The Sunshine Coast Wanderers Football Club is thrilled to announce a monumental partnership with SunnyKids, a leading organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families in the Sunshine Coast community.
SunnyKids works tirelessly to provide resources, mentoring, and support to children and families experiencing domestic violence, neglect, or financial hardship. Through tailored programs and early intervention, they create safe and nurturing environments that enable children to thrive, ensuring every child has the opportunity to reach their potential.
Football and SunnyKids share common values of community, teamwork, and development. Both strive toempower individuals—football by nurturing talent and fostering inclusion on and off the field, and SunnyKidsby ensuring children and families have the support they need to flourish.
Club President Glenn Duncan shared his excitement about the partnership: “This is a monumental step in our club’s growth. By joining forces with SunnyKids, we’re not just nurturing football talent; we’re also educating our members and the broader community about critical social issues. Through SunnyKids’ invaluable resources, we can foster an environment where everyone feels supported, both on and off the pitch. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected Sunshine Coast.”
SunnyKids CEO Kathleen Hope also expressed her enthusiasm: “This partnership is an incredible opportunity for SunnyKids to expand our reach and connect with even more families in need. The Sunshine Coast Wanderersare an integral part of our community, and their commitment to inclusivity and empowerment aligns perfectly withour mission. Together, we can create meaningful change and ensure that every child has the support and resourcesthey need to thrive.”
This partnership reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity, education, and community empowerment. Together, the Sunshine Coast Wanderers and SunnyKids aim to make a lasting impact in the region, creating a brighter future for all.
About Sunshine Coast Wanderers:
Wanderers Football Club has been a hugely successful football club over the years with solid ties to the local community and a strong sense of family values. Based in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, itis the oldest and largest club on the Coast and draws players and their families from throughout the wider Sunshine Coast region. The club formed as Buderim Wanderers FC in 1972 and moved to its home to Ballinger Park in 1980.
About SunnyKids:
SunnyKids has supported children and families on the Sunshine Coast for nearly 25 years through itsevidence-based Virtual Village model. This approach builds resilience, skills, and capacity, offeringwraparound support services. SunnyKids provides a social and emotional safety net, partnering withschools, health, and education providers to assist children facing adversity. Each year, the charitydelivers over 8,700 nights of emergency accommodation and offers domestic violence counsellingand referrals, helping families rebuild their lives.
SunnyKids – Fast Facts 2023/2024
• 95% of the children SunnyKids support are from homes experiencing domestic and family violence
• 8792 nights of emergency accommodation provided
• 2,767 individuals supported
• 1751 children supported • 2030 Christmas gifts provided
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The Sunshine Coast Wanderers Football Club is thrilled to announce a monumental partnership withSunnyKids, a leading organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families in the SunshineCoast community.
SunnyKids receives recognition for outstanding contribution to supporting children and families facing domestic violence and hardship.
SunnyKids, a leading provider of emotional support and wraparound services for children and families affected by domestic violence and hardship, has been awarded the prestigious Social Impact Category (Large Business) at the 2024 Sunshine Coast Business Awards. The annual awards ceremony, which recognises exceptional business achievements across a wide range of sectors, honoured SunnyKids for its transformative work in improving the lives of vulnerable children and families in the region.
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SunnyKids acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work, live and rest. We appreciate the importance of building stronger relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people to foster a culture of understanding and respect. By listening to their voices, understanding their needs and collaborating we promote healing, mutual understanding and progress towards reconciliation. SunnyKids continue our commitment to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.
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