CEO Bike Build is Back in 2024!
Grace Lovi Grace Lovi

CEO Bike Build is Back in 2024!

Have you heard? One of our biggest fundraisers is back in September, and we want you to be a part of it! 👷 CEO Bike Build provides CEO's and Business Leaders the opportunity to spend a half-day experience working alongside one of our TRACTION program graduates.

Sign up to be a CEO and empower young people to build their own positive futures! 🌟

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Brisbane’s finest gather to launch the BEYOND Cycling Challenge
Sandy Murdoch Sandy Murdoch

Brisbane’s finest gather to launch the BEYOND Cycling Challenge

On Friday 2nd February, more than 75 of Brisbane’s biggest corporates and CEOs rallied together to celebrate the launch of TRACTION’s first BEYOND Cycling Challenge – an initiative that aims to raise $750,000 so TRACTION can help young people to be empowered and unlock their full potential.

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Hands on program keeping kids from disengaging with school
Sandy Murdoch Sandy Murdoch

Hands on program keeping kids from disengaging with school

Thank you to Elizabeth and the team at ABC radio for visiting TRACTION’s Alexandra Hills workshop late last year to see how TRACTION is keeping young people from disengaging at school. This segment aired on ABC’s national “AM” show.

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SOTS backs TRACTION and our First Nations communities
Sandy Murdoch Sandy Murdoch

SOTS backs TRACTION and our First Nations communities

Yesterday, SOTS Chair Bronwyn Victor presented TRACTION with a $310,000 cheque, which will ensure TRACTION continues to have a presence, working in partnership with schools in Logan, to unlock the potential for First Nations young people to thrive.

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My Way
Sandy Murdoch Sandy Murdoch

My Way

Thank you to the Nine Network for featuring TRACTION on “My Way”.

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4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson
Sandy Murdoch Sandy Murdoch

4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson

Thank you to Peter Gleeson, host of the 4BC radio’s evening Drive program, for hosting Sandy on the program ahead of TRACTION’s appearance on Channel Nine’s “My Way” program on 22 October 2023.

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Channel 9 news
Sandy Murdoch Sandy Murdoch

Channel 9 news

Thank you Alison Ariotti and the team at Channel 9 Brisbane for including Sandy on the program on Friday, ahead of TRACTION’s appearance on “My Way” on 22nd October.

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The Power of Youth Mentoring
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The Power of Youth Mentoring

Young people face unique challenges, and having a guiding hand to navigate these challenging times can make a huge and enduring impact. Youth mentoring programs like TRACTION empower young people to unlock their full potential by fostering positive well-being, personal growth, and skill development. In this blog post, we explore the profound impact of youth mentoring and some ways our TRACTION mentors help young people overcome challenges and build the tools for future success.

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Celebrating the 2022 CEO Bike Build
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Celebrating the 2022 CEO Bike Build

With the support of 24 QLD business leaders, CEO Bike Build for 2022 raised $146,362 which goes directly into scholarships for 60 more young people to experience TRACTION programs across Southeast QLD. Big thanks to our young people mentors on the day from Glenala SHS, Alexandra Hills SHS, Emmaus College & Villanova College.

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Thank you to the Community Benefit Fund!
Alexander Murdoch Alexander Murdoch

Thank you to the Community Benefit Fund!

In March, TRACTION received its first grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) to purchase over 125 bicycles for our participants to build and keep upon successful completion of the program.

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