SPONSORS

HOSTPLUS

HOSTPLUS is a founding and proud partner of the Gold Coast SUNS. HOSTPLUS is an industry super fund that was formed in 1987 and now boasts close to 1 million members and 75,000 employers, making it one of Australia’s largest super funds. HOSTPLUS services the hospitality, leisure, tourism and sport industries and to find out more about joining this growing industry super fund contact 1300 HOSTPLUS (1300 467875) or visit hostplus.com.au

Virgin Australia

As the Co-major Foundation Sponsor and Official Airline, Virgin Australia is a proud supporter of the Gold Coast SUNS.

Virgin Australia is putting the magic back into flying with award-winning service, new gourmet menus designed by acclaimed Australian chef Luke Mangan, a fleet of new and refurbished aircraft, refurbished terminals and architecturally designed lounges. Virgin Australia offers a comprehensive domestic and international network with its airline partners, with the ability to earn and redeem Velocity Frequent Flyer Points and earn status credits on flights in Australia and around the world. 

Virgin Australia services 34 Australian cities and 17 international destinations including the USA, UAE, New Zealand, Indonesia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and the Cook Islands. Virgin Australia has strategic alliances with four key airline partners: Air New Zealand, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines, providing customers with access to over 400 destinations worldwide.

Search for and book your flights to the Gold Coast to support the Gold Coast SUNS by visiting the Virgin Australia website or calling their Guest Contact Centre on 13 67 89.

The Southport Sharks

Since it was founded in 1961, Southport Sharks has established itself as the biggest Australian Rules Football Club in Queensland, with a reputation for being fiercely competitive and successful.

Evolving from humble beginnings in a tin shed, today Sharks is regarded as one of the Gold Coast’s premier entertainment, dining and leisure venues.

Lending a hand in the local community is one of the club’s main priorities, with $2.45 million in cash and in kind donations contributed to various local organisations and charities last year.

A successful Patron Partnership with the Gold Coast SUNS proudly recognises Southport Sharks’ continued commitment to further the development of AFL in the region.

The Patron Partnership objectives are achieved through significant on-going financial contribution to the Gold Coast SUNS, contribution to club governance and strategic direction through their position on the Gold Coast SUNS board of directors and a working partnership to develop the sport of Australian Rules football across the region.

You can find more information at www.southportsharks.com.au

Metricon Stadium

At Metricon, we do not build houses. We design homes. Homes that celebrate family life in all it's wonderful variety. For 35 years our benchmark in all things has been excellence.

We are famous for our award winning leading edge design for every lifestyle. Our professional and passionate team are committed to your needs. Delivering innovative, quality homes, superior value and the ultimate customer experience.

We are continuing to fulfill people’s home ownership dreams by making building a new home simple, convenient and affordable, while not compromising new home owner aspirations. “We are committed to the design of dream homes for Australian families that meet today’s needs – space and comfort, blended with sophisticated features and stunning resort style indoor-outdoor living, without the huge price tag. Single or double storey, Metricon has designs to suit every lifestyle.

Visit one of 16 stunning display centres today at metricon.com.au and come home to Australia's best home builder.

2XU

2XU ("Two Times You") was launched in January 2005, and is driven by a relentless company mission to advance human performance through the development of world-leading athletic garments. In its first year, 2XU graced the skin of multiple World Champion athletes and has since formed powerful alliances and key partnerships with World Champions across the globe in numerous sports including Triathlon, Cycling, Swimming, Netball, AFL, Soccer, NRL, NFL and Running. 2XU is also the exclusive Official Compression Supplier to the Australian Institute of Sport.

Founded and based in Melbourne, Australia; 2XU is fast becoming the most technical sports brand in the world. Designed and tested in consultation with industry experts, all garments employ intelligent physiological design, cutting edge performance fabrics and construction. The premium Australian brand is now stocked in multiple countries around the world.

Einhell

Einhell, a German based power tool company with a history over 50 years, internationally recognized for their power and garden tools, Einhell’s agreement will see them become the official coaches and exclusive power tool sponsor of the Gold Coast SUNS.

Einhell has selected Australia to grow its business as they see Australian’s as DIY’ers, who expect quality for an affordable price and unlike its competitors Einhell will offer a warranty on their products. “Einhell strive to offer our customers smarter tools, with a smarter design at smarter prices. Our goal is to build long term sustainable success through our key partner retailers. We see the Gold Coast SUNS as a team both on and off field who are not only building toward future success but are doing so in a way that engages their local community and footy fans nationally.”

