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 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.

  • 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.

  • What are the contact details for Compassion's regional offices?

    Victoria Office

    Street Address: Suite 3, Level 2, 5 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna VIC, 3152

    Postal address: PO Box 6137, Wantirna VIC, 3152

    Phone: +61 3 9800 1887

    Western Australia office

    Street Address: 28 Thorogood Street, Burswood WA, 6100

    Postal address: PO Box 328 Burswood WA 6100

    Phone: +61 8 6150 9177

    South Australia / Northern Territory office

    Street Address: 12/59 Fullarton Road, Kent Town, SA 5067

    Postal address: PO Box 7224, Hutt Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000

    Phone: +61 8 7225 2044

    Queensland office

    Street Address: 19/23 Ashtan Place, Banyo QLD 4014

    Postal address: PO Box 280, Banyo QLD, 4014

    Phone: +61 7 3267 7743

    Sydney Metro

    Street Address: c/o Village Church Annandale, Cnr Booth and Johnson St, Annandale NSW, 2038

    Postal address: PO Box 221, Camperdown NSW, 1450

    Phone: +61 2 9660 7946

    View all Compassion contact details.

  • What is a Compassion child development centre?

    Our Child Sponsorship Program and Critical Needs (including Mums and Babies) around the world are delivered through local child development centres.

    Each centre:

    • Meets regularly
    • Uses local church facilities
    • Provides program activities for registered and sponsored children
    • Has a committee that provides local accountability and support
    • Has a director employed by the church to manage the day-to-day activities
    • Employs staff and volunteers selected by the local church
    • Operates under Compassion International's carefully monitored standards and guidelines
    • Provides reasonable levels of safety for children relative to the realities of the surrounding community

    You can:

  • If I live outside of Australia, can I sponsor a child or donate through Compassion Australia?

    Yes! We welcome sponsors and donors from other countries where there is no Partner Country office.

    Our Partner Countries are:

    Please be aware that if you are a sponsor or donor living outside Australia, we are only able to accept credit card donations in Australian dollars.

    If you live in a country where there is a Compassion Partner Country office, for example New Zealand or the USA, it may be easier and more convenient for you to sponsor through that office. You can get in touch with them through their website (links listed above).

    You can: