4BC Drive with Peter Gleeson
Thank you to Peter Gleeson, host of the 4BC radio’s evening Drive program, for hosting Sandy on the program ahead of TRACTION’s appearance on Channel Nine’s “My Way” program on 22 October 2023.
Channel 9 news
Thank you Alison Ariotti and the team at Channel 9 Brisbane for including Sandy on the program on Friday, ahead of TRACTION’s appearance on “My Way” on 22nd October.
The Power of Youth Mentoring
Young people face unique challenges, and having a guiding hand to navigate these challenging times can make a huge and enduring impact. Youth mentoring programs like TRACTION empower young people to unlock their full potential by fostering positive well-being, personal growth, and skill development. In this blog post, we explore the profound impact of youth mentoring and some ways our TRACTION mentors help young people overcome challenges and build the tools for future success.
Celebrating the 2022 CEO Bike Build
With the support of 24 QLD business leaders, CEO Bike Build for 2022 raised $146,362 which goes directly into scholarships for 60 more young people to experience TRACTION programs across Southeast QLD. Big thanks to our young people mentors on the day from Glenala SHS, Alexandra Hills SHS, Emmaus College & Villanova College.
Kennards Hire helps young people get TRACTION in QLD
The Kennards Hire Foundation has been a partner of TRACTION since 2020, donating over $100,000 in support of our young people throughout Queensland.
CEO Bike Build features on ABC Brisbane’s ‘Drive’ program with Steve Austin
It was fantastic to be included again on the ABC Radio Brisbane “Drive” program with Steve Austin, this time about the CEO Bike Build event.
Thank you to the Community Benefit Fund!
In March, TRACTION received its first grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) to purchase over 125 bicycles for our participants to build and keep upon successful completion of the program.
Chain Reaction chooses TRACTION as a Queensland ride charity partner for 2021
We are delighted have been selected by the Chain Reaction Challenge Foundation as a beneficiary charity for the 2021 Queensland ride.
TRACTION helps St Joseph’s School students to go places
TRACTION team up with Brisbane City Council’s “Cycling Brisbane” and “Active School Travel” programs to donate 12 bikes to students at St Josephs.