Frequently Asked Questions

• When should I hold my Girls Night In?
• Why do I have to register as a host?
• How do I register as a host?
• What can I do on the night?
• How do I raise money?
• Where does the money go?
• What do I do after my event?
• What if I can’t host a Girls Night In but want to contribute?
• What if I lose my deposit slip?
• I held a Girls Night In but did not register, what now?

When should I hold my Girls Night In?

Most supporters hold their Girls Night In during October, as it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, you can hold your event outside of October if you and your friends aren’t able to schedule it in October.

For more information and to receive a kit outside of October call our Events Administration Team on 1300 65 65 85.

If you would like to pre-register for 2008 please select your state from the list on the right hand side to enter our registration and donation portal or call 1300 65 65 85..

Why do I have to register as a host?

By registering as a host, your state member of The Cancer Council Australia will be able to help ensure your event is a success. Once you register, we’ll send a host kit containing invitations, promotional materials and pledge forms so your guests can easily contribute to your fundraising.

How do I register as a host?

Select your state from the list on the right hand side to enter our registration and donation portal or call 1300 65 65 85.

What can I do on the night?

What you do on the night is really up to you. We have provided some ideas for inspiration in the fundraising and themes section of the site.

How do I raise money?

The possibilities for fundraising are only as limited as your imagination.

You might choose to charge a set entrance fee, or suggest your guests contribute for the food and drink they consume or the services you provide (ie. facials or massages). Alternatively, you might prefer to leave it up to your guests to decide how much they give - your host kit contains pledge forms and donation envelopes, so your guests can easily contribute to your fundraising.

Previous Girls Night In hosts have staged trivia nights, held auctions and sold raffle tickets prior to their event to boost their fundraising. Some hosts even roped their menfolk in to be waiters or slaves for the night!

We have provided more ideas in the fundraising and themes section of the website.

Where does the money go?

The funds you raise through your Girls Night In will be directed towards research into women’s cancers (breast and gynaecological cancers), our essential support services and our education and prevention programmes.

See Women’s cancers, Research and Support services for more detailed information on how the funds raised through Girls Night In will benefit cancer patients.

What do I do after my event?

1. Thank your guests for attending and let them know how much you raised.
   
   
2. Send us the funds you raised. You can do this by:
   
   
1. Taking the money directly to the bank using the deposit slip provided
   
   
2. Sending a cheque/money order made out to your state member of The Cancer Council Australia
   
   
3. Charging your credit card. Enter your card details and amount raised on the Return Slip and send back to us
   
   
4. BPAY. If you are in NSW, Vic or SA you can transfer your event proceeds from your bank account and keep the money raised. See the deposit sheet provided for your BPAY biller code and reference number
   
   
3. Complete the Return Slip, Questionnaire and Competition Entry Form and return them to your state member of The Cancer Council Australia.
   
   
4. Take pride in the knowledge that you and your friends have done your bit to keep the girls together

What if I can’t host a Girls Night In but want to contribute?

If you’re unable to host a Girls Night In yourself but would like to contribute to the cause of women’s cancers, you could:

• Make an online donation
  
  
• Select your state from the list on the right hand side to enter our online donation portal.
  
  

• Sell Pink Ribbon Day merchandise – see www.pinkribbonday.com.au (Money raised by the sale of Pink Ribbon Day merchandise is directed to breast cancer research and breast cancer-related support services)

What if I lose my deposit slip?

A unique deposit slip is provided to each host in the back pocket of the host kit. It is important that you use this deposit slip so we can track the amount banked back to you as a host.

If you lose your deposit slip you will need to call the national events hotline on 1300 65 65 85 so they can issue another deposit slip. They will mail one out to you straight away so you can bank your funds.

I held a Girls Night In but didn’t register, what now?

If you have held a Girls Night In without registering you will need to call the national events hotline on 1300 65 65 85 to register after the event. They will send you information on how to bank your funds to make sure your money goes to the right place.

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