Ready to make an impact?

Whether you're a student, teacher, or parent, organizing a school fundraiser is a fantastic way to support mental health and help us provide life-saving crisis support services.

Why Fundraise at School?

• Raise Awareness: Help students and staff learn more about mental health and the services available to the community from Lifeline Northern Beaches.
• Create Positive Change: Every dollar raised directly supports our crisis intervention and suicide prevention services in Northern Beaches.
• Engage Students: Involve students in planning and organizing an event that inspires teamwork and a sense of purpose.
• Empower the Community: Show that your school is making positive local impact.

Need ideas?

Fundraising Ideas for Schools

• Fun Runs or Walkathons: Encourage physical activity while raising funds for a great cause.
• Casual Dress Days: Ask students to donate for the chance to wear casual clothes to school.
• Bake Sales or Charity Markets: Let students, parents, and teachers contribute baked goods or crafts to sell at school events.
• Awareness Days: Organize mental health awareness days with activities, guest speakers, and donation drives.

How we can support your fundraiser

The Lifeline Northern Beaches team is here to help make your event a success. We can:

• Answer any questions you have and offer advice and encouragement.
• In certain cases, provide a staff member to attend your event or cheque presentation.
• Supply a Lifeline banner or marketing materials for your event (subject to availability).
• Provide a letter of support to validate your event’s authenticity.
• Share the following resources to assist in thanking your donors and supporters:
  • Donor or Supporter Thank You Letter
  • Certificate of Appreciation

Click the link to create your own personalised fundraising page. You can customise images and words on your page.

You will receive a unique fundraising page URL to easily share with friends, family and colleagues via email and links for social media. 

Start Collecting donations through your fundraising page (donations over $2 are tax deductible). Your efforts will help support the mental health of your community.

What your donation supports: Our services in our community

While the name ‘Lifeline’ is national, Lifeline centres (like Lifeline Northern Beaches) are locally run. ALL funds raised go directly into supporting the mental health of the Northern Beaches including the following services:

• 24/7 Telephone Crisis Support (13 11 14)

• Face to face, low cost counselling

• Free financial counselling

• Aged Care Community Visitors Scheme

• Support groups

• Workplace and Community Training
  
  

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