Fun-A-Thon - largest event on the Phil’ calendar

Make a big difference in the lives of little kids

A 24-hour fundraising marathon where teams of students spend 24 hours on campus doing challenges to fundraise for the Child Life and Music therapists at the Sydney Children's Hospital.

What is Fun-A-Thon?

Phil’s annual Fun-A-Thon WILL make its comeback again in 2026!

Participants will have their strength, wit and reflexes tested while working together in teams of 6-8. That is, non-stop challenges for 24 hours straight, all to raise funds for Child Life Therapy and Music Therapy at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.

In the spirit of fundraising for kids in hospital, every challenge celebrates what it means to be a kid. From scavenger hunts, lip sync battles, inflatable obstacle courses, and dares, to undeniably bizarre arts and crafts, we've got you covered. Your favourite games are back with more twists and turns than ever before, and our prizes are worth contesting with your best efforts. Make friends, settle some long-time feuds, challenge yourself, and have so, so much fun.

Application Process

Application: Submit your application form as an individual or a team by Term 3 O-Week, Monday 7th September or until we reach capacity!

Confirmation: If selected, you’ll receive a confirmation email inviting you to complete your registration.

Registration: Finalize your participation by paying the $10 registration fee and preparing for the event.

Fundraising: Get started on fundraising and join briefings to ensure you’re ready for the 24-hour adventure

Applying as a team? 👤
To make things easier, only one person per full or partial team needs to complete this form. Just make sure you’ve got your teammates' names, emails, and zIDs ready to include.

Flying solo? 🚶
No worries! Fill out the form and we’ll match you with a team of new friends who are also keen to take on the challenge

KEY DETAILS

WHEN: 21st-22nd October

WHERE: All around our UNSW campus

WHO: You and up to 7 friends! Or register as an individual or partial team, and we'll put you in an awesome new team of 6-8 people

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 11:59PM or UNTIL WE REACH CAPACITY!

Applications Now Open!

WHY PARTICIPATE IN FUN-A-THON

Make a real difference and contribute to a meaningful cause. Your participation helps fund key services and support to bring fun and comfort to children in need
Build lasting connections with your teammates and fellow participants as you bond over the challenge of Fun-A-Thon and your passion for philanthropy
Experience unmatched fun as you spend 24 hours on campus and dive into a variety of unique activities
Get AHEGS recognition for your participation if you spend 20 hours fundraising and at the event

'What did you love about the Fun-A-Thon?'

"The overnight activities, there is something special about being on campus at that time when everyone else has gone home.”

“The midnight silent disco, is was amazing! Also, the people running it!”

“ Fun-A-Thon is the biggest and most rewarding event I've ever been a part of! You get to bond so much with your team and get a bit of a competitive kick in each of the hourly challenges, which are always something different, fun and related to the cause."

“It was amazing being able to spend 24 hours getting to know the people from my team better. We did a lot of bonding over time, and it strengthened our relationships. It’s kind of amazing how quickly the 24 hours went by because of how much fun we were having.”

“It's hard to believe how much of a difference you can make as a participant, not only in raising valuable funds for children in need, but also acting as advocates for the Child Life and Music Therapy Unit. This will forever be one of the fondest memories I will keep from my time at UNSW!”

“How it brought a large group of people from across the whole spectrum of the uni to work together to raise such a significant amount of money for an amazing cause, all while having the most fun!”

“The sense of community and the way it made my heart Phil' ”

"Getting together as a team and doing something for the people who make kids’ lives better while they are going through their journey in the hospital.”