Girls Night In - FAQS

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.

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?

Simply register online or call 1300 65 65 85. You’ll receive your host kit within 5 working days of registering.

What can I do on the night?

We suggest you hold your Girls Night In along the lines one of our four themes:

· Food Night

· Movie Night

· Pamper Night

· Fashion Night

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!

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.

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:

3. Complete the Return Slip, Questionnaire and Competition Entry Form and return them to your state member of The Cancer Council Australia.

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:

· encourage a friend, family member or colleague to host a Girls Night In. Send them the link to this website

· make an online donation

· 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)