ShoreTrack

04/11/2026

So proud!! Congratulations Jill and Fatty 🎉

Congratulations to Founders of ShoreTrack Jill Ashley and Paul ‘Fatty’ Ireland, who have been named the joint 2027 Local Hero for NSW!

Since founding ShoreTrack in 2020, Jill and Fatty have supported over 750 disengaged young people in the Nambucca Valley through hands-on learning, mentorship and trade-based training.

Their impact speaks for itself, with an incredible 86% of youth who complete a Certificate II pathway through ShoreTrack remaining employed.

To make this happen, Jill and Fatty generously spend their own time and resources to provide vital mentoring, meals, transport and employment pathways.

By partnering closely with local businesses, community groups and government agencies, they have built a powerful support network that helps marginalised youth break through regional barriers and reshape community expectations.

Congratulations Jill and Fatty!

22/10/2026

Looks like a great night. Hope to see you there.

The local's choice, serving ice cold b**r and delicious hot steaks, schnitzels, burgers and lots more!
Check out our What's On for upcoming specials nights and don't miss our Live Music Fridays!

22/10/2026

Our founders, Jill Ashley and Paul "Fatty" Ireland, are in the running for NSW Local Hero at the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards!

If you’ve ever walked into the shed or met these two, you’ll know why. You feel their love, belief and care for our young people the moment you meet them. They've built something our whole community can be proud of in ShoreTrack, and they're always the first to celebrate the wins of our young people and team.

Now it's our turn to celebrate them. So proud of you both. Already heroes in our eyes!! 🤎

21/10/2026

Some good news.
Congratulations Kobi, Mark and Seby from Gumma Place School for getting your L’s and to Aston from our STeps social enterprise for getting your P’s. Such an important milestone in your lives and you all put in such great efforts to achieve it. 😴

20/10/2026

Woops! We must apologise. The team in this photo and behind the scenes in this support are from the Uniting Church Macksville and Bowraville. We really appreciate your support and sorry for the error. 🙏

20/10/2026

We couldn’t do the work we do without the support of our community. Today we would especially like to thank the staff at the Uniting Church Op Shop in Bowraville. Through their hard work and passion for helping their community we are able to receive regular donations which help ShoreTrack provide wrap around support in the form of hot meals and transport for our young people. Thanks to Carol, Wendy, Judy, Shirley,Leonie, Mal, Mavis and all the team members at the Uniting Church Macksville and Bowraville for their ongoing support, it is very much appreciated.

16/10/2026

Teamwork-

“It was wet and cold yesterday, but everyone was working on the Rodeo. This effort made my day. Boston replacing exhaust. Braido and Zac on number plate mounting. Seb and Braido fab new tray mount. Great team work.”💚 Mick Green

01/10/2026

Always a great learning experience- whether it’s cattle handling, fencing or building quad bike and side by side skills, the biannual Tocal College - RTO 91166 trip for the ShoreTrack Cert II young people is always a milestone in their transition to employment . Looks like they are also having a great time! Thanks again TOCAL!

24/09/2026

Fencing, painting and preparing lunch for the team! Thanks Certificate II crew for all your hard work this week! Great to hear that you are enjoying these jobs and learning new skills for work! We are all very proud of you.

29/05/2026

ShoreTrack has been featured in the May edition of FOCUS Coffs Coast Magazine.

The article shares the story of why ShoreTrack began, the gaps Jill and Fatty saw in the system, and how a hands-on, community-driven approach is helping young people reconnect with learning, build confidence, gain skills, and create real pathways into employment.

It’s a beautiful reflection of the work happening every day at the shed, and of the young people, staff, families, schools, employers and community members who make ShoreTrack what it is.

You can read the full story on pages 68–69 of the May edition here:
https://focusmag.com.au/past-editions-coffs-coast/

A huge thank you to Coffs Coast Focus for taking the time to tell our story, and for helping shine a light on what’s possible when a community backs its young people. 🛠️🌱