Monette

Munga-Thirri Simpson Desert Challenge 2025

I’m taking on the Munga-Thirri Simpson Desert Challenge for Youngcare

For nine incredible days, I'll be taking on the adventure of a lifetime, where I'll be taken out of my comfort zone, to raise much needed funds and awareness for young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities.

Did you know that thousands of young people with complex physical disabilities are being left behind in inappropriate housing or instutions? It's simply because there has been nowhere else for them to go.

Youngcare is fighting for freedom, dignity and choice for young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities to choose where they live, who they live with, and how they live their lives.

Please donate to my page and show your support. Donations directly support young people with complex physical disabilities!

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Buzz'd Music Trivia Event 9th May 2025

Friday 2nd May
Buzz'd Musica Trivia, Paul Buckby, has kindly donated his time and buzzed trivia equipment to aid our fundraising efforts.  A night of fun, sing-a-long and even a few dance moves could be on the cards.   $30 entry per person and there will be lucky ticket door prizes and a raffle or two. 
The event has been strongly supported by local business within the 4053 postcode and as far a field as the Gold Coast hinterland.   
So please come along and join us  at the Everton Park Bowls Club and Community centre, this is an accessible venue.  
Link to tickets for the event here: 
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/buzzd-music-triva-a-funraiser-for-youngcare-australia-tickets-1323164102449?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank You for all the Support We have Received so far

Friday 2nd May
Brendan and I just want to say a huge thank you to all the support we are receiving in our efforts to fundraise but the encouragement and positive feedback for the volunteering that we do.  We do it because we are fortuntate to have not only the time but the ability of movement and control over our bodies.  For that we are grateful.  

Thank you to my Sponsors

$4.01k

Buzz'd Music Trivia Event & Raffles

Thank You to everyone who participated in making this event a fun & successful event. You're all AMAZING

$1,000

Peter Murphy

$1,000

Zjan Pty Ltd

Good luck I know you will do extremely well.

$500

Tony Keane

Congratulations on taking up the challenge Monette, at least you know what to expect, hope you will still get to take more great photos!

$500

Joseph Raitt

GOOD LUCK MONETTE

$300

Anonymous

Tim & Haydos - YOU OWE ME :-)

$300

Amanda Ahlburg

$250

Monette

Making the first donation to lead the way I CAN do this :-) Why: Because I CAN for others that can't.

$250

Michael O’rourke

$250

Anthony Gardiner

$200

Gabrielle Chisholm

You’re a champion for an amazing cause, Monette. Good luck 🤞

$200

Myrtle Bode

$200

Seaway Logistics

Good Luck on the Trek, Monette.

$150

Karen Kunst

All the best with the trek and the volunteering of your amazing photograghy. You’re amazing! KJK Team

$100

John And Sheralyn

Good luck Monette. Great cause. Cheers John and Sher

$100

Greg And Aly Johnson

Walk tall!

$100

Papajoe, Cal & Squidge Xoxo

Great cause. Great challenge!

$100

Bowes Plumbing Pty Ltd

You’ve got this Monette 💪

$100

Brendo - Husband Of The Year

Crushing for a cause & turning trash into cash - recyclables cans & bottles

$100

The Gimp

$100

Kathryn Scaysbrook

$100

Therese Biwes

$100

Suzy Gusset

Hi Monette, wishing you all the best with the trek. What a good cause. regards, Suzy

$100

Jarryd

All the best ❤️

$50

Damian Lavercombe

$50

Anonymous

Have a fantastic experience Monette - I think you are amazing taking on this challenge.

$50

Stephen & Linda Hows 

$50

Regina Brook

No flies on your back ….yet. Best of luck XXX

$50

Philip And Julie Heath

Good luck!

$50

Chai Hurley

All the best Monette!

$50

Maria

Congratulations on taking on this trek. I don’t know you but came across the site. Best wishes on your adventure for a great cause.

$50

Paul Buckby

Go for it Monette!

$40

Lauren Wood

Great work Monette!

$25

Jane Howie

Enjoy every minute! Cheers Jane

$20

Sharon Norman

Good luck Mon x