Want to change the world for people impacted by mental illness? All you have to do is change your hair! Help us fund research, education and support services that save lives – and do it with a shave, a snip, or a streak. It couldn’t be simpler.
Some ideas to get you excited
Shave
Shaving your head is a bold way to show your solidarity with people experiencing mental illness. You can even auction off the opportunity to handle the clippers!
Snip
Chopping an unruly mop, losing your dreads, or snipping that beard are great ideas for a fundraiser. A brave act that is sure to inspire support from friends and family.
Streak
Adding streaks of colour is a fresh take on a hair change challenge. It also gives you the chance to show off your unique, personal style.
Making your moment couldn’t be easier. You can get started in 3 easy steps.
Choose how you’ll make your moment
Choose an event or activity that suits you – something that gets you excited and that you can’t wait to share with others.
Sign up and create your personalised fundraising page
When you sign up, you’ll get your own online page. It makes it super easy to add your information and ask for donations.
Start raising funds to create better mental health for all
Start spreading the word: share your fundraising page, email your workmates, get on social media and share your fundraiser with the world!
Seamus’s meaningful moment
Dr Seamus Barrett had grown his long locks for 10 years, but for mental health he decided to make the chop! He got his friends and family involved in shaving his head and moustache, and even waxed his legs. Seamus used his fundraiser to start important conversations about mental health.
“I thought it was such an important thing to raise funds and improve access and raise awareness, so people know they can reach out and get support.
“These days most of us have been impacted one way or another, personally or through our loved ones. There's no reason for people to struggle alone.”
“I'm so blown away with the amount people helped me raise.”
What will your meaningful moment be?
We're in this together
When you make the incredible choice to fundraise for us, we're here to support you. Every step of the way. We’ll help you get started and send you great advice and tips along the way.
We’re always here to chat if you need it. If you have a question, get in touch with our friendly team on fundraising@blackdog.org.au.
