Generous support from our sponsors
We saw the sunrise at Cricks Volkswagen Sunshine Coast, a major sponsor of RISE2, who donated a morning on air with local radio station leaders 92.7 Mix FM. The morning's goal was to help us raise awareness and funding for the emergency accommodation and wraparound support services we provide to RISE2 families affected by Domestic and Family Violence. The giving team [...]
Funding for 9 RISE2 homes confirmed
Queensland Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon MP visited the Sunshine Coast to tour regional projects, meet with our team and present the significant work and vision of the new HOMES for Queenslanders plan. Coast2Bay Housing Group CEO, Andrew Elvin, was with the Minister as she also announced the State’s approval for 9 new homes for families affected by domestic and family violence [...]
Hunt for NRAS homes discussed with UDIA Qld
CEO Andrew Elvin joined the panel of the UDIA Qld discussion about social and affordable housing in Brisbane on Friday. Andrew spoke about the urgency of cross-sector collaboration and publicly raising the real issues of housing needs and rental shortages, as well as the work we are doing to find NRAS homes for vulnerable people.
CEO Andrew Elvin features on podcast
In 2024's first Chambercast recorded by the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce, one of the Region's (and Nation's) biggest issues is featured: Housing supply/affordability. Our CEO Andrew Elvin, provides some fascinating insights into the local housing crisis along with some solutions which could help resolve the current situation. You can listen here. https://soundcloud.com/.../chambercast-episode-15-andrew...
Another 24 community housing apartments on their way
Our latest development on the Sunshine Coast is underway. Work has started with footings and retaining walls and we expect the slab pour to occur in January. It might not look like much now, but when complete it will offer 24 new apartments for community housing.
Bicycle restoration program goes full circle
What a wonderful initiative - kids helping kids in need! We are grateful to be recipients of these lovingly restored bicycles, thanks to a recycling team project by Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with 5 local schools. Some of our young tenants can now enjoy the fun, freedom and independence that riding a bike can offer.
Sunshine Coast Tenant Christmas Party 2023
Crick’s Charity Car Wash ready to RISE2 the occasion
Once again, Crick's Volkswagen are ready to RISE2 the occasion by hosting their Annual Charity Car Wash. On November 23 from 6am to 11am motorists can have their car washed for just $20, with all proceeds going to the RISE2 project which builds homes for families impacted by domestic and family violence. Donations can also be made at the following [...]