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Host a community event

Hosting a community event for Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a wonderful way to support vulnerable Queenslanders. Your fundraising efforts can be directed to any of our services or to an individual community program.

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Mum and baby daughter at Hummingbird House entrance door

Simple fundraising ideas

Some simple community fundraiser ideas include:

  • A morning or afternoon tea at work, home or your local cafe
  • A barbecue (you could even sign up for a Bunnings BBQ – contact your local store for more information)
  • A stall at your local market
  • Plant sale, bake sale, homemade goods sale at your local community club
  • Free dress or themed dress day with a gold coin donation at school
  • Donations gifted at your fundraising birthday party

Go BIG!

Maybe you want to go BIG and have grand ideas for:
  • A gala ball
  • A community fete or festival
  • Trivia night, movie night, golf day or disco party
  • A fashion parade
  • A karaoke night – which singer or team can raise the most?
  • Mother’s or Father’s Day celebration
  • A colour run

How to get started

Follow these simple steps to get you on your way!

1. Register your event

Complete our webform below to register your event. 

We’ll review it to make sure it’s a safe, family-friendly activity and fits within our community guidelines, so everyone can feel welcome and supported.

Register your event

2. Start planning

Once your event is approved, we’ll send you our T&Cs. When you accept, we’ll send you a Letter of Authority so you can start planning your event. 

You can also create an online donation page for those who can’t attend by visiting  Create an online fundraiser page.

 

3. Share to boost

Share your journey on social media to inspire support and boost your fundraising! We can also add your event to our Attend a Community Event webpage.

Don’t forget to tag
@WesleyMissionQueensland

We’d love to celebrate with you!

Inspiring stories

Cheeky Monkey Events – Valley4Valley charity mini-festival Story

Cheeky Monkey Events created a mini-festival with support from Backdock Arts to raise funds for our crisis relief hub in Fortitude Valley.

Tags: Fundraising

Music show at Valley4Valley - a DIY fundraiser for WMQ
Style Your Way – Sip, style and support for hummingbird house Story

Fashion parade, high tea and raffle prizes – how a sustainable boutique owner turned passion into purpose.

Tags: Fundraising, Hummingbird House

We’d love to support your fundraising journey

Reach our Fundraising team on 07 3621 4365 or get in touch via the form below. Alternatively, call the WMQ main line on 1800 448 448 and ask to be transferred to Fundraising.


At Wesley Mission Queensland, we’re committed to the privacy of your personal information. Information provided will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

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Team at Council of Qld Insurance Brokers golf day charity event