Join Towers 4 Change

Climb for a cause and conquer 1 tower or all 4 at West Side
Place, Melbourne on Sunday, March 30, 2025

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Step up for change

West Side Place is proud to present the debut of Towers 4 Change— Australia’s first four tower Vertical Stair Climb, with each tower dedicated to raising critical funds to support an extraordinary cause

Stair climbs are more than just a physical challenge—they’re a powerful way to support a charity that resonates with you. Whether you're climbing to honour a loved one, show solidarity, or just helping to create meaningful impact, Towers 4 Change invites you to make every step count. Together, we can make a difference.


Challenge yourself to climb one, two, three, or all four towers—individually or as part of a team with friends or colleagues.
 
At the top you’ll celebrate your achievement with taking in breathtaking rooftop views of Melbourne. Then soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Melbourne’s largest residential precinct, West Side Place, which combines luxury living, diverse retail, and world-class hospitality, including The Ritz-Carlton and Dorsett Melbourne.
 
Make this your moment to step up for change, connect with others, and leave a lasting impact.
 
With limited places available, register now to secure your spot!

What you need to know

Sunday March 30, 2025

West Side Place, 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne (across from the Southern Cross Station)

Categories: Single Ascender (select one tower), Multi-Tower Ascender (climb all 4!)

Registration and Fundraising: $50 - $60 for single ascenders depending on the tower you select. $200 for multi-climbers (All 4 towers). Fundraising requirement is the same $ amount as registration (ie $50 registration fee / $50 minimum fundraising for the selected tower / charity).

  • Tower 1 - Supporting the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation – 82 levels (1,476 stairs) from ground to rooftop (11.15-12.45pm*)

  • Tower 2 - Supporting FARA Australia – 64 levels (1,152 stairs) from ground to rooftop (7.30-9am*)

  • Tower 3 – Supporting the Good Friday Appeal – 69 levels (1,242 stairs ) from ground to rooftop (8.45-10.15am*)

  • Tower 4 - Supporting the Victorian Homeless Fund – 71 levels (1,278 stairs) from ground to rooftop (10-11.30am*)

*The vertical stair challenge schedule is based on ascents from the lowest tower to the tallest tower according to times listed above

See registration inclusions

  • Tower / charity branded bib

  • Tower / charity branded headband 

  • Electronic timing (including results and an eCertificate)

  • First aid assistance if required 

  • Drink, medal and fruit when finishing 

  • Supervised access to the rooftop of the building they climb (only participants can access the rooftop)

  • The opportunity to purchase event photographs 

  • Post event food and drinks

  • Bragging rights and a Monday morning story that is tough to beat!

 How it works

Choose your charity/tower

Get your friends, workmates and family together and choose the charity / tower you wish to climb

Register to participate

Use the ‘Register to Participate’
button to secure your climb

Share your fundraising page

Share your fundraising page so that others can support your climb

Meet our charity partners

Select the charity you want to conquer Melbourne’s Iconic Towers for

Ovarian Cancer Australia

Help support a foundation dedicated to developing an early-detection test for ovarian cancer by registering here for Tower 1.

FARA Australia

Help support a rare inherited muscle disease progressively damaging the nervous system with FARA Australia by registering here for Tower 2.

 

Good Friday Appeal

Help support a groundbreaking medical research and help save the lives of young children by registering here Tower 3.

Victorian Homeless Fund

Help support building homes for women and children escaping family violence and homelessness by registering here for Tower 4.

Top fundraisers

Charities
Individuals
Teams
 

 Frequently asked questions

  • Tower 1 (82 levels / 1476 stairs), Tower 2 (64 levels / 1152 stairs) , Tower 3 (69 levels/ 1242 stairs) , Tower 4 (71 levels/ 1278 stairs). If you ascend all four towers as a multi-ascender you will scale a total of 286 levels / 5148 stairs.

  • For safety reasons, only registered participants can access the rooftop of the building they register to climb. Each rooftop will include security personnel, event management staff and volunteers.

  • Yes, fundraising is a requirement to participate as this event is all about stepping up to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The good news is that this is generally easy to achieve if you share your fundraising link on social media or as part of your email signature.

  • As water spillage can become a safety hazard for other participants, no water bottles or similar are permitted in the stairwells. Fortunately, we will have multiple first aid staff and volunteers positioned on key floors to offer you a chance to rest and have a small drink of water if required.

  • Yes, but please register as individuals, selecting the preferred wave time of the group.

  • To ensure the best vertical marathon experience, we suggest arriving 30 minutes before your dedicated start time as this

    provides ample time to collect your bib and use bag storage if required. Once finished at check-in, head to the start line where your photo will be taken before you climb. Participants are sent of with small gaps between them to avoid congestion in the stairwell.

  • All climbers who successfully make it to the rooftop will receive an event medal. Each tower has a unique medal.

  • Just like purchasing tickets to movies, concerts and sporting events, we do not offer refunds. We do however allow participants to transfer their entry to a friend if we are notified 3 days prior to the event start date and time. If this is required, please email steve.corrie@active8change.com.au

  • Yes, a number of qualified first aid staff will be in attendance on event day and will assist participants where required.

  • Preliminary results will be available immediately but are not considered final until all participants have climbed. Please

    check full results on the event website at 3pm on event day. Photographs are available for purchase and will be available for viewing within 24 hours of the event being completed. All participants will receive an email with links to results and photos post event.

  • Prizes will be awarded for the following:

    Tower 1 – Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (Highest Fundraiser, Fastest Male, Fastest Female)

    Tower 2 – FARA Australia (Highest Fundraiser, Fastest Male, Fastest Female)

    Tower 3 – Good Friday Appeal (Highest Fundraiser, Fastest Male, Fastest Female)

    Tower 4 – Victorian Homeless Fund (Highest Fundraiser, Fastest Male, Fastest Female)

  • Highest Fundraisers - All 4 highest fundraisers will be determined at 5pm on Friday March 28 AEST. They will then be contacted by phone and invited with a partner to attend the pre-event dinner at Dorsett Hotel (including the event director, charity representatives and key event sponsors) on Saturday March 29. After dinner the highest fundraiser for each tower will be provided with accommodation for 2 at the Dorsett Hotel, allowing them easy access to the event the next morning.

    Fastest Male and Female – the fastest in each category will be presented at 1.20pm on event day in the West Side Place central arcade.

Ready to join the Towers 4 Change?

 Get a team of friends, family or colleagues and register NOW!