Fund Raising

The NBIF's stall, initially located in the Bunda Street car park and now situated adjacent to the Canberra Centre, has been a major contributor to the Foundation's discretionary funds over many years. Staffed by a loyal band of volunteers, it was initially the only source of the NBIF's funds, and it remains a key element in its fundraising activities .

Over the years, the Foundation has conducted several discrete major fundraising events organised by enterprising individuals to whom the organisation remains deeply in debt. These events have included 'Button Days', involving students and other volunteers selling items such as 'fridge magnets, brooches, badges lollipops etc., and 'sausage sizzles' at rock concerts. An ongoing activity is the collection of donations from the distinctive NBIF money boxes displayed by a number of participating stores in the Canberra Centre and elsewhere.

The organisation is also assisted by generous donations from community groups and individual donors.