Strokes4Stroke is a creative fundraising event where artists, schools, students, and groups come together to make art that makes a difference.

By taking part in our Online Art Auction or fundraising your own way, you’ll help sustain the vital programs and resources that Stroke Foundation provides to prevent stroke, save lives, and support survivors of stroke.

The official dates for Strokes4Stroke are 1-30 June.  However, you can hold an event or fundraise for us any time throughout the year. All you need to do is create your fundraising page, share the link with your family, friends and work colleagues etc and then get creative. 

The online auction only happens annually in June, and you can find out more about participating in that here.

Strokes4Strokes is open to anyone across Australia—artists, schools, businesses, groups, and individuals.

The Strokes4Strokes Online Art Auction is the heart of our campaign, where donated artworks are auctioned to help sustain Stroke Foundation’s vital programs and resources. Learn more here.

Not donating artwork? You can still get involved by hosting a paint and sip night, art class, or exhibition—turning creativity into a fundraiser!

With one stroke occurring every 11 minutes, we’re calling on all Australians to embrace art and raise funds to help prevent stroke, save lives, and support survivors.

There are no limitations on the type of artwork you can create. 

Visit the online auction here.  

You’ll need to register as a bidder. To register you’ll need to include your name, phone number and email address.

Once you’ve registered, you’ll need to verify your registration before you can bid. 

The Strokes4Stroke art auction opens at 9:00am on Friday 20th June AEST, and will close at 5:00pm on Monday 30th June AEST.  

You can register now! 

Visit:

https://app.galabid.com/strokes4stroke2025/items

If you are outbid, you will receive a notification with a link back to the item. You can click this link to take you directly to the item where you have the option to place a higher bid. 

The item you have been outbid on will have an ‘outbid’ label next to the item name. 

You can also check by going to the ‘my account’ tab and clicking on ‘activity’.  

Yes! Each piece will have a minimum starting bid. This starting bid will vary depending on the artwork.

Yes! Each lot number will have a minimum bid. This will be described as the “next minimum bid”.

No!  The minimum bid is the smallest amount you must bid. If you love a piece of art and would like to own it, you can bid a higher amount.  

Yes, you will receive an email/sms to let you know that you’ve been outbid.  As it gets closer to the auction closing time, make sure you’re logged in and watching the item you’d love to own.  This is the best time to make your winning bid!  

Yes! You’ll get an email to let you know what you’ve won, and your email will include a link to an invoice with payment details.  

You can pay for your item by credit card or EFT through GalaBid.  There will be information in your email and on the invoice with payment details.   

You will receive an invoice from Galabid that will show you’ve paid for your Strokes4Stroke auction item. Please note, as you are purchasing an item, the receipt is not tax deductible. 

Once you’ve paid for your item, we’ll contact you to arrange delivery. We know how excited you will be to own your very own Strokes4Stroke artwork, so we’ll do our absolute best to get it out to you as soon as we can. 

Anyone over the age of 18 can register and bid on the artwork.  

No, they don’t.  We’re so grateful that all artists have generously donated their artwork to the Strokes4Stroke Art Auction so 100% of your support can go towards Stroke Foundation’s mission of preventing stroke, saving lives and enhancing recovery for survivors of stroke. 

We understand that sometimes things can happen and we would love you to receive your winning item prompty and safely. In the event that a piece of artwork does go missing or is damaged, the following coverage will be applicable:

Items valued over $500 will be sent Registered Post with extra cover for loss or damage and will require a signature required on delivery. 

Items valued between $100 and $500 will be sent via Registered Post and will require a signature on delivery.

Any item under $100 will be sent via regular post with tracking.

Thank you for your generosity. Donating your art to our online auction is very easy, simply complete our art submission form here.

One of our friendly team members will be in touch to talk through the next steps. 

Please send artwork to:

Attention: Stevie Waugh
Stroke Foundation - Strokes4Stroke
Level 7, 461 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Posting your piece of art is recommended, and we encourage using a tracking number, however we will leave that to your discretion.  

If you’d like to hand deliver to our Melbourne office, please contact the Strokes4Stroke team at strokes4stroke@strokesfoundation.org.au to chat through this further.

To ensure we have enough time upload your artwork, we’d love to receive it by COB Friday 9May 2025.  

We understand that sometimes art takes a little while to create, and the post can be slow, so please ensure you've left enough time for it to arrive. 

While we’d love to be able to support artists, the Strokes4Stroke online auction is a dedicated fundraiser for Stroke Foundation.  Artists submitting their work for the auction do so with the understanding that they are donating their art to help Stroke Foundation raise money to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery for survivors of stroke.  

Stroke Foundation will be covering the cost of shipping artwork to the winning bidder. 

