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contentsWhat’s in this booklet?

Why choose fundraising that supports healthy lifestyles?

Try linking in with special national/cultural events and days

Fundraisers to support eating well

More eating well fundraising ideas

Fundraisers to support being active

More active fundraising ideas

Other healthy fundraising alternatives

More general fundraising ideas

Appendix 1 – organising a soup day fundraiser

Appendix 2 – organising a healthy BBQ fundraiser

Appendix 3 – organising a smoothie day fundraiser

Appendix 4 – more suggestions for catering style fresh food fundraisers

Appendix 5 – healthy food fundraiser recipes

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What’s in this booKlet?This booklet has ideas for healthy fundraising that supports healthy lifestyles for families. Suggestions are made for alternatives to traditional fundraisers such as ‘chocolate drives’ or the classic sausage sizzle.

fundraisers to suPPort eating WellLiving fundraisers

> Source seeds/seedlings from a local supplier, or grow your own seedlings to sell.

> The organisation ‘Living Fundraiser’ specialises in organic vegetable/herb growing kits and ‘living’ Christmas cards embedded with seeds. Visit: www.livingfundraisers.com.au

Fresh produce fundraisers > Partner with a local fruit and veg

supplier to sell fresh produce.

> For ideas on how to run a fundraiser that includes healthy and fresh produce see the NSW Cancer Council ‘Fruit & Veg Drive – Eat It to Beat It’: www.cancercouncil.com.au

> Check out ‘The Mango Fundraiser’ for a ready to go fundraiser that is great for Spring or Summer: visit www.mangofundraiser.com

Soup fundraisers > Try as an alternative to the

traditional sausage sizzle.

Why choose fundraising that suPPorts healthy lifestyles?

> Show your community that you value their health and wellbeing, not just profit alone.

> Reinforce important health messages to children and their families.

> Provide personal satisfaction of being a positive role model.

> Provide an opportunity to broaden the scope of your work and get the whole community involved.

> Fundraisers can be a ‘friend’ raiser and a ‘fun’ raiser.

> You can run them as often as you like.

try linKing in With sPecial national/cultural eVents and days

> For a list of national and cultural events and days visit: www.ourcommunity.com.au/calendar/

> Soup can be made quickly and cheaply using seasonal vegetables. It can be made in advance and frozen, then reheated on the day.

> Perfect for sites with canteens like schools and sporting clubs.

> There are so many different flavours, try a different soup each time!

See Appendix 1: ‘Organising a soup day fundraiser’ and Appendix 6 for soup recipes.


More eating Well fundraising ideasDon’t want to give up the BBQ? Simply choose healthier options.

> Swap white bread for wholemeal or multigrain.

> If using oil, choose canola and use sparingly.

> Choose reduced fat and salt meats and sausages.

> Include vegetables: give vegie patties and kebabs a go, or BBQ some fresh corn.

> Add some fresh salad with meat between bread.

> Avoid adding salt and use reduced salt sauces and condiments.

See Appendix 2 for ‘Organising a healthy BBQ fundraiser’

See Appendix 3, 4 and 5 for more healthy food fundraiser ideas

General tips for healthier food fundraisers:

> Offering smaller serving options can result in greater profit, and it also means there is a choice for all appetites.

> Choose lean meats, skinless chicken or even fish fillets for catering style fundraisers.

> Include wholemeal and wholegrain products for more filling and tasty meals and snacks.

> Choose reduced fat dairy products including cheese, milk and yoghurt.

> Use the ‘Australian Guide to Healthy Eating’ as an easy reference for providing healthy options. Visit www.health.gov.au or contact your local OPAL team for a copy.

fundraisers to suPPort being actiVeWalk/skate/scoot/ride/active ‘athons and obstacle coursesHold a fundraiser that includes walking, running, skating, scooting, cycling, skipping, jumping and/or dance. You could seek sponsorship per km, time travelled or per markers along the course.

Things to consider: > A course may need to be set up

with manned drink stations and distances marked out.

> You may need to include water and healthy snack breaks.

> You could finish the event with a healthy BBQ fundraiser.

> Ask a local food provider to provide food and/or sponsorship in exchange for signage along the way.

> Want to include prizes? Remember to choose prizes that promote healthy lifestyles.

