Fundraising starts with fun!

Are you thinking about using your time and talents to fundraise for Compassion and help give children a hope more powerful than poverty? Below are some suggestions to get you heading in the right direction—but remember, no two fundraisers are the same, so put your own personal spin on things.

Events

Whether you’re climbing Mt Kilimanjaro or baking cupcakes, every event comes with its own challenges and joys. We can help you with everything you need to get this going!

Gifts in Lieu

One of the simplest ways to raise funds is to simply ask your friends and family to donate to Compassion in lieu of a gift for your birthday, anniversary or other milestone. We can help you get it happening.

Online Fundraising

Tap into your online networks with Everyday Hero or GoFundraise! It’s easy to build some buzz for your fundraiser, be encouraged (and find volunteers to help you) and even—when the time is right—ask your friends to give.

Start fundraising for Compassion

Fundraising starts with fun!

Are you thinking about using your time and talents to fundraise for Compassion and help give children a hope more powerful than poverty? Below are some suggestions to get you heading in the right direction—but remember, no two fundraisers are the same, so put your own personal spin on things.

Events

Whether you’re climbing Mt Kilimanjaro or baking cupcakes, every event comes with its own challenges and joys. We can help you with everything you need to get this going!

Gifts in Lieu

One of the simplest ways to raise funds is to simply ask your friends and family to donate to Compassion in lieu of a gift for your birthday, anniversary or other milestone. We can help you get it happening.

Online Fundraising

Tap into your online networks with Everyday Hero or GoFundraise! It’s easy to build some buzz for your fundraiser, be encouraged (and find volunteers to help you) and even—when the time is right—ask your friends to give.

Start fundraising for Compassion

FAQs

  • Can I fundraise for a particular area of Compassion’s work?

    Yes! When you decide to fundraise for Compassion, you will be asked to fill out a form on our Fundraising page. On the form, you can specify where you would like the money you fundraise to go.

    You can fundraise for:

    • Where Most Needed
    • Mums and Babies
    • Water and Sanitation
    • Education and Training
    • Health
    • Infrastructure
    • Disaster Relief
    • Highly Vulnerable Children
    • Income Generation
    • Indigenous Project

    Get your fundraising activity started here.

  • Can I fundraise for Compassion?

    Yes! Fundraising for Compassion is a great way of raising awareness and advocating for children living in poverty, while at the same time making a real difference in children's lives. We have teamed up with online fundraisers Everyday Hero and GoFundraise to make the process easy for you. Or if you'd rather fundraise without a web presence, you certainly can. Everything you need to get started is right here. Click on the ‘Start Fundraising for Compassion’ tab.

  • What is Compassion Australia's relationship with Hillsong Church?

    Compassion Australia is an independent, non-denominational organisation and is not exclusively affiliated to any one church. In fact, we partner with scores of different denominations, both here in Australia and around the world.

    We have a strong partnership with Hillsong Church, as we do with many churches around Australia. Like these churches, we believe that the Christian Church is uniquely placed and tasked with caring for those living in poverty, particularly children.

    You can:

  • How do I contact Compassion?

    Compassion Australia has offices around the nation, so feel welcome to drop in and say hello.

    You can call, write, email or say hi on social media. We'd love to hear from you.

    All the details you need are right here.

  • What countries does Compassion Australia work in?

    As part of a global network of more than 12 funding countries, we support local churches to release children from poverty in over 25 developing countries in four regions worldwide:

    Africa:

    • Burkina Faso
    • Ethiopia
    • Ghana
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Uganda

    Asia

    • Bangladesh
    • Indonesia
    • The Philippines
    • Sri Lanka
    • Thailand

    Central America:

    • Dominican Republic
    • El Salvador
    • Guatemala
    • Haiti
    • Honduras
    • Mexico
    • Nicaragua

    South America:

    • Bolivia
    • Brazil
    • Colombia
    • Ecuador
    • Peru

    You can:

    Sponsor a child

    Learn about our Child Sponsorship Program