Our aim for events such as the Strokes4Stroke online fundraiser is to keep our costs as low as possible. Your support in paying to post your artwork to us is greatly appreciated, as this means that more of your hard-earned fundraising dollars go straight back to helping people when they need it most.

Of course!  Every dollar you raise makes a huge difference to our mission of preventing stroke, saving lives, and enhancing recovery. With one stroke occurring every 11 minutes, we need your help now more than ever.  

Fundraising through an online fundraising page, holding your own exhibition, paint and sip night, or donating a portion of your artwork through the month of June are all quick and easy ways to help support Stroke Foundation. 

Once your art has been loaded to the online auction site, we’ll send you the link to share. 

While you’ll have access to the link, your network won’t be able to bid until the auction is live on 20 June. 

Including reminders in your newsletter, on your socials, in your studio or at your market stall are all great ways to promote the auction and your generosity and support of Stroke Foundation.

Your name, any website and Instragram links you supplied and the title of your artwork will be displayed with your piece of art.  

If you’d like to read through the artist terms and conditions, you can find them here. 

Yay! We’re can’t wait have you join Strokes4Stroke.  Registering is easy, just click here, enter your details and create your team.  On your dashboard you’ll find a user guide with loads of information, and our resources tab has everything you need to get your group/school excited.

As the Team Captain you will have the option to allow anyone to join your team, or you can set your team to private so only those you invite can join. 

To edit your team setting, simply:

• Log in to your fundraising page dashboard.
• Click on ‘My Team’
• Click on ‘Edit Team Page’ and
• Update YES or NO to allow anyone to join my team.

Once your team members/students have registered for Strokes4Stroke, Stroke Foundation will share fundraising tips and encouragement throughout the campaign.

Here are some great ways to help your team members/students raise funds and stay engaged:

• Motivate and check in regularly – A quick message to your team can keep everyone inspired and remind them of their fundraising goals.
• Encourage team members/students to share their fundraising pages with family, friends, and colleagues via email and social media to attract more donations.
• Celebrate wins – Whether it's receiving the first donation or reaching a major fundraising milestone, take the time to celebrate and cheer on your team’s progress. Recognize their creativity and commitment!
• Share your team’s impact – Remind your team members that every dollar raised supports Stroke Foundation’s vital programs and resources.

The captain is the person who created the team.

If you'd like to change who this is, please contact us on 1300 194 196 or email us at strokes4stroke@strokefoundation.org.au and this is a quick fix for our team.

As the team captain, you can update the team fundraising goal. To do this, you will need to:

• Login to your dashboard.
• Go to ‘My Team’ and then 'Edit Team Page'.
• Here you can update your team profile image and fundraising target.
• Click ‘Save Changes’ at the bottom of the page.

Registering your child is easy.

You can register here or select Parent on the registration page.

You will be asked to enter your details as the parent/guardian, and then be asked to include details of your child. 

You may be invited to join a team by being sent a link by a teacher or through the school newsletter. This link will take you through the registration process to create your child's personal fundraising page and then become a team member of the school.

Please note, make sure you register using your details before you create your child's page and join the school team.

If you’re having difficulty finding the school team, confirm the team name of the school with the teacher in charge, or alternatively you can contact our team at strokes4stroke@strokefoundation.org.au and we’ll be able to help.

When you log into your fundraising dashboard, you have access to a whole range of resources including fundraising tools and downloads.

This is your secure fundraising dashboard that only you can see. You can:

• Set a fundraising goal for your child, add a picture of your child's artwork and story.
• Download fundraising tips to help you achieve your fundraising goals.
• Send emails to ask for donations and track your fundraising results.
• Download posters and social media resources.
• Thank your donors by writing them a personalised thank you email.
• Update your profile, contact details and change your password.
• Accept or delete comments from donors.
• Pay-in cash donations received and more!

Log in now and check it out!  

We love it when families participate in Strokes4Stroke!  Art is such a fun activity to do together.

When you register as a parent, you will be able to then register all children participating in Strokes4Stroke. They will each have their own individual fundraising page which can be shared to family and friends for donations.  

You will be able to switch between your children's profiles in the top right hand corner of your dashboard.

Uploading your child’s artwork is quick and easy.

1. Take a landscape photo of your child's artwork
2. Log into your fundraising dashboard
3. Select your child's profile
4. Select "Edit My Page"
5. Select "Choose Image"
6. Select "Update Details"

Every donation you receive to your fundraising page will reveal the artwork behind one of the grey squares.  Once you’ve received 16 donations or you’ve hit your fundraising goal, your whole picture will be revealed.

Remember the more money you raise for Strokes4Stroke, the more you will help prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery for survivors of stroke.

There are 16 squares, so if you ask 16 people for $5 each, you’ll raise $80 for Stroke Foundation. How cool is that!

