Mildura Big Freeze 2026

07/06/2026

06/06/2026

The Big Freeze challenge still keeps growing! 💙
A huge thank you to Mildura for stepping up in support of the Mildura Big Freeze and helping raise awareness for those living with MND.
Not only have they taken on the Ice Bucket Challenge, but they've also made an incredible donation of $1,000 towards the fight against Motor Neurone Disease.
This is exactly what community is all about. Local businesses getting behind a cause, creating conversations, raising awareness, and making a real difference.
Thank you to everyone involved, and good luck to Anderson Group Mildura and DWR Services Mildura after receiving their nominations!
Together, we're building momentum, raising vital funds, and moving one step closer to a future free from MND. 💙

06/06/2026

We’ve come together as a team to support Motor Neurone Disease (MND) awareness because we recognise the devastating impact this condition has on individuals, families, and entire communities.

MND is a progressive neurological disease that affects the nerves controlling movement, gradually taking away a person’s ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe. There is currently no cure, which makes awareness, funding for research, and strong community support absolutely essential.

This cause is especially meaningful to us as we honour the legacy of Neale Daniher, who sadly passed away after his courageous battle with MND. Neale’s strength, dignity, and determination throughout his journey inspired an entire nation. Through his leadership of FightMND, he turned personal adversity into a movement that has raised hundreds of millions for research and continues to bring hope to families affected by this disease.

By taking part in this initiative, we are standing in solidarity with those living with MND and remembering the incredible example Neale set to “play on” no matter the challenge. His legacy reminds us that even in the face of something so difficult, compassion, unity, and action can create real change.

This team photo represents more than just participation, it represents respect, unity, and a shared commitment to continuing the fight he helped lead. Every conversation, every bit of awareness, and every effort raised in his honour helps move us closer to a future without MND.

Together, we stand for hope, for awareness, and for Neale’s legacy and for everyone still fighting this disease. 💙

06/06/2026

Get behind Taste of Sunraysia Hampers this small business coming together with the community and getting behind MND.💙🩵

Bring a taste of Sunraysia into your home — or your in this case your Airbnb — with our beautiful Taste of Sunraysia print, showcasing the incredible food, produce and artistry our region is known for.
Even better, every print (or Blue tea towel) purchased before 21 June will help support a great cause, with $5 from each sale donated to the Mildura Big Freeze 2026 to support vital MND research and awareness.
Celebrate our region while helping make a difference. 💙

You can purchase now framed or unframed!
https://taste-of-sunraysia-hampers.square.site

03/06/2026

Parmi Night Changes
Due to rising costs as of June 3rd, 2026, our Parmi Night prices will be going up and will only be a dine-in promotion.
Weekly special parmis can still be ordered on Parmi Nights as takeaways, but they will incur an extra cost.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support. Our team is committed to ensuring that your dining experience remains enjoyable. Join us in-house to enjoy your favorite Parmi specials each week!

During the month of June, we will be donating $2 from every parmi sold to FightMND, so come on in and enjoy a parmi and help us fight the beast that is MND.

02/06/2026

Challenge Accepted. Donation Doubled.
A huge thank you to Terry Walsh from Mildura Base Public Hospital for nominating Mark Thornton from One Agency Mildura to take on the Ice Bucket Challenge in support of FightMND.
Mark didn't just accept the challenge, he stepped up in a big way, donating $500, then contributing a further $500 to take on his very own Big Freeze slide, all while helping raise awareness for Motor Neurone Disease and the fight for a cure. 💙
Now the challenge continues...
Daniel Linklater, Mayor of Wentworth, you've been nominated!
Every challenge starts a conversation. Every donation helps fund vital research. Every person who gets involved helps bring us closer to a world free from MND.
A massive thank you to Mark for his generosity, community spirit, and willingness to get cold for a cause that matters. 💙

