Welcome to our Vision
Our vision is to strengthen community connections through creating and promoting youth programs, services and events.
HubbleGC is a place where young people belong – to enhance the lives of youth, and the future of our community; by creating pathways and tools to navigate challenges, discover opportunities, and to help chart their direction.
Our Story...
HubbleGC Inc. was established in November 2020 following extensive community consultation led by Community Bank Tugun, part of Bendigo Bank, to better understand the needs of young people across the southern Gold Coast.
The consultation revealed overwhelming community support for stronger youth services and clearer pathways for young people to connect, engage and participate as positive, active members of the community.
A digital hub was identified as the most accessible and convenient way to bring together youth-focused organisations, programs, support services, activities and events in one central place.
In July 2020, the Virtual Youth Hub Committee was formed, bringing together local volunteers and representatives from Community Bank Tugun, City of Gold Coast Divisions 13 and 14, Queensland Health, Queensland Police Service, community organisations and local high school students. The committee worked directly with young people to shape the platform, including its design, content and name.
With almost 800 surveys completed, young people provided a clear mandate for what they wanted and needed. HubbleGC Incorporated was formally registered in November 2020, and the website launched in April 2021.
Advocacy from City of Gold Coast representatives, including Division 13 Cr. Gail O’Neill and Division 14 Cr. Daphne McDonald, supported the identification of Palm Beach Aquatic Centre as a location for a dedicated community space to enable youth service providers to engage directly with young people and promote their programs.
We proudly acknowledge the foundational support of Community Bank Tugun, Division 13 Cr. Gail O’Neill and former Division 14 Councillor Daphne McDonald.
Executive Management Committee
Georgia Gamble
President
Georgia is a Southern Gold Coast local who grew up in the community she’s now passionate about serving. She works across two local businesses doing social media, sponsorship coordination, marketing, communications, and operations. Georgia has been involved with HubbleGC since 2022 and assumed her role as President in 2026. She is strongly committed to community outreach and engagement, with a focus on supporting local youth and helping the Gold Coast remain a vibrant, connected, and thriving place for young people.
Dee Steinfort
Secretary
Dee’s focus is on facilitating a connection between people, art, culture, and business. Having been an integral part of many art projects on the Gold Coast, she is also a member of the SWELL Sculpture Festival team and has found her place currently as Executive Director. Dee brings with her, the skill of high-level people management, operational and business nous.
Brian Cosgrove
Treasurer
Brian moved his wife and 3 daughters to Currumbin in 1990. Married for 47 years, he and Anne also have 6 grandchildren, 3 on the coast and 3 in Zambia . A practising CPA with his own Financial Services business at Palm Beach for 25 years, Brian has volunteered on patrol with Currumbin SLSC, the PBC Alleygators Board, and the Currumbin State School P and C Committee. Travel with Anne, surfing ,golf and keeping up with the grandkids take up any spare time.
Shiike Vanderwerff
Management Committee
Shiiké (pron. she-kay).
After 16 years in small business, Shiiké began work as a coach, facilitator, and consultant in 2002. He is a survivor from the Royal Commission into Institutional Child Abuse and knows first-hand the value of young people having access to the best available support, services, and events. Shiiké believes in the vision of a connected community with a bright future for all youth.
Lisa Fitzgerald
Management Committee
As the previous Co-chair of Tugun & District Finances Limited which operates Community Bank Tugun, part of Bendigo Bank, Lisa is a foundation member and has helped steer HubbleGC with her volunteer experience with other community organisations. Lisa has also assisted many fundraising efforts for a variety of causes. Lisa is currently working as a swim teacher and enjoys reading, bike riding and travel.
Francoise Butel
Management Committee
Francoise is a Developmental Paediatrician and Medical Director of Community Child Health on the Gold Coast. She has supported the development of practical, collaborative, community-focused services, particularly for neurodivergent children and their families. Originally from New Zealand, she is proud to call the Gold Coast home. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, time with her two rapidly growing sons, and walking her dog, Herb.