AUGUST 2026
MAGAZINE
The Community Edition Spotlight on Events & Sponsorships Across The Collective
A selection of new listings presented by Ray White COLLECTIVE
CONTENTS THE COMMUNITY EDITION
Spotlight on Events & Sponsorships Across The Collective
WESTERN SUBURBS
Prestige & Leafy Living NORTHERN SUBURBS
Character & Urban Design EASTERN SUBURBS
Riverfront & Bayside Style SOUTHERN SUBURBS THE COLLECTIVE
Modern Family Living
New Farm Connecting Our Community Ray White New Farm has a presence within its community that is so much greater than its impressive bricksand-mortar office along Brunswick Street. For more than 20 years, the office has fostered a distinct local connection, solidified by its commitment to supporting the area. Ray White New Farm principal Haesley Cush has kindly shared his thoughts on why he and the team hold the community so close to their hearts. How long has your office supported your community? Since its first day. Even prior to opening, it's been a major part of who we are and what we stand for. A real estate business doesn't exist without its community so supporting our community is essential.
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What has been the most rewarding initiative you’ve taken to connect with local businesses, schools, etc.? It's difficult to narrow it down to a single event. Highlights would include our first no-commission auction with Holy Spirit School. We pitched the idea to them, and the initial feedback from some members was apprehensive while others supported it and believed in the idea.The result on the day was astonishing. Nearly $100,000 was raised in a single auction. I remember hugging the principal at the time, Kim Davis, as she was crying with joy. Working with a local New Farm family as they developed and grew Hummingbird House. Getting to know Victoria Parker from the Lady Musgrave Trust and now, seeing how the broader Ray White network has embraced that charity culminating in a 1000-person event earlier this year.ttending an event nearly 20 years ago at the Waterloo Hotel
for the inauguration of the New Farm Patrons Society to support the New Farm Neighbourhood Center and remaining patrons every year since. Finally, working with local families going through tragedy for our annual Long Lunch which has supported so many charities including Icon Cancer Foundation, Hummingbird House, Australian Mitochondrial Foundation and The Life Saving List. What does community connection mean to you and your business? It brings us fulfilment to use our day-to-day skills and our job of connecting people for the benefit of community members in a way that provides them with commercial benefit and awareness. What value do you gain from giving back? Largely just the feeling of doing something. In the face of tragedy there's a feeling of helplessness. To be able to do anything, I believe, is a gift. Is there anything else you’d like to add? I'm excited about the no-commission auctions at Wests Rugby, and at the Holy Spirit School Spring Fair on Sunday, 30th August.
Bulimba Pride In Partnership Positioned along iconic Oxford Street, between Bulimba Memorial Park and the Bulimba ferry terminal, is the Ray White Bulimba office. Centrally located in the heart of a popular inner-city community, the team, led by principals Scott Darwon and Brandon Wortley, takes great pride in serving and supporting everything from school fundraisers to sporting club partnerships.
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How long has your office supported your community? Ray White Bulimba has a long history of supporting local organisations including Bulimba State School, Southside Eagles, Bulimba Bowls Club and this year, have partnered as the major sponsor for Churchie Rugby. We also have a very strong partnership with the RSPCA and other charities. What has been the most rewarding initiative you’ve taken to connect with local businesses, schools, etc.? Recently we were able to raise over $30,000 for Anglicare via the Churchie Rugby Lunch which was designated to furnish 13 accommodation units for young people transitioning out of homelessness. We also donated $100,000 to assist in the
construction of a wildlife hospital through the charity sale of a large home in the inner south. What does community connection mean to you and your business? We feel privileged that we get to come to work every day and do what we love and fully appreciate that there are ways that we can give back to the community. So, we are always eager to find ways to make a difference. What value do you gain from giving back? We have so much pride in being in a position to give back, so seeing any little difference we can make is a huge motivator for us.
