Fun run, trivia night, bake sale, online fundraiser, high tea or art exhibition – there’s no end to the ways you can fundraise for us! Whether you’re fundraising as a school, parish, community group or on your own, your support makes a big difference to the families we work with.
If you’re planning a fundraiser, get in touch with us for ideas and support.
If you have everything you need, why not request donations in lieu of gifts at your next birthday celebration? You can create your own fundraising page on the Give Now website choosing MacKillop Family Services as your cause to benefit or call us on 1300 218 935 for donation forms that can be filled in at your event.
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Invite your loved ones to give a donation to MacKillop Family Services in lieu of flowers at a funeral. Call us on 1300 218 935 for envelopes and forms to ensure they receive a tax-deductible receipt.
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We are delighted when schools, businesses, parishes and community groups raise funds to support our children and families. Call us on 1300 218 935 or email support@mackillop.org.au to share your ideas and find out how we can support you with guest speakers, fundraising materials and more.
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Christmas can be a difficult time for children and young people who are unable to live with their families, but a Christmas gift can show them you care. Unwrapped gifts, which allow our staff to choose a gift that truly suits each child, are welcomed.
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Do you have an event in mind? Got a marathon coming up? Thinking of hosting a bake sale? The sky is the limit when it comes to fundraising your way. Whether you’re fundraising as a school, parish, community group or on your own, your support makes a big difference to the families we work with. Get in touch with our Community Engagement team at support@mackillop.org.au or 1300 218 935 to register your fundraiser with us!
Create your own fundraising page ahead of your event and encourage friends and family to support children and families who need it most. Share your page far and wide to have the greatest impact!
Every contribution helps us provide safe homes, education, and healing opportunities for children and families in need right across Australia.
Fundraising your way is a fun, powerful way to help create safe, thriving futures for children and families across Australia. When you fundraise for us you can:
Download our 2026 Fundraising Toolkit for tips and tricks to make your fundraiser successful.
Check out our 2026 Digital Toolkit for Social Media inspiration for your fundraiser.
Start by deciding on the event or idea you'd like to run, whether that's a bake sale, a fun run or something all your own. Then get in touch with our Supporter Care team at support@mackillop.org.au or on 1300 218 935 to register your fundraiser.
Yes, please let us know about your fundraiser before you get started. That way we can support you, cheer you on and make sure the funds you raise reach the children and families who need them.
You can create your own fundraising page online in just a few minutes, ahead of your event. Once it's set up, share it with friends and family to boost your impact.
Popular ideas include trivia nights, sausage sizzles, walkathons, morning teas, casual clothes days and team challenges. We also love seeing creative ideas of your own, so feel free to fundraise in whatever way suits you best.
Absolutely, schools, parishes, community groups and workplaces are all welcome to fundraise. Uniting a group behind the cause is a great way to raise even more for children and families.
Yes, this is a meaningful way to remember someone special. You can invite loved ones to donate to MacKillop in lieu of flowers at a funeral. Learn more.
Every dollar you raise helps provide safe homes, education and healing opportunities for children and families across Australia. Your fundraising makes sure more people get the support they need, when they need it.
