Heidi James is a passionate primary school teacher and small business owner who spends part of the year in beautiful Noosa. With a lifelong dedication to education and helping young people reach their full potential, Heidi is proud to support SunnyKids in creating brighter futures for vulnerable children and families across the Sunshine Coast.
Harmony Landscapes has played a key role in bringing the SunnyKids House project to life by generously donating their landscape design, materials and installation services, helping create a welcoming outdoor space for children and families.
SunnyKids launches a new mobile outreach bus to bring vital support directly to children and families.
SunnyKids’ 14th annual Winemakers Master Class raised $216,300 following a sold-out Sunshine Coast fundraising lunch.
SunnyKids and Sunshine Coast Lightning launch a community partnership to support vulnerable children and families across the region.
SunnyKids is leading a coordinated response this May as DV incidents average 500 daily across Queensland.
NRL player Moses Mbye launches Sunshine Coast school holiday youth program with SunnyKids focused on confidence, resilience and wellbeing.
The Sunshine Coast community came together in style on Saturday, 21 February 2026, with the Giggle Ball raising in excess of $150,000 to support SunnyKids’ Transitional Housing Project for women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
SunnyKids has strengthened its commitment to supporting vulnerable children and young people with the acquisition of Altitude Scholarships, which will now operate as a dedicated program within the SunnyKids organisation.
Peak Plumbing & Gas Services has proudly supported the SunnyKids House project as a Platinum Sponsor, donating all plumbing and excavation services for the build. Their contribution ensures the project was completed to the highest standard, helping to create a safe and supportive space where vulnerable families can rebuild their lives.
Moffat Beach Brewing Co began as a small, family-owned beachside café with a love for fresh, flavour-driven beer and a passion for community. What started with a humble brew kit and a few taps has grown into a multi-venue, award-winning independent brewery recognised across Australia.
Caitlin McCartan, Chief Operating Officer, leads a dynamic team that connects small and medium-sized businesses with highly skilled Virtual Assistants based in the Philippines. By providing trusted remote support, Caitlin and her team help local business owners free up time, focus on growth, and create more sustainable work-life balance.
BRETTS Trade Plumbing Supplies Pty Ltd is proud to support the SunnyKids House project by contributing essential building materials to help create a safe, stable home for vulnerable children and families. With a long history of supplying high-quality plumbing products and providing trusted support to builders and customers, the business is grounded in strong family values and a commitment to community.
Locally owned and operated, Defiance Painting has proudly partnered with SunnyKids as a Platinum Sponsor of the SunnyKids House project. With a strong commitment to craftsmanship and community, Shai, Chris, and their team have donated all paint, supplies, and preparation work to help transform the new homes into welcoming, beautiful spaces for families in need.
Functional Air QLD has proudly supported the SunnyKids House project by donating and installing a fully supplied Haier ducted air conditioning system, ensuring comfort and climate control for the families who will soon call the house their home.
Coope-Elec Pty Ltd has proudly supported the SunnyKids House Project as a Gold Sponsor, generously donating electrical services and materials to help create a safe and welcoming home for families escaping domestic and family violence.
Beacon Lighting Maroochydore has proudly supported the SunnyKids House Project by donating a stunning range of lighting and fan products to help create a warm, safe, and inviting home for families escaping domestic and family violence.
Dowell Windows has proudly supported the SunnyKids House project by donating all the aluminium windows and doors for the build, an essential contribution that ensures each home is safe, secure, and built to last.
H&L Construction has proudly joined SunnyKids as a Gold Sponsor for the SunnyKids House project, contributing their skills and expertise to create a safe home for families escaping domestic and family violence.
Izaak Stains, Director of Refined Plumbing, leads a team dedicated to providing high-quality maintenance plumbing services across the Sunshine Coast. From simple washer replacements to full hot water system installations, Refined Plumbing has built a reputation for reliability, customer care, and problem-solving expertise.
Since its establishment in 2011, dRAINS kLEEN Pty Ltd has built a strong reputation as a family-owned company delivering high-quality plumbing and civil infrastructure services across the Sunshine Coast. With certified civil operators and licensed plumbers on the team, the business specialises in plumbing maintenance, CCTV inspections and surveys, cleaning, testing, and rehabilitation of pipe networks of all sizes.
Since 1996, Crimsafe has been helping Australians feel safe where they live, work, and learn. Known for producing the nation’s strongest security screens, the company has built a legacy of trust and protection across homes, businesses, and communities.
