Fundraise for Us
Fundraising with Dymocks Children’s Charities is a simple and flexible way to support children’s literacy across Australia.
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.
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.
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.
Fundraising Ideas
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.
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 to children’s literacy.
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
Strengthen school libraries
Encourage a love of reading
Support long-term literacy outcomes
Where Your Fundraising Goes
Organise a Library Boost Read-a-thon or host a Library Boost Day. There are countless ways to have fun and raise funds simultaneously!
Host an event
Plan a trivia night, a morning tea, or a social gathering such as a movie night or dinner party with friends!
Give up your gifts
Celebrate your special day by asking for donations instead of presents, simple, generous, impactful.
In Memory
Honour a loved one by fundraising in their name and creating a lasting legacy of support.
Get Active!
Walk, run, swim, or cycle—choose your challenge and raise funds while you get moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are many ways to support children's literacy with Dymocks Children's Charities. You can fundraise through your school, workplace, community group, sporting club, or as an individual.
Whether you host a read-a-thon, organise a fundraising event, celebrate a special occasion, or take on a personal challenge, every dollar helps provide brand-new books to children who need them most.
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You can tailor your fundraiser to suit your community, schedule, and goals. Popular fundraising ideas include:
Read-a-thons
Book swaps
Dress-up days
Crazy hair days
Sausage sizzles
Morning teas and bake sales
Workplace fundraising challenges
Sporting events and fun runs
Trivia nights
Birthday or celebration fundraisers
Whether you're raising funds at school, work, or within your local community, there's no limit to the ways you can make a difference.
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The Library Boost Project is Dymocks Children's Charities' peer-to-peer fundraising program. Designed for schools, workplaces, community groups, and individuals, it provides everything you need to run a successful fundraiser.
You can customise the experience to suit your goals, whether that's hosting a read-a-thon or a dedicated Library Boost Day.
Participants receive access to fundraising resources, promotional materials, online fundraising tools, and dedicated support from our team.
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Yes. Through the Library Boost Project, schools can raise funds to purchase brand-new books for their own library while also helping a disadvantaged school access brand-new books.
It's a simple and rewarding way to grow your collection, encourage a love of reading, and make a lasting impact beyond your own school community.
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Yes. Every dollar raised through the Library Boost Project is dollar-matched by Dymocks Children's Charities.
This means your fundraising goes twice as far, helping provide even more brand-new books through our Library Regeneration Program to schools experiencing disadvantage.
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Absolutely. Fundraising isn't just for schools. Businesses, community groups, sporting clubs, libraries, and individuals can all get involved.
Many organisations choose to host workplace morning teas, book drives, team challenges, or community fundraising events to support children's literacy across Australia.
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Funds raised help provide brand-new books and literacy resources to children and schools experiencing disadvantage across Australia.
Depending on the fundraising program you choose, your support may help grow your own school library, support a partner school in need, or contribute to Dymocks Children's Charities' national literacy programs.
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Getting started is easy. If you'd like to fundraise through our Library Boost Project, simply register online, and you'll receive access to your own fundraising dashboard, resources, and support materials.
If you're planning a different type of fundraiser, our team is always happy to discuss your ideas and help you find the best way to support children's literacy. Whether you're a school, workplace, community group, or individual, we'll work with you to make your fundraiser a success.
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Yes. Participants in the Library Boost Project receive access to a wide range of free fundraising resources through their online fundraising dashboard.
Resources include posters, social media graphics, email templates, school activities, event decorations, fundraising tips, and more. Everything is designed to make planning and promoting your fundraiser as simple and engaging as possible.
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Reading is the foundation for learning, confidence, and future opportunities. Unfortunately, many children across Australia have limited access to books at home and school.
By fundraising for Dymocks Children's Charities, you're helping ensure more children can discover the joy of reading and build the literacy skills they need to thrive.
