Melbourne Bail Out 2026 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia

Chris Cassidy

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$1,346.95!

My Goal

$1,000

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About

The Bail Out event has been designed to raise awareness of the complex realities many young people face, including trauma, disadvantage, and pathways that can lead to youth detention.

In Australia, it costs $3,635 per day to keep a young person in detention, compared to $9.78 a day to provide a young person with a Volunteer Mentor.

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.

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: 19 June 2026

Location: Pentridge Prison, 1 Champ St, Coburg VIC

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 Pentridge Prison!

My Story

Working with GO Salary we love working with Big Brothers Big Sister's and assisting with their fundraising efforts and this great cause.

Donations

$200.00

James Farmer on 17/06/26 8:07pm
I would donate a lot more if you kept them in overnight rather than release them.

Thanks for your donation and your very kind thoughts.

$1,015.50

GO Salary Packaging on 17/06/26 9:22am
Proud to support Chris and the incredible impact he’s making. Initiatives like this truly show the power of community and mentorship. Every contribution makes a difference.

$100.00

Emily Caso on 16/06/26 9:26pm

Thanks for your donation Emily. Really appreciated.

$20.80

Amy Folks on 12/06/26 9:54pm
Go Chris!

Thanks for your donation Amy.

$10.65

Emily Hogan on 10/06/26 7:26am

Thanks Em. Much appreciated. Most people want to donate to keep me in.

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