Great Aussie Athlete BBQ

• Register as a BBQ Captain — Backyard or Business
• Receive your hosting kit and digital guide, including the QR code for collecting donations
• Host your BBQ anytime — registrations are open all year round
• Host during Aussie Summer for your chance to be invited to the annual BBQ Gala
• Share your BBQ using #PassTheTongs and tag @aussieathletefund
• The best #PassTheTongs post wins a prize — stay tuned for details
• All funds raised go directly to the tax-deductible Aussie Athlete Fund platform

When you sign up to become a BBQ Captain, you will receive printed and virtual posters with a QR code that links directly to the Great Aussie Athlete BBQ fundraising campaign page on the Australian Sports Foundation — making all donations 100% tax-deductible.

Attendees can scan the QR code and donate directly — using your name as a reference so every dollar is tallied to your BBQ.

Prefer to collect on the day? Simply gather donations yourself and process them through the same QR code.

Easy.

BBQ Backyard
Perfect for homes, clubs, schools or small gatherings.

Includes:

• 1 × branded apron
• 1 × branded spatula and tongs
• Physical and digital hosting guide — invite templates, event flyers and more
• Weber voucher (while stocks last)

BBQ Business
Designed for workplaces, teams or bigger fundraisers.

Includes:

• 5 × branded aprons
• 5 × branded spatulas and tongs
• Physical and digital hosting guide — invite templates, event flyers and more
• 1 × YETI bucket (RRP $230 — while stocks last)

Need More?
Additional branded aprons, spatulas and tongs are available to purchase individually — perfect if you're expecting a bigger crowd or want to kit out your whole team. Simply add your requirements when you register and we'll include them in your pack and send through an additional invoice.

Need a Tax Invoice?
If your business or organisation requires a tax invoice before making payment, please contact us and we'll take care of it for you.

Anyone. If you can cook a BBQ, you can be part of this.

• Families, friends and schools
• Sporting clubs and community groups
• Corporate offices and company teams
• Councils, MPs and local leaders
• Aussie expats around the world

The Great Aussie Athlete BBQ is a perfect school fundraiser — easy to organise, fun for students and staff, and a powerful way to connect young Australians with the athletes they cheer for.

Schools receive the same hosting kit and QR code donation system, making it simple to run during a lunch break, sports day or end-of-term event. Get your school involved and help inspire the next generation of Aussie athletes.

For Individuals and Communities

• A fun, feel-good way to bring people together
• Support the next generation of Aussie athletes
• Be part of a national — and global — movement
• Celebrate summer with purpose
• Every dollar raised is 100% tax-deductible
• Host during Aussie Summer for your chance to be invited to the annual BBQ Gala — a ticketed celebration each March/April

For Businesses

• Activate your team around a shared cause
• Demonstrate genuine corporate social responsibility
• Engage staff, clients and suppliers
• Gain exposure through Aussie Athlete Fund campaign content and social media
• Support Australian athletes in a meaningful, practical way
• Host during Aussie Summer for your chance to be invited to the annual BBQ Gala — a ticketed celebration each March/April

Workplace Activation Ideas

• Kick off summer with a team BBQ
• Run a friendly fundraising challenge between departments
• Match employee donations
• Purchase an Aussie Athlete Supporters Jersey to auction or raffle at your BBQ
• Turn an existing event — lunch, golf day, planning day — into a BBQ fundraiser
• Want to make your BBQ extra special? Book an athlete appearance — contact us to enquire about having an Australian athlete attend your BBQ for a Q&A or story share. Subject to availability and additional cost.

Absolutely — the more the merrier. Some of our most dedicated BBQ Captains host multiple events across the Summer season.

Don't let the weather stop you! Move it inside, pivot to a kitchen lunch or reschedule — your hosting kit and QR code remain active. A good cause doesn't need sunshine.

When you sign up to become a BBQ Captain, you will receive printed and virtual posters with a QR code that links directly to the Great Aussie Athlete BBQ fundraising campaign page on the Australian Sports Foundation — making all donations 100% tax-deductible.

Attendees can scan the QR code and donate directly — using your name as a reference so every dollar is tallied to your BBQ.

Prefer to collect on the day? Simply gather donations yourself and process them through the same QR code.

Easy.

Yes — subject to availability and additional cost. Contact us to enquire about booking an athlete appearance for your BBQ. We'll do our best to match you with an athlete who suits your event.

The official BBQ season runs across Aussie Summer. Registrations are open all year round, but BBQs hosted during Summer are eligible for the annual BBQ Gala — our ticketed celebration held each March/April.

The BBQ Gala is our annual celebration bringing together BBQ Captains, athletes and supporters from across the movement. Held each March/April, it's a ticketed event recognising the best BBQs of the season — including our #PassTheTongs prize winner — and marks the official launch of the Aussie Athlete Supporters Jersey, arriving just in time for Winter.

Yes — all donations of $2 or more made through the Great Aussie Athlete BBQ are 100% tax-deductible. Donors will automatically receive a tax-deductible receipt from the Australian Sports Foundation directly to their inbox.

Yes! We've already had BBQs fired up in Switzerland and across Europe. If you're an Aussie abroad and want to support our athletes, we'd love to have you on board. Contact us to get set up.