1$day - a simple and innovative fundraising event - will be held for the first time across Australia on Thursday 20 October 2011, a day where all Australians will be asked to give just $1 to help reduce inequities in children''s health and education around the world.

An Australian and global fundraising first, the initiative has been created by Sydney parents Sophie Bartho and Rob Wilcher who were compelled to act after realising the huge gaps in health, education, food and safety resources for over eight million kids worldwide - and in the world's charitable giving.