Events & Fundraising
Our mission is powered by community. From local runs to national conferences, we are continually humbled by the kindness, creativity and dedication of our supporters. These fundraising efforts, together with generous corporate partnerships, allow us to keep delivering assistive devices at no cost to families. Here are some of the highlights that have made a real impact. If you’d like to organise your own event, please reach out!
Rock A Sock Day
Rock a Sock Day is a fun and meaningful way to bring your team together while supporting the work of Free 3D Hands.
By taking part, you’ll help raise awareness of the everyday challenges experienced by people with upper limb differences and contribute to the development and distribution of life-changing assistive technology.
On the day, your team can host a workplace event, wear a sock on their dominant hand for one hour, and experience firsthand the challenges of completing everyday tasks with one hand. It’s an engaging opportunity to spark conversations, promote inclusion and understanding, encourage employee participation, and raise support for Free 3D Hands.
To find out more, download a toolkit today.
Open Days
Ever wondered what Free 3D Hands does and how 3D printing is helping people with limb differences around the world? Join us for one of our Open Days and get a behind-the-scenes look at how assistive devices are designed, printed, assembled and delivered to those who need them most.
During these events, you’ll see live demonstrations of our 3D printers in action, learn how we create custom assistive devices for people with limb differences, and discover how these devices are sent to recipients across the globe. You’ll also have the chance to meet Mat Bowtell, our Founder & CEO, hear the story behind Free 3D Hands, and ask questions about the technology, the mission and the impact.
Come along, explore the technology and see how innovation, compassion and 3D printing are changing lives.
Next date to be announced soon!
Past Events
Steadfast Conference
Free 3D Hands was honoured to be selected as the official charity partner for the 2025 Steadfast Conference in Melbourne. Across three days, our team exhibited our ongoing work to support the limb-difference community. The event raised a record-breaking $525,000 to support the development and delivery of free assistive devices worldwide.
As a charity partner, Free 3D Hands brings impactful storytelling, strong community engagement and a compelling mission to corporate and industry events. If you would like to partner with us for your next event, please contact us directly.
Helping Hands Running Event
The 2025 Helping Hands Running Event united 50 runners who covered more than 3,000 kilometres in support of Free 3D Hands. Inspired by his daughter Gracie, who was born with a limb difference, organiser Chris Dixon ran an astonishing 300 kilometres in just 36 hours. The event brought the community together, raising awareness, celebrating inclusion and raising an outstanding $80,000 – our largest community-led fundraiser to date.
We are excited to announce that the Helping Hands festival will be back again in 2026! To learn more visit https://helpinghands.run/
110km run around Phillip Island
Local legend Jack Montgomery completed an incredible 110km run around Phillip Island in 14.5 hours, supported by the local community every step of the way. Free 3D Hands’ engineer Xavier joined him for part of the journey, symbolising the shared commitment to supporting individuals with limb differences. The event rallied the island community and raised more than $28,000 for Free 3D Hands.
Ocean Reach Brewing Kinetic Beer & Bubbles Fundraiser
Local businesses Ocean Reach Brewing and Phillip Island Winery, teamed up to make the Kinetic Hazy IPA and Kinetic Sparkling in support of Free 3D Hands. Hosted at the Phillip Island Winery, the event welcomed community members to come down and enjoy a drink and participate in a charity auction, with all proceeds donated to Free 3D Hands. It showcased an incredible display of community spirit to support Free 3D Hands’ mission raising over $38,000.
