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25.01.2022 New Year's discount available for a limited time. $100 of the total cost of registration. Sign up now.

24.01.2022 Participant Profile. Staff member Michael who has already raised a whopping $1,700 towards his fundraising goal for $10k. We asked Michael. What made you sign up for Altitude Shift?... Young people have a hard road at the moment with the state of the planet, politics, mental health, family violence, un- and underemployment and just the challenges of growing up. Anything we can do to focus on young people, lead and inspire them is worthwhile and I see Altitude Shift as a very visible and practical way to inspire. A long time ago I was a young man, and appreciate the risk taking of youth in an intellectual sense. Altitude Shift is a chance to appreciate it in a very practical sense, and remind myself of what it is like to be a young person. More specifically, Altitude Shift is a shout out to our foster carers and kinship carers (some of whom will be sharing the glory in our High Anxiety team, hopefully!). We are sometimes a little too glib in the view that anyone can be a foster or kinship carer. Thats not true. It requires a special set of skills, traits and passions to be a carer, and anything we can do to advocate for, and encourage recruitment to, roles as carers is worthwhile. You can sign up too at altitudeshift.org.au

24.01.2022 Got some questions? . Ready to face your fears by signing up and want to learn more? . We've got all you need to know for the big event! ... . Head over to our FAQ page now! . Check out our website altitudeshift.org.au See more

23.01.2022 A message from our CEO Paul Mc Donald.

22.01.2022 Monday sets the tone for the week Make today count !! Sign up today altitudeshift.org.au to help young people in Foster are across Victoria

22.01.2022 Participant profile - Kieren Nuttall In early 2019 I started working for Anglicare Victoria after completing my work placement with the residential placement team. During my placement I was able to see how beneficial the foster care program is and how much work and planning it takes to support both the young people needing foster care and families opening up their homes for children and young people. I love my job and am so proud of the work that my team do and would love t...o be able to challenge myself and raise as much money as possible for children and young people whose lives and futures can be so uncertain and full of fear. You can sponsor Kieran by visiting his donation page https://altitudeshift2020.everydayhero.com/au/kieren

22.01.2022 "The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." - Nelson Mandela Sign up now at altitudeshift.org.au

22.01.2022 A Goal should scare you a little and excite you a lot. Wise words Set a goal for 2020 to give back. Sign up for @altitudeshift to raise awareness & much needed funds for young people in Foster care with @anglicarevictoria ... Link in bio

22.01.2022 Previous school participants. . Here we have the girls from Geelong Grammar school just before their decent. Happy smiles all around. . New Year discount. $100 off total registration cost. ... . Why not sign up to participate @ altitudeshift.org.au See more

22.01.2022 New Year discount - $100 off Registration for a limited time only. . Why not sign up to participate @altitudeshift.org.au

21.01.2022 Previous Corporate participants. Nuvo Group Contact us today to hear about our corporate benefits of signing a team up to Altitude Shift 2020 - Sign up a team of 4 people and you only pay for 3. ... - Raise your brand awareness - Team building - Give back, Raise money for young people in Foster Care - Plus more Contact the team at [email protected]

21.01.2022 Check out this article in The Bendigo Advertiser today. . Bendigo man to abseil down Melbourne high-rise to help foster children. Michel is also an Anglicare Victoria manager in Bendigo and hoping to raise much needed funds for young people in Foster care by participating in his 1st Altitude Shift event. . Good luck Michael ... . Sign up today at altitudeshift.org.au See more

20.01.2022 Altitude Shift Ambassador #4 Jackson Taylor MP. State Member for Bayswater & former foster child ... Jackson was 11 years of age when he and his brothers were abruptly removed from their family home. We got pulled out of our family home at about 1am by Human Services and although I knew it was probably the right thing it didnt stop me missing my parents and missing my family home, says Jackson. Jackson worked as a police officer and served as Deputy Mayor of Knox City Council before being elected as the State Member of Bayswater in November 2018. Life growing up as a kid was tough for me and my brothers. My story is certainly not one in isolation. There are many like us. From my time as a Police Officer, I know there are. Ive always been open talking about this. Its so important to not shy away from these hard conversations, we should instead tackle the challenges people face head on. Often that can be what helps to define and shape us. Dont ever think that that no one gives a stuff about you. You can support Jackson's Altitude Shift fundraising https://donate.everydayhero.com/d/No6Dt2kjVQW-gQJ7d/amount For more information altitudeshift.org.au See more

