Events
Meet Tanya McDonough at Gold Buyers Online *Proud Sponsor*
Tanya McDonough is the Managing director of Gold Buyers Online and the proud sponsor of the SunnyKids Luncheon for Melbourne Cup.
October 4, 2024
News & Stories
Events
Meet Ferre De Deyne at Big Kart Track *Proud Sponsor*
Ferre De Deyne is the owner of Big Kart Track, one of the Sunshine Coast’s major tourist attractions and the largest commercial kart track in Australia! He is also one of this year’s sponsors of our 25th SunnyKids Anniversary Ball.
August 29, 2024
Events
Meet Kelli Martin at KLM Solicitors *Proud Sponsor*
Kelli Martin, Managing Partner and the team at KLM Solicitors are proud sponsors of this year’s SunnyKids 25th Anniversary Charity Ball. With a team of legal specialists covering a wide variety of experience, KLM are passionate about supporting their clients with the most practical legal advice. Helping their clients every step of the way with down-to-earth, quality legal representation.
August 29, 2024
P100 Member
Hilary Somerville – P100 Member And Senior Associate Lawyer
Meeting people and getting to know their stories is something I enjoy,” says Hilary. “Everyone is different. I like being able to help people at a difficult time in their lives and hopefully take some stress off their shoulders. I also love a good puzzle and estate planning is essentially putting all the pieces together.
August 28, 2024
Media Release
Announcing Madam Mayor Rosanna Natoli as new patron
SunnyKids celebrates 25 years of service on the Sunshine Coast, with Mayor Rosanna Natoli set to be its new patron. On 27th August Mayor Natoli will be officially recognised as the new SunnyKids patron at a special event at Kuluin State School.
August 22, 2024
Events
Meet Jodi Price at LJ Hooker Mooloolaba|Mountain Creek *Proud Sponsor* –
Jodi Price, Director of LJ Hooker Mooloolaba|Mountain Creek has been a loyal supporter of SunnyKids for over 11 years. Giving back to the community in which she lives is something Jodi feels extremely passionate about. To have Jodi and the LJ Hooker Mooloolaba|Mountain Creek team be a sponsor of this year’s major event is quite special to us.
August 20, 2024
Events
Meet Ky Vogler at Pacific Ford *Proud Sponsor* –
Ky Vogler, Dealer Principal and the team at Pacific Ford are proud sponsors of this year’s SunnyKids 25th Anniversary Charity Ball. With a steadfast commitment to helping those facing adversity, Pacific Ford have been dedicated supporters of SunnyKids since 2018.
August 20, 2024
P100 Member
Greg Tindall – Founding Member – Celebrating 10 years – SunnyKids P100 Village –
When Greg Tindall, Practice Principal & Certified Financial Planner at MiQ Private Wealth, joined the SunnyKids P100 Village ten years ago, little did he know the profound impact his ongoing generosity and support would have on thousands of vulnerable women and children on the Coast.
July 24, 2024
P100 Member
Paul Nay – Founding Member – Celebrating 10 years – SunnyKids P100 Village –
With customer service at the very heart of Paul Nay’s business, PMCN Consulting, it’s easy to see why he’s been so committed to SunnyKids and is a founding member of our P100 Village.
July 22, 2024
P100 Member
P100 Village – SunnyKids regular giving program celebrates 10 years –
It’s hard to believe that ten years ago we had just a small group of P100 members who helped form what we now know as our P100 Village. Shaping the landscape of our regular giving program and paving the way for the growth of an incredible community of like-minded and generous individuals who continually support our cause.
July 10, 2024
P100 Member
Brett Mills of Ken Mills Toyota – Founding Member – Celebrating 10 years – SunnyKids P100 Village –
Our founding members helped pave the way for what is now an extremely successful regular giving program for SunnyKids. We hope our founding members are inspired by the notion, that without their initial support and generosity ten years ago, we would not be where we are today.
July 8, 2024
P100 Member
Ferre De Deyne – Founding Member – Celebrating 10 years – SunnyKids P100 Village –
When Ferre De Deyne, owner of the Big Kart Track became a founding P100 member ten years ago, little did he know that he would become part of a very special group in the eyes of the SunnyKids Village.
