When you think of a school fundraiser, you probably picture colour fun runs, glow-in-the-dark disco parties and students squealing with delight as they slime their Principal. But what if we told you that your next school fundraiser could do more than raise money for new classroom resources or a shiny new playground?

What if it could also help regrow Australia?

Thanks to our partnership with Carbon Neutral, every Monty the Monstar Fun Run and Glowtastic Disco Party isn’t just a fun-filled way to boost your school’s budget. It also plants real, living, breathing native trees in one of Australia’s most important reforestation projects: the Yarra Yarra Biodiversity Corridor.

A Fundraiser That Grows More Than Dollars

At Australian Fundraising, we believe in fundraising with passion. That means supporting schools to raise money in a way that uplifts communities, inspires kids, and does some real good for our environment along the way.

Through our Care For A Cause initiative part of our Traditional Prize Option, schools hosting a Monty the Monstar Fun Run or Glowtastic Disco Party can give families the option to support meaningful environmental efforts. Instead of receiving prizes, participants can choose to contribute directly to one of six causes, including tree planting in the Yarra Yarra Biodiversity Corridor. This is one of the largest native reforestation projects in Australia, aiming to reconnect remnant vegetation and restore vital habitats for endangered species.

These aren’t your average token seedlings. Carbon Neutral carefully selects native trees and shrubs suited to the landscape, ensuring every tree has the best chance of thriving.

“Carbon Neutral’s 2025 tree planting season is officially underway, marked by the arrival of the first winter rains. Across Australian landscapes, we’re planting carefully selected native species to help restore vital ecosystems and strengthen biodiversity. A warm thank you to Australian Fundraising for your ongoing support through our Plant-a-Tree Program, which plays a crucial role in building a more biodiverse and climate-resilient future. Together, as we celebrate National Tree Day, we’re making a meaningful impact — one tree at a time.”

– Ray Wilson, Corporate Solutions, Carbon Neutral

Why National Tree Day Matters

Held on the last Sunday in July, National Tree Day is Australia’s biggest community tree-planting event, coordinated by Planet Ark. It’s a day that reminds us of the powerful role nature plays in our everyday lives: from clean air and stable climates to the wonder of watching a tiny sprout grow into a towering gum.

It’s also a chance to show students that they can be part of something bigger. That fundraising isn’t just about dollars and prizes (though we do love a good prize) — it’s also about creating a future that’s greener, stronger, and more hopeful.

How Your School Makes an Impact

Let’s break it down: When your school chooses a Monty the Monstar Fun Run or Glowtastic Disco Party with the Traditional Prize Option, as a reward for every $20 that participants raise, they can choose to plant a tree with Carbon Neutral’s tree planting program instead of getting prizes.

That means:

• More native trees in the ground
• More habitat for wildlife
• More carbon drawn out of the atmosphere
• More kids learning that they have the power to change the world
• Less unnecessary toys

Since 2020, with your help, families across Australia have planted over 83,000 native species across degraded farmland in Western Australia. These trees are now growing strong, providing homes for native birds, mammals and insects, and stabilising the soil against erosion.

It’s Not Just About Trees. It’s About Legacy!

When students pull on their white shirts for the Monty the Monstar Fun Run, or lace up their dancing shoes for the Glowtastic Disco Party, they’re not just getting active. They’re planting hope.

They’re seeing firsthand that they can make a difference — not someday, but right now.

And let’s be honest, how many school fundraisers can say they leave behind something as lasting as a forest?

The Greener (and More Fun) Choice

Our fundraisers are already loaded with value:

• A secure, gamified online platform that helps students raise more, from anywhere
• No big invoice at the end—schools keep their profits every two weeks
• Free UV sunglasses and headbands for every child
• Prizes that make kids WANT to get involved (we see you, PlayStation 5)
• Care For A Cause Initiative so families can donate prizes to meaningful causes
• And having a real environmental impact

Schools that fundraise with us not only raise tens of thousands, they also gain a beautiful story to tell about helping regrow Australia.

How to Get Involved

Getting your school involved in tree planting and fundraising has never been easier. All you have to do is book a Monty the Monstar Fun Run or Glowtastic Disco Party, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Yes, really. We provide:

• A full turn-key program
• A Fundraising  Expert to help
• All marketing templates, posters, and promotional materials
• Cyber-safe, mobile-friendly fundraising tech
• And all the eco-goodness that comes with planting native trees

So this National Tree Day, don’t just raise funds. Raise forests.

Final Thoughts

There are many ways to raise money for your school. But if you want a fundraiser that puts smiles on kids’ faces, cash in your school’s pocket, and trees in the ground, you won’t find a better option than Australian Fundraising.

Because when you grow something together, be it funds, fun, or forests, you build more than just a better school. You build a better Australia.

Book your 2025 Monty the Monstar Fun Run or Glowtastic Disco Party now and help regrow Australia – one tree, and one smile, at a time.