19.01.2022 Jackson Taylor MP will be scaling 27 floors to raise funds and awareness for young people in Foster Care. Clink on the link to read Jackson's story

19.01.2022 Participant profile - Kirsty Dollery Ive decided to tick a HUGE bucket list item this year and I have signed up to abseil 27 floors in the St James building in Melbourne CBD on Friday the 17th of April to support kids in foster care. Why? To support kids in foster care!... I have been involved with a mentoring program for a few years now. Mentoring programs allows mentors to spend time with youth at risk and help them gain courage and see opportunities to change their lives by having positive adult role models. Most of the young people are either currently in, or have experienced foster care. These kids face fear each and every day - the fear of being in a new home, fear of being apart from family, fear for the future. I will be facing my fears in Altitude Shift to support these kids. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot! Sponsor Kirsty by visiting her fundraising page at https://altitudeshift2020.everydayhero.com/au/kirst

18.01.2022 With just under 2 months to go, It's not too late to sign up. Step out of your comfort zone and raise much needed funds for young people in Foster Care. Sign up today at altitudeshift.org.au

17.01.2022 Due to the escalation of COVID-19, Anglicare Victoria has cancelled its Altitude Shift fundraising event. The health and safety of the community, as well as of staff, volunteers, event participants and vendors is Anglicare Victorias top priority. Paul McDonald, CEO of Anglicare Victoria, said he was disappointed that the fundraising event would no longer go ahead, but the protection of participants and volunteers involved was his primary concern.... At Anglicare Victoria, the welfare of children, young people and families is central to everything we do. It is our immediate priority to ensure our clients, carers and staff are protected and supported through uncertain times ahead, Mr McDonald said. I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who had decided to step out of their comfort zone and abseil to raise money for children living in foster care. As the circumstances surrounding Coronavirus continue to evolve, we must support one another and look out for those in the community who are particularly vulnerable. I am confident we can get through this challenging time if we continue to work together, he said. The abseiling challenge, which was set to take place on the 17th and 18th of April, helps to raise money for vulnerable children currently living in foster care. Anglicare Victoria is contacting all donors to offer a refund. For more information, please refer to our FAQ on altitudeshift.org.au If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the events team on (03) 9412 6182 or via [email protected]

17.01.2022 Take the Plunge for young people in care, life beyond the comfort zone is a gruelling everyday reality, but you can commit to helping by stepping out of yours. Sign up today at altitudeshift.org.au

16.01.2022 Altitude Shift Ambassador #2 Bev Killick. Comedian/Actor/Crummy Mummy "Ive always loved doing adventurous and crazy things (30 years ago). Ive jumped out of a plane, jumped off tall bridges into unknown waters, swam 3km in a croc-infested gorge in Kakadu, eaten revolting food for a dare so jumping off a tall building should be a piece of cake right? Id rather just eat the cake but Im going to do it anyway.... I have chosen to face my fears in support of foster kids by abseiling down 27 floors for Altitude Shift at the tender age of 52. Ive looked after kids whove had a tough start in life. And I personally know that many foster kids face very real fears every day through no fault of their own. Dont get me wrong, I love a good laugh but on a serious note, please join me in supporting Altitude Shift to get behind giving foster kids a better tomorrow. Support Bevs Altitude Shift fundraising https://donate.everydayhero.com/d/No6Dt2kjVQW-gQJ7dN/amount For more information, visit altitudeshift.org.au

15.01.2022 Throw back to our CEO Paul McDonald about to do his abseil to raise money and awareness for young people in care.

14.01.2022 Last day for our New Year discount. $100 off the cost of Registration. Today you will pay only $50 to register. ... Don't miss out.

