Community News

Ablett announced as Queensland Community Football Ambassador

AFL Queensland yesterday announced Gary Ablett as the Queensland Community Football Ambassador.

10:59am Apr 17, 2013

Patrick stars at Street Vibe

Speedster Liam Patrick was the star attraction at Street Vibe in Pacific Pines last Friday afternoon, meeting with more than 100 youth participants at the Brockman Reserve.

3:20pm Apr 16, 2013

Brown shines at school

Just over 1350 students from Pacific Pines State High School filed into their school assembly hall to see Gold Coast SUNS veteran Campbell Brown raise awareness for youth mental health.

11:56am Apr 15, 2013

SUNS spread Easter cheer for Youth Homeless

Just over 50 excited teenagers from across the Gold Coast participated in the GC SUNS first community event under the Horizon’s Program this morning at the 2nd annual Youth Homeless Golf Day at Royal Pines Resort.

1:00pm Mar 29, 2013

Community at the forefront for the SUNS

Karmichael Hunt addressed leading Gold Coast business figures on Tuesday at the Gold Coast Community Fund (GCCF) launch at the Southport Sharks Events Centre.

12:53pm Mar 29, 2013

Students SHINE at Metricon Stadium

Just over 250 students from across the Gold Coast eagerly arrived to Metricon Stadium yesterday to help launch the first Gold Coast SUNS SHINE Carnival for 2013.

2:00am Mar 19, 2013

SUNS thrive in Townsville

The Gold Coast SUNS have kicked off their 2013 Australia Post Community Camp in Townsville with a flurry of activity, after flying out early Wednesday afternoon ahead of their Round 2 NAB Cup match against North Melbourne at Tony Ireland Stadium this Saturday.

12:55pm Mar 1, 2013

SUNS in high demand for Community Spirit

The exciting Gold Coast SUNS SHINE Schools Program and Multicultural Schools Program (MSP) looks set to take the SUNS community efforts to even greater heights this year, with the popular community programs only a few appointments away from being booked-out ahead of the 2013 AFL Season.

11:51am Mar 1, 2013

McDonald’s partners with AFL Gold Coast Juniors

McDonald’s Gold Coast today announced they have signed on as Major Partner of the AFL Gold Coast Juniors at McDonald’s Merrimac.

2:04pm Feb 25, 2013

SUN shining bright for international visitors

The new and exciting Gold Coast SUNS International Program (SIPS) has got off to a flying start with over 100 international students signing-up at Griffith University’s International Orientation Week.

10:28am Feb 25, 2013

SHINE Program grows in 2013

The innovative Gold Coast SUNS SHINE schools program will enter its third year in 2013, visiting schools across the Gold Coast to promote the importance of healthy eating, beach safety awareness and being actively involved in recreational sport.

5:05pm Feb 20, 2013

GC SUNS rise in Mackay

Key forward Tom Lynch was the star attraction in Mackay last Sunday, travelling to the sugar capital to attend the Sports Expo and Sign on Day at the Mackay Entertainment Centre.

11:15am Feb 13, 2013

SUNS Walk for Daniel

The Gold Coast SUNS were proud to support the Daniel Morcombe Foundation with a Walk For Daniel at Pacific Pines Central Park. The day saw a sea of red shirts and balloons do a lap around the park to educate children regarding their personal safety and assist children who have been victims of crime.

10:57am Oct 30, 2012

SUNS Relay for Life

The Gold Coast SUNS attended a Relay For Life held at Coomera Anglican College on Saturday the 27th of October.

10:54am Oct 30, 2012

Gold Coast SUNS support Save the Children

Save the Children have recently been on the receiving end of some great support by the Gold Coast SUNS, with players attending two of Save the Children’s community events.

11:08am Sep 24, 2012

The Gold Coast Multicultural Festival

Over the past two years the SUNS have supported the Gold Coast Multicultural Festival and with help from the Gold Coast SUNS Promotions team we were able to once again support what was the most successful Multicultural Festival to date.

11:04am Sep 24, 2012

Dixon raises funds whilst chained to hospital bed

Handcuffed to a Gold Coast hospital bed until $1000 was raised for the children's ward, GC SUNS forward Charlie Dixon gladly did the time.

11:14am Jul 3, 2012

Ablett Inspires local juniors

11:33am Jun 29, 2012

Gold Coast SUNS Charity Open Day

The Gold Coast SUNS Charity Open Day provided an opportunity for around 30 attendees from both the government sector and all 10 of our Gold Coast SUNS nominated charities (in the three areas of Youth Homelessness, Domestic Violence and the North Gold Coast region), to come together for an informative update of what the Gold Coast SUNS are doing in the Community in 2012 and how it benefits their charity.

11:40am Jun 26, 2012