Est. 2010
RADFLY is run by a group of passionate volunteers dedicated to making a difference to the lives of young people in our Gold Coast Community by raising funds and awareness.
CARING: RADFLY supports organisations that provide respectful, compassionate and non-judgmental interactions with local youth.
OPPORTUNITY: RADFLY aims to maximise fundraising endeavours in a manner that is beyond reproach.
COMMUNITY: RADFLY aims to positively impact the Gold Coast community
YHES House (Youth Health Education Services), under the auspices of Wesley Mission, Qld, is located in a purpose-built premise in Southport. YHES House is a free service for Gold Coast youth and young parents. It is a non-judgemental and respectful space that acts as a drop-in centre for young people aged 12-25 years, where they may enjoy a meal, a shower, access to laundry and so forth. YHES House also provides supported access to Centrelink and other allied health professionals, and a unique parenting program ranging from ante-natal until pre-school age.
Ohana For Youth, enables young people to thrive through wellbeing, life skills, education and employment opportunities. Their aim is to develop 21st century citizens, who become life-long learners who are productive, compassionate and engaged participants in their communities.
Arcadia College, is a Special Assistance Secondary school (Years 7-12) that provides education and educational pathways to students who are disengaged from mainstream schooling. This education is as per the Australian Curriculum and is delivered in heavily welfare-based learning environment. The College offers a suite of programs that expose students to enriched learning experiences, indicative of societal expectations, curriculum imperatives and the complex demands of 21st-centruy life. They also provide a hugely successful Distance Education program for students from Year 8 to Year 12
Youth to GenZ Employment
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Arcadia College currently has an enrolment of
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Naomi is a Drama and Communication specialist working in education and the Gold Coast creative industries sector. She is committed to the belief that education and health empower young people to achieve their full potential in life and thereby create a solid foundation for our society. Naomi joined the RADFLY team in 2015 and oversees the marketing and social media for our organisation, as well as facilitating events.
Amanda is a founding member of RADFLY and from the time she could write had a mission to “make a difference” in the world. Amanda is a Director of Ohana for Youth, encompassing Gen Z as well as Ohana for Education t/a Arcadia College. She is passionate about assisting youth and has mentored and employed students from Arcadia College in her accounting practice. When she is not busy working in her Accounting Practice, she loves travelling.
Gail is a founding member of RADFLY. She has a nursing background and a Masters of TESOL (Teaching English to Students of Other Languages). In addition, to her current role of Secretary, Gail has provided a valuable photographic history of RADFLY since inception in 2010. Gail’s other contributions to the Gold Coast community include reading to early learners at local schools and supporting new English learners at TAFE.
Nicole is a domestic violence and divorce lawyer who is passionate about making a difference to those in a disadvantaged position. Since childhood, she has consistently been involved in volunteer roles and supporting charities. Nicole is principal solicitor at her local family law practice, cares for her three young children and spends her free time giving back to the community. She currently volunteers her time at the Queensland Women’s Legal Service and a Gold Coast rehabilitation centre in addition to her time with RADFLY
Vicki is a qualified accountant with over 30 years' experience. She was worked predominantly in the accounting profession but also ran a bookkeeping business when bringing up her children. She is the go-to person in relation to Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks. In her spare time Vicki trains and participates in triathlons, marathons and ironman events She is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people in our community.
Vera is a CPA Accountant with over 30 years experience, working in Australia and overseas. She has been volunteering with various community organisation since she can remember, initially by the side of her mum and aunts. Vera believes in the power of community spirit, with a focus on investing in our youth as a strong foundation for the future. Vera was excited to join the RADFLY Team in 2025.
RADFLY is fortunate to have the support of Chris Nyst
“No community has a more valuable asset, or better cause, than its youth. For more than three decades in my role as a criminal defence advocate I have had first-hand exposure to the tragedy of young lives that have lost a sense of meaning and direction. The experience has convinced me of the profound importance of ensuring the promise of opportunity to all young people, and the means to realise that opportunity. It is for that reason I feel deeply honoured to be named as a patron of RADFLY, a charity that will direct community support to the vital goal of restoring optimism and hope to the lives of young Gold Coasters.”
