YOUR 2016 HOST GUIDE

MEMORABLE NIGHTS FOR POWERFUL CHANGE

GET THE GIRLS TOGETHER FOR GOOD THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING TO HOST A GIRLS’ NIGHT IN. Women have never needed an excuse to get together, but if ever there was one, it’s this. You and your friends will be joining thousands of women all over Australia, getting together to have a great time, and playing a crucial part in helping Cancer Council beat women’s cancers. Every day in Australia around 50 women are diagnosed with a breast or gynaecological cancer, but Cancer Council’s work has contributed to significant advances in women’s cancer survival. Today, individuals diagnosed with breast cancer have an almost 90% chance of surviving for almost five years - which is why we’re so grateful to people like you raising funds for Cancer Council to support vital cancer research, prevention programs and support services. In this guide you’ll find all you need to help make your event happen, make it fun, and make it an event to be remembered. 2

FROM GOOD TIMES TOGETHER, TO GOOD THINGS TOGETHER Female friendship is a powerful thing. Now we can be more powerful than ever. Just by inviting the girls over, and asking them to donate, you are helping to beat women’s cancers.

HERE’S HOW YOUR FUNDRAISING CAN HELP: $10

$25

$50

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Can help pay for an Information Pack to help a woman cope after surgery.

$100

Can help provide accommodation for a woman who needs to travel, and stay away from home, to access treatment.

Will connect a woman with another woman who has gone through a similar cancer experience who can listen and share practical support.

$500

Can cover some of the costs of recruiting women into studies to understand the causes of cancer.

$1200

Can go towards supporting research into breast and gynaecological cancers.

Can help fund a call to a cancer nurse on 13 11 20, that informs and supports a woman through her cancer diagnosis.

*Services may vary between states/territories.

HASSIA’S STORY In July 2010 I was on holiday in France having lots of fun. A dark shadow fell over the trip when I discovered a lump in my left breast. In December, I found out I had stage three breast cancer. A few years later I found out I had stage four bowel cancer. I am 47 years old, happily married to my husband and have a beautiful son who is only eight years old. Chemotherapy makes me feel so tired. But through my treatment my life is being extended and I have more time with my family. My girlfriends offer me nothing but support and inspiration. The women from my taekwondo class and my son’s school are practical, empathetic and sensitive. I have received a lot of support from Cancer Council which has helped me cope both physically and emotionally. The emotional support is sometimes just as important. I want to encourage everyone to host or attend a Girls’ Night In and give generously! The events are always so much fun – I hope yours is filled with stories, laughter and dancing.

I’M USING THIS TIME TO APPRECIATE THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS IN LIFE – MY GIRLFRIENDS OFFER ME NOTHING BUT SUPPORT AND INSPIRATION

The money you give will help Cancer Council’s vital work including research into potentially lifesaving treatments and support services. 4

NOTHING’S MORE POWERFUL THAN A WOMAN WITH A PLAN WHATEVER YOU’RE THINKING OF DOING ON YOUR GIRLS’ NIGHT IN, THERE’S ONE THING YOU CAN’T DO WITHOUT – A PLAN. Here are our top tips to help things run smoothly, and to ensure the night is a successful fundraiser that you can all be proud of.

PLANNING TIPS 1. CHOOSE A THEME AND SET A DATE Whether it’s a movie night, or a dinner party, a night of pampering, or a games night, creating a theme gives your guests a reason to get excited. The official month for Cancer Council’s Girls’ Night In is October. You can pick any night you like, but be sure to send your invitations out and get it in your guests’ diaries early.

2. MAKE IT OFFICIAL Set up your online fundraising page using the login details sent in your registration confirmation email and get cracking. Check out the handy guide on page 11 to find out how to get the most out of your page. 5

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3. ASSEMBLE YOUR DREAM TEAM

5. DRIVE EXCITEMENT

Planning and hosting an event is much more fun, and easier, if you have a hand. Pick a friend or two to help share the responsibility and inspire you with new ideas.

