Eumundi Voice - Issue 96, 27 July 2024

Rotary visits Sunshine Butterflies

The Eumundi Rotary Club had an insightful visit to Sunshine Butterflies at McKinnon Dr, Cooroibah where participants were provided with a delicious morning tea, followed by an inspection of the various opportunities available.

The members of Sunshine Butterflies come daily to enjoy the unique range of programs, activities and services that positively impact the lives of many individuals with a disability and their families.

From humble beginnings in 2010, Sunshine Butterflies has grown from being a volunteer-run organisation with a handful of members, to one of the region’s largest employers, supporting hundreds of people with disability.

Leanne Walsh the founder and CEO, has been recognised as a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow and has made it her mission to reduce the stigma of disability within her community. She leads a passionate team of over 90 staff and 30 volunteers.

With the help of sponsors, contributors, grants and donations they have created much-needed programs and services that are life-changing to those with disability.

Throughout the challenges and changes Sunshine Butterflies has experienced over the past 10 years, they continue to put members and their families at the core of all of the organisation’s activities. Visit: sunshinebutterflies.com.au.