Events

n 1990 -1995 I had a very successful Electrical / Handyman business. I closed that down and travelled the world for 5 years, backpacking around and based myself in WinterPark Colorado, in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. During this time I took up scuba diving and after five plus years I thought it was time to head back home.
In 2001 I returned home and started a Scuba Diving business. It was very successful but with the addition of a wife and then a child the family commitments saw me move further into an educational role. My educational experience and my trade got me a job as an electrical teacher at TAFE in brisbane. I did this for 12 years and have just recently left TAFE and am now enjoying the hassle free life of semi retirement.
During the last 5 years I have found a great activity that gets me out and exercising. It was something that I tried to get my girls into and they enjoyed it while they were young but grew out of it as they got older. However I have continued on and have over 17,000 finds to my name. Geocaching takes you to places you would not normally go to, you will meet all kinds of wonderful people, here in Australia and overseas. While it is a free game to play it does like any sport require an input, that input is totally up to you.
In 2025 geocaching will be celebrating 25 years and it is a big party time. My goal is to run an event and share with the cachers of Australia what a great area we have as is the sunshine coast region. We have caches from mountain walks to paddles in rivers, beach walks and tree climbs. We have events of just a quick chat, a dinner catch up and even clean up days. There is something for everyone and the caches are placed all over the world, which is just another reason to travel.  

Quinton, born and raised in the hills area of Sydney, and his wife Susann, originally from Sweden, have four adult children. After spending 16 years living in Sweden, they recently returned and are now happily settling in on the Sunny Coast.

With 30 years of experience in working, pioneering, and leading in the non-profit (NFP) sector, Quinton and Susann bring a wealth of knowledge to their community. Quinton currently serves as the Group Relationship Manager at Gateway Care in Caloundra.

Today, we have the privilege of hearing a glimpse of their journey and the remarkable growth they've experienced at Gateway Care.

At Home Instead Sunshine Coast and Gympie, everything we do is driven by our universal mission to enhance the lives of ageing adults and their families.

Everyday we strive to make this mission a reality in every home in which we have the privilege of caring with our quality car, companionship and support.

Nerilee Sowter has dedicated the past three decades to the noble cause of international not-for-profits, where she has tirelessly worked to transform the lives of those trapped in poverty and slavery.
Her journey to helping children get out of the sex trade began in 2011 when she felt a powerful calling to be an advocate for children sold into the sex trade. After numerous eye-opening trips to some of the world's most vulnerable regions, she recognized the urgent need to be a voice for these enslaved children.

In 2014, Nerilee embarked on her journey with Destiny Rescue Australia as the Team Trip Manager, leading numerous teams on missions to Cambodia and Thailand, raising awareness about the harrowing issues of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Her commitment and passion shone through, leading to her appointment as Partnerships Manager, where she currently serves as an integral part of the fundraising and donor care team.