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29 November, 2025
Games, goodwill and $83.7K for community
The 2025 Ausbuild Community Challenge came to life at Peninsula Power FC’s AJ Kelly Park last month, where 18 community teams joined forces with five local businesses, raising nearly $84,000 for local community causes.
The 2025 Ausbuild Community Challenge came to life at Peninsula Power FC’s AJ Kelly Park last month, where 18 community teams joined forces with five local businesses, raising nearly $84,000 for local community causes.
Teams enjoyed a day packed with laughter, teamwork, and a little friendly rivalry, taking on a series of lighthearted challenges, from Musical Bingo and Air Guitar Showdowns to the crowd favourite, Giant Bucket Pong.
Under clear blue skies, the event celebrated collaboration and generosity, with Ausbuild contributing $50,000 to kickstart the fundraising and Village Motors adding another $25,000 on the day.
A further $8,721 was raised through raffle and auction items, taking the grand total to $83,721 raised for local community causes.
“It really put the fun back in fundraising,” said Ryan from Tribe Social Belonging.
“You could feel the energy from every team; everyone was there for the same reason: to connect and raise much needed funds for all of the amazing community groups within the region.”
Hosted by Olympic gold medallist Leisel Jones OAM, the afternoon built to a heartwarming finale as Rebekah from P.C.Y.C Deception Bay realised her team had taken out first place, earning $9,209.31 in prize money.
Even the lowest-scoring team on the day walked away with an impressive $2,616.28 for their efforts, a testament to the event’s inclusive and supportive spirit.
“When Leisel announced second place and Rebekah realised her team had actually won, she burst into tears, it was such a beautiful, emotional moment,” said Shane Newcombe from The Moreton Daily, event organiser.
“Seeing that joy and genuine pride captured exactly what this event is all about, connection, celebration, and community spirit.”
“We’re thrilled to give back to the community in such a fun, inclusive way,” added Matt Loney, Joint Managing Director of Ausbuild.
Councillors Cath Tonks and Jodie Shipway joined the celebrations to present winners’ cheques, while Emma Comer MP swapped politics for play, competing enthusiastically alongside her team throughout the day.
