Mission Statement

SunnyKids aims to break intergenerational cycles of poverty and disadvantage, providing the hope and resilience necessary to move forward, both as individuals and as a society.

Principles

Every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential regardless of their circumstance.

Capable children are the foundation of a capable and prosperous society.

Every community problem has a community based solution.

Vision

A society in which every child can expect:

• To live in a safe home, in a safe community
• The opportunity to become a happy and effective citizen
• The chance to reach their full potential
  • Socially
  • Educationally / Professionally
  • Physically
    

Goals

A Children’s Charity that will:

• Continue delivering best practice programs and services
• Make our programs available to other groups and communities across the country
• Provide a Foundation to:
  • Fund elements of our own programs and services
  • Provide programs and funding to other groups and communities across the country
    

Patron & Ambassadors

	Patron & State of Origin Legend - Billy Moore As a Dad, it's my privilege to be involved with SunnyKids. Their positive approach and leadership brings us together and shows us ways we can all make a difference in the lives of kids and families less fortunate than ourselves.
	Ambassador & leading business woman - Karen Neuendorf As a SunnyKids Ambassador, I would like to encourage you to join with SunnyKids in whatever way you can, whether as a financial contributor, volunteer or by joining the SunnyKids network of organisations, if we all work together, we really can make a difference.
	Ambassador & Founder of Head High - Samantha Harrison For Head High, coming under the SunnyKids umbrella has provided us with the resources of a larger organisation, linking us to key stakeholders and financial supporters. Samantha Harrison's story - Coast Profile Magazine
	Samantha Sheppard "Having had a challenging start out myself, I successfully forged a meaningful career and a wholesome home environment for my own children. SunnyKids is a wonderful organisation that respectfully offers a shoulder to lean on, offering those in need support and encouragement until they find their own balance again. As an Ambassador; I feel privileged to assist SunnyKids to extend their reach".

 

Executive Board

CEO, Contact Officer & (Acting) Secretary: Chris Turner
E: chris.turner@sunnykids.org.au
Ph: 07 5479 0394

	President: Genine Howard B.Bio.Sci. Managing Editor and Publisher of Coast Profile Magazine
	Treasurer: Carol Marlow CPA B. Bus. G.A.I.C.D. Com. Dec.
	Ms Yvonne Jensen Grad.Dip.Ed. Development Manager, Brisbane Writers Festival

Advisory Board

Billy Moore	CEO Sunshine Coast Rugby League
Tim Dwyer	Deputy Mayor Sunshine Coast Regional Council
Kelvin Spiller	Chairperson QLD local government grants commission
John Williams	G.M. Southern Cross Ten, Sea FM & Mix FM
Samantha Sheppard	Managing Director, Buildmore Group
Tony Sowden	Senior Partner, Sajen Legal
Karen Neuendorf	Sunshine Coast Business Council
Mitchell Witherington	Consultant, Global Philanthropic
Maree Machin	Social planner, Bukaji Consultants
Martin Banner	Director, eLuminate Media
Peter Ball	Fund Manager, Foresters Community Finance
Tony Sowden	Principal, Sajen Legal
David Rosbrook	Retiree