Frequently
asked questions

1. Complete the sign-up form.
   
   
2. A personal fundraising page is created so you can start collecting donations straight away.
   
   
3. A Leukaemia Foundation Community Fundraising Specialist will be in contact to discuss your fundraising plans or you can call us on 1800 500 088 to discuss your activity ahead of registering.

Here are 3 simple steps to get your fundraising started:

1. Back yourself! Be the first to donate and the rest will follow!

2. Spread the word! Social media, emails or a humble conversation with your friends, family and workmates can be very successful ways to ask for support.

3. Check out our Fundraising Guide for more tips and ideas

4. Call us! Once you’ve signed up we will send out an email with fun and interesting fundraising ideas, but don’t be scared to call us on 1800 500 088 – we're here to help!

Every dollar raised helps the Leukaemia Foundation in it's mission to improve the life of every Australian facing blood cancer. Your contributions help us provide crucial services such as accommodation near hospitals, transportation to appointments, and essential financial and emotional support for patients and their families. 

In the past year, our community supporters have helped us provide 37,655 nights of accommodation to 550 families, facilitated 40,081 interactions with our Blood Cancer Support Coordinators, arranged transport services for 2,405 patients and family members, and distributed $276,603 in assistance grants. Your support makes a tangible difference in the lives of those battling blood cancer, both now and in building a brighter tomorrow.

Visit the Leukaemia Foundation for more information on how we help. 

Every dollar you raise will help provide support services to patients and thier families, regardless of if you reach your initial goal.  If you’re worried about not reaching your goal, get in touch with us anytime by email or call us on 1800 500 088! We’re here to help with fundraising ideas and answer any questions you may have. 

Encourage people to make their donation online via your fundraising page. It's quick, easy and we'll email a receipt to your donor straight away. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

If people give you cash or cheques, there is an easy way to pay-in the funds and issue a receipt.

Log in to your fundraising portal and click on the "My Donations" button.

Click the "Add Offline Donation" option. Complete your donor's information and proceed with paying-in the funds using your credit card or PayPal. We'll email the receipt directly to your donor.

Alternatively, if you have banked cash at the bank, you can submit this receipt request form. We will need to verify that we’ve received the funds, then we’ll send you the receipt accordingly.

You can run a small raffle or trade promotion in aid of the Leukaemia Foundation but the rules can be complicated and vary from state to state.  It depends on how valuable the prizes are and whether you are selling tickets or giving a free ticket in return for a donation.  You may need to check with your local state government’s lotteries and gaming department or get in touch with on of our Community Fundraising Specialists on 1800 500 088.

The Leukaemia foundation’s public liability coverage cannot cover your activity.

If you are hosting an event where there could be a need for public liability insurance – please make sure you understand your responsibilities as the event organiser and have appropriate coverage in place.

• The Leukaemia Foundation cannot provide advice on safety management or liability.
• It the responsibility of the organiser to plan and implement effective safety management and meet their duty of care to event participants, volunteers, employees, contractors and the public. 
• The Leukaemia Foundation public liability coverage does not extend to third-party activities. 
• Organisers should be aware of their personal liability and understand that they will not be covered by any policy held by the Leukaemia Foundation if they proceed.
• Anyone involved in the fundraising activity or event is doing so of their own initiative and not in an official capacity as aLeukaemia Foundation volunteer. 
• Organisers must ensure they have sufficient insurance in place. This may include insurance coverage in addition to public liability.
• The Leukaemia Foundation cannot offer advice on what coverage organisers should have in place for their event/activity.
• The Leukaemia Foundation accepts no responsibility for loss, liability or injury, occupational health & safety or welfare claims arising from any third-party fundraising event or activity. 

Please check the Leukaemia Foundation's Community Fundraising Guidelines for more information as you go about your fundraising. 

Encourage people to make their donation online via your fundraising page. It's quick, easy and we'll email a receipt to your donor straight away. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

If people give you cash or cheques, there is an easy way to pay-in the funds and issue a receipt.

Log in to your fundraising portal and click on the "My Donations" button.

Click the "Add Offline Donation" option. Complete your donor's information and proceed with paying-in the funds using your credit card or PayPal. We'll email the receipt directly to your donor.

Alternatively, if you have used banked cash at the bank, you can submit this receipt request form. We will need to verify that we’ve received the funds, then we’ll send you the receipt accordingly.

Tax-deductible and non-tax-deductible receipts

The Leukaemia Foundation holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR status). This means that donations made directly to Leukaemia Foundation over $2 are eligible for a tax-deductible receipt.

Tax-deductible receipts can be issued by the Leukaemia Foundation when donations are made on a purely voluntary basis with no conditions or benefits received in return.

Tax-deductible receipts are not issued when a payment results in the receipt of a good or service or the donation is not deemed to be unconditional. Examples include receiving recognition or benefits of sponsorship, purchasing raffle tickets, entry fees or auction items.

Everyone who donates to your registered Leukaemia Foundation online fundraising page is automatically issued with a tax-deductible receipt via email.

You can request tax-deductible receipts for any donor who provides a cash donation to you. You'll need to forward the full amount to the Leukaemia Foundation and provide their details.

Alternatively, you can remit the full donation amount in their full name through your fundraising page - ensuring you enter their email address for the receipt.

Donors are required by the ATO to substantiate tax deductions with a receipt from a DGR status organisation such as the Leukaemia Foundation.

If unsure, please contact the Leukaemia Foundation to ask whether we can issue a tax-deductible receipt.

For more information on tax-deductible receipts visit the ATO website.