14.01.2022 Participant profile. Kimberley, Our staff member at Anglicare Victoria tells us why she is keen to participate in this year's event. Read below. . I am lucky. I was brought up loved and cared for. Most of us were, well, so we think! I am heartbroken to say that this couldn't be further from the truth. .... Prior to working with child services, my eyes and mind were closed to the reality that surrounds all of us, every single minute of the day. . I now am fully aware of the reality that Foster kids face and what there "normal is" - and can I say, it can be quite disturbing to know. Some of their stories sound like they are straight out of a horror film -but they are not. These children live in constant fear and can't escape their nightmare - well that is until they are assisted by teams of professionals and volunteers such as our Anglicare Victoria Foster Care Program. . These Programs and Services are vital to ensure the protection and healing of some of our most vulnerable and damaged children. Our Programs rely heavily on government funding, where, unfortunately at times, just covers the basics. Anglicare Victoria desperately needs all our help to be able to provide the best quality of care to these kids. . PLEASE STOP IGNORING THE REALITY THAT IS IN FRONT OF US! . I know most of everyone's attention is directed at assisting those who have been affected by the recent fires around the country. But who is helping these kids? These kids need a lot more help than anyone realises. . I am putting myself out there to do my part to try to raise as many funds for these kids as I possibly can. Please jump onto my support page and donate. Every donation is vital! . THANK YOU FOR PULLING YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE SAND AND ACKNOWLEDGING THESE CHILDREN . Kimberley x . You can support Kimberley by visiting her donation page at https://altitudeshift2020.everydayhero.com/au/kimberley See more

13.01.2022 Did you know that Anglicare Victoria provides support for 80,000 children, young people and families each year Sign up today or donate at altitudeshift.org.au

11.01.2022 Altitude Shift Ambassador #2 Ninja Warrior abseils for Altitude Shift Miki Simankevicius is a 25-year-old filmmaker, photographer, metal musician, & vegan fitness enthusiast. ... Adventurous by nature, Miki has a passion for any activity that pushes him beyond his comfort zone such as playing shows with his metal band Annihilist, competing on Australian Ninja Warrior TV Show or scaling great heights to capture the perfect photo. On 17 and 18 April, Miki will be joined by 200 other big-hearted thrill seekers abseiling down an iconic Melbourne CBD building as part of Anglicare Victorias Altitude Shift 2020. Im proud to be an Altitude Shift Ambassador to raise money for kids in foster care and support the great work Anglicare Victoria does for thousands of children and young people, says Miki. Anglicare Victoria supports around 1,300 children and young people each year. They provide foster and residential care, emergency relief, parenting and family services, financial and legal services. Abseiling 27 stories is a great way to parallel the fears many foster kids face each day and gives the general public an opportunity to break out of their comfort zone. It is going to be an awesome experience. You dont need ninja warrior fitness level or extreme sports experience to participate in Altitude Shift but you must be over 16 years and have a minimum fundraising target of $850. Full abseiling and safety training plus equipment will be provided. Mikis fundraising link: https://donate.everydayhero.com/d/No6Dt2kjVQW-gQJ7dN/amount For more information, visit altitudeshift.org.au

11.01.2022 Corporate challenge We have a range of options available to all corporate businesses. Plus sign up a team of 4 people and you only pay for 3 !! ... With 4 people registered it's a perfect way for team building and race to the ground while giving back and supporting young people in Foster Care For more information please contact our Altitude Shift team at [email protected]

10.01.2022 Monday motivation !! Make today beautiful and sign up to participate in Altitude Shift 2020. 17th & 18th April 2020, St James building, Melbourne CBD ... Sign up at altitudeshift.org.au

