What is Daggy Jumper Day?
Held each year on the Wednesday of Homelessness Week, Daggy Jumper Day is a winter campaign by Brisbane Youth Service encouraging schools, workplaces, and communities to wear their daggiest jumpers to support young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Why daggy?
Daggy jumpers are warm, nostalgic, expressive, and something most people have tucked away somewhere – making it easy for everyone to take part.
In true Aussie fashion, Daggy Jumper Day embraces the spirit of the dag – being unapologetically yourself, having fun, and showing up for others.
Because while jumpers might be daggy, hope is always in style.
The jumper you wear is entirely up to you. It could be an op shop find, a vintage favourite, a handmade creation, a family hand-me-down, a sentimental piece, or simply the daggiest thing in your wardrobe.
By wearing a daggy jumper, you become part of something bigger – joining schools, workplaces, and communities across Brisbane coming together during Homelessness Week.
How can I get involved?
To participate, simply register here, start fundraising, and don’t forget to wear your daggy jumper on Wednesday 5 August!
You can register as an individual, team, or organisation. Then, create a fundraising page, share it with your friends, family, colleagues, and network, and collect donations to support young people in need.
Rallying a team is a great way to combine efforts and maximise your fundraising impact. Gather your friends, family, or colleagues, and start fundraising together!
Where does the money go?
All funds raised go towards life-changing programs and services that have a real and lasting impact on the lives of young people (aged 12 to 25 years) experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
This includes crisis and transitional housing, early intervention and prevention programs, emergency relief, physical and mental health services, alcohol and drug interventions, specialist domestic and family violence support, and specialised programs for young women and families.
Do I have to wear a daggy jumper to participate?
While wearing a daggy jumper is part of the fun, it’s not essential. The most important thing is coming together to raise awareness and support young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
If a jumper’s not your thing, there are plenty of other ways to take part – you can share information about the campaign, start conversations, get others involved, or make a donation.
How long does the campaign run?
The campaign runs from early July to 5 August 2026. Make sure to register early and start your fundraising efforts to make the most impact.
Can we choose to a different date to take part in Daggy Jumper Day?
Yes. Wednesday 5 August is the official Daggy Jumper Day, but if this date does not suit, you are welcome to take part on another day during Homelessness Week (3-9 August).
How can I promote my involvement / fundraising efforts?
You can promote your involvement and fundraising efforts through social media, email, and word of mouth. Share your story, post photos in your daggy jumper, and use the campaign hashtags #DaggyJumperDay, #HopeIsAlwaysInStyle, and #HomelessnessActionNow to spread the word. Be sure to tag @brisyouth on Facebook and Instagram, and @Brisbane-Youth-Service on LinkedIn!
How do I donate cash collected in person or at an event?
You can make a direct bank transfer with the following details:
Account Name: Brisbane Youth Service Inc.
Bank: NAB
BSB: 084-044
Acc Number: 16-345-0559
Please include a reference, e.g., your name, school, or organisation name. We would also appreciate it if you could email us with a notification of your donation, including your name, school or organisation name, donation amount, and donation date.
Are donations tax deductible?
Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. Brisbane Youth Service (ABN: 83 967 756 338) is endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a deductible gift recipient under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. Brisbane Youth Service is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission (ACNC).
Please note: Purchases such as raffle tickets or event entries are not tax deductible, as they include a benefit (e.g. a chance to win or attend an event). Please see the ATO website for more information.
Can you come and visit our school or workplace for a presentation?
While we'd love to be part of your event, our teams are busy supporting young people. As many Daggy Jumper Day events happen around the same time, we aren’t able to attend in person.
To help, we’ve put together a Canva presentation template so you can spread the word about Daggy Jumper Day and Brisbane Youth Service.
If you have more questions or would like to chat to someone from the Brisbane Youth Service fundraising team, please contact daggy@brisyouth.org
