The very foundations of The Foundation can be traced back to the values instilled in me from a young age, which inspired me to seek purpose in my work and create an inspiring legacy.

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I started working from the young age of 15, finished high school at 17, and completed a further 7 years of tertiary education. I started my own design business at the age of 21, and have successfully started four companies since then, two which are still in operation by others and two of which I am proud to still be a part of today:

Granny Flat Solutions and New South Homes.

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I have volunteered with several charity organisations supporting homeless people throughout my career, met some incredible people, and built life-long relationships and friendships with people from all walks of life.

When the COVID pandemic hit, which finally afforded me an opportunity take time off work, I began to reflect on my personal, business, and relationships journey.

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This extremely difficult time for many in the community gave me a chance to realise how blessed and fortunate I was to be able to start companies and have a fantastic family and friends network I could depend on anytime. I couldn’t help but feel selfish and felt like my work didn’t have a real purpose or meaning. Although I was employing people who relied on me to support their families while in the business of providing housing solutions for people, I saw this as simply ‘doing my job’.

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During this reflection period, I realised that I wanted to do more, and that’s when the idea was born to leverage my business and design skills in conjunction with the incredible construction network that Granny Flat Solutions had formed. 

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In 2022, this resulted in proudly starting The Granny Flat Foundation.

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I never dreamed after many years of operating Granny Flat Solutions, that I would one day be in a position to help other people and contribute to my community. The Foundation was my opportunity to really ‘give back’ with true gratitude.

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Contrary to its name, the Granny Flat Foundation delivers more than just Granny Flats - it delivers a choice of homes for individuals, and purpose-built structures for local community groups and organisations who help others.

 

The Foundation is unique in it does not support a single cause and does not compete with other charities. Instead, its objective is to raise money through a variety of channels and assist or work alongside other charities who provide housing, shelters, support, or activities for people in need.

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Unfortunately, building a home isn’t cheap.

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The Foundation relies on generous monetary, material, and construction expertise donations to accomplish these projects. ALL money raised is reinvested in worthwhile causes for people in need.

PLUS, we will always be backed and supported by Granny Flat Solutions.

 

For many years now, Granny Flat Solutions has supported and remained loyal to an amazing network of small, medium and large supplier and trade companies. Now, we are reaching out to ask for their support in giving back to the community.

 

Any and all support ensures our continued ability to support the most vulnerable groups in our community.