Marjac Automotive is a trusted, family-owned business that has been serving the Sunshine Coast for over 30 years. Led by owner Mark Crane, the team prides itself on delivering high-quality automotive services with honesty, integrity, and expert knowledge. From general vehicle repairs to classic car restorations, fleet maintenance, and logbook servicing, Marjac Automotive ensures every vehicle is treated with care and precision.
As Marketing & Sponsorship Manager at Campbell Construction Co, Cass Green is part of a business that has grown from humble beginnings into one of the Sunshine Coast’s most trusted builders. While best known as Insurance Repair Specialists, Campbell Construction Co also delivers a wide range of building services including new home builds, renovations, and modular housing solutions.
TKM Construction Group has played a vital role in bringing the SunnyKids House project to life by donating their concreting services to pour the foundations and slab of the new home.
As CEO of Entag, Kris Carver leads with a vision grounded in innovation, impact, and community. Under his leadership, Entag has grown into more than just a technology provider, it’s a trusted solutions partner helping businesses and communities thrive through digital transformation, managed IT services, telecommunications, and both cyber and physical security.
Caboolture Concretors is a proud, family-owned business with more than 30 years of experience in the concreting industry. Known for their reliability, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality, the team has built a reputation across Southeast Queensland for delivering everything from residential driveways and decorative finishes to large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
Rowcon Waste Management, part of the Rowcon Group, is the Sunshine Coast’s largest privately-owned construction materials recycler, offering fully integrated waste management services. From skip and hook bin hire to the supply of premium recycled concrete products for civil construction, Rowcon delivers end-to-end solutions that lead the way in sustainable waste practices. Operating the only facility of its kind locally, they’re fuelling a thriving circular economy for the region.
Choices Flooring Noosaville is more than a flooring store, it’s a locally owned business with a deep commitment to helping the Sunshine Coast feel like home, in every sense of the word. For years, their friendly, experienced team has been guiding customers through a wide range of carpet, timber, vinyl, laminate, and hybrid options, ensuring every project gets the right blend of style, quality, and expert installation.
Originally from the regional Victorian cities of Ballarat and Bendigo, Gail Hunter followed the sun north with her young family, settling on the Sunshine Coast well before the southern influx of recent decades. With over 30 years of real estate experience in Queensland, Gail has a genuine passion for helping people find the perfect place to call home.
Langs Building Supplies has proudly supported the SunnyKids House Project with assistance in the manufacture and supply of timber frames and roof trusses. Their contribution forms a vital part of the foundation, both structurally and symbolically, for the homes being built to help vulnerable families find safety and stability.
Tiles For Design has proudly contributed to the SunnyKids House Project by supplying high-quality materials to help bring the vision of a safe and beautiful home to life. As a long-standing, family-owned Sunshine Coast business specialising in Italian and Spanish porcelain tiles and slabs, along with vanities, mirrors, and tapware, Tiles for Design has always been about creating beautiful, lasting spaces. Supporting SunnyKids is simply a natural extension of these values.
Halcol Energy Solar & Batteries has been a steadfast presence on the Sunshine Coast for over 15 years, bringing clean, renewable energy solutions to homes and businesses alike. This long-standing local business has proudly contributed a full solar and battery system valued at $20,000 to the SunnyKids House project, helping to power a safe, stable environment for vulnerable families.
ANCO Group has proudly contributed to bringing the SunnyKids House Project to life, offering their expertise and labour to ensure this vital initiative could be completed to the highest standard. Based on the Sunshine Coast, ANCO Group has built a reputation for delivering exceptional residential and commercial construction projects with a focus on quality, craftsmanship, and community connection.
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.
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.
SunnyKids,
a leading charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families experience domestic
violence and hardship, is expanding its services into the Moreton Bay region, bringing vital resources,
advocacy, and support to a community in need.
Ashley Gullo is the Founder and Director of Brandon & Gullo Lawyers, one of the largest law firms on the Sunshine Coast. As a personal injury firm, Brandon & Gullo Lawyers helps individuals navigate claims after car accidents and workplace injuries. Through expert legal guidance, Ashley and his team ensure their clients receive the compensation they deserve to cover treatment, lost wages, and future financial stability.
Paul Nogueira, Principal at Worrells Sunshine Coast, is a dedicated Small Business Restructuring Practitioner, Liquidator, and Bankruptcy Trustee with a passion for helping individuals and businesses navigate financial difficulties. With years of experience in insolvency and restructuring, Paul leads his team in providing practical advice and solutions to support clients during challenging times.
