In Australia, sport is more than just a pastime; it’s a part of our identity. From the local footy field to national championships, sport teaches us resilience, leadership, and teamwork—qualities that define who we are. For young athletes, community support is essential to access these opportunities and to develop not only their physical skills but also these invaluable life lessons. RepRaiser exists to support this heartbeat of Australian sport by providing families with an easy-to-use fundraising platform, ensuring that every young athlete has the chance to shine.
Why Community Fundraising is Essential for Australian Sport
In communities across Australia, fundraising is a key component of supporting grassroots athletes. The costs of training, travel, equipment, and competitions can quickly become overwhelming, especially for families in rural or remote areas. Community fundraising events bring people together in support of young athletes, reinforcing the values of teamwork and resilience that sport instils. By providing a digital solution tailored to community fundraising, RepRaiser empowers Aussie families to meet these financial challenges head-on.
RepRaiser: Enabling Community Fundraising Events that Support Young Athletes
RepRaiser’s platform is designed to support community fundraising events by combining the excitement of raffles with the convenience of a digital platform. This approach allows families to reach a larger audience while keeping the sense of community involvement that makes fundraising events so impactful.
Key Features of RepRaiser for Community Fundraising:
- A Platform Built for Grassroots Sports: RepRaiser understands the needs of Australian families supporting young athletes. The platform provides a straightforward way to raise funds, bringing the best aspects of in-person fundraising into the digital world.
- Engaging Digital Raffles: Community members love a good raffle, and RepRaiser takes this tradition to the next level by offering a digital platform where supporters can buy tickets anytime, anywhere.
- High-Quality, Seasonal Prizes: Each RepRaiser raffle includes exciting prizes, with new options each season to keep supporters engaged. This prize-driven approach creates an enjoyable experience that motivates people to contribute.
How to Use RepRaiser to Support Community Fundraising Events
RepRaiser simplifies community fundraising by providing families with an easy-to-use, fully managed platform. Here’s how to make the most of RepRaiser for your next community fundraising event:
- Set Up Your Digital Raffle Campaign: Signing up on RepRaiser takes only a few minutes. Once your campaign is created, you’ll receive a personalised link that can be shared with friends, family, and the wider community.
- Share Widely for Maximum Impact: Community fundraising events thrive on word-of-mouth and social networks. Share your link across social media, at local events, and via email to reach as many people as possible. Every link shared brings your child’s athletic dreams closer to reality.
- Engage and Inspire Your Supporters: Keep supporters updated on your child’s progress and milestones. When the community sees the difference their contributions make, they feel more connected and inspired to support the cause.
Imagine the Difference: Success Stories with RepRaiser’s Platform
RepRaiser has supported many Aussie families in their community fundraising efforts. Here’s how RepRaiser could work for your community event:
- Imagine Supporting a Local Basketball Team’s Tournament: Suppose a junior basketball team qualifies for a state competition, but travel costs are holding them back. With RepRaiser, each player’s family can set up a campaign, and together they can share their links at local events and through social media. Imagine raising over $2,500, enabling the team to compete and represent their community with pride.
- Helping a Young Gymnast Compete Nationally: For a young gymnast from a rural town, national competitions mean travel, coaching, and equipment costs. RepRaiser allows families to rally community support, with each raffle ticket sale bringing the gymnast closer to competing on the national stage. Imagine raising over $1,200 with the help of supportive community members.
- Supporting a Local Soccer Team’s Big Trip: When a local soccer team qualifies for an interstate tournament, RepRaiser makes it easy to involve the whole community in fundraising. By setting up a digital raffle campaign, families collectively raise over $3,000, ensuring every team member can participate in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Why Digital Raffles are Perfect for Community Fundraising in Australia
For Australian communities, where people are often spread out over large distances, digital raffles offer a unique way to bring everyone together in support of young athletes. Here’s why RepRaiser’s digital platform is ideal for community fundraising:
- Accessible Anytime, Anywhere: Community members can buy raffle tickets from anywhere, making it easier for families to reach supporters across Northern Australia and beyond. This digital format enables people to participate even if they can’t attend in-person events.
- Engaging and Enjoyable: Raffles are a beloved tradition in Australian communities, and RepRaiser makes them even more accessible with digital access. Supporters love the chance to win a prize while contributing to a good cause, and RepRaiser’s seasonal prizes keep the experience fresh and enjoyable.
- Reliable and Transparent: RepRaiser’s platform provides a secure, transparent way to manage funds. With 50% of each ticket sale going directly to the athlete’s fund, families and supporters know exactly where their contributions are going.
Tips for Successful Community Fundraising with RepRaiser
To make the most of RepRaiser’s platform for your community fundraising event, here are some tips for success:
- Share Your Athlete’s Story: People are more likely to contribute when they feel connected to the cause. Share stories about your child’s journey, achievements, and goals to inspire supporters.
- Utilise Social Media and Local Networks: Social media can significantly expand your reach. Share your RepRaiser link on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and encourage community organisations, schools, and local businesses to spread the word.
- Celebrate Milestones and Show Appreciation: Thanking supporters and celebrating each milestone achieved is key to building lasting connections. Show gratitude for every contribution, and keep supporters updated on your progress to maintain their enthusiasm.
Why RepRaiser is the Best Choice for Community Fundraising Events in Australia
RepRaiser’s platform is built to support Australian families in their sports fundraising efforts, taking the hassle out of organising and managing community events. Unlike traditional options, RepRaiser offers a complete digital solution that captures the spirit of community fundraising, giving families a convenient, effective way to reach their goals.
RepRaiser manages all raffle logistics, from permits and ticketing to prize distribution, ensuring that families have a seamless experience. With 50% of each ticket sale supporting the athlete’s fund, families receive the full benefit of their fundraising efforts without the stress of handling a traditional raffle.
Ready to bring your community together and support the next generation of Aussie athletes? Visit RepRaiser today or call 1800 BOLSTA to get started. With RepRaiser, you’re not just raising funds—you’re helping to support the values of resilience, leadership, and teamwork that define Australian sport. Let’s keep the heartbeat of Australian sport alive and ensure every young athlete has their chance to shine!
Who do we help?

