The Gold Coast SUNS footprint as one of the city’s leaders in the community received a further boost this week, when the club joined the Queensland Government in announcing further funding in the space of domestic violence.

GC SUNS Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Travis, joined Shannan Fentiman - Minister for Communities, Women and Youth, Child Safety and Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, to reaffirm the club’s commitment to the area of respect & responsibility.

Travis and Minister Fentiman presented a sizeable cheque of $2,500 to ACT for Kids, Paradise Kids and the Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast as part of the Qld Governments ‘Not Now Not Ever’ campaign and the club's broader commitment to ending domestic and family violence.

They were joined by Mark Hunter - CEO Hopewell Hospice and Paradise Kids, Miranda Bain - Program Manager ACT for Kids and Amy Compton-Keen - Director Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast.

Travis said it was another important milestone for the club, which also invests heavily towards tackling issues of youth homelessness and improving development in the northern growth corridor through the Gold Coast SUNS Horizons Program.

“We exist because the local community stood tall and wanted an AFL club and was prepared to rally and successfully campaign for an AFL license, so we understand the importance and positive role we play in the local community,” Travis said.

“As a club, we are committed to stamping out domestic and family violence, and will look to continue to build on our efforts for years to come.”

Minister Fentiman also welcomed the funding announcement.

As leaders and role models in the community, it’s wonderful to see the SUNS’ commitment to supporting vulnerable Queensland families,” Ms Fentiman said.

“Stamping out domestic and family violence requires leadership from every member of the community. It’s great to see the SUNS take that responsibility as seriously as they take their footy.”

The Gold Coast SUNS have volunteered more than 26,000 hours in the community over the last five years, while driving an 82 per cent growth in grass roots football in the city.