COMMUNITY GROUPS
We work with community groups of all kinds to help them raise money and help the planet. There are amazing groups all over the state making CDS Vic fundraising part of their mission.
How to get involved
Get started
- First, you’ll need to register as a donation partner. Then, you will receive a donation partner ID via email.
- Already have an ID? Activate it with your zone operator. Activate with one or more zone operators, depending on where you’re based.
Collect containers and share your cause
Start sharing your donation partner ID and get your community involved.
- Download fundraising resources
- Tell people where to return containers and donate by finding their nearest refund points
- Check eligible containers, so supporters know what can be donated
- Learn about collection options. If you need to organise larger returns or pickups, contact your local depot or zone operator.
- Watch fundraising tips from those involved
Resources
Everything in one spot. Find all our handy guides, fact sheets or downloads to help you learn about and get involved with CDS Vic.
Tools for your community
Fundraising resources
A range of resources including a fundraising guide, posters, flyers and bin stickers are available to download for free to support your fundraising journey.
How CDS Vic works
Learn more about what’s eligible and where to find refund points.
How Communities are fundraising
Over the past year, Abbot Thích Phước Thể of Lien Tri Temple in Braybrook has become the driving force behind his temple’s fundraising through Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme. It is an idea that has profound impact for both the environment and community faith.
This State Emergency Services branch is also a refund point, strengthening community connections and providing an opportunity for important local updates.
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Quick FAQs
How can community groups, charities or not-for-profits get involved?
CDS Vic gives Victorian schools, charities, clubs and community groups new ways to raise funds. You can:
· Collect eligible containers from your community and redeem them for refunds
· Register as a donation partner so supporters can donate their refunds
· Apply to your zone operator to set up and run a refund point
If you’re interested in hosting a refund point, contact your local zone operator for details.
What’s a donation partner?
Donation partners are not-for-profit organisations such as charities, schools, sports clubs or community groups.
They register with CDS Vic and set up a payment account with one or more zone operators. This lets people donate their 10c refunds directly to them.
How can my community group register as a donation partner?
To register, your organisation needs to:
1.Sign up with CDS Vic to get a donation partner ID (this confirms your organisation is registered in Victoria).
2. Activate your donation partner ID with each relevant zone operator so you can receive payments.
How do I get donations from my supporters?
At refund points, supporters can choose to donate their refund to your organisation.
Check with your zone operator to see the different ways people can donate, such as:
· Using the zone operator app
· Entering your donation partner ID (or barcode)
· Using the donation search on the CDS Vic website
You can also collect containers yourself and partner with your local refund point to redeem them.
Can community groups and charities get their containers collected by nearby refund points?
Some refund points and zone operators provide cages, bins or collection services. These may come with a fee. Contact your local zone operator to see what’s available in your area.