Sunshine Butterflies

17/01/2026

Moo-ve over everyone… we’ve got exciting news! 🐄💚

Say hello to Wilma and Betty, the newest (and snooziest) residents of ‘Our Backyard’.

These gorgeous girls have the sweetest temperaments and have already stolen our hearts with their gentle nature and laid-back vibes, and they’re settling in beautifully to their new home - naps, snacks and paddock lounging included.

We’re especially excited to share that Wilma and Betty are part of our Farmability Program. To learn more about our 'Farmability' program, please visit our website: https://www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au/progr.../farmability/

You can arrange to visit Wilma and Betty and all our other animals at 'Our Backyard' by contacting community@sunshinebutterflies.com.au or calling 07 5470 2830.

15/01/2026

Our 'Gone Fishin' program recently embarked on a beautiful cruise with Saltwater Eco Tours. 🛳

Our members enjoyed the 2-hour signature Bushtucker Cruise, which
showcases a delicious seafood menu infused with locally foraged, seasonal, and sustainably sourced native ingredients.

They were guided by engaging local hosts, and got to discover the Mooloolaba waterways through a cultural lens, gaining fascinating insights into history, ecology, and sustainability.

Our members had a fabulous time on board Saltwater Eco Tours.

Saltwater Eco Tours is a Mooloolaba based company creating unique experiences on board a beautifully restored 117-year old timber sailing vessel.

Thank you to the Queensland Government Department of Agriculture & Fisheries community grant programs for making this possible for our 'Gone Fishin' Program.

14/01/2026

Start the New Year by making a meaningful impact!

If your business or organisation is considering supporting a local charity in 2026, we would love you to consider Sunshine Butterflies

By partnering with us, you will be helping to create brighter futures for people with disability and supporting an incredible community on the Sunshine Coast.

There are so many ways to get involved:

🦋Corporate Partnerships
Make a long-term, positive impact through a meaningful partnership.
Learn more: https://www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au/support/become-a-partner/

🎉 Event Sponsorships
Support our major events and connect your brand with a purpose-driven community.
Find out more: https://www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au/support/sponsorships/

💙 Butterflies Giving Program
Join a generous community of individuals and businesses giving regular support to our members and programs.
Get involved: https://www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au/support/butterflies-giving-program/

Let’s make 2026 a year of community and positive change.
Together, we can make a difference!

13/01/2026

Sunshine Buterflies ‘Farmyard Cooking School’ are back at it with some brand new summer recipes!🍓🍋🍏

Our cooking school love spending their time in our Social Kitchen whipping up delicious recipes.

Their Term 1 menu looks absolutely delicious and we cannot wait to taste test some recipes.

Sunshine Butterflies ‘Farmyard Cooking School’ program provides people with disability the fantastic opportunity to connect with friends, create nutritious and delicious meals and build essential daily life skills.

Thank you to our long-term partners for supporting Sunshine Butterflies ‘Farmyard Cooking School’.

12/01/2026

We are so excited to welcome two very cute, very snoozy new additions to our furry family at 'Our Backyard'. 🐷🌱

Meet our new pigs, Smudge and Ginger.
They are both 10 years old and brother and sister.

They are beautiful temperaments and are already settling in so well at 'Our Backyard' in their new 'Pig Palace'.

Keep an eye out to see these two featured on our social media!

09/01/2026

Start your year with purpose and become a Butterflies Giving Champion today!

Are you interested in supporting a local charity and making a meaningful impact in your community?

By joining our Butterflies Giving Program, you can help empower people with disability through life-changing projects, events, and infrastructure initiatives that don’t receive traditional government funding.

As a Butterflies Giving Program Champion, you will receive:
✅ Recognition on our website alongside other community-minded businesses
✅ A social media welcome post to acknowledge your support
✅ A certificate of partnership
✅ Invitations to exclusive networking events
For just $100 per month or $1,200 per year, you can make a real difference while increasing your business’s visibility and community connection.

If this aligns with your business values, we would love for you to join us!

Learn more or ‘Become a Champion’ today: https://www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au/support/butterflies-giving-program/

09/01/2026

Huge congratulations to our Butterflies Giving Program Champions - Clay, Michelle and the team at Aussie Home Loans Tewantin on their expansion

The team at Aussie Tewantin would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

I am thrilled to share that after an incredible 2025 year working with my team at Aussie Tewantin – and three amazing years in the mobile channel – I’ve officially expanded my retail footprint with the acquisition of Aussie Coolum, stepping into life as a multi-site franchisee.
This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the support of so many people along the way. To my team, our customers, Aussie and our partners – thank you for believing in the vision and helping make this happen.
A special shout-out to Trevor Ryan, who will remain a key part of the Coolum team as we continue to grow together. From day one, my focus will be on building high-performing teams, driving culture, and delivering an exceptional customer experience across both locations.
As a proud local, I’m deeply invested in the community we serve. Leveraging the Platform Plus model, we’ll create consistency and efficiency across Tewantin and Coolum – ensuring more customers can access great advice, closer to home.
The future is bright for our customers, brokers, and communities here on the Coast – and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2026.

Clay Bremer.

08/01/2026

We are so excited to welcome everyone back for another year in our beautiful Sunshine Butterflies community.

To all of our new followers who may be discovering us for the first time, we are thrilled to have you on board!

Sunshine Butterflies is a place where people with disability come together to connect, learn, grow and have fun in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you would like to learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to watch the video below 👇

We hope to welcome you into our space this year, whether you join us for a morning tea or tour, attend one of our community events or become one of our valued partners.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We can’t wait to share another wonderful year with you!

https://www.facebook.com/sunshinebutterfliesqld/videos/7751622341572480

07/01/2026

Our 2026 programs have kicked off this week at Sunshine Butterflies. 😃🦋

We run our programs on a term-by-term basis, which gives our members the opportunity to focus on specific projects and work towards their goals in a 12 week period.

We offer a range of recreational and educational programs for people with disability.

This term our members are enjoying:
Farmyard Cooking School
Big Day Out
Tech Connect
Rockability
Farmability
Kiss My Art
Chippies Corner
Butterfly Bakers
All Sports
Community Connect
Gone Fishin
Drama Kings & Queens
Learning Garden Kitchen
Commando Outdoor Education

All these programs run on different days throughout the week and have a variety of exciting activities included in their 12 week schedule.

To find out more about our very popular programs, please visit our website
https://www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au/programs-activities/
or contact us on 07 5470 2830 admin@sunshinebutterflies.com.au

06/01/2026

A huge thank you to the local legend Butchers who stocked Sunshine Butterflies famous Christmas glaze over the holiday period.💜

- Ash's Village Meats
- Noosa Meat Centre
- Master Meats Noosa Civic
- Noosa Fair Butchery
- Tewantin Market Meats

We are so grateful to our lovely local butchers for supporting Sunshine Butterflies over the festive season and promoting our delicious Pantry Condiments Range.

05/01/2026

Sunshine Butterflies is back up and running for 2026!😃🦋

We are excited to kick off our Term 1 programs this week and thrilled to be back providing our services after a relaxing break.

Please contact us on 07 5470 2830 or email admin@sunshinebutterflies.com.au if you have an enquiry or would like more information on our programs and services.

You can also visit our website here: https://www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au/

We hope you enjoyed a wonderful festive season and we look forward to another great year with you all!

31/12/2025

Happy New Year!🎆😃

As we welcome 2026, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who made 2025 so special.

A big shoutout to our members, families, staff, volunteers, partners, sponsors and supporters. You made 2025 incredible!

We can’t wait for another year of special moments together.

Sunshine Butterflies reopens on Monday 5th January 2026.