Why take part
Bring your school community together
The World’s Greatest Shave is a powerful way to bring your school community together for a shared experience you’ll never forget – all while championing a great cause.
A unique opportunity to make a difference
Your school fundraising has the power to make a real difference in the lives of Australians facing blood cancer, with every dollar raised funding life-changing cancer care.
Take part any time of the year
While World’s Greatest Shave Month takes place every March, school fundraisers can hold their World’s Greatest Shave event at any time of the year that suits their school calendar.
Are you a school teacher or staff member?
Benefits of school fundraising
Your school's event will be one to remember
There’s something truly special about bringing your school together for a shared purpose – and it’ll be a day that students and staff will celebrate long after the clippers stop buzzing.
It empowers students to feel more confident, connected, and proud
Having stepped out of their comfort zone, students leave the World’s Greatest Shave experience feeling more confident, part of something bigger than themselves, and proud of what they’ve done.
You'll receive our support every step of the way
Every school is assigned a dedicated relationship manager to help with school fundraising ideas and to ensure teachers and staff have an enjoyable, seamless experience from start to finish.
Shapes students into future leaders
Today’s students are tomorrow’s pioneers. This is the perfect growth opportunity for students, teaching lessons about teamwork, public speaking and empathy that last well beyond school. Learn how Scotch College Vice Captain Seb made his mark for the World's Greatest Shave.
A chance for seniors to leave a legacy
For many seniors and prefects, the World’s Greatest Shave is a rite of passage – a way to ‘pass the torch’ to tomorrow’s leaders, honour tradition, and leave a lasting mark.
So far, 10,918 participants are taking part in 2026 and together have raised
$8,129,412
to further life-saving research and support families facing blood cancer.
How to sign up for this school fundraising opportunity
01
Sign up as a school team
Sign up to the World’s Greatest Shave as a school team or join your existing school team.
02
Set up your school's fundraising page
Set your school’s event date and fundraising target, and add a photo and message to your page.
03
Start organising and fundraising
Start holding fundraising events and organising your school’s big day – the bigger the better.
04
Make it count
When the big day arrives, get everybody together for a day your school won’t forget. Learn our top tips for school fundraising here.
What's it like to take part in a school fundraiser?
“Our school wanted to stand together for an important cause that touches so many families. The World’s Greatest Shave gave our students the opportunity to show courage, compassion, and community spirit while raising vital funds to help beat blood cancer. It was about more than just shaving or colouring hair, it was about making a real difference.”
John Curtin College of the Arts
“We are so proud of all of our staff and students who said goodbye to their hair as part of the World's Greatest Shave. Across our college, we have collectively raised over $15,000 towards blood cancer research, support and care. It was our most successful World's Greatest Shave fundraising event to date!”
Varsity College
Where your school fundraising goes
Big or small, every donation matters – and helps the Leukaemia Foundation support Australians living with blood cancer today, while investing in a better tomorrow.
Last year, the World's Greatest Shave community helped make life-changing cancer care possible:
547 families provided with 39,854 nights of accommodation close to treatment.
866 people provided with financial assistance to help with the high costs of blood cancer.
1,879 provided with transport assistance to and from treatment and medical appointments.