Trevor Larkins, Executive Partner and Co-Founder of Sunny Advertising, has been a driving force in helping businesses across the Sunshine Coast achieve their goals. Specialising in traditional media, digital marketing, and PR/communications, Trevor and his team are committed to delivering innovative solutions that foster growth and success for their clients.
Jaymee Morrison, General Manager of TOWN Pty Ltd, leads a team dedicated to delivering exceptional real estate services for both residential and commercial clients across the Sunshine Coast. With over 155 combined years of industry experience, TOWN has become known not just for their expertise, but for their passion for helping people find their perfect property.
Gavin Smith, Founder and Financial Coach at The Profit Analyst, is passionate about helping Sunshine Coast businesses achieve financial clarity, confidence, and growth. Through the Profit & Cashflow Mastery coaching program, Gavin provides business owners with the tools, education, and strategies they need to simplify financial management, boost profitability, and improve cash flow. His mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build sustainable and thriving businesses.
Peter Jones leads a business that specialises in motorsport services, vehicle storage, sales, and maintenance. Based on the Sunshine Coast, JONES Motorsport & CARS are built on passion, with every team member sharing a love for motorsport and special vehicles delivering excellence to the local community.
Scott Harrison, the owner of Scott Harrison Media, brings years of marketing and advertising expertise to the Sunshine Coast community. With a career in media that began in 2005, Scott has built his business on the power of connection, helping people and businesses forge relationships that truly make a difference.
At the heart of the Sunshine Coast business community is KBAS Bookkeeping, a dynamic and trusted provider of bookkeeping, payroll, business advisory, and BAS agent services. Led by Karen Hirst, the driving force behind the business, KBAS has spent a decade helping local businesses thrive by simplifying their bookkeeping and giving them the tools to grow.
Sally Desch, Director of HRM Contracting & Consulting, has been at the forefront of connecting people with their dream roles and supporting businesses with tailored HR solutions for two decades.
Fiona Simpson MP, the Member for Maroochydore, has dedicated her career to serving the Sunshine Coast community. As the Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and Minister for Multiculturalism, Fiona plays a pivotal role in advocating for the needs of her region while championing inclusivity, equality, and growth.
Kristen Beckhaus, Director Solicitor at Beckhaus Legal, brings a wealth of expertise to the Sunshine Coast community, specialising in family law, wills and estates, civil disputes, estate administration and litigation, criminal and traffic matters, powers of attorney, and advanced health directives.
Leisa Toomey, Director of Toomey Family Law, leads a team dedicated to supporting clients through some of life’s most challenging moments. Specialising in family law, Leisa and her team are committed to providing compassionate legal services to the Sunshine Coast community.
Victor Woll, Director of Alexander and Co Consulting, is passionate about empowering local business owners through financial clarity. His firm specialises in cashflow forecasting, helping enterprises gain a clear understanding of their performance and position. This focus not only supports immediate decision-making but also enables long-term planning, empowering business owners for their future journey.
92.7 MIX FM and 91.9 SEA FM exemplify the power of connection through voice. Positioned as influential community leaders, these stations use their platforms to tell meaningful stories, deliver important messages, and connect the Sunshine Coast community in a high-profile yet sensitive way. Through their daily engagement with local charities like SunnyKids, they have become an integral part of the region’s social foundation, promoting awareness and driving positive change.
Southern Cross Austereo – LiSTNR, offer a range of marketing services designed to engage and inform the local community. From TV and radio to digital audio targeting on their LiSTNR platform, they bring businesses and audiences together!
“Every day is different. We work with incredible businesses and people, providing creative solutions that make a difference. Our office is always buzzing with energy, with the music turned up loud on LiSTNR!”
Tanya McDonough is the Managing director of Gold Buyers Online and the proud sponsor of the SunnyKids Luncheon for Melbourne Cup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NAB Private Wealth are proud sponsors of this year’s Travis Schultz Winemakers Master Class, supporting SunnyKids for the seventh consecutive year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hilary Somerville is a Senior Associate Lawyer at Pacific Law on the Sunshine Coast.
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.
We’re excited to welcome Mal Wright and his team at the Coolum Surf Club to our P100 Village.
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.
Mandy Woodall is a dedicated SunnyKids volunteer, having been with us for over three years.
