About Us
Fusion is a national and international Christian youth and community organisation with branches in places from Tasmania to Nigeria. Fusion Sunshine Coast is the local branch here in Queensland based out of the Alcooringa Youth & Community Centre in Buderim. Where at the local branch our focus is on ensuring that the Sunshine Coast has strong youth, because we believe that strong youth equals a bright future. We do this through creating safe and inclusive environments to connect with young people to encourage growth. As a part of this we run programs in high schools, run high energy youth holiday programs, weekly Fusion Youth program, mentoring programs and heaps more.
NOTE FROM THE TEAM LEADER
Welcome to Fusion Sunshine Coast! We are a group of people who are committed to making a difference for youth on the Sunshine Coast.
To do this we run a variety of innovative programs, from lunchtime programs to the new Streetwork Trailer, each with a distinct purpose. Our programs and services are aimed at both youth who are troubled and those who are looking for something to do or even want to develop some leadership skills. The majority of our work is run by volunteers who give their time and energy, for the good of others.
If you’d be interested in being involved, either as a youth, volunteer or as a donor, please get in contact with us.
I look forward to hearing from you.
JESSE
TEAM LEADER
Jesse grew up in Fusion as a young kid when his parents were both heavily involved and has stayed around ever since. He completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honors) in 2004 and is a pharmacist by trade, where he works part time to support his family whilst volunteering for Fusion. He also has a Diploma Youth & Community Work (Christian), Certificate IV Training and Assessment and is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Jesse is married to Marie and has two young children, Caleb and Levi. In his spare time he loves going to the beach, watching the cricket and spending time with his family.
LAURIE
YOUTH WORK COORDINATOR | VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Laurie is a born and raised Sunny Coast local who became involved in Fusion as a young person and has stayed connected in various roles and parts of Australia since, working in Sydney with Fusion for a couple of years before getting married. She now lives on the Sunshine Coast with her husband, two dogs and her daughter Lucy. She has completed a Bachelor Arts (Psychology & Youth Work) and is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor. She is passionate about social justice issues and caring for others. In her spare time she is into photography, craft, and gaming but mostly playing with her very energetic toddler.
Nikky
YOUTH WORKER
Nikky joined Fusion when she was just 18 years old and was our little ray of sunshine. She has six siblings and was home-schooled by two wonderful parents. She has a Diploma of Children’s Services, a Diploma of Youth & Community Work (Christian) and is currently studying a Diploma of Counselling. She is First Aid & Youth Mental Health First Aid certified. Nikky aspires to help young people feel a sense of belonging, worth and purpose. She is passionate about people and has been volunteering in programs since the age of 12. Nikky is a creative soul who enjoys playing music, songwriting and taking care of her plants. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Daniel
YOUTH LEADER
Daniel grew up on the Gold Coast where he was given many opportunities at school to grow as leader. Appointed School Prefect and Sports House Captain in 2003, this foundation led to his success in the Trade Industry in Lamination Composite Marine Construction and further equipped him for his enlistment in the Defence Force where he attended the Royal Military College for Officer training. After medically discharging in 2019, Daniel along with his wife and three children relocated to the Sunshine Coast where he is currently studying his Bachelor of Psychology (Honors) and started volunteering at Fusion. Daniel is passionate about leadership, maintaining that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow and develop because the qualities of a good leader are the same qualities linked to good mental health and a positive and healthy life. In addition to his trade certificate, he has a Certificate IV in fitness and the Defence equivalent of First Aid.
Andrew
OFFICE MANAGER
Fusion Volunteers
Sydney
JR YOUTH WORKER
Sydney was born in the USA and moved to the coast with her family in 2010. She first found out about fusion in 2017 through our lunchtime with a difference and started coming to fusion youth shortly after. Since then, she has been a part of many of our programs including leadership camps, 2019 Pilgrimage to Uluru, Hiking camps and Holiday programs. Sydney has been volunteering in different Youth & Kids programs on the coast since she was 13. She is Youth Mental Health First Aid certified and has her First Aid and CPR qualifications. Sydney will commence studying her Cert IV in Youth Work in July 2024 after graduating from our youth work internship last year that her younger sister Sophie is now a part of. Sydney is an avid reader and loves music, she can also be found down at the beach looking for shells or rock climbing in her spare time.
Katie
JR YOUTH WORKER
This is Katie and she got involved with Fusion as a young person through the Uluṟu trip in 2019 and has been coming to fusion youth and other programs ever since. She completed Fusion’s internship in 2023 as our Jr intern while finishing yr 12. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Science and a Cert 4 in Youth Work. In her spare time Katie loves doing pottery, she creates amazing handmade ceramics which are thrown on the wheel and painted with her beautiful art.
Chloe
JR YOUTH WORKER
Chloe grew up on the sunshine coast and starting coming to Fusion as a youth when she was 13 years of age. She has been involved in various fusion programs, including Fusion’s internship program in 2023 after she graduated from highschool. She is now one of Fusion’s junior youth workers and is currently studying social work at the university of the sunshine coast. Chloe volunteers and works at fusion because she loves working with young people and getting to know their story. For fun Chloe likes to paint beautiful artwork, go for walks, and spending time with friends and family.
Fusion Volunteers
These guys & girls aren’t all that hold up Fusion Sunshine Coast. We have a great team of volunteers that work hard to keep our programs running.
Want to join the team?