With a warm smile and a heart full of purpose, Maree Ratcliffe is the passionate force behind fuel Café and Solid Ground Coffee, two much-loved local businesses with community at their core. Alongside her husband John, Maree has spent nearly two decades immersed in the café industry, dedicated to serving wholesome food, ethically sourced coffee, and kindness with every interaction.
Alexandra Phillipa (“Pippa”) Colman is the Founder and Director of Pippa Colman Family Law, a long-established firm known for its compassionate and expert support for families navigating crisis. With a career spanning decades, Pippa has built a practice that not only delivers trusted legal advice, but also champions education as a tool for empowerment—both for the wider community and the next generation of legal professionals.
As long-time supporters of SunnyKids, Ann Smales and Peter Stannard of Firefly Education have played a pivotal role in bringing the Transitional Housing Project to life. The idea for the project began with a conversation and a vision—Ann and Peter approached SunnyKids CEO Kathleen Hope with land and a desire to make a meaningful, long-term difference for families in need.
Coastal View Homes Pty Ltd has played a vital role in bringing SunnyKids’ Transitional Housing Project to life. With decades of experience and a heart for community, James and Kerrie McCartney have contributed their expertise and services at a discounted rate, ensuring high-quality homes are built with compassion and care.
Talking Business Co is proud to support the SunnyKids Transitional Housing Project by providing essential internet and telephony services to each home at a greatly discounted rate. Their contribution ensures that families in crisis are not just housed, but connected—giving them access to support services, job opportunities, education, and a vital link to community.
Griffiths Parry Lawyers & Notary is a long-time supporter of SunnyKids and a proud contributor to the Transitional Housing Project, offering critical legal support to help bring the project to life. Their expertise ensured a smooth and favourable outcome for SunnyKids in securing the land and agreements necessary to begin building safe, stable homes for vulnerable families on the Sunshine Coast.
Justin and Jodi Veivers, business owners of The Branding Office, are not just experts in branded merchandise—they're passionate community builders. For over 13 years, this dynamic duo has combined creativity with purpose, helping businesses, schools, charities, and community groups bring their messages to life through custom apparel, stationery and tech gadgets, drinkware, promotional products, onboarding kits, and more.
Lisa Aitken, Managing Director of Aitken Legal, is a trailblazer in the world of employment law and a passionate advocate for giving back to the community. As the founder of one of the Sunshine Coast’s most respected specialist law firms, Lisa has not only shaped the way employers approach employment law but has also demonstrated how small businesses can have a big impact.
Brett and Sandra Mitchell are the proud owners of a business dedicated to supplying high-quality tile equipment and products for tilers, landscapers, pool builders, and DIYers across the Sunshine Coast. With a passion for growth and development, they saw the opportunity to contribute to the region’s progress while providing top-notch service with a smile.
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.
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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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