July 8, 2024
P100 Member
Scott and Kellie Armstrong of Maeva Hospitality – NEW P100 Member –
There’s a passion for giving back that underpins Maeva Hospitality and forms the fabric of their vision. Supporting a number of registered charities and sporting clubs and raising over $750,000 over the past 10 years. This is a monumental achievement and says a lot about the heart and soul of this dynamic duo.
July 8, 2024
P100 Member
Mandy Napier – P100 Member and High Performance Mindset Coach
The mind is a powerful tool and has the capacity to influence many aspects of our thinking and daily functioning. Mandy specialises in coaching individuals, professionals, teams and athletes, helping them overcome obstacles so they’re able to reach their personal and professional goals.
June 26, 2024
Events
Winemakers Master Class Raises Over $187,000 for SunnyKids
The Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class event backed by NAB Private Wealth for SunnyKids raises over $187,000 for SunnyKids. Sunshine Coast businesses dig deep, coming together to raise vital funds for vulnerable children.
June 4, 2024
P100 Member
Meet Marlon Platt Founder of the web app Tickt
Marlon Platt, Founder of the web app Tickt, is an innovative connector. Designing what could only be described as every builder’s best friend, Tickt saves builders and project managers valuable time and keeps their projects moving.
May 30, 2024
P100 Member
Meet John Calcino owner of The Post Office Bar & Nightclub
We’d like to welcome John Calcino, owner of The Post Office Bar & Nightclub on Ocean St, Maroochydore, to the SunnyKids P100 village. With a love for entertainment and music, John’s dedicated to ensuring the ‘Posty’ provides just that. The ‘Posty’ has become an institution within the entertainment space on the Coast.
May 30, 2024
Volunteer Profile
Lyn Moore – An unwavering commitment to helping those in need
Lyn Moore, Sunshine Coast Quota Club President, was only seven years of age when she began actively volunteering in her local community. Growing up in a small country town, where rallying together and supporting each other was second nature,
May 14, 2024
Our Impact
Bec’s Story – Our Impact
One Tuesday morning last year, we received a referral from the police to check in with a 42-year-old woman called Bec who had experienced significant trauma during a violent incident at her home.
April 24, 2024
P100 Member
Meet Michael Molloy at dtb! Advertising
What is it that builds a strong and vibrant community that cares? We think we know the answer. After spending years working alongside loyal SunnyKids P100 members and getting to know the reasons for them supporting our cause, we’ve discovered something special.
April 24, 2024
Fundraising Event
Mother and daughter duo swap fashion for fundraising
Meet Cher and El, owners of Elmari Boutique, a family-owned fashion store which has been operating for over 20 years and is located in three stunning Sunny Coast locations; Mooloolaba, Cotton Tree and Coolum Beach.
April 22, 2024
Events
Meet Melissa, Wojtek and Arlan Stainwald of Zaleta *Proud Sponsor* –
This year we’re extremely excited to welcome Zaleta as proud new sponsors of the Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class backed by NAB Private Wealth for SunnyKids event.
April 12, 2024
Events
Meet the Winemakers
We’re extremely excited to welcome four incredible Australian winemakers to this year’s Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class backed by NAB Private Wealth for SunnyKids event.
April 2, 2024
P100 Member
Meet Maree and John at Solid Ground
It doesn’t take much to warm to Maree and John Ratcliffe of Solid Ground Coffee, there’s something about the way they make you feel in their company. Both live and breathe all things coffee, so much so, they’ve devoted much of their working life, 19 years in fact, to running cafes.
March 25, 2024
Events
Meet John Burnie at NAB Private Wealth *Proud Sponsor*
NAB Private Wealth are proud sponsors of this year’s Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class, supporting SunnyKids for the seventh consecutive year.
March 20, 2024
Events
Meet Travis Schultz at Travis Schultz & Partners *Proud Sponsor* –
As the name would suggest, Travis Schultz & Partners (TSP) are very proud sponsors of this year’s Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class. This annual SunnyKids fundraising event was founded by Travis Schultz and has been supported by Travis and his team for 12 years.
March 20, 2024
Events
Meet Greg Tindall at MiQ Private Wealth *Proud Sponsor*
We’re excited to have Greg Tindall, Practice Principal at MiQ Private Wealth as one of this year’s sponsors of the Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class backed by NAB Private Wealth for SunnyKids event.
