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#PassTheTongs is a nomination movement that invites workplaces and people to come together around a BBQ and support Aussie athletes. After hosting your BBQ, you nominate another business or friend by tagging them and using #PassTheTongs, keeping the support moving from team to team.

Mention @AussieAthleteFund, @NatCook_Official and your business, and include #PassTheTongs. Caption options:

• Our team hosted a Great Aussie Athlete BBQ in support of @AussieAthleteFund. Good food, good people, and backing the next generation of Aussie athletes. Passing the tongs to [@CompanyName]. #PassTheTongs
• From boardroom to BBQ, our team came together to support Aussie athletes through the @AussieAthleteFund. [@CompanyName], your turn to fire up the grill. #PassTheTongs
• Community at work. Our Great Aussie Athlete BBQ helped raise awareness for the @AussieAthleteFund. Passing the tongs to [@CompanyName]. #PassTheTongs
• BBQ done for a good cause. Proud to support the @AussieAthleteFund through our Great Aussie Athlete BBQ. [@CompanyName], you’re up next. #PassTheTongs

Tag @aussieathletefund and use #PassTheTongs. Caption options:

• I fired up the grill for Aussie athletes. Now it’s your turn. [@FriendName], I nominate you as the next Aussie Athlete Fund BBQ Captain. #PassTheTongs
• Backyard BBQ done. Passing the tongs to [@FriendName] – let’s keep the support going. #PassTheTongs
• From sausages to support. Our BBQ did its part. [@FriendName], you’re up. Don’t forget to pass it on. #PassTheTongs
• Good food, good people, great cause. I’ve done my part – now it’s your turn, [@FriendName]. #PassTheTongs

• 46% of athletes who represent Australia live below the poverty line, earning under $23,000 a year.
• 50% of Aussie athletes have considered leaving their sport due to the cost of training, travel, equipment and competition.
• In 2025, the Aussie Athlete Fund supported over 100 (350+ since inception) emerging athletes across 20 sports.
• Many Aussie Athlete Fund athletes start with less than $5,000 in funding.
• Elite Aussie athletes spend around $30,000 a year on training, travel and equipment.
• Some Aussie Athlete Fund athletes train up to 35 hours a week while working or studying full time.
• Every dollar raised through community BBQs goes directly to athlete support.

We have created content for you to use when you invite your attendees and for use at the event, including an event invite template designed for you to edit and make your own.