Fundraising ideas

Fetes, stalls, fairs and special events

These items can be sold as options at events:

• fruit boxes e.g. seasonal mango fundraisers
• fruit salads or kebab sticks with yoghurt
• apple slinkies
• fruit smoothies (with milk and/or yoghurt)

For more ideas see our resource Snack ideas – morning and afternoon tea.

Healthy barbeques

Barbeques are a great way for staff, students and families to socialise. Healthy barbeques foods include:

• grilled vegetables (e.g. corn cobs, mushrooms, tomatoes) and vegetable kebab sticks
• lean meat or chicken kebab sticks or patties
• vegetable patties
• wholegrain and wholemeal breads
• a range of salads

Cultural theme days

Celebrate cultural diversity in your community by running a fundraising day that sells a range of foods from around the world.

You can also request a gold coin donation for children, families and staff to wear an iconic piece of clothing.

Harmony Week

Organise a barbeque and/or provide foods and drinks that reflect the cultural diversity of your service along with other activities such as:

• dressing the part: invite children and staff to wear their traditional cultural dress or wear orange
• celebrating with decorations, music, competitions, and other fun activities

Explore Asia

Sell a variety of Asian inspired dishes including:

• sushi (nori) or rice paper rolls (no deep fried fillings)
• Vietnamese rolls (Banh Mi): Crusty bread rolls filled with lean meat, lettuce, grated carrot, bean shoots, and coriander
• fried rice and noodle dishes
• honey soy chicken skewers: skinless chicken and vegetable skewers, grilled and served with a small amount of honey soy dipping sauce
• stir fries made with lean meat, skinless chicken or seafood, plenty of vegetables and minimal oil

A taste of Italy

Sell a range of popular Italian foods such as:

• pizza made with wholemeal pizza wraps, or English muffin bases and topped with lean meats and vegetables
• pasta and lasagne made with vegetable based sauces and lean meats, chicken or seafood
• bruschetta

Activities and games

Request a gold coin donation to participate in activities and games including:

• make your own badges, cards, calendars or bandanas
• guess the number of beans to win a prize
• get your teachers/carers involved with fun challenges (eg, ice bucket, dress up or beard shaving challenge)
• run, walk, bike, skip, dance, aerobic, aqua and skate-a-thons
• tug-of-war, egg and spoon, or three-legged races

Raffles and auctions

Sell raffle tickets or take auction bids for donated goods and services from local businesses such as:

• gift hampers car services and car washes
• haircuts and colours
• window washing, gardening, mowing
• sport shoes and sporting equipment
• music and movie vouchers
• a weekend away at a beach holiday house
• magazine subscriptions

Sell low cost items

Mark special events by selling low cost items such as:

• flowers and small pot plants
• gift sets
• healthy cookbooks
• kitchen supplies

Many low cost items can also be sold throughout the year including:

• stationery and stickers
• second-hand book stall
• toys (e.g. tennis balls, kites, glow sticks)
• personalised calendars, plates, mugs etc

Dress up days and social events

Request a gold coin donation for themed dress-up days and social activities. This might include:

• multicultural celebration days
• favourite sporting team colours
• school discos and concerts
• costume nights
• casual dress days
• face painting days
• fetes and stalls (ideas above)
• cinema and trivia nights