10.01.2022 Altitude Shift Ambassador #1 Jesse abseiling for awareness Twenty-year-old student Jesse Simpson knows from first-hand the fears that foster children face on a daily basis.... He and his younger brother entered foster care just before Jesses 4th birthday and they have been raised together in a large, loving foster family for the past 16 years. That is why Jesse is proud to be stepping out of his comfort zone as an ambassador for Altitude Shift, a thrilling abseiling experience - being held on 17 and 18 April - that is raising awareness and funds for Anglicare Victorias foster care programs. For me, foster care always meant so much more than just having a roof over my head and food on my plate. Foster care has really allowed me to be myself, to forget about my past and to achieve everything that I am capable of, says Jesse. Jesse graduated high school in 2017 and although he aged out of the foster care system two years ago, Jesses foster parents are continuing to support him as he studies Biomedicine at Melbourne University. This is a course I have dreamt of since I was 15. My intentions are to complete a medical degree and spend the rest of my life helping people. When I am not studying, I lead a pretty active life. I have done sky-diving, rock climbing, rafting and enjoy playing basketball, cricket, soccer and field hockey. But I have to confess that Im a little nervous about abseiling 27 floors, which Im sure is understandable. Ive abseiled before but never from such a height. Having said that, Im up for the challenge and pushing my own boundaries, says Jesse. There is no fitness level or experience requirements and Altitude Shift participants will receive full training and support as they go over the edge, descending 113 metres down the iconic St James Building in Bourke St. I think abseiling down a skyscraper is an incredibly visible way to highlight the challenges foster kids face on a daily basis. Jesse knows that foster kids are forced through circumstance to step outside of their comfort zone on a daily basis. Every day they face the fear of being in a new home, the fear of being apart from family, friends and the fear of the future. I challenge others to get out of your comfort zone and join me at Altitude Shift 2020. Jesses fundraising link: https://donate.everydayhero.com/d/No6Dt2kjVQW-gQJ7dN/amount For more information, visit altitudeshift.org.au

08.01.2022 Altitude Shift making news again today. This time with a wonderful story of our Ambassador & Former Foster Care child Jesse Simpson. Jesse you are an absolute inspiration. . For me, foster care always meant so much more than just having a roof over my head and food on my plate, - Jesse https://www.starweekly.com.au/news/abseiling-for-awareness/

07.01.2022 Life changes very quickly, in a very positive way, if you let it. By signing up to participate in Altitude Shift 2020 you will be helping to make a positive change in the lives of young people in Foster Care. Sign up today @altitudeshift.org.au

07.01.2022 Want to score 50% off registration ? Our Altitude Shift team will be at Flinders street station (Princess bridge exit) this Friday morning handing out coupon codes. Be sure to pick up your code if you see them :)

05.01.2022 Altitude Shift Ambassador #4 Arj Perera - High-Performance Coach/ Mens Health Advocate/ Father Arj Perera is a father-of-three, high-performance coach and motivates young people to follow their dreams.... I was lucky to come from a very supportive family where we were given every opportunity to succeed in life. Yes, the choice to use these advantages for success was mine (and my brothers), however, there are so many children who are not afforded the same opportunities and this creates great fear and anxiety for them about what future is in store for them, says Arj. If through Altitude Shift, children can feel more empowered to face fears, chase dreams, not let their current situation define their future and learn to become more confident about creating their own futures, I believe we will have succeeded. Arj has been a fitness industry entrepreneur for the past 20 years and is the owner of Bendigo-based fitness centre, Human Mechanics. He is head of strength and conditioning for the Australia Womens Volleyball Team (Volleyroos), has worked with the WNBL Bendigo Spirit team as well as elite national and international athletes. For many people, the great unknown is a great fear. In the mind of young people in the foster care system, I imagine this fear is even greater. Who am I going to live with? Will they love me? Will I be important in their lives? Can I trust strangers to look after me? I have a lot of young staff working for me, I try to instil confidence through supporting them in any way I can. I think young people just need to know someone has their back, they have someone to bounce ideas off who dont necessarily have a solution to a problem but who can offer an opinion based on life experience. Then they are empowered to make their own life decisions. Participants are raising funds to go towards Anglicare Victorias foster care programs. Anglicare Victoria helps around 80,000 children, young people and families in need each year with foster and residential care, emergency relief, parenting and family services, financial and legal services. Support Altitude Shift fundraising https://donate.everydayhero.com//2a97f292-0f67-4cc2-8371-2

05.01.2022 Anglicare Victorias Altitude Shift event cancelled Due to the escalation of COVID-19, Anglicare Victoria has cancelled its Altitude Shift fundraising event. Th...e health and safety of the community, as well as of staff, volunteers, event participants and vendors is Anglicare Victorias top priority. Paul McDonald, CEO of Anglicare Victoria, said he was disappointed that the fundraising event would no longer go ahead, but the protection of participants and volunteers involved was his primary concern. At Anglicare Victoria, the welfare of children, young people and families is central to everything we do. It is our immediate priority to ensure our clients, carers and staff are protected and supported through uncertain times ahead, Mr McDonald said. I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone who had decided to step out of their comfort zone and abseil to raise money for children living in foster care. As the circumstances surrounding Coronavirus continue to evolve, we must support one another and look out for those in the community who are particularly vulnerable. I am confident we can get through this challenging time if we continue to work together, he said. The abseiling challenge, which was set to take place on the 17th and 18th of April, helps to raise money for vulnerable children currently living in foster care. Anglicare Victoria is contacting all donors to offer a refund. For more information, please refer to our Q&A on altitudeshift.org.au If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the events team on (03) 9412 6182 or via [email protected]

04.01.2022 Absolutely amazing piece featured in Education Today on Altitude Shift. Please click to read :) http://www.educationtoday.com.au//Abseiling-a-CBD-high-ris

04.01.2022 Participant Profile. Alanah Brand is a foster carer and secondary school art teacher and shes seriously afraid of heights. But Alanah is going to face her fears to raise awareness and funds for foster kids by abseiling down a Melbourne high-rise building for Anglicare Victorias thrilling fundraising event, Altitude Shift 2020.... I am completing Altitude Shift to show both the students in my care and students at school that even when you are afraid you can still complete gigantic feats! Alanah is a portrait painter with a Masters in Visual Art and teaches art at Bendigo South East College, where she endeavours to teach all students kindness, resilience, empathy and how they can express themselves through their art. I have been a teacher for seven years and a foster carer for eight months. Being a carer is both challenging and rewarding. In some respects, its similar to teaching, sometimes you take a step forward and other times you take two steps backwards. What I constantly remind myself of is that foster kids dont choose to be in foster care, they come into my care afraid, missing their families and in need of love and support. I endeavour to give each child in my care a safe and loving home, as each child deserves the best start in life. Children are societys future. They are invaluable and they teach me both persistence and patience. Support Alanahs Seriously afraid of heights team fundraising https://altitudeshift2020.everydayhero.com/au/alanah See more

03.01.2022 Only a couple of days left of our New Year discount offer. $100 off the cost of registration. . Sign up today to avail of this offer before its gone.

02.01.2022 Check out this video to see what others thought about their Altitude Shift experience. Don't forget that there is $100 off registration with a new year discount. This offer is availbe for a limited time. www.altitudeshift.org.au https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYQPtPu0RyE

02.01.2022 Participant profile - Nate Street Nate is back to participate for the 7th year ! What a LEGEND. We asked Nate some questions, Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?... I recently turned 40, have lived in Melbourne for 15 years, which is the same amount of time I've been working for the ANZ and a member of VICSES. In the past I was part of Scouts Victoria, where I was a member of the Abseiling team who ran activities for all members and sometimes the public. I've been fascinated by abseiling ever since I saw Gary Sweet do a forward run down one of the lights of the SCG on Police Rescue. Im been married for 6 years, and this year we made the decision to become permanent carers. What made you sign up for Altitude Shift? The chance to undertake such a high abseil. It is the highest one I've ever done. Being able to raise money to help a worthwhile cause like Foster kids was an added bonus. I am a firm believer that kids should only have to worry about being kids, having fun and just getting to enjoy themselves... without having to worry about anything in the adult world. What does helping organisations such as Anglicare Victoria mean to you? Knowing that the work they do for Foster Kids is making a difference. Altitude Shift was part of my decision to go through the permanent care route. Whats your secret to effective fundraising? People need to feel like they are getting something in return, I usually do a few morning teas at work. Also, hit up your networks last. They know you're doing it, but they're more likely to help you reach your target when you're nearly there than start you off. How are you feeling about the actual abseil on event day? If I could do it tomorrow, I totally would! I've tried to do the whole "face your fears" thing and stepping out of my comfort zone... after 7 years people know me too well and call me out on it! My wife on the other hand... shes just happy when I'm back on solid ground! You can support Nate by heading over to his fundraising page https://altitudeshift2020.everydayhero.com/au/nate

02.01.2022 Monday blues. Sign up for a new challenge . . Sign up to participate @ altitudeshift.org.au