FAQ

RAISING FUNDS FOR HOMELESS YOUTH

What is Hard Hat Day?

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Hard Hat Day is the property and construction industry’s annual fundraising campaign, concluding on the last Friday in August.

On site or in the office, decide what works for you and your team.

What are the key dates?

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Hard Hat Day: Last Friday in August (29 August 2025). However, you can plan your fundraising anytime during the year to best fit your availability!

How do we register?

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Visit www.hardhatday.com.au and click register. Set up your company fundraising page, plan what you want to do for this year's Hard Hat and spread the word to help raise funds.

Are there any fees involved?

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No registration fees—just fundraising that makes a difference.

How do I organise my event or activity?

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Easy steps to host a successful Hard Hat event:

  1. Register online for your company's fundraising page.
  2. Plan your event (physical or virtual)—set goals, pick your venue, and organise activities like BBQs, raffles, or bake-offs.
  3. Share your event to maximise participation and fundraising.
  4. Fundraise and enjoy making a lasting impact.

Can we start fundraising before August?

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Absolutely! You can begin fundraising immediately after registering.

How do we fundraise?

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Choose fun activities like BBQs, bake-offs, auctions, or even donate an hour of your pay. Engage your colleagues, suppliers, and friends to participate and donate.

What resources are available to promote for my activity?

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Download your Host Pack for planning guides, promotional tools, social media assets, and more.

How will the funds be used?

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Funds directly support The Haven Project, furthering your impact with in-kind industry contributions. Every dollar helps build safe homes for homeless youth.

Find out more about The Haven Project

How do I bank funds raised offline?

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You can easily manage offline donations with the provided Donation Forms. Visit your Host Pack for details and easy processing.

Not able to host a Hard Hat Day through August?

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Activities can go for a day or across a week. You can also plan activities across the whole month.

You can host an event anytime throughout the year, making fundraising flexible and fun.