Free Dress Day For Asthma
When Schools & Communities come together, kids breathe eaiser.
When schools and communities come together, kids breathe easier.
Free Dress Day for Asthma gives schools a simple, meaningful way to show their support. By offering students the chance to swap their uniform for free dress and bring along a gold coin donation, schools create a day that is fun, inclusive and purpose driven.
And it is not just schools getting involved. Some childcare centres host annual Pyjama Days, where little ones arrive in their favourite PJs to raise funds and awareness for children living with asthma. It is a joyful, age-appropriate way to start conversations early about caring for friends who may need a little extra help and understanding.
Last year, schools and early learning centres across the country stepped up. From small regional primary schools to large metropolitan colleges, communities rallied together.
Some standout schools in 2025 included:
- St Catherine's Primary School, raising $735 through their Free Dress Day
- Highland State School, raising $684 through their Bright for Bryn splash of colour day
- Springfield Primary School’s free dress day raised $634.
Every gold coin made a big difference.
Students proudly wore their favourite outfits, teachers shared asthma facts and families contributed what they could. Together, these efforts added up to something powerful, helping to fund vital asthma education, advocacy and support services.
Register your Free Dress Day today
Importantly, Free Dress Day is not just about fundraising. It is about raising awareness and reminding children with asthma that they are not alone. It is about building empathy and understanding among classmates. And it is about schools and centres modelling what community care looks like in action.
Last year alone, 30,265 school staff were trained in asthma first aid, helping ensure children with asthma receive fast, confident support when it matters most.
Asthma remains one of the leading causes of hospitalisation for children. In 2023 to 2024, children under 15 accounted for 43 percent of the 32,000 asthma hospitalisations nationwide.
Hosting a Free Dress Day or Pyjama Day is easy and can be held at any time during the year. If your school or learning centre is looking for a simple way to make a real difference, we would love you to join us.
Together, we can help children with asthma breathe a little easier.
Did you know?
Around 386,000 Aussie kids under the age of 15 have asthma.
Show your support for students across the country, including those at your school, who are impacted by asthma.
Why get involved?
- Asthma affects 1 in 10 boys and 1 in 16 girls under the age of 15 in Australia.
- In 2023-2024, children under 15 accounted for 43% of the 32,000 hospitalisations caused by asthma.
- Children under 15 are 3 times more likely to be hospitalised for asthma than those aged 15 and over.
- In 2021-2022, about 26,500 kids visited emergency departments for asthma.
- 13,604 children under 15 were hospitalised for asthma in 2023/2024
Together we can make a real difference for the nearly 2.8 million Aussies living with asthma.
How can your School Help?
Hold a school fundraiser to support students living with asthma.
Hosting a Free Dress Day at your school is a fun and simple way to raise funds and awareness of asthma in Australia. Plus it encourages individuality and social responsibility among students.
When To Host Your Free Dress Day?
World Asthma Day in May is the perfect time to get involved! On this day, Asthma Australia highlights the importance of asthma awareness and management, especially for kids.
But your Free Dress Day for Asthma doesn’t have to happen in May 2026! Choose any date that suits your school’s calendar.
We’ve Made It Easy for You!
Here's how your school can make a difference:- Register your school
- Setup a school fundraising page (Or get help from us)
- Encourage parents to donate online on the school’s fundraising page or bring a gold coin donation on the day.
- Unite for a day of fun, freedom and fundraising! 💖
Ready to make a difference?
Click below to register now or express your interest for more information or to have a chat about what’s right for your school.
Together, we can create positive change and support asthma awareness in schools across Australia. Let’s unite for a cause that impacts so many children and families.
