Why take part?
Make it your own
Whether you're taking part on your own, with family or alongside friends, Loud Shirt Day is a fun, colourful way to make a real difference for children with hearing loss. Pull on your brightest shirt, have some fun and help change lives.
Every loud shirt makes a difference
Every dollar you raise helps children with hearing loss access life-changing support that helps them to build confidence, connect and thrive.
Choose a day that works for you
Loud Shirt Day officially takes place on Friday, 16 October, but you can celebrate whenever it suits you. Whether it's a backyard barbecue, family dinner, morning tea with friends or simply wearing your loudest shirt, there are plenty of fun and easy ways to get involved.
Hearing loss is often an unseen condition - raising awareness is vital to raising understanding!
How to sign up for the LOUDEST, feel good day of the year
01 Sign up
Sign up to the Loud Shirt Day, selecting the participant category of Individual or Family. You can also let us know if you’re a client family of one of our member charities.
02 Set up your fundraising page
Set your fundraising goal and personalise your page with a photo and a few words about why you’re taking part. It helps families, friends and your wider community get behind your fundraising.
03 Spread the word
Share your fundraising page with family, friends, neighbours and colleagues, and invite others to join in. Whether you're fundraising on your own or getting a few people involved, every donation helps children with hearing loss thrive.
04 Celebrate your way!
Wear your loudest shirt and have fun however you choose. Whether it's a coffee catch-up, backyard barbecue, walk with friends or a day out with the family, share your fundraising page, snap some colourful photos and enjoy making a difference.
Resources to make your Loud Shirt Day a success
Whether you're curious about Loud Shirt Day or ready to sign up, we've got you covered.
Explore our resources to help you make the most of your Loud Shirt Day.
Along the way, we'll pop into your inbox with fundraising tips, inspiring stories and plenty of encouragement to help you make a life-changing difference.
Where your fundraising goes
Funds raised help provide life-changing services like speech therapy, audiology, early intervention and family support – giving kids with hearing loss the tools they need to thrive.
The more you fundraise, the greater your impact.
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16th October 2025