As the big night gets closer, send out a reminder and get your guests excited about your grand plans. Hashtag #ourgirlsnightin to inspire other hosts and share your planning progress.

4. PLAN YOUR FUNDRAISING

6. BANK YOUR FUNDS

Think about how you’ll raise funds, whether you’ll charge guests an entry fee, ask them to pay to play some games or hold a raffle. You can maximise your fundraising, and grow your circle of friends by inviting friends of friends too. There’s heaps of great ideas on page 9.

After the event, the easiest way to bank your funds is online at girlsnightin.com.au/bank. You can also bank via BPAY, cheque or credit card. Make sure you bank early for the chance to win a great prize. Find out more on page 11. We’re all in this together, so if you need a hand with planning or have any questions about your Girls’ Night In get in touch with us. CALL OUR EVENTS HOTLINE

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MAKE IT A NIGHT TO REMEMBER GOOD FRIENDS CAN ENJOY EACH OTHER’S COMPANY WHATEVER THE OCCASION... But having a special theme or ideas planned for your night will help get the girls excited and make it something to remember. It also makes it easier to turn it into a fundraiser.

EVENT IDEAS 1. DINNER PARTY Pick a cuisine theme and treat the gang to a homemade dinner, or share the load and invite guests to contribute to the cooking by bringing a dish. Don’t forget to ask for an entry fee on arrival. 7

2. CLOTHES SWAP Get the girls to bring their unwanted clothes and either ask them to pay a ‘swap fee’ to exchange them with each other, or put a price on the items. Everyone leaves with a new wardrobe, and you raise valuable funds to help beat women’s cancers.

3. PAMPER PARTY Set up a night of pampering, with facials, manicures, pedicures and massages. This works best if you know someone who’ll donate their skills for free, or you could hire a professional. Either way, don’t forget to charge your guests a fee.

SET UP A NIGHT OF PAMPERING, WITH FACIALS, MANICURES AND MASSAGES

4. MOVIE NIGHT Get the healthy snacks and drinks in for a movie night. Sell tickets and have a vote on the best films to watch. If you’re planning a weepy rom-com, don’t forget the tissues.

5. GAMES NIGHT Whether it’s truth or dare, or a more traditional games night, you can appeal to everyone’s playful side with a night of friendly rivalry. Remember to charge an entry fee, or get everyone to chip in a few dollars per game, with a percentage going to the winner. FOR MORE IDEAS HEAD TO

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MAKE THE MOST OF IT HERE ARE SOME EXTRA IDEAS TO HELP MAXIMISE THE FUNDS YOU RAISE. FUNDRAISING TIPS 1. SET UP YOUR ONLINE FUNDRAISING PAGE By setting up your Girls’ Night In online fundraising page, you make it easy for everyone to donate, both before and at your event. Even if some guests can’t attend, why not ask them to donate to your page to support your event and the cause. Check out the handy guide on page 11.

2. SET A FUNDRAISING GOAL

THINK ABOUT A REALISTIC

Think about a realistic goal you would like to hit with your fundraising and share your target with your friends. Knowing how much you’re hoping to raise will give your friends a sense of how much they should donate to help you reach your goal.

GOAL YOU’D LIKE TO HIT

3. KICK-START YOUR FUNDRAISING

WITH YOUR FUNDRAISING

Nobody wants to be first, so make a contribution to your own fundraising page to get the ball rolling. Your guests will soon follow.

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4. SPREAD THE WORD

7. FUNDRAISING BOOSTERS

Share your online fundraising page with friends via Facebook and email. Don’t forget to keep guests up-to-date with details of your event and your progress as you near your goal.

If you want to raise even more money on the night, you could hold a raffle, auction or a quiz. Try approaching local businesses to donate prizes for your event.

5. REMIND PEOPLE TO DONATE As your event approaches, remind your guests they can visit your online fundraising page and donate online anytime, or pass around a donation box on the night.