March 20, 2024
Events
Meet Jason Garland at Secure Access IT *Proud Sponsor*
We’re extremely excited to have Secure Access IT as one of this year’s sponsors of the Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class backed by NAB Private Wealth for SunnyKids event.
March 20, 2024
Events
Meet Leisa at Toomey Family Law *Proud Sponsor*
Leisa Toomey, Sole Director and Family Law Accredited Specialist of Toomey Family Law, is one of our proud sponsors of this year’s Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class backed by NAB Private Wealth for SunnyKids event.
March 20, 2024
Events
Meet Brendon at Grenfell Murray *Proud Sponsor*
This year we’re excited to announce that Grenfell Murray are proud sponsors of the Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class backed by NAB Private Wealth for SunnyKids event. Grenfell Murray have been loyal supporters of SunnyKids for almost eight years.
March 19, 2024
News
Save A Life Tonight (SALT) campaign
Our Save A Life Tonight campaign provides a family with a safe place to stay for one night before the threat of violence takes place.
March 1, 2024
News
Meet Jordyn, founder of Burlesque L’amour
The Burlesque L’amour show White Lies, shines a light on the devastating impacts of domestic violence within our community and creates a space for women to feel a sense of belonging. Jordyn has seen firsthand the positive impacts that dance has had on many of the women who join her dance studio.
February 26, 2024
P100 Member
Pacific Law
Hilary Somerville is a Senior Associate Lawyer at Pacific Law on the Sunshine Coast.
February 2, 2024
Staff Profile
Ange Hore – Key Worker
Ange Hore is one of our SunnyKids Key Workers in our Women’s and Children’s Family and Domestic Violence Refuge. She started her career with SunnyKids as a student during her counselling placement.
January 15, 2024
P100 Member
Coolum Surf Club
We’re excited to welcome Mal Wright and his team at the Coolum Surf Club to our P100 Village.
December 13, 2023
P100 Member
Sally Desch – HRM
To say Sally Desch of HRM is a loyal supporter of SunnyKids, would have to be an understatement. Having been involved with SunnyKids for nearly 10 years she’s been a Board member, the Chair of the Board and a P100 member.
December 13, 2023
Volunteer Profile
Mandy Woodall – Volunteer
Mandy Woodall is a dedicated SunnyKids volunteer, having been with us for over three years.
December 13, 2023
News
December 11, 2023
News
Position statement on the Voice to parliament
We are determined to break the cycle of disadvantage in our community to create a fair and brighter future for all children.
December 11, 2023
News
Sunny Christmas for Kids 2023
With our 2023 Christmas Appeal just around the corner, we’ve been overwhelmed by the support of local businesses and individuals who wish to get involved with our toy drive and donate to SunnyKids.
December 11, 2023
P100 Member
Paul Nay – PMCN Consulting
Paul’s love for helping small businesses grow might just be the very reason why he is in fact one of our foundation members.
December 11, 2023
Volunteer Profile
Helen Kenworthy – Volunteer
Our volunteers are a HUGE part of SunnyKids and we value the wealth of knowledge and experience that they offer our team.
December 11, 2023
Staff Profile
Jazzmin Vilnis – Senior Key Worker
Jazz Vilnis has been a part of the SunnyKids team since 2021, starting her journey as a student and slowly working towards her current role as Senior Key Worker.
December 11, 2023
Staff Profile
Sarah Crain – Key Worker
Sarah Crain’s been a SunnyKids employee for over six years. She’s seen it all and has learnt a tremendous amount about domestic and family violence during this time.
December 11, 2023
P100 Member
Kelly Phelps – Travis Schultz & Partners
Kelly Phelps is the Chief Executive Officer of Travis Schultz & Partners, who is a proud supporter of SunnyKids. It was through her involvement with the annual Travis Schultz Winemakers Masterclass …
December 11, 2023
P100 Member
Ferre De Deyne – Big Kart Track
Ferre De Deyne is the owner of Big Kart Track, one of the Sunshine Coast’s major tourist attractions and the largest commercial kart track in Australia!
December 11, 2023
