yes an interesting way to fundraise, can't wait to see how it will be at the Ballarat Bail Out! Thanks again for your support

$41.10

Alison Dalziel on 24/07/25 7:53pm
Well done Jodie. Great effort. Wishing you success

Awww thanks Alison, appreciate your support!

$51.25

Joanne Smith on 23/07/25 6:40pm

HI Jo, thanks so much for your donation to raising my bail!! Hope this message finds you well! Love you to be part of Bail Out Ballarat in 2026!

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