Fundraise at school
Go Blue to End Bullying and make your school a place where every student feels safe, supported, and included. Fundraise, wear blue, and start important conversations.
Do It For Dolly Day at your school
On Friday May 8, your school can join thousands of others in remembering Dolly Everett and helping to create a kinder, safer world for every student.
By fundraising and going blue to end bullying, your school will:
- Raise awareness about the devastating impact of bullying
- Support students to feel safe, seen, and not alone
- Fund vital programs like anti-bullying workshops in schools, the 24/7 Support Line, and Mental Health First Aid training for teachers
Every activity, from a simple dress-in-blue day to a whole-school fundraiser, makes a real difference. Together, we can help end bullying and spread kindness in Dolly Everett's memory.
Resources to make your fundraising easy
Everything you need to Go Blue to End Bullying is ready for you to make your Do It For Dolly Day unforgettable.
Start by downloading lesson plans, PowerPoints, and fun classroom activities that bring kindness to life in every school. Download your resources here.
Then, take your fundraiser to the next level with your FREE fundraising kit - packed with posters, stickers, biodegradable balloons, and all the essentials to make your school’s Do It For Dolly Day a hit.
Fundraising kits are limited to the first 500 schools to register. Register your school now to secure your kit.
Your impact in action
Every dollar raised supports Dolly’s Dream vital anti-bullying programs, including workshops and initiatives in schools accross Australia. Your fundraising helps give back to schools like yours, creating safer, kinder spaces for students.
Meet Mary and Jacob, whose school benefited from these programs, and see how your support is helping students like Jacob feel safe, supported, and not alone.
8 school fundraiser ideas
Ask the students and staff to put on their best blue in exchange for a gold coin donation.
Invite the school community to bake and share blue themed treats for a lunch time bake sale.
Set up a blue hairspray and glitter station for everyone to add another touch of blue to their look.
Host a blue lolly jar competition in exchange for a gold coin donation, the winner takes the jar!
Put on some blue-themed lunch time games and invite the students to take part for a donation.
Get creative and decorate your classrooms with blue ribbons, balloons, and posters to raise awareness.
Run a staff vs students sports match at lunch time with a gold coin donation to watch or play
Register your fundraiser now and join thousands of Australians helping build a kinder, safer world for every young person.
Got Questions?
Our school want to host a fundraiser, but we can't do it on May 8th. Can we host it on another day?
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.
When do we need to bank our funds by?
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.
Do we have to register our Do It For Dolly Day fundraiser?
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.
It also means you'll secure a free fundraising kit, limited to the first 500 schools who register.
Register now to take part in Do It For Dolly Day.
What's included in the fundraising kit for schools?
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
When will I receive my school fundraising kit?
We will begin posting school fundraising kits in February. Kits are limited to the first 500 schools to register, so register your fundraiser now to secure your school's kit.
Can a Dolly’s Dream representative come and speak at our school's Do It For Dolly Day event?
Unfortunately, due to Do It For Dolly Day being our busiest time of year and the large number of requests we receive, we are unable to fulfill requests for a Dolly's Dream representative to speak at school fundraising events.
Can I purchase Dolly’s Dream merchandise on consignment to sell at my school?
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.