30/05/2026

Sunraysia, let's get behind this one.
Today, South Mildura and Merbein aren't just playing football and netball. They're coming together to raise awareness for MND and support those whose lives have been impacted by this devastating disease.
There'll be an Ice Bucket Challenge, MND merchandise, great food, plenty of community spirit and an opportunity to be part of something bigger than the game itself.
Every person who attends, every conversation started and every dollar raised helps keep the fight going.
So grab your family, bring your friends and head down to South Mildura today. Let's fill the grounds, support the clubs and show what our community can do when it rallies behind a cause that matters. 💙🧊
Because MND doesn't stop on weekends, and neither does our community

Join us for the South Mildura vs Merbein Football Netball Club MND Round – a day for footy, family, and a great cause! 🏉🧊

We’re calling on all club supporters and the wider community to come together and help us tackle MND.

📅 When: Saturday 30th May
📍 Where: Mildura Sporting Precinct
⏰ The Ice Bucket Challenge immediately after the final siren!

What’s on:

🔵🧡 A clash – South Mildura vs Merbein

❄️ Ice Bucket Challenge – raise money and awareness for MND

🧢 MND merch available – wear your support

🥙 Kebab King on site – serving delicious meals from afternoon right through until evening

Bring your family, bring your mates, and let’s fill the hill. Every person there makes a difference.

Come for the footy, stay for the cause. 💙💪

Event link - https://www.facebook.com/share/1EfDCM8V42/

Raffle link - https://www.raffletix.com.au?ref=a5t6s

Fundrasing link - https://support.fightmnd.org.au/s/5549/8731

30/05/2026

The ripple effect continues 💙
From club to club and community to community, the Ice Bucket Challenge is helping spread awareness for MND across Sunraysia.
A huge thank you to Merbein Football Netball Club, Pippa and Lex for getting involved after being nominated by Red Cliffs Football Netball Club and helping keep the conversation going. 💙
Every challenge, every fundraiser and every conversation helps build momentum in the fight against MND. Together, we're showing the power of community and making a difference one bucket at a time🧊🪣💙

29/05/2026

Thank you to Sun City Streaming for capturing the heart behind the Mildura Big Freeze.
This wasn't just a day of brave slides and icy water. It was a day built on community, connection and a shared determination to help fight MND.
The report beautifully highlighted the incredible people behind the event, including Vince Simonetta and his granddaughter Amy, who took on the slide in support of Vince's brother living with MND. Stories like theirs remind us exactly why we do this.
It was also wonderful to see recognition given to all of our brave sliders who stepped up, shared their stories and faced the icy plunge for a cause that touches so many lives.
A special thank you to Imperial Football & Netball Club for hosting the event and bringing the community together for such a meaningful day, while also celebrating a win on the field against Robinvale Euston Football Netball Club and who will be hosting next year .
One of the most touching moments was the tribute to the late Neale Daniher. His courage, determination and vision have inspired communities across Australia to join the fight against MND, and his legacy continues to live on through events like this.
To everyone who slid, volunteered, donated, sponsored, attended or supported from afar, thank you. Together we have now raised an incredible $50,988 for FightMND and showed the power of what a community can achieve when it comes together for a cause bigger than itself.
The slide may be packed away, but the fight isn't over. Donations are still open and every dollar helps us get closer to a world without MND.

Play on💙

29/05/2026

Looking back on these moments and feeling incredibly grateful. The Mildura Big Freeze was never just about an icy slide. It was about community, showing up for one another, and making sure no one faces MND alone. Every laugh, every donation, every volunteer, and every brave person who took the plunge helped make a difference.
We play on for Neale. We play on for those still fighting this cruel disease, for the families walking beside them, and for those who are no longer with us. Their stories matter, their courage inspires us, and that's why we keep showing up year after year.
A huge thank you to FightMND for their ongoing support, encouragement, and commitment to finding a cure. Together, we're raising awareness, funding vital research, and keeping hope alive for a future free from MND. 💙🩵