Ticketmaster

Ticketmaster Australia is part of Ticketmaster Australasia Pty Ltd, wholly- owned by Ticketmaster the world's leading ticketing company. With offices in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia, Ticketmaster Australia provides exclusive ticketing services for venues and events across the country including Etihad Stadium, the Arts Centre, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Big Day Out, Star City, Capitol Theatre, Sydney Entertainment Centre, AAMI Stadium, Manuka Oval, Queensland Cricket, Queensland Reds, Derwent Entertainment Centre, Bellerive Oval, Subiaco Oval, Challenge Stadium and the WACA. Clients receive state of the art ticketing services including fully integrated inventory management, access control and TicketFast® online ticket delivery, enabling patrons to enjoy faster and easier access to events across the country.

Victor

Victor Sports Pty Ltd was established in 1993 under the guidance of Director, David Goldman. Since then we have continued to expand our business practices and product lines to become one of Australia’s leading companies in Sports Science, Sports Medical and Rehabilitation appliances.

Our objective is to equip Medical Professionals and athletes alike, with the most advanced Sports Medical products on the national and international market. We at Victor strive to stay at the forefront in our field and are determined to constantly improve our product range.

Along with Medical professionals and athletes, Victor boasts a wealth of experience in dealing with professional Sporting bodies. Our current stable of associations whom we are Supplier Partners to include the Qantas Wallabies and ACT Brumbies in Rugby Union. In Rugby League the ARL (including the Kangaroos), Country Rugby League, NSW Blues, Parramatta Eels, Newcastle Knights, Sydney Roosters, Gold Coast Titans and South Sydney Rabbitohs.

We have a very strong presence in the AFL in both Victoria and NSW and have supply arrangements with not only the Gold Coast SUNS but also with Melbourne FC, AFL/AIS Academy, the VCFL and our newest addition to the ranks in the Greater Western Sydney Giants.

John Flynn Hospital

John Flynn is a 317 bed, acute care hospital located at Tugun, which is on the southern end of Queensland’s Gold Coast, within 5 minutes from the Gold Coast Airport. The hospital provides services to the population of the Gold Coast and the Tweed Coast extending into the NSW Northern Rivers area.

John Flynn provides a wide range of health care services with a 24 hour emergency care centre, ICU, Comprehensive Cardiac Services including CCU. The hospital has 9 operating theatres for surgery including General Surgery, Bariatric/Obesity, Breast, Colorectal, Plastic, Orthopaedic Surgery, Gynaecology, ENT and Urology. John Flynn has also just opened its state of the art Day Surgery Centre which incorporates an Endoscopy suite.

Pindara Private Hospital

Pindara Private Hospital is an acute medical/surgical and maternity hospital serving the north end of the Gold Coast. It has been a leading provider of healthcare for this community for over 35 years achieving national and international recognition in many fields.

With 217 beds, Pindara offers a comprehensive range of services including orthopaedic surgery, cardiac and coronary care services, obstetrics, gynaecology and IVF, day surgery, medical services, breast surgery, bariatric/obesity surgery, colorectal surgery, general medical & specialty physicians, gastroenterology, general & ear nose & throat surgery, plastic surgery, respiratory medicine, urology, urogynecology and vascular surgery.

The hospital has a 24 hour, 7 days a week Accident and Emergency Centre, 6 operating theatres, a cardiac catherisation lab, 4 delivery suites, 16 cot special care nursery, an 11 bed combined ICU/CCU along with ward accommodation for medical and surgical patients in a combination of private and shared rooms.

Musashi

MUSASHI®, Australia’s Trusted Performance Nutrition company, was established in 1987 and has remained at the forefront of innovation and development of high quality sports nutrition supplements. Over the past 23 years MUSASHI® has worked with an impressive list of athletes to help them achieve the ultimate goals within their sports, including Gold Medal Olympians, Mr Olympia Bodybuilders through to AFL & NRL Premiership teams. Today the MUSASHI® range has expanded to offer Amino Acids, Protein Powders and Functional Bars that are specifically formulated to assist with the performance needs of elite athletes to the everyday level, across a range of fitness goals including muscle development and tone, energy, recovery and general vitality.

To find out more information on how MUSASHI® is partnering with the Gold Coast SUNS, or to download a 9 week program specific to your training goals visit www.musashi.com.au

Coca-Cola Amatil

Coca-Cola has been a long standing partner and the Official Soft drink supplier of the Gold Coast SUNS.

Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) is one of Australia’s largest beverage and food companies and one of the world’s top five Coca-Cola bottlers. With  a market capitalisation of around $10 billion CCA is one of the ASX Top 30 companies, and operates its businesses in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Samoa. CCA’s large beverage and food portfolio includes all the trademark Coca-Cola brands, including Coca-Cola, diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta, Mother, Glaceau Vitaminwater and Powerade, as well as premium spring water Mount Franklin, Pump and Neverfail, Goulburn Valley fruit juice and Grinders Coffee. CCA also produces Australia’s leading packaged food and vegetable products and snacks under the SPC Ardmona and Goulburn Valley label. Click here to read more.

Prime

An Australian public listed company, Prime Media Group is a diversified media operator. The Group operates in the Free-to-Air television and radio markets in Australia, as well as developing market presence in the New and Digital Media sections.

PRIME Television broadcasts the market leading Seven Network programming throughout the regional licensed viewing areas of Northern NSW, Gold Coast, Southern NSW, ACT, Victoria and Western Australia. The audience within the PRIME Television coverage area equates to a quarter of the Australian population, over 4.8 million people.

PRIME's investment in regional communities, combined with quality programming and a focus on cost efficiency and technology, have enabled the company to emerge as one of Australia's most successful regional broadcasters.

Hot Tomato

102.9 Hot Tomato has been entertaining Gold Coasters since 1st August 2003 and targets a broad audience (25 – 44 with a female skew). The 102.9 Hot Tomato point of difference is the localism of our shows, our Music comprises of the Hottest Songs of the 80’s 90’s and Today.

Our Programming Line-Up personifies our commitment to excellence in radio. We start the day with “Holmsey and Flan”, entertaining the Gold Coast with their hilarious skits, fun contests, and their very own take on the happenings locally, nationally and around the world. The Theme Train continues from 9am, engaging our listeners to guess the daily music theme with the first 6 songs we play. Across the workday, we run hourly news bulletins, along with workday station promotions and the Drive Show of Mal Lees and Luke Bradnam gets your day wound up from 3pm. Our Nights Show starts at 7pm which has a total music focus.

For more information visit www.1029.com.au.

Carlton & United Breweries

Carlton Draught is Australia's number one selling tap beer and is proud to be the Gold Coast SUNS number 1 draught pick. Brewed locally at Yatala, you can grab a brewery fresh Carlton Draught and cheer on the SUNS. 

McDonald's Gold Coast

McDonald’s Gold Coast is a proud sponsor of the Gold Coast SUNS Shine Schools Program. All our restaurants on the coast are run and operated by locals, for locals. We’re committed to supporting our local communities and sporting groups from the grass roots up.

Today, there are more than 800 McDonald’s restaurants throughout the country, including 33 restaurants on the Gold Coast. The organisation employs, over 85,000 people in restaurants and corporate offices Australia-wide, and is the largest employer of youth in the country.

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Griffith University

Griffith University is one of the leading universities in Australia and one of the most innovative in the Asia-Pacific.

With five unique campuses across Gold Coast, Brisbane and Logan cities Griffith is home to 40,000 students in more than 300 degrees.

From Medicine to Engineering to Journalism, International Business and Fine Arts, Griffith University has some of the best students, teachers and researchers in Australia.

It is also the university of choice for elite sports across the country. The Griffith Sports College supports athletes of all kinds as they pursue their academic goals. The health and exercise science programs along with the sports science studies bring the best of research, learning and teaching to the arena of competitive sport.

Griffith has programs and pathways for all students, be they school leavers, graduates seeking higher degrees or mature students wanting to return to university to change career or enhance their prospects.

HART Sport

Whatever the sport, whatever the level, HART Sport can provide all the training equipment you need. From tackle bags, hit shields and coaching supplies to fitness equipment, training aids and much more, only HART Sport has it all.

Gold Coast Bulletin

The Gold Coast Bulletin is the only daily newspaper specifically serving this booming region and it has done so for the past 120 years. As the largest regional daily in Queensland the Gold Coast Bulletin has positioned itself as a metropolitan newspaper firmly focused on its region and city.

At the Gold Coast Bulletin, our passion for the Gold Coast is reflected in our powerful local reporting, stunning photography and compelling magazines. We believe that across the six days of publication, the Gold Coast Bulletin touches the entire community with its diversity and breadth of content.

Each day, the Gold Coast Bulletin provides specialised coverage of news, sports and entertainment. We pride ourselves on our news-breaking culture, and have an eye firmly on what’s best for the city. We also have a dedicated Tweed-northern NSW edition.

Complementing our newspaper products is www.goldcoast.com.au which provides readers with the most up to date breaking news as it happens.