Showcasing Impact - The skills and confidence built this term.

At the end of each term, we have the privilege to talk to parents/guardians of some of our participants about the outcomes they experience in their child after the completion of a TRACTION program. This term we spoke with 21 parents/guardians and 95% agreed that their child had increased confidence, felt more positive about themselves and had discovered strengths.

For young people who’ve already experienced the hands-on impact of a TRACTION Build program, TRACTION Connect offers the next step - a bridge between the workshop and the workplace. Designed for students in Year 10 and above, this one-day showcase excursion opens the door to real-world experiences with partnering organisations like Kennards Hire.

Jack has been involved with TRACTION since Term 1 of 2024, though the school itself has been engaged for at least three years. Jack’s conviction in the value of TRACTION is unwavering.

“I’ve seen kids come alive at TRACTION,” he says. “Some who won’t make a peep in class are suddenly chatty and confident here. I’ve seen students let their guard down - that’s huge.”

Last Friday, Brisbane came alive with bold ideas and inspiring voices as StellarX 2025 brought together leaders, changemakers, and curious minds ready to challenge the status quo. Among them was TRACTION’s very own founder, Sandy Murdoch, who took to the stage to share his powerful talk: “Building a Life Built on Purpose.”

Thanks to the incredible dedication and generosity of our riders, sponsors, support crew, and donors, the final BEYOND 2025 fundraising total is confirmed - an amazing $885,948 raised to support young people through TRACTION programs!

We are thrilled to announce that TRACTION has been awarded a grant through the Youth Empowerment Program to expand our evidenced-based programs in Ipswich and Toowoomba. This commitment from the Albanese Government allows us to address the growing concern of thousands of young people disengaging from education, and disengaging earlier.

Building upon 10 years of experience working alongside young people, in late 2024, the Board of TRACTION for Young People Ltd ("TRACTION") commissioned an independent impact evaluation to validate and reinforce a critical message — prevention is not just a moral imperative; it is a fiscally responsible investment.

This study, conducted by Torch Advisory Group, provides a robust, evidence-based assessment of TRACTION’s impact, demonstrating the tangible economic, health, and educational benefits of our work.

At TRACTION, we ask our mentors to bring their whole selves to their work, fostering a safe and holistic environment where both mentors and young people feel seen and supported. By creating this space for our mentors, we also create the conditions for young people to show up fully as themselves. Attending Maté’s event reinforced the strengths of our approach while also offering new insights into how we can continue to grow and refine the way we support young people.

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting an incredible Corporate Bike Build experience for Westpac in our brand-new community space at the Brisbane International Cycle Park!

Corporate Bike Builds are more than just team-building events; they offer a unique opportunity to connect with our purpose and experience the powerful impact of our programs.

TRACTION is now officially part of the Brisbane International Cycle Park at the Murarrie Recreation Reserve, thanks to securing a community lease at this incredible facility! With our community lease in place, we’re excited to deliver a range of programs and community engagement activities right at this world-class facility, providing more young people with the chance to get involved in cycling and more.

MGA Insurance Group Partner with TRACTION

At TRACTION, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to shape a positive future, regardless of the challenges they face. That’s why we are thrilled to announce a new partnership with MGA Insurance Group, a leading Australian insurance provider with a long-standing reputation for community involvement.

At just 14 years old, Rahni Price is already making an impact as a Student Mentor in the Term 4 Bike Build Program at our Beaudesert Workshop. A current student at Emmaus College, Rahni's journey with the program began as a participant at the end of 2023. After completing the program, she was inspired to return as a mentor, eager to share her newfound knowledge and leadership skills with others.

We are beyond excited and incredibly proud to share that TRACTION has been awarded the QCOSS Community Impact Award. This achievement is a true reflection of the dedication, passion, and hard work of our incredible mentors and the whole TRACTION team.

Sisters of the Saddle Chair Bronwyn Victor, Emily Pryor and Nicola Zwart presented TRACTION with a $295,000 donation, ensuring that we can continue working with schools in Logan to help First Nations young people feel safer, accepted and more connected to their culture and school community and to enhance their sense of wellbeing, confidence and self-belief.

TRACTION is excited to announce our new partnership with Advance Traders, a move that will significantly enhance our bike supply and program offerings. This collaboration brings RAVEN's high-quality BMX bikes into our TRACTION programs, furthering our mission to empower young people and support them in building positive futures.

We are truly grateful to share that Don Brown, Kim Richards and the Queensland Government have made a commitment of $2.7m to TRACTION so we can help young people engage in education, build resilience and skills to thrive.

"We need to do more, and we need to do more locally and that’s why with this $2.7M we are backing TRACTION to back our young people” - Don Brown MP

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the TRACTION “RIDE” program in Term 4, designed to support students as they transition from primary to secondary school.

TRACTION RIDE is a joint initiative funded through the QLD Government Youth Development Partnership Fund (QPS and DTS).

TRACTION is delighted to introduce Dr. Annabel Prescott, who has commenced as our new CEO.

After nine years of leading the organisation, Founder Sandy Murdoch will transition from CEO to an active member of the Board. 

“As Founder, the appointment of Annabel as our new CEO demonstrates our commitment to work within the community to ensure every young person has the right to opportunities so they can realise their hopes and dreams.”

Our Corporate Bike Build is not just a team-building activity—it's a powerful way for corporate teams to directly impact young lives while strengthening their own bonds.