Fundraise at school
Do It For Dolly Day at your school
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 Bullying Support Line, 13 DOLLY, 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.
Do It For Dolly Day 2027 fundraising kits are now available!
Packed with posters, stickers, biodegradable balloons, you'll receive all the essentials to make your school’s Do It For Dolly Day a hit.
There’s also free downloadable lesson plans, PowerPoints, and fun classroom activities that bring kindness to life in every classroom.
Fundraising kits are available while stocks last.
Register your school now to secure your kit and get all our free online resources.
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.
8 school fundraiser ideas Do It For Dolly Day
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 14 May. Can we host it on another day?
The official date of Do It For Dolly Day is 14 May 2027, 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 means you’ll receive all the latest Do It For Dolly Day updates and resources to help make your event a huge success.
You’ll also receive a free Fundraiser Host Kit in the post, packed with everything you need to bring your fundraiser to life, while stocks last.
Register now to take part in Do It For Dolly Day.
What's included in the Do It For Dolly Day Host Kit for schools?
The school fundraising kit has everything you need to Go Blue to End Bullying at your school, including:
- Posters
- Stickers
- Bunting
- DIY donation boxes
- Factsheets
- Kindess activities and ideas for your classroom
- Extras to help you decorate your space
When will I receive my Do It For Dolly Day Host Kit?
We’ll start posting Do It For Dolly Day Host Kits from Feb 2027, while stocks last. 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.
