Northern Campaign 2025

Empowering Youth with Disabilities Across Queensland’s Coast and Northern NSW.

This July to September, the Making Waves Foundation’s Northern Campaign returns. Our “Winds of Joy” sailing program will visit six ports, offering life-changing experiences for local youth living with disabilities.

Port	Dates	Highlights
Mackay	Aug 4 – 17, 2025	Coming Soon
Airlie Beach	Aug 18 – 24, 2025	Coming Soon
Rosslyn Bay	Aug 25 – 31, 2025	Coming Soon
Gladstone	Sep 1 – 7, 2025	Coming Soon
Southport	Sep 8 – 14, 2025	Coming Soon
Coffs Harbour	Sep 22 – 28, 2025	Coming Soon

2025

Coming to a port near you soon

We invite community leaders, families, and media. Witness the joy, courage, and transformation as our young sailors set out on their adventure.

Community & Council Involvement

We proudly collaborate with mayors and local councils at every stop

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Join our crew to support Winds of Joy sails!

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Join Us at the Dock

Witness the joy, courage, and transformation as our young sailors set out on their adventure.

Community & Council Involvement

We proudly collaborate with mayors and local councils at every stop—many will join us at the docks to wave off our young sailors and celebrate their achievements. Their support makes these days unforgettable for participants and families, and we’re excited to welcome new partners in Coffs Harbour this year (to be added the mayor's locked in and the council's supporting us and media locked in to attend)

Mayor

Ry Collins

Whitsundays City Council
Airlie Beach Port

Mayor

Greg Williamson

Mackay Regional Council
Mackay Port

Councillor

Lance Warcon

Livingstone Shire Council
Rosslyn Bay Port

Councillor

Natalia Muszkat

Gladstone Regional Council
Gladstone Port

Councillor

Mellissa Holzheimer

Gladstone Regional Council
Gladstone Port

Councillor

Simon McClintock

Gladstone Regional Council
Gladstone Port

Councillor

Michelle Wagner

Gladstone Regional Council
Gladstone Port

Mayor

Nikki Williams

Coffs Harbour City Council
Coffs Harbour Port

Deputy Mayor

George Cecato

Coffs Harbour City Council
Coffs Harbour Port

Councillor

Brooke Patterson

City of Gold Coast
Southport Port

Councillor

Naomi Fowler

City of Gold Coast
Southport Port

Highlights from Mackay

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Your support provides free, inclusive sailing days for youth with disabilities.

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Experience the Impact

“It’s all about inclusion, pushing boundaries, teamwork, and overcoming challenges. Our programs are run by volunteers and made possible by generous donors.”

Join us at the dock

We invite community leaders, families, and media. Witness the joy, courage, and transformation as our young sailors set out on their adventure. Contact us to learn times

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Northern Campaign Raffle

Win a Full Day Family Adventure with Cruise Whitsundays!

Support inclusion, adventure, and opportunity for youth living with disabilities by entering the Making Waves Foundation’s 2025 Northern Campaign Raffle!

Grab your tickets for a chance to win an unforgettable full day family adventure on the Great Barrier Reef, proudly donated by Cruise Whitsundays (value at $899)

$20

One Ticket

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$50

Two Tickets

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$100

Ten Tickets

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Celebrate the Northern Campaign Airlie Beach leg, running from

August 18 – 24, 2025

where school-aged participants living with disabilities will have the opportunity to sail for free, thanks to the support of the local community and businesses.

Prize Terms & Conditions

Raffle closes October 31st 5pm 2025.