Thong Day has now finished

Friday October 1 is Youngcare Thong Day. That means, instead of stuffing your feet into socks and shoes for the day, we're asking you to release your feet in the name of charity. Because nothing says ‘I'm a kind-hearted, charitable person' like a pair of pluggers.

Reflecting Australia's laid-back, beach lifestyle and what it means to be young, Australian's will be swept up in thong fever and don their thongs for a truly worthy cause - helping to provide choice in care and accommodation options for young Australians with 24/7 care needs.

Perhaps the biggest and most exciting part of Thong day, is the epic National ‘Thong-a-thon'. You have never seen any type of ‘a-thon' like it, and Thong Day's ‘Thong-a-thon' is set to revolutionise the very definition of a "national fundraising event.

Supporters all over the country, from all walks of life will be encouraged to host a ‘Thong-a-thon' of their choosing by gathering with friends, family or co-workers and host an event of their choosing for Youngcare - the only pre-requisite: you must do it in thongs!

While many details are still under wraps, Youngcare can reveal that specially branded Youngcare thongs are being developed by the makers of Havaianas - Dupe - which will be available for purchase Australia-wide in Terry White pharmacies.

As well as feeling all warm and fuzzy, you get the bonus of receiving prizes and giveaways should your event be chosen as one of the nation's top fundraisers. Importantly, our esteemed panel of be-thonged judges will also be rewarding the most creative Thong-a-thons too.