Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation

11/06/2026

Mental health awareness starts with conversation.

Recently, Kelly Carney co-hosted a Mental Health Awareness & Trauma-Informed Support Workshop alongside Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation's Mental Health Awareness Facilitator and Community Engagement Leader, Jodi Brown

The workshop helped build awareness, confidence and practical understanding around mental health, trauma-informed support and working well with young people.

The event reflects the broader support Mike Carney Toyota provides to our Foundation and the North Queensland community through mentoring, advocacy, volunteering and community partnerships.

Alongside our major partner, Mike Carney Group, we are also grateful to Affinity Res (Rachel Ramsay), Vivid Loans(Andoni Comino), Raine & Horne Robina Mudgeeraba (Alex Hudson) and Novare Wealth (Leighton Fah) for their generous support in helping make our Townsville event possible.

Thank you to Kelly, Porzhia and the entire Mike Carney Group team for helping us rebuild the village around young people.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/440M7rC

09/06/2026

☕ Tuesday Tip: Make Time for a Cuppa

One of our CEO John's favourite questions is:
"Are you free for a cuppa?"

It sounds simple, but a cuppa is often about more than tea or coffee. It's a chance to connect, check in, share a laugh, solve a problem, or simply take a moment to pause.

Today, why not invite a colleague, friend, mentor, family member, or neighbour for a cuppa?

Sometimes the most meaningful conversations start with the simplest invitation.

🍪☕ Who could you make time for today?

03/06/2026

✨What a wonderful afternoon at The Brightest Circle.

Together, we have already raised over $33,000 to help expand mentoring and wellbeing programs for young people across Queensland.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, bid, purchased raffle tickets and supported our vision of rebuilding the village around young people.

📸 View the event gallery and tag your friends: https://bit.ly/4fhRmu6

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23/05/2026

🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY 🎉

⏰ Final hours to enter the Inspiring Brighter Futures Raffle
Entries close at 4:30pm TODAY — with winners announced this afternoon 💛

🏝️ Win a Private Island Escape in the Whitsundays + more incredible prizes

👉 Get your tickets now: https://www.raffletix.com.au/brighterfutures26

15/05/2026

⏳ LAST CHANCE ⏳

Tickets for The Brightest Circle are closing soon — your final opportunity to be part of something truly special 💛

Join us for an uplifting afternoon of connection, wellbeing and community, all in support of young people who need it most.

✨ Connection
✨ Inspiration
✨ Real impact

Don’t miss this moment.

📅 Sunday 24 May | 2–5pm | Cloudland

👉 Secure your ticket now: https://www.trybooking.com/1561563

14/05/2026

📱 WIN an Apple iPad Air 13” — for work, life & wellbeing

Yes… seriously.

The Inspiring Brighter Futures Raffle is now LIVE 💛

With over $17,000+ in prizes, including:
✨ Private Island Stay for 8
✨ QPAC + Overnight Stay
✨ Queensland Ballet Nutcracker Family Pass
✨ Sit Down Comedy Club experience
…and more

Every ticket helps support young people to build confidence, connection and a brighter future.

👉 https://www.raffletix.com.au/brighterfutures26

Win something incredible — and be part of something meaningful.

13/05/2026

✨ The Brightest Circle Auction is Now Open ✨

A curated collection of premium experiences and exclusive items is now available to bid on in support of Inspiring Brighter Futures Foundation.

Auction highlights include:
🏝️ 11-Night Norwegian Spirit Voyage
🎨 Original Artwork by Paul Fairweather
🏉 QLD Reds Corporate Box Experience
🍷 Premium Handcrafted Wine Tasting Experience with Darren Davis

Every bid helps support mentoring programs changing the lives of young people across Queensland.
Interested in pre-bidding or unable to attend on the day?

Contact John to arrange confidential pre-bidding or bidding by representative
📧 [email protected]
📱 0411 470 205

💛 The Brightest Circle
Sunday 24 May | Cloudland Brisbane

10/05/2026

We’re proud to welcome Jodi Brown and Youth Ambassador Elise Bell as guest speakers at The Brightest Circle 💛

Jodi brings powerful insight into youth mental health and the importance of early support, while Elise shares a genuine and inspiring young person’s perspective.

Together, they represent the heart of what we do — connection, understanding and real impact.

We can’t wait for you to hear their stories 💫

📅 Sunday 24 May | Cloudland
👉 https://www.trybooking.com/1561563

08/05/2026

🔥 Ever wanted to hold an Olympic Torch?
At The Brightest Circle, you can.

Thanks to IBFF Mentor Robert Innes, guests will have the rare opportunity to see and hold authentic Olympic torches — each carrying a story of perseverance, achievement and human spirit.

A powerful, once-in-a-lifetime moment you won’t forget.

Join us for an afternoon of connection, inspiration and impact 💛

📅 Sunday 24 May
📍 Cloudland

👉 Secure your ticket: https://www.trybooking.com/1561563

07/05/2026

🏝️ WIN a Private Island Escape in the Whitsundays

Yes… seriously.

The Inspiring Brighter Futures Raffle is now LIVE 💛

With over $17,000+ in prizes, including:
✨ Apple iPad Air
✨ Quay Wealth Wellness Package
✨ Brisbane Broncos Sideline Experience
✨ Robyn Beeston Original Artwork
…and more

Every ticket helps support young people to build confidence, connection and a brighter future.

👉 https://www.raffletix.com.au/brighterfutures26

Win something incredible — and be part of something meaningfu