Frequently asked questions

Dolly Everett’s image is reserved for use by Dolly’s Dream, to help protect her memory and keep her legacy safe.

The official date of Do It For Dolly Day is May 8th 2026, but we understand this date doesn't work for everyone. You're welcome to host your fundraiser any day in May. 

If you'd like to hold your fundraiser in another month of the year, we'll ask you to instead sign up as a Dolly's Dream community fundraiser. You can read more about this, and register to fundraise here. 

Due to the large number of fundraising events and requests for merchandise, we cannot send out merchandise for free.

The Bairnsdale Horse Centre is the official merchandise supplier for Dolly's Dream, with a percentage of all sales donated to Dolly's Dream. All merchandise can be purchased via the Bairnsdale Horse Centre. Click here to place an order.

We’re not able to provide merchandise on consignment.

However, you can purchase items directly through the Bairnsdale Horse Centre. A percentage of all sales is donated to Dolly's Dream. 

Dolly’s Dream does not supply physical donation tins for Do It For Dolly Day events. However, we offer a printable DIY donation tin that you can download here.

Alternatively, you can source your own physical donation tin and print the Do It For Dolly Day donation tin label to go with it.

We want you to get those fundraising dollars in the bank as soon as possible – so we can put them straight to work! Please bank your funds by June 30.

You can bank your funds directly through your fundraising page, or request our bank account details here.

We welcome fundraisers of all ages but if you are under 18 years of age, you will need to ask your parent or guardian to help you with your chosen fundraising activity and provide consent in your fundraiser registration.

Additionally, we request that staff and teachers register on behalf of schools instead of students. 

Unfortunately, due to Do It For Dolly Day being our busiest time of year and the large number of requests we receive, we are only able to fulfill a limited number of requests for Dolly's Dream representative to speak at events. 

If you raise over $15,000 in your fundraiser, a Dolly's Dream representative will organise to visit you to talk about the difference you have made. 

If holding a fundraising event isn’t your thing but you would like to support Do It For Dolly Day by donating, thank you! You can make your donation here.

All Do It For Dolly Day fundraising events and activities must be registered with Dolly’s Dream.

Registering your event or activity ensures you will receive all Do It For Dolly Day updates and resources to help make your event a huge success.

Register here to take part in Do It For Dolly Day.

Our Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions ensure that our supporters’ behaviour reflects the values of Dolly’s Dream, promoting kindness and our anti-bullying message. If this is found not to be the case, a fundraising activity may be revoked. 

All Do It For Dolly Day fundraisers require Authority to Fundraise. A digital Authority to Fundraise will be emailed to you shortly after you complete your registration. You can register here.

We’ve got a number of free templates and resources available for you to use to help promote your fundraiser! You can access them here.

The school fundraising kit has everything you need to Go Blue to End Bullying at your school, including:

• Posters
• Biodegradable balloons
• Stickers
• Bunting
• DIY donation boxes
• A special surprise from our friends at Smiggle

Congratulations on reaching the $500 milestone!

You will have received an email shortly after reaching $500, with instructions to claim your tote bag. Your bag will be posted to you within two weeks of claiming it. 

Remember that you are not alone.  If you’re in need of someone to talk to you can call the 24/7 Dolly’s Dream Bullying Support Line on 0488 881 033.

You can also visit our Bullying Support Hub for more information on other support services that are available.

If you or someone you know needs immediate help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or emergency services on 000.

We are so grateful and appreciative of the support from across Australia to date that has allowed us to make a positive change in a short time. But we aren’t done, and we need your support so that we can continue this vital work.

Sadly, 1-in-6 Australian students are being bullied every week*, and 1-in-7 young people aged 10-14 who've been bullied had thoughts of suicide*. Your support and donations mean that we can continue to develop and provide vital anti-bullying programs and initiatives for children, families, schools and communities across Australia.

• School Workshops: Interactive, judgment-free workshops that teach students about anti-bullying, self-worth and kindness.
• Beacon Cyber Safety App: Practical tools and trusted resources to help families navigate technology and reduce online harms.
• Bullying Support Hub: A one-stop resource for reliable advice on bullying and online safety
• 24/7 Support Line: Free, confidential counselling for families and children, ensuring help is always within reach.
• Mental Health First Aid Training: Training community members to better respond to mental health challenges and build resilience.

All donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible, so long as the donor does not receive anything in return, such as a ticket, gift or prize.

Dolly’s Dream (ABN 96 514 115 810) sits within the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, which is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission (ACNC) and is endorsed as an Item 1 Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR).

For more information on tax-deductible gifts, please visit the Australian Tax Office website.