For prize ideas, visit: www.australianfundraising.com.au/walk-a-thon-fundraiser.php

‘Jump Rope for Heart Skipping Ropes’Sell quality skipping ropes that you can purchase from the Heart Foundation. This complements a skip-athon fundraiser well.

For an order form or information about Jump Rope for Heart, contact the Jump Rope for Heart State Coordinator (SA), phone 08 8224 2816 or visit www.heartfoundationshop.com


Pedometer/step counting challenge > Turn an active ‘athon’ into a step

counting challenge fundraiser! Use the www.10000steps.org.au website as a step counting tool or create your own program. Speak to your local OPAL team about options for sourcing pedometers to count your steps.

‘Think Feet First’ challenge > Embrace OPAL’s ‘Think Feet First’

theme and hold a fundraiser that challenges your community to commit to four weeks of active travel to and from school or other locations.

> Children could seek sponsorship for every trip they actively travel.

> Celebrate achievements or raise extra funds by holding a healthy BBQ at the end of the 4 weeks. A ‘Think Feet First’ fundraiser is not only an ‘active’ fundraiser but it encourages longer term behaviour change too.

More actiVe fundraising ideas

> Raffles with prizes that encourage gardening or have gym/sporting organisation passes.

> Scavenger hunts.

> Games and trivia nights.

> Sport competitions, for example, come and try events, basketball tournaments, lawn bowls events, swimming carnivals, skate park days etc.

other healthy fundraising alternatiVesColgate bright smiles fundraiser

> Sell toothbrush and toothpaste packs.

> 3 different packs available for toddlers, children and adults Visit: www.colgatefundraiser.com.au

Australian fundraising > Support children to be active

outside by having a sunscreen selling fundraiser.

> Great for sporting clubs, childcare centres, kindergartens and schools. Visit: www.australianfundraising.com.au

Mr Fothergills fundraiser > Encourage families to grow from

seed and reap the rewards of fresh produce with this order form based fundraiser.

> Choose from organic or standard varieties of seeds, along with propagation aids.

> Sowing tips and a seasonal planting guide is also available, so you don’t need to be a green thumb to get involved. Visit: www.fundraysia.com.au



> Entertainment books www.entertainmentbook.com.au

> Customised calendars, Christmas cards and diaries using children’s artwork or photos www.crazycamel.com.au/index.html

> Publish and print your own local healthy cookbook www.publishedauthors.com.au www.schoolyardstories.com.au/index_cookbook.ph www.ultimatefundraising.com.au/cook_books_personalised

Tips for putting together healthy recipe books:

> When you call for healthy recipes, let people know that they need to be low in saturated fat, high in fibre, contain lots of fruit and vegetables and be low in salt. Visit these sites for more information: www.heartfoundation.org.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Recipe-Guidelines.pdf www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Healthy_cooking_tips

> Include some healthy eating information in your cookbook too, for example information from the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. Visit: www.health.gov.au

> Consider a theme such as favourite recipes, fabulous desserts, children’s healthy party foods, Christmas and other seasons or international recipes.

> Personalise recipes with photos or drawings to create an attractive and original cookbook.


> Customised tea towels, bags and aprons Visit: www.expressions.com.au

> Re-usable canteen and tuckshop bags Visit: www.stickybeaks.com.au

> Picture plates Visit: www.designaplate.com.au

> Customised melamine plates, mouse pads, calendars, placemats and mugs Visit: www.pictureproducts.com.au

> Art fundraisers – turn individual or class art into keepsakes and public art Visit: www.jennoli.com.au

> Custom labelled bottled water Visit: www.sourcedirect.net.au

> Sell canteen style water bottles – contact directly to discuss co-branding and fundraising options Visit: www.green-canteen.com.au

> Fundraising with engraved bricks and pavers Visit: www.fundraisingbricks.info

> Punnets of seedlings or bulbs Visit: www.nurseriesonline.com.au or www.gardenexpress.com.au

> Mother’s/Father’s Day stalls Visit: www.schoolgifts.com.au

> Get involved with a corporate fundraising project. The IGA Community Beneficiaries Program is one example Visit: www.iga.net.au


Acknowledgements and further informationYour local OPAL team understand that fundraising is a vital part of providing financial support to many institutions and organisations. If you would like more information or support, contact the OPAL team at the City of Whyalla on (08) 8644 0785.