8. REMIND PEOPLE OF THE CAUSE Show your guests how their donations will help make a real difference. Download our ‘how your money helps’ poster and put it up at your event. Feel free to share a personal story and tell your guests why you got involved.

6. APPROACH YOUR EMPLOYER Ask your employer to match the amount you raise at your event to double your fundraising total.

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GIRLS’ NIGHT IN ONLINE FUNDRAISING PAGE GUIDE SIMPLY LOG IN WITH THE DETAILS PROVIDED IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL, AND USE THIS HANDY GUIDE TO START RAISING MONEY ONLINE.

SEND OUT EMAIL INVITES

EVENT DETAILS

Keep your page up to date with the latest info about your event.

Invite guests to your event directly from your page.

BANK YOUR FUNDS Deposit your funds here.

YOUR FUNDRAISING Set a fundraising goal and track how much you’ve raised so far.

PERSONAL TOUCH Welcome guests to your page with an exciting event photo.

GET IN TOUCH

POST A MESSAGE

Need help planning or fundraising? We’re here when you need us.

Customise your page with your own message telling guests why you’re hosting an event and reminding them of the great cause you’re fundraising for.

SPREAD THE WORD Share your online fundraising page on social media to raise even more money.

FOR YOUR GIRLS’ NIGHT IN SET A DATE Send out a save the date to your guests!

MY EVENT THEME MY FUNDRAISING GOAL

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EVENT IDEAS

NOTES

Choose a theme. Whether it’s a movie night, dinner party, or a pamper night there are plenty of ideas in your host guide.

INVITES Download invites from the downloads section available at GIRLSNIGHTIN.COM.AU or create your own.

DONATIONS Be sure to share your online fundraising page with your guests to get the donations rolling in early.

ACTIVITIES Here are a few ideas to get you started; download a movie, stock up on face masks or dust off your favourite board game.

PRIZES If you want to hold a raffle or an auction, ask local businesses for a donated prize, they are usually keen to help out.

MOTIVATE

Get your favourite ladies together during October and raise money to help beat women’s cancers.

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FUNDRAISER DONATION PLEDGE FORM PAYMENT DETAILS

PERSONAL DETAILS

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per month to be automatically charged to my credit card using the details above. Individual donations of $2.00 ore more are tax deductible.

We may disclose your information to our contractors, third party service providers, volunteers and agents that may assist Cancer Council with fundraising. We may also disclose your information to like-minded organisations to contact you with information that may be of interest to you, including third party service providers who facilitate the sharing of information between such types of organisations. To see whether this applies to your information please refer to the Privacy Policy of the Cancer Council in your State or Territory. Some of your personal information may be disclosed to our service providers who operate from countries outside Australia. Please see our website for more information. You consent to your information being disclosed outside Australia for this purpose and you understand and acknowledge that these other countries may not always have the same level of privacy protection as Australia. However, each Cancer Council will take reasonable steps to ensure that your information is used by third parties securely and in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

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Send your completed form to your local Cancer Council office. For address details visit: www.cancer.org.au/contactus

HOW YOU CAN HELP...

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Would you like to do more? I would like to make a regular monthly gift of:

The Cancer Council (as defined below) in your State or Territory is collecting the information in this form for the purpose of registering you for this event or campaign and to enlist your support for Cancer Council. If you do not provide this information, you may not be able to participate or provide support. Cancer Council may use your details to send you information and direct marketing communications about Cancer Council’s and third parties’ products, services, events, fundraising or any other activities which we consider may be of interest to you. You may unsubscribe by contacting us.