Schools

Athletes & Sporting Clubs

Leisure Groups

Charities
How do we help?
We help Aussie athletes and volunteer-led organisations to raise the funds they need to succeed by providing a range of tools, resources, and support.
Our mission is to empower by:
- Offering a state-of-the-art raffle platform for risk-free, on-demand fundraising.
- Creating helpful tools designed to streamline fundraising activities and make them more effective.
- Sharing real stories, experiences, and testimonials from other organisations and athletes who have successfully fundraised.
- Providing reports and insights from leading bodies to keep you informed and on track.
- Creating forums where everyone can support and learn from one another.
- Sharing valuable digital content based on our years of volunteer experience since 1996.
- Offering sales guidance and coaching to thrive in a highly sales-driven industry.
Whether you’re a club, school, charity, or an athlete chasing your dreams, we are here to make your fundraising journey easier, more innovative, and profitable. We are committed to helping you raise the funds you need with less stress and more success.
Our Values
The main benefit of creating our social enterprise later in life (we are all founders in our forties), is we have both business and life experience. We strongly believe a healthy culture is based on a purposeful and practiced set of values. Our very first action was to create a meaningful set of values to guide every decision we make.
We recruit staff and key partners who share these principles and compliment our culture.
Show Kindness
Simple!……Kindness is expected! It starts with being kind to ourselves and the rest is duck soup.
Our Better Selves
Our own physical and emotional wellbeing is a priority. We are better able to benefit and enrich the lives of others, when we are our better selves.
Community
Strengthen and support one another. We are pleased to support volunteers who are making differences in their communities, and we are grateful for their support in return. We are all in this together!
Appreciate Our Differences
The key to ‘getting along’ is accepting we are, and will always be different from one another. In fact, we think these differences are to be embraced.
Own It!
Our lives are shaped by the choices we make. We can’t control everything, but we should be expected to take resposibilty for our own decisions.
Let’s Play!
The time we spend at work should be enjoyable, memorable, rewarding and motivating. Work hard at having fun!
Our business name: Bolsta Fundraising Pty Ltd
‘BOLSTA’is an adaptation of the word Bolster. Meaning: To strengthen or support