Changing lives around Australia.
From the participants, the volunteers, the military staff and those who benefit from funds raised - no one finishes this event unchanged for the better.
The changes range from new levels of resilience, self-confidence, health and life-long friendships to funds that support much needed services across the country.
185 everyday Australians have learned what they’re truly capable of by completing this challenge
30 Unbroken160 young people now have brighter futures through youth mentor programs
Terry Campese Foundation60 young people and volunteer mentors have walked the Larapinta Trail
Terry Campese Foundation40 young people and volunteer mentors have walked the Kokoda Trail
Terry Campese Foundation365 days a year emergency accommodation available for people in the Canberra-Queanbeyan region
Terry Campese FoundationComputer hub, library and multipurpose court built for a community in Tonga
Terry Campese FoundationPlayground, basketball court, synthetic oval and computer hub built for a community in Samoa
Terry Campese Foundation4 school holiday camps that get young people outdoors to develop a range of important life skills
Terry Campese Foundation25 people sponsored to represent Australia in the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Regatta
Zero79Helped fund 3 Australian Childhood Brain Cancer research projects
The Cure Starts Now AustraliaHelped fund 3 game-changing clinical trials for children’s brain cancer
The Cure Starts Now Australia
The impact so far.
185 everyday Australians have learned what they’re truly capable of by completing this challenge.
30 Unbroken
60 young people and volunteer mentors have walked the Larapinta Trail.
Terry Campese Foundation
40 young people and volunteer mentors have walked the Kokoda Trail.
Terry Campese Foundation
365 days a year emergency accommodation available for people in the Canberra-Queanbeyan region.
Terry Campese Foundation
Computer hub, library and multipurpose court built for a community in Tonga.
Terry Campese Foundation
Playground, basketball court, synthetic oval and computer hub built for a community in Samoa.
Terry Campese Foundation
4 school holiday camps that get young people outdoors to develop a range of important life skills.
Terry Campese Foundation
25 people sponsored to represent Australia in the Na Koa Wounded Warrior Regatta.
Zero79
160 young people now have brighter futures through youth mentor programs.
Terry Campese Foundation
Helped fund 3 Australian Childhood Brain Cancer research projects.
The Cure Starts Now Australia
Helped fund 3 game-changing clinical trials for children’s brain cancer.
The Cure Starts Now Australia
What it takes to be
a 30 Unbroken participant.
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It takes one decision: to stop wondering what you're capable of and find out. Most adults rarely step outside their comfort zone. Life gets routine, and the hard things become things we watch other people do. 30 Unbroken is the ultimate challenge for everyday people who want a taste of something more, and the growth that only comes from being genuinely tested.
Everyone has their reason. Some recruits sign up to finally commit to getting fitter. Some want to give back to their community, meet new people or push themselves mentally. Some want to know what a Special Forces selection process feels like. Business owners use it to raise their profile while doing something that matters. Whatever brings you in, you'll leave with more than you came for.
Everyone is welcome. Our recruits have ranged from 20 to 65 years old and come with every level of fitness and ability. We've had recruits who are deaf and recruits with limb difference take on the full 30 hours and complete the challenge.
If you're even considering it, say yes. No one has ever regretted it.
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1. Put your hand up. Express interest or get nominated by someone who knows you've got more in you. After an information night where you'll learn exactly what you're signing up for, the final 30 recruits are selected.
2. Become a recruit. Induction day makes it official. You'll have your recruit headshot taken, collect your 30 Unbroken kit and pick up the fundraising tips that will set you up for the months ahead.
3. Train, raise money and build connections. Launch day kicks off free weekly training alongside your fellow recruits - building fitness and the bonds you'll lean on later. At the same time, the fundraising leaderboard goes live, and you get creative to raise as much as you can.
4. Take on challenge weekend. Thirty hours, run by a military team, designed to test you and your fellow recruits physically and mentally. You'll face a range of activities that build teamwork, leadership, communication, resilience and self-worth.
5. Finish unbroken. The challenge ends with a celebration of everything you've achieved, as an individual and as a team. Awards are handed out and you get the chance to take it all in: how far you've come, what you've learned about yourself, and what you now know you're capable of.
Where it all began.
When the restrictions of COVID 19 put a stop to the usual fundraising events, the Terry Campese Foundation had to come up with an alternative to fund their annual Youth Mentor Program.
As big fans of the SAS reality TV show at the time, Terry and friend of the Foundation, Jezza, had the idea to re-create the concept for everyday people - with the added element of raising money to sponsor their participation. Early on, it was an idea that captured the key principle for fundraising at TCF: a bit of fun for a great cause. Since then, it has become so much more.
Taking this event around Australia means being able to give this experience to more people who want to test themselves - while bringing more awareness and funds to important causes.