Host Resources

The Aussie Athlete Annual BBQ is a national (and global!) movement held annually in and around February. It's a celebration of sport, summer and mateship, all while raising vital funds for the Aussie Athlete Fund. This initiative is powered by everyday Australians, schools, clubs, businesses, and Aussies abroad. 

Funds raised go to the Aussie Athlete Fund, helping cover training, travel, coaching, wellbeing, and access to sport for young athletes across the country. 

View all of the BBQ Captain Host Resources below (these will also be printed and included in delivery along with your official BBQ kit). 

 

 

Where to share:
LinkedIn
Mention @AussieAthleteFund, @NatCook_Official, and your business
Include #PassTheTongs

About #PassTheTongs:
#PassTheTongs is a nomination movement that invites workplaces to come together around a BBQ and support Aussie athletes. After hosting your BBQ, you nominate another business by tagging them and using #PassTheTongs, keeping the support moving from team to team.

LinkedIn caption options:

  1. Our team hosted a Great Aussie Athlete BBQ in support of @AussieAthleteFund.
    Good food, good people, and backing the next generation of Aussie athletes.
    Passing the tongs to [@CompanyName].
    #PassTheTongs @NatCook_Official

     

  2. From boardroom to BBQ, our team came together to support Aussie athletes through the @AussieAthleteFund.
    [@CompanyName], your turn to fire up the grill.
    #PassTheTongs @NatCook_Official

 

  1. Community at work.
    Our Great Aussie Athlete BBQ helped raise awareness for the @AussieAthleteFund.
    Passing the tongs to [@CompanyName].
    #PassTheTongs @NatCook_Official

 

  1. BBQ done for a good cause.
    Proud to support the @AussieAthleteFund through our Great Aussie Athlete BBQ.
    [@CompanyName], you’re up next.
    #PassTheTongs @NatCook_Official

 

  1. We fired up the grill to support Aussie athletes.
    Now passing the tongs to [@CompanyName].
    #PassTheTongs @NatCook_Official

Where to share:
Instagram and Facebook
Tag @aussieathletefund and use #PassTheTongs

About #PassTheTongs:
#PassTheTongs is a nomination movement that encourages people to gather around the BBQ and support Aussie athletes. Inspired by the Ice Bucket Challenge, you host a BBQ, share it on social, and nominate someone else to take their turn by tagging them and using #PassTheTongs.

Caption options:

I fired up the grill for Aussie athletes. Now it’s your turn.
[@FriendName], I nominate you as the next Aussie Athlete Fund BBQ Captain.
#PassTheTongs #AussieAthleteFund

Backyard BBQ done. Passing the tongs to [@FriendName] – let’s keep the support going.
#PassTheTongs #AussieAthleteFund

From sausages to support. Our BBQ did its part.
[@FriendName], you’re up. Don’t forget to pass it on.
#PassTheTongs #AussieAthleteFund

Good food, good people, great cause.
I’ve done my part – now it’s your turn, [@FriendName].
#PassTheTongs #AussieAthleteFund

Today I grilled for Aussie athletes.
Passing the tongs to [@FriendName] – let’s keep it rolling.
#PassTheTongs #AussieAthleteFund

  • 46% of athletes who represent Australia live below the poverty line, earning under $23,000 a year
  • 50% of Aussie athletes have considered leaving their sport due to the cost of training, travel, equipment, and competition
  • In 2025, the Aussie Athlete Fund has supported over 100 (350 since its inception) emerging athletes across 20 sports
  • Many Aussie Athlete Fund athletes start with less than $5,000 in funding
  • Elite Aussie athletes spend around $30,000 a year on training, travel, and equipment
  • Aussie Athlete Fund athletes have competed at events like the Commonwealth Games and World Championships
  • Some Aussie Athlete Fund athletes train up to 35 hours a week while working or studying full time
  • Aussie Athlete Fund micro-grants often cover key costs like flights to international qualifiers
  • The fund supports athletes from regional areas who face higher travel costs
  • Aussie Athlete Fund athletes include medallists across swimming, athletics, cycling, and para-sports
  • Every dollar raised through community BBQs goes directly to athlete support
  • Aussie Athlete Fund aims to support 200 athletes a year by 2026

We have created an A5 poster for you to use at your event. One side is for people to DONATE to your BBQ and one side is to SIGN UP to be a BBQ captain. Copies will also be printed and included in delivery along with your official BBQ kit. 

Event Flyer: DOWNLOAD

All donations must be made directly to the Aussie Athlete Fund, Great Aussie Athlete BBQ Campaign that is hosted by the Australian Sports Foundation (tax-deductible platform). 

Please note the BBQ Captains name in the description when donating so we know who to allocate the total tally's to. 

Donation URL: HERE

Donation QR Code: DOWNLOAD