This resource was produced in partnership with the City of Charles Sturt’s OPAL Local Advisory Committee as a result of their commitment to support healthier lifestyles for children and their families in the Charles Sturt community.

OPAL is not specifically associated with, nor endorses any of the businesses listed in this brochure. This resource is intended to provide general ideas only and is not an exhaustive list of all possible healthy fundraising alternatives. If you have any further ideas for healthy fundraising alternatives, please contact the City of Whyalla OPAL council team on the details above.

References and more healthy fundraising resources

> Parents jury – links to healthy fundraising resources Visit: www.parentsjury.org.au

> Food fundraising ideas – Tasmanian Nutrition Unit Visit: www.dhhs.tas.gov.au

> SA Health fundraising ideas fact sheet Visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au

> Cancer Council healthy fundraising: ideas to promote health whilst still making a profit Visit: www.cancercouncil.com.au

> Healthy fundraising ideas for ACT communities booklet June 2007 Visit: www.det.act.gov.au

> Fundraising directory Visit: www.fundraisingdirectory.com.au

aPPendix 1 – organising a souP day fundraiserYou will need…

> ingredients – source desired vegetables and lean meats. For creamy soups, used reduced fat milk, light evaporated milk or a dollop of reduced fat natural yoghurt instead of cream. If you use stock, there is no need to add salt as stock is highly flavoured and often already contains salt. Try adding herbs (fresh or dry) to a simmering soup for more flavour.

> bread – offer wholemeal and multigrain bread or rolls. Spreads (such as butter and margarine) aren’t necessary (and can be high in fat) so save money and skip offering spreads.

> equipment – chopping boards, knives, pots, ladles, spoons, paper cups and a food processor/blender.

> volunteers – fundraisers are great opportunities to involve young people in your organisation and other volunteers.

> posters – photocopy or print some great looking promotional posters. Focus on the freshness and taste, rather than the health aspect.

You may also like to… > run the fundraiser alongside

another event like a fete or sports carnival.

> hold it through an available canteen on a day that it is closed.

> offer different portion sizes to cater for different ages and appetites.

When considering how much to charge think about…

> food donations or discounts from local suppliers.

> how much you spent on ingredients, equipment and hire.

> how much the organisation is happy to spend or wants to profit.

Source: Fruitful Fundraising – Tasmanian Nutrition Unit.


aPPendix 2 – organising a healthy bbQ fundraiserYou will need…

> bread – offer wholemeal and multigrain bread or rolls. Spreads aren’t necessary so save money and skip offering spreads. Use reduced salt sauces and mustards instead.

> salads – have a variety of fresh salads attractively displayed. Avoid using meat, cheese or egg as these foods will need to be kept cold.

> meat – choose lean meat kebabs/burgers/steaks/chicken. Limit sausages, greasy burgers and chops. Try reduced fat/salt sausages in moderation.

> vegetarian options – try vegie burgers, or cook fresh vegies on the BBQ such as mushrooms, zucchini, capsicum, eggplant, onion and corn.

> fruit – offer fruit salad, sliced fruit or fruit skewers as a sweet treat.

> water – display water as the drink of choice and serve cold if possible.

> equipment – chopping boards, knives, forks, napkins, plates, tongs, aluminium foil, paper towel, dishes to hold the cooked food and vegetable oil (use sparingly).

> volunteers – fundraisers are great opportunities to involve young people in your organisation.

> posters – photocopy or print some great looking promotional posters.

You may also like to… > give your sizzle a catchy name.

> run the fundraiser alongside another event like a fete or sports carnival.


> offer different sizes to cater to different ages and appetites.



> how much you spent on the ingredients and equipment.

> how much the school community is happy to spend or wants to profit.


aPPendix 3 – organising a sMoothie day fundraiserYou will need…

> ingredients – choose reduced fat milk, yoghurt, fresh/canned/frozen fruit and ice for in the warmer months. Frozen fruit makes for thicker smoothies.

> equipment – chopping boards, knives, spoons, jugs, cups and blenders (make sure the equipment can easily blend ice if opting for icy smoothies).

> volunteers – fundraisers are great opportunities to involve young people in your organisation and other volunteers.

> posters – photocopy or print some great looking promotional posters. Focus on the freshness and taste, rather than the health aspect.

