How-to guide

Rules and policies

Event policies:

1. Clipper not blade shaves
   • For health and liability reasons, blade shaves cannot be undertaken at public shave events. Hairdressers will generally not shave heads with a razor for the same reasons.
   • If you wish to shave down to the skin, we recommend you do this at home with a friend.
   • We recommend using electric clippers set at number one or two clipper length.
2. Banking sponsorship money
   • Deposit all the money you raise directly into the Leukaemia Foundation's account at your nearest National Australia Bank, using the deposit slip provided.
3. Use of sponsorship money
   • Do not use sponsorship money you have raised to purchase materials; such as wax, hair spray, clippers, t-shirts, or to pay your hairdresser to participate.
   • Do not issue a receipt for donated goods or services.
4. Media
   • If you are a coordinator of a group, contact your local media to tell them about your involvement. However, if the media require information about the Leukaemia Foundation, leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders they must contact us on 1800 620 420.
5. Responsibility
   • Before starting, it is your responsibility to advise the helper/hairdresser exactly how you want your hair coloured or shaved.
   • The Leukaemia Foundation is not responsible for any misunderstandings.
6. No doorknocking
   • Do not doorknock your neighbourhood to collect sponsorship or promote the World's Greatest Shave.
   • In many council areas around Australia , doorknocking is illegal without a special permit.
7. Age
   • If you are under 18, you must get permission from a parent or guardian and your school before participating.
   • Download under 18 consent form