Toowong Beyond The Transaction Neighbours first, business second. It is an ethos at Ray White Toowong that has made a real difference not only to how the office operates and succeeds, but also to its connection with, and impact on, the community. For Ray White Toowong director and selling principal Reuben Packer-Hill, supporting the community goes well beyond simply writing a cheque. How long has your office supported your community? Community involvement has been part of our culture at Ray White Toowong for years, but our most significant commitment, donating a full residential commission to the West Rugby Club's fundraising auction, is now in its fourth consecutive year, and has raised more than $150,000 for the club to date.
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What has been the most rewarding initiative you've taken to connect with local businesses, schools, etc.? The West Rugby Club partnership stands out. Waiving a full commission and marketing package each year is a genuine sacrifice for our sales, marketing, and admin teams, but seeing that capital directly stabilise the club's finances, fund coaching and facilities, and keep junior sport affordable for local families makes it worth every bit of effort. We also love our hands-on work with the Toowong and Kenmore Historical Societies, helping new buyers connect with the history of their street and home is a small thing that makes a real difference to how people settle into a neighbourhood. What does community connection mean to you and your business?
For us, real estate has never been just about transactions. It's about people, relationships and place. We see ourselves as custodians of the western suburbs' character, whether that's through Rotary, local schools, historical societies, or the cafés and small businesses we deliberately support with our own spend. Community connection means showing up consistently, not just writing a cheque once a year. What value do you gain from giving back? It builds trust and genuine relationships that go well beyond any single sale. Standing alongside residents at a Fitstop session, sitting in on a Rotary board meeting, or chatting with someone at Farmgate Flowers about their week, those moments break down the usual barriers between "agency" and "community" and mean people see us as neighbours first. Is there anything else you'd like to add? We're proud that our community investment spans sport, heritage, wellness and local commerce. It's a genuinely team-wide effort, not something driven from the top down. Every person in our office plays a part in keeping Toowong, Kenmore, Chapel Hill, Indooroopilly and Fig Tree Pocket feeling like the connected, resilient community it is.
Clayfield Creating Lasting Opportunity Ray White Clayfield selling principal Nicolas Given believes that every successful business has a responsibility to positively contribute to its local area. So, it comes as little surprise that his office is committed to helping multiple community initiatives thrive, including the Brisbane Grammar Old Boys Association. How long has your office supported your community? Supporting our community has always been an important part of our values. Over the years, we've looked for meaningful ways to give back, and our partnership with the Brisbane Grammar Old Boys Association is a reflection of that commitment. We're proud to contribute to initiatives that create lasting opportunities for young people and strengthen the wider community.
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What has been the most rewarding initiative you’ve taken to connect with local businesses, schools etc? Our support of the Brisbane Grammar Old Boys Association's bursary program and community initiatives has been particularly rewarding. Knowing that our contribution helps provide educational opportunities for students who may not otherwise have access, while also supporting programs that benefit the broader school community, is incredibly fulfilling. It's also been valuable to connect with fellow businesses and alumni who share a commitment to investing in future generations. What does community connection mean to you and your business? For us, community connection is about building relationships that have a positive and lasting impact
We believe successful businesses have a responsibility to contribute beyond their day-to-day operations. Supporting education, encouraging opportunity, and working alongside organisations that make a genuine difference helps create stronger, more connected communities for everyone. What value do you gain from giving? The greatest value comes from knowing we're helping create opportunities that can change lives. Supporting bursaries gives students the chance to access an outstanding education regardless of their financial circumstances, while community initiatives foster connection, leadership, and a sense of belonging. It's rewarding to know that our contribution can have an impact well beyond today. Is there anything else you’d like to add? We're grateful for the opportunity to support the Brisbane Grammar Old Boys Association and the important work it does. Investing in education and community is an investment in the future, and we're proud to play a small part in helping students and the wider Brisbane Grammar community thrive. We encourage other businesses to consider how they can contribute to initiatives that create meaningful, long-term outcomes.
Kim Olsen Property Purpose Beyond Real-Estate A desire to give back continues to motivate Kim Olsen, of Ray White Kim Olsen Property, to support local school and community initiatives. For more than 15 years, connecting with the area and assisting those in need have been a natural extension of her business. Kim describes this connection with the community as a privilege, and she hopes that her work inspires others to