FAQs

About the Event

What is Active August?

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Active August is a virtual distance challenge event that is completed throughout the month of August. You can walk, run or ride to raise funds to help fight hunger.

Why should I get involved?

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Your participation this August can provide families like Norn’s with opportunities to grow their own food, earn an income and provide food for their children. What an incredible reason to get active this August!

What is my fundraising supporting?

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All funds raised by participants are used towards the life-changing work of ADRA both in Australia and overseas with a focus on improving health, creating access to education, increasing livelihoods and responding to disasters.

Getting Started

How do I track my activity?

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To log your activity during Active August, you can either use the dashboard on the Active August website or sync your activity tracker.

How do I join or create a team?

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Setting up a team is easy. You can either set one up through the sign up form or once you have registered and are directed to your dashboard, you can click on "Create a Team." This step will allow you to create a team by choosing a unique team name and a fundraising target.

To join an existing team simply search for a team page, then select the "Join a Team".

How many people can I have in my team?

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You can have as many people join your team as you wish. There are no limits on how many people can participate.

Does it cost anything to register?

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Registering for Active August is free!

Can I still register after the challenge has started?

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Yes, you can! We encourage you to register before the challenge starts so you can share the experience with others, however you can take part in the challenge at any time throughout August.

Can our organisation register for Active August?

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Yes, organisations can certainly register for Active August! You can register as a standard team, send out the invite to your employees, and reach your goal together.  

Alternatively, you can contact us to assist you with setting up an organisational page. Once you have an organisational page, you can divide into smaller teams internally for some friendly workplace competition.

General

How do I ask for donations?

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Here are some tips for fundraising: 

  • Kickstart your fundraiser by donating to yourself first! This may encourage others to donate.  
  • Share your personal fundraising page URL on social media and tell your friends and family about the challenge. Let them know that any donations they send to you will help fight hunger. 
  • Show your family and friends that you are committed to your goal by sharing your progress with them often via social media. 
  • Ask your friends, family, and work colleagues to support your fundraising goal, or to join in the challenge themselves!  
  • Make a list of all the people you could ask and reach out to them individually, as you will be more likely to receive a response. 
  • Say thank you to all your supporters and do it publicly. Include your page link so others will be reminded to donate. 
  • Download and utilise our Active August email signature found in our resources tab. 
  • Download and post our Active August social media posts found in our resources tab. 
  • Download our Challenge Calendar and post your challenges online to showcase your progress. See our resources tab.

Are donations tax-deductible?

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All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. Anyone who donates online will automatically receive a tax receipt via email.

*Overseas donations are welcome but will not be eligible for tax deductions.  

 

How do I share my fundraising page?

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Share your unique fundraising page URL via social media or email to encourage your friends and family to support or join your team.

How do I find a friend or family to donate to?

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Please use the search bar at the top of the Active August website.

What happens if I do not reach my goal?

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Active August is about challenging yourself and helping to help fight hunger. While setting goals can keep you motivated in this pursuit, it is okay if you do not meet them.

How does ADRA keep my privacy and personal information safe?

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ADRA takes the protection of privacy seriously. Your personal contact details and financial information will remain secure, and you have a right to request that ADRA not to use or to remove your image, voice, statement and/or name from any media or publication.  

 

Please click to following link to review our T&Cs: Active August Terms and Conditions 2024.

 

For a full list of ADRA’s Key Policies, including our privacy policy, visit our website HERE. 

How do I stay safe online while fundraising?

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Always keep your username and password in a safe place. No one should have access to your fundraising page but you. Do not share any personal or contact information online or to people you don’t know. If you receive mean messages about you or someone else, don’t respond. Report online activity that seems suspicious.

We want to reward your achievements

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  1. Sign up and get your first donation to receive your FREE buff
  2. Raise $500 or more and receive a free Active August T-shirt

I have a question about Active August - How do I get in touch?

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For questions about Active August, you can contact us on