Great question! Your child can start fundraising as soon as they have registered. If your child hasn’t completed their artwork yet, that's totally ok. 

Sharing that your child is participating in Strokes4Stroke is a great way to engage with your personal network. 

Once your child’s artwork is complete, give a shout out through socials and email to encourage donations. Every donation your child receives will uncover a square, so the more donations they receive, the quicker their artwork will be revealed.

Of course you can! All you need to do is register them  and skip joining a team.  Simply click here and follow the prompts.

To reset your password, click on ‘Login’ and select ‘Forgot password’.   

When you register for Strokes4Stroke you’ll gain access to fundraising tips and downloadable resources, like fundraising guides, social media tiles and posters.

All these resources are designed to help you raise money, thank your sponsors and share your progress. 

When you sign up for Strokes4Stroke, you'll get a fundraising page where you can upload photos, post videos to your timeline, choose a fundraising goal and tell your story.

One of the easiest ways to get sponsors is to share the fundraising page on social media and send emails to family, friends and work colleagues asking for support. 

From within the fundraising dashboard, you can send emails asking for donations. Log in and click - My Fundraising > Get Sponsors. The email template will contain a link to your fundraising page, where people can contribute with their credit card – easy!

There are other fundraising tips and ideas available to download on your dashboard.

Start asking for donations as early as possible. Remember that by asking someone to donate to you, you are allowing them to support an extremely worthwhile cause. So cast your net wide, family and friends, colleagues, business contacts, staff from other businesses in your building, suppliers, clients.

Don't forget to sponsor yourself/child first!  This will show your family and friends you're all committed to raising as much as you can.

There are so many ways you can share your child’s page; Facebook is just one option. Other options include Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, SMS or good old-fashioned email. To access these options, select ‘Get support’ in your child’s dashboard. In here you can send emails directly by using our template message.

By fundraising for Strokes4Stroke you'll be helping to sustain vital programs and resources that Stroke Foundation provides, including:

Preventing Stroke

• StrokeSafe Talks
• Australia's Biggest Blood Pressure Check
• Information Resources

Saving Lives

• F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) Signs of Stroke Awareness
• Living Guidelines for Stroke Management
• InformMe Website for Health Professionals

Enhancing Recovery

• StrokeLine
• My Stroke Journey
• EnableMe Website for Survivors of Stroke

Share your fundraising link and your family, friends and colleagues can donate directly to your fundraising page. As soon as they make their donation, they will receive a tax-deductible gift receipt (for donations over $2) and their donation amount will automatically be added to your fundraising goal. 

Additionally, every donation will reveal a piece of artwork.  So, the more donations you receive or the faster you get to your target, the quicker the artwork will be completely revealed.

If you’ve been given cash, you can donate the money to your fundraising page on their behalf using a credit or debit card. Refer to "Can I add a cash donation?" for instructions.

Definitely! You can add a cash donation by following these steps: 

• Login to your Strokes4Stroke account and go to your dashboard.
• Select the ‘My Donations’ button.
• Click ‘ADD OFFLINE DONATION’.
• You can then follow the prompts to add the cash to your page using your credit or debit card.
• If you enter the cash donors first name, last name and email address the donation platform will email them a receipt for the donation.

If your child hits their fundraising target, that's an outstanding achievement.  Don't stop the momentum, consider increasing their target! They are doing an amazing thing to support Stroke Foundation and every dollar really does make a huge difference.

Simply log in to your fundraising page dashboard, click on ‘Edit My Page’ and update your fundraising target.   

Absolutely. Thanking your donors is very important. Together, you are all making a huge difference and every dollar you raise is vital to preventing stroke, saving lives and enhancing the recovery of hundreds of thousands of Australians.

Once you sign up to Strokes4Stroke, on the dashboard you’ll have access to loads of free resources such as email templates and social media assets that you can use to thank your donors.  

You can also choose to send thank you messages directly from your dashboard by clicking ‘my donations’ and following the prompts.

We have a range of messages and images available under Resources on your fundraising dashbaord for you to use.

When you are posting make sure you use the #Strokes4Stroke hashtag and also tag Stroke Foundation.

Facebook tag: @StrokeFoundation

LinkedIn tag: @StrokeFoundation

Instagram tag: @Strokefdn

Twitter tag: @Strokefdn

Congratulations, that’s an amazing effort! We encourage you to keep on going, update your fundraising target and tell your friends you’re wanting to raise even more for Stroke Foundation. To do this simply:

• Login to your fundraising page
• Select 'Edit My page'
• Scroll down to 'Update Your Strokes4Stroke Fundraising Page'
• Make sure you select 'save changes'

Keep up the great work! Your fundraising efforts mean so much to people across Australia living with the effects of stroke.