Join a growing community coming together to create a powerful ripple effect in young people’s lives. There are countless ways you can make a difference. By creating your own fundraiser, you can spark a powerful ripple effect that changes young lives.
Fundraise for yourtown today!
Fundraising legends
Did you know that more than half of yourtown’s funding comes from the community? Your support ensures young people have the skills and confidence to thrive.
Meet some of our community fundraising legends below.
Charlotte's Wish Gala (August 2025)
Mathew and Kelly O’Brien hosted Charlotte’s Wish Gala in honour of their daughter, Charlotte, to raise awareness about bullying and ensure young people have access to support when they need it most. With the support of the community, they raised over $400,000 for Kids Helpline to:
develop a new anti-bullying hub on the Kids Helpline website for children and young people, parents, and educators.
provide specialised training to equip Kids Helpline’s counsellors with the latest evidence-based strategies to effectively and compassionately support children and young people facing bullying.
Lap It Up Leeton (September 2025)
Lap It Up Leeton saw 150 hot rods and bikes cruising the streets of Leeton in Western New South Wales to raise awareness and funds for Kids Helpline. Together, the local community raised $2,500 for Kids Helpline.
Malayalee Doctors of Victoria (November 2025)
Kids Helpline is a proud beneficiary of the Malayalee Doctors of Victoria charity concert for 2025. The Melbourne Kerala community came together to soak in the sounds of renowned Indian playback singer Minmini and Melbourne artists.
An Evening with Billy ‘The Kid’ Dib (November 2025)
An Evening with Billy ‘The Kid’ Dib celebrated the life of the two-time world boxing champion – raising awareness about bullying and youth mental health. Billy Dib has faced bullying, fought in the ring, and overcome cancer. The Canterbury Bankstown community raised over $20,000 for Kids Helpline.
Fly High for Mental Health (August 2025)
Jason and Michelle Woodhouse created Fly High for Mental Health in memory of their son, Corey. During August, Forbes, Parkes, and surrounding towns came together to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health. Together, they raised over $40,000 for Kids Helpline and headspace.
Contact us
If you’d like to discuss a fundraising idea, or just want to get started, please get in touch with our team:
Daniel Batkin
Strategic Partnerships Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Terms and Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions. As the organiser of a fundraising activity you have certain responsibilities which we’ve outlined below.
Laws and regulations
You are responsible for ensuring that your fundraising activity complies with relevant laws and regulations, including organising any permits, licences, insurance or authorities to fundraise where necessary, particularly for raffles and competitions. Information on fundraising requirements can be found online through the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Insurance (eg. Public Liability)
You are responsible for ensuring the safety of your fundraising activity. Unfortunately our insurance does not cover activities conducted by outside organisations, groups or individuals. You will need to organise appropriate insurance cover. If your event is taking place in a public area, remember to check with local authorities and obtain any required permits.
Donation receipts
Donations made online through GoFundraise are already receipted electronically, but you might also receive donations outside of the GoFundraise platform.
If any of your donors require a receipt, please record their details in a spreadsheet, email us at [email protected] at the end of your activity and we will send receipts directly to each donor.
Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible, except where goods or services are received in return for payments (e.g. a raffle, auction prize, event ticket, baked goods).
Promotion
Please email any promotional designs to [email protected] so we can check and approve before you use them.
