Calling all gyms, sporting teams, social clubs, and event producers
Here’s your chance to be part of a national movement this Pride Month. Host an event for Sweat with Pride+ to:
- Engage your members or customers: boost their physical, mental and social wellbeing through fun, inclusive events.
- Amplify Sweat with Pride: connect new participants and donors to the campaign, helping grow our shared impact.
- Make Pride Month count: turn June into meaningful action that connects to a nationwide movement.
- Strengthen rainbow communities: every event helps raise awareness and funds for life-changing LGBTQIA+ services in mental health, legal assistance, education, advocacy, and social inclusion.
Three simple formats
Sweat with Pride+ events fit within one of three supported formats:
Connect
Conversation, learning, storytelling
Panels, screening, workshops, showcases, and more ways to connect to the themes of Sweat with Pride.
Move
Workouts, mindful movement, recreational activities
Walks or runs, gym classes, yoga, games, and more ways to move together and participate in Sweat with Pride.
Dance
Parties, music-based events, movement classes
Pride parties, DJ sets, dance classes, silent discos, and more ways to get together and celebrate Sweat with Pride.
How it works
1. Express your interest
Complete a short form with your proposed event idea, format (Connect, Move, Dance), logistics, and how it supports Sweat with Pride.
2. Get approved
We'll review your event to ensure alignment with community values and the campaign.
3. Receive your promo pack
Access logos, templates, promotional guidance, and everything you need to plan your event.
4. Host your event
Bring people together this June and make Pride Month count.
5. Share the impact
Tell us about attendance, funds raised, and the connections you created.
Event guidelines:
- Events must be registered and approved before promotion
- Events must fall under Connect, Move, or Dance formats
- Free events preferred; ticketed events must donate a portion of proceeds to Sweat with Pride (non-profits or community-owned businesses are exempt)
- Events must be inclusive and welcoming for all participants, with reasonable accomodations offered for accessibility
- You are responsible for event costs, ticketing, insurance, and safety
What you'll get
Approved event hosts receive:
- Sweat with Pride+ logos and usage guidelines
- Print, digital and social promotional templates
- Suggested social media and email copy
- Listing on the Sweat with Pride website and shoutouts on social media
- Access to post-campaign reporting
More ways to get involved
Hosting an event is just one way to make Pride Month count. Here are other ways your organisation can take part in Sweat with Pride:
- Form a club team: Rally your gym, studio, fitness, social or sporting club to move for 21 minutes a day in June, fundraise together, and build connection through friendly competition. Register your interest.
- Donate to Dollar Match Days: Amplify your impact by contributing to the matched funding pool that doubles public donations during special campaign days. Book a call.
- Offer incentives and prizes: Support participants by providing prizes, rewards, or incentives that motivate fundraising and help fund life-changing LGBTQIA+ services. Email us.
Still have questions?
Contact us at sweat@rainbowgiving.org.au.