You may also like to… > run the fundraiser alongside

another event like a fete or sports carnival.


> offer different portion sizes to cater to different ages and appetites.

> give out recipes for the smoothies you make on the day.



> how much you spent on the ingredients, equipment and hire.

> how much the organisation is happy to spend or wants to profit.



aPPendix 4 – More suggestions for catering style fresh food fundraisers

> Pizzas – make mini pizzas using wholemeal pita bread or halved English muffins, or make large pizzas and sell by the slice. Top with lots of fresh vegies, lean meat and reduced fat cheese.

> Baked potatoes – use fillings such as beetroot, pineapple, lean ham or chicken, baked beans, reduced fat cottage cheese, etc.

> Mini fruit/vegie muffins/pikelets such as blueberry, apple, zucchini, carrot, banana, etc.

> Pancake breakfast – use wholemeal flour and reduced fat milk, then serve with reduced fat yoghurt and chopped fruit.

> Toasted sandwiches – use wholemeal or multigrain bread and a variety of fresh fillings. You can prepare them ahead of time, freeze them, then defrost and put on the barbeque.

aPPendix 5 – healthy food fundraiser reciPesVegie Kebabs

> Ingredients – Capsicums cut into 3 cm cubes, onion cut into wedges, cherry tomatoes whole, mushrooms halved and zucchini cut into 2 cm slices.

> Directions – Thread vegetables onto skewers and baste them with lemon juice. Place on BBQ for 10 minutes and turn regularly until cooked.

Vegie Patties (serves 4) > Ingredients – 1 teaspoon olive oil,

1 potato grated, 1 medium carrot grated, 1 sweet potato grated, 1 zucchini grated, ¼ cup broccoli finely chopped, 2 tablespoons wholemeal flour, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and pepper to taste.

> Directions - Place vegies in a bowl and mix well. Take a handful of the mixture at a time and squeeze out excess liquid. Add flour, garlic powder and pepper to the vegetables and mix well. Set frying pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Make patties about 2-3 inches thick and cook for 5-7 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

> Make frozen fruit ice creams - use mashed banana as a base and add other fruit. These are perfect on hot summer days.

> Sell apple slinky machines (they make spirals of apple) or use a slinky machine to sell apples at a stall (source apples direct from grower).

> Fresh fruit smoothies – make with reduced fat milk and soft seasonal fruit like strawberries, kiwifruit and seedless melon. Serve in snack- size cups.

Also see Appendix 6 for ‘Healthy Food Fundraiser Recipes’ and Appendix 3 ‘Organising a Smoothie Fundraiser’.

Wholemeal Pizza Recipe (serves 4) > Ingredients – 2 cups plain flour,

1 cup wholemeal flour, 1 tablespoon quick rise dry active yeast, 2 tablespoon canola oil, ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 cup warm water.

> Directions – Preheat oven to 190°C. Combine flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a mixing bowl. Mix oil and warm water and add to flour mixture. Mix until fully combined. Using your hands, stretch the dough as thin as possible to fit the size of your baking tray. Top with ingredients and place on a baking tray in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked.

Potato and Leek Soup (serves 4) > Ingredients – 4 medium leeks finely

sliced, 2 medium potatoes diced and 1.5 litres salt-reduced chicken or vegetable stock.

> Directions – Place potatoes and leeks in a large saucepan and cover with stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Blend in a blender or food processor until smooth.


Chicken and Rice Soup (serves 4) > Ingredients – 2½ cups salt-reduced

chicken stock, 2 cooked chicken thighs or 1 cooked chicken breast (skinless and diced), 2 onions chopped, 2 carrots finely diced, 4 tablespoons brown rice and chopped parsley or dill (to garnish).

> Directions – Place the vegetables and stock in a pan. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the rice and chicken and cook for 10-15 minutes until the rice and carrots are tender. Add chopped parsley or dill as a garnish before serving.

Pumpkin Soup (serves 4) > Ingredients – 900g butternut

pumpkin diced, 1 onion diced, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 500ml salt-reduced vegetable or chicken stock and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs to garnish.

> Directions – Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion until soft. Add the cumin and stir for a few moments, then add the pumpkin and stock.

Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the pumpkin is tender. When cool, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs before serving.

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