FAQs
Have a question about Loud Shirt Day?' Check out our FAQs! If you don't find the answer you need, visit the contact page, to contact your local centre directly.
What is Loud Shirt Day?
Loud Shirt Day is an annual nationwide fundraising campaign dedicated to raising vital funds for children with hearing loss.
The campaign is run by First Voice Members across Australia and New Zealand.To learn more about the centres involved, please visit www.firstvoice.org.au.
How do I register for Loud Shirt Day?
You can register for Loud Shirt Day for free, by visiting here.
Do I need to get LOUD on a certain date?
Friday, 17th October is the official Loud Shirt Day, but you are welcome to hold your Loud Shirt Day event on any day that works for you.
Can I sign up as a team?
Yes! Teams are a great way to fundraise with friends and family, or even at work.
Follow the registration process and once you've created an individual account, you can make a Team page, or join an existing one.
I’ve forgotten my account password. How do I log in again?
Head to the login page and click "Forgot password?". You will receive an email within a few minutes to reset it (check your junk or spam folder if it doesn't appear in your main inbox).
Can I choose which charity I support?
Absolutely! Visit our homepage to select the charity you would like to fundraise. You can see which charities are represented across Australia and New Zealand.
Where do the funds I raise go?
When you register for Loud Shirt Day, you will nominate a charity to fundraise for. All the funds raised will go to that nominated charity and help provide vital services and support to kids with hearing loss.
If you are unsure which charity to support, please feel free to select your home location or reach out to the charities direcly to understand our local programs. All charities are part of the First Voice Alliance and we work in partnership to support children across Australia and New Zealand - rest assured, whichever charity you chose, all funds raised will empower children with hearing loss!
How do I promote my event?
You could create a Facebook event and invite people to your Loud Shirt Day event. Remember to include your fundraising page URL in the invite. You can also send invitations via email or SMS, put up a poster in your workplace or community club or put a notice in the local magazine or newspaper. If you’re planning to host the event in your workplace, consider asking for permission to advertise on your internal communications channels or add the event details to your email signature. This can significantly increase the event's visibility and attract more participants.
There are lots of ways to get the word out! From social media, emails, messaging, flyers, posters and word of mouth! Check out our resources for ideas and tips here.
How do I ask people for donations?
People donate because they are asked – so don’t be afraid of asking! Tell your supporters why the cause is important to you and remind them that every dollar counts – every dollar will go towards supporting those with hearing loss. Many workplaces also offer dollar matching, so it’s worth asking your boss if they will do this. Also, don't be afraid to follow up on ask. We all live busy lives. Someone might have every intention of donating to you but it has slipped their mind, so a simple reminder won't go astray.
Are donations tax-deductible?
All donations $2 and over are considered tax deductible and can be claimed as a tax deduction. All Loud Shirt Day charities are registered Deductible Gift Recipient and can provide tax deductible receipts to your donors.
Can I collect cash and offline donations?
Absolutely! There are a few options to bank your offline donations.
Option One
Make a lump sum donation to your fundraising page which means no individual receipts will be given, if receipts are required please continue to option two or three.
Option Two
Keep the cash and make individual donations on your own fundraising page this way your donors will receive their receipt once the donation has been processed.
Option Three
Contact the fundraising team to collect an offline banking form.
Once we receive the offline banking form please allow two to three business day for us to get back in contact with the banking process.
After we have received the donation/s into our bank account they will be manually added to your fundraising page.
How do I get receipts for my donors?
When a donation is made to your Loud Shirt Day fundraising page, your donors will automatically receive a receipt to their email address as soon as the transaction has been processed. If donations are offline, there are a few options to bank your offline donations.
Option One
Make a lump sum donation to your fundraising page which means no individual receipts will be given, if receipts are required please continue to option two or three.
Option Two
Keep the cash and make individual donations on your own fundraising page this way your donors will receive their receipt once the donation has been processed.
Option Three
Contact the fundraising team to collect an offline banking form.
Once we receive the offline banking form please allow two to three business day for us to get back in contact with the banking process.
How do I update the message on my fundraising page or change my page name?
Your page name can be changed by logging in to your Fundraising Hub, clicking "My Account", and editing the Alternate Display Name field.
To update your page message, visit the "Edit My Page" section of your Fundraising Hub and scroll down to Update Your blog.
This can also be done via your public-facing fundraising page by clicking the edit icon next to Support Loud Shirt Day.
How do I update my fundraising goal?
To update your fundraising goal visit the "Edit My Page" section of your Fundraising Hub and scroll down to Fundraising Target. Put in your new fundraising goal and click on update details.
What is Loudest Town?
This October, why not get your local community on board and turn your town LOUD for kids with hearing loss? Since 2019, the honour of being named LOUDEST TOWN has been hotly contested, and we expect the same in 2024.
To be named LOUDEST Town in 2025, you need to do the following.
- Register for Loud Shirt Day for free.
- Tick the box that you are taking part in LOUDEST Town.
- Share your fundraising page with members of your town/community and ask then to get on board.
The town that raises the most funds on its Loud Shirt Day fundraising page by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, will take out the title.
