Fundraise for Us

Whether you're a school, workplace, community group, or individual, you can choose how you want to fundraise and make a meaningful impact by helping provide brand-new books to children who need them most.

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How You Can Fundraise

There are many ways to get involved in supporting children’s literacy. You can:

  • Run a school, workplace, or community fundraising event

  • Take on a personal challenge such as walking, running, swimming, or cycling

  • Fundraise in memory of a loved one

  • Celebrate a special occasion by giving back

  • Join an organised fundraising program

Every fundraiser helps improve access to books and reading opportunities for children across Australia.

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Fundraising Ideas

Not sure where to start? There are plenty of simple and creative fundraising ideas you can run in your school, workplace, or community, including:

  • Read-a-thons

  • Book swaps

  • Morning teas and community lunches

  • Trivia nights

You can choose one idea or combine several to create your own unique fundraiser.

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Library Boost Project

The Library Boost Project is our flagship fundraising program and the easiest way to start your fundraising journey.

It is designed for schools, workplaces, and community groups who want a simple, flexible, and supported way to raise funds for children’s literacy.

With Library Boost, you can:

  • Create your own customised fundraiser

  • Choose your activity (read-a-thon or Library Boost Day)

  • Access fundraising tools and resources

  • Track your progress through an online dashboard

Most importantly, every dollar raised through Library Boost is dollar-matched by Dymocks Children’s Charities, helping deliver double the impact to children in need.

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Who Can Get Involved

Fundraising is open to everyone, including:

  • Schools and teachers

  • Workplaces and corporate teams

  • Community groups and clubs

  • Individuals and families

No matter your size or experience, you can take part and make an impact on children’s literacy.

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Where Your Fundraising Goes

All funds raised help provide brand-new books to children and schools experiencing disadvantage across Australia.

Your fundraising efforts help support:

Improve access to reading materials

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Strengthen school libraries

Encourage a love of reading

Support long-term literacy outcomes

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Get Started

Ready to fundraise? Choose the path that suits you best:

  • Explore fundraising ideas

  • Start a Library Boost fundraiser

  • Get in touch with our team for support

However you choose to get involved, you’ll be helping children discover the joy of reading.

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