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Will connect a woman with Can help fund a call to a Can help provide another woman who has cancer nurse on 13 11 20, accommodation for a gone through a similar that informs and supports woman who needs to Your generous contribution will cancer experience who a woman through her travel and stay away from vital research, can listen and share help fundcancer diagnosis. prevention home to access treatment. programs and support services practical support.

to help beat women’s cancers. Each Cancer Council will handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and its Privacy Policy (which is available at the websites below or which can be provided to you on request by calling 13 11 20). These Privacy Policies also explain how you can contact us to access and correct your personal information, or make a complaint about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles. For more information, please contact us on (02) 9334 1900 or [email protected]. Cancer Council means each of Cancer Council Australia www.cancer.org.au (ACN 130 793 725), The Cancer Council NSW www.cancercouncil.com.au (ABN 51 116 463 846), The Anti-Cancer Council of Victoria www.cancervic.org.au (ACN 065 317 599), Cancer Council Queensland www.cancerqld.com.au (ACN 009 784 356), Cancer Council of Tasmania Inc. www.cancertas.org.au (TAS 03230C), Anti-Cancer Foundation of South Australia www.cancersa.org.au (ACN 053 873 822), Cancer Council Western Australia (Inc.) www.cancerwa.asn.au (A0820219W), The Cancer Council ACT www.actcancer.org (ACN 113 296 601) and Cancer Council of the Northern Territory Inc. www.cancercouncilnt.com.au (NT 00603C).

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BANKING YOUR FUNDS After your event, the easiest way to bank is online at girlsnightin.com.au/bank.

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Host ID (if known)

Send your guests an event reminder to get them excited. You may wish to include the theme, dress code or details on anything you would like them to bring!

*Services may differ between states/territories.

MY GUEST LIST

$10

$25

Can help pay for an Information Pack to help a woman cope after surgery.

Will connect a woman with another woman who has gone through a similar cancer experience who can listen and share practical support.

$100

$500

Can help provide accommodation for a woman who needs to travel and stay away from home to access treatment.

Can cover some of the costs of recruiting women into studies to understand the causes of cancer.

GIRLSNIGHTIN.COM.AU 1300 65 65 85

*Services may vary between states/territories

$50 Can help fund a call to a cancer nurse on 13 11 20, that informs and supports a woman through her cancer diagnosis.

$1200 Can go towards supporting research into breast and gynaecological cancers.

HELPFUL TOOLS Check out our Girls’ Night In downloads and resources to help you make your event a huge success.

FUNDRAISING HEROES LAUREN BRENNAN Lauren decided to host a Girls’ Night In as she thought it would be a great way to create a fundraising event that reflected her personality. Twenty four year-old school teacher Lauren has embraced Girls’ Night In, and has held a a dinner party five years in a row. Her guests simply donate the money they would have spent on a night out, but have just as much fun. Lauren and the girls have raised $1,600 to date. “I choose to host a Girls’ Night In every year because I want to be able to support the fight against women’s cancers in my own way. It’s fun, easy and a great way to catch up with friends for a cause that really matters.”

LAUREN’S TOP TIP

One of the most fun parts of the night is when the girls write a letter to themselves, containing their hopes, dreams and what’s going on in their lives. These are sealed and kept safe until next year, before being ceremoniously opened and shared to see how far they’ve come.

Marina and friends at her Girls’ Night In

MARINA O’DEA This year, Marina will host her fifth consecutive Girls’ Night In. Marina chose to fundraise for Cancer Council to show support for her close friend and aunt who have both battled cancer. Marina changes her event each year. In 2015 she hired out a local restaurant and held a formal dinner, with a silent auction and entertainment provided by a 5-piece band throughout the night, raising over $9,500 for Cancer Council.

CANCER COUNCIL HAS PLAYED AN INSTRUMENTAL PART IN MY AUNT’S AND MY FRIEND’S LIVES, PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT MARINA

Girls’ Night In Host Lauren and friends at her Girls’ Night In

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REWARDS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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BE INSPIRED - RECIPE IDEAS Why not consider how you can make your recipes brim with healthy ingredients, like these delicious examples.

CORN AND ZUCCHINI FRITTERS BY MIGUEL MAESTRE

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • •

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 leek, trimmed, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 6 sprigs of thyme 8 small flat mushrooms, trimmed 2 sheets canola puff pastry, partially thawed 100g feta or goats cheese Wild rocket or micro cress leaves, to serve

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan forced). Heat the oil in a medium (about 22cm base) ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Add the leek and garlic and cook 3 minutes until soft. Add the thyme. Add the mushrooms, stalk side down. Increase heat to mediumhigh and cook for 5 minutes.

INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour •5  0g parmesan cheese, finely grated • Salt & pepper • 1 /2 bunch chives, roughly chopped • 1 cup milk, plus extra • 2 eggs

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2 corn cobs 2 zucchinis Olive oil 1 block haloumi, thickly sliced • Rocket leaves, to serve • Chutney, to serve • Lemon wedges, to serve

METHOD

To make the batter, place the flour and parmesan in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper and mix well with clean hands. Add the chives, combine the milk and eggs in a small bowl and whisk. Pour into the flour mixture gradually and mix to make a thick batter the consistency of creamy mash. Add extra milk if needed. Grate the corn into the bowl and mix well, discard the husks. Using a mandolin, finely cut the zucchinis into thin strips. Heat an oiled frying pan over a medium heat. Take a small handful of the zucchini, using 2 spoons place into the batter and coat. Place in a frying pan to cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden, turn and cook a further 1-2 minutes or until cooked through. Cook in batches and repeat with remaining zucchini and batter.

Meanwhile, cut a 23cm round from each sheet of pastry. Place the rounds on top of each other and press together. Spread half the cheese over one side of the pastry round. Remove the frying pan from the heat. Place the pastry round cheese side down over the mushrooms, tucking the pastry under the mushrooms. Transfer the frying pan to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until pastry is golden and puffed. Remove from the oven and set aside 3 minutes. Place a board or wire rack on top of the pan and invert. Crumble over the remaining goats cheese, top with rocket or micro cress, season with pepper and serve.

UPSIDE DOWN MUSHROOM TART BY JANELLE BLOOM

Place the haloumi slices into the frying pan for 1 minute or until golden, turn and cook for a further minute. Spoon chutney onto a plate, top with a little rocket, top with a fritter, another slice of haloumi, top with another fritter with a lemon wedge on the side to serve.

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LOOKING OUT FOR EACH OTHER As well as raising funds to help beat women’s cancer, you can also use your Girls’ Night In as an opportunity to share tips on how you can help each other take steps to detect and try to prevent cancer.

THE VITAL CANCER CHECKS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUT, AT EVERY AGE Breast screening –

ALL WOMEN AGED 50-74

46%

46% of eligible Australian women aged 50-74 are not participating in BreastScreen

1 in 5

female adolescents are sunburnt on summer weekends

WOMEN AGED 50 TO 74

FEMALES AGED 12-13 YEARS

should screen for bowel cancer every two years.

can take part in the school-based National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Program

6 in 10 eligible Australian

women do not take part in the National Bowel Screening Program

National cervical cancer screening program –

ALL WOMEN BETWEEN 18 & 69

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TEENAGE GIRLS should be SunSmart, and start taking responsibility for their own sun protection

23%

of Australian girls turning 15 are not fully immunised against HPV

4 in 10 eligible Australian women do not have regular 2-yearly Pap tests

AS A WOMAN MY ADVICE IS TO ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION IS SO IMPORTANT AND IT’S SOMETHING YOU CAN START DOING TODAY HASSIA

Cancer patient and Girls’ Night In guest

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OFFICIAL PARTNERS With the help of our Official Partners, Cancer Council can continue to fund world-class research, prevention programs, support services and give hope to the 50 women who are diagnosed every day with a breast or gynaecological cancer in Australia.

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I THINK ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO SUPPORT A GIRLFRIEND AFFECTED BY CANCER IS TO HOST A GIRLS’ NIGHT IN EVENT. NO ONE SHOULD GO THROUGH A CANCER JOURNEY ALONE. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER THAN CANCER LEANNE

Breast cancer survivor and Girls’ Night In host

GIVE YOURSELVES A GROUP HUG THANK YOU. The money you raise together at your Girls’ Night In will help beat women’s cancers, and help Cancer Council support thousands of women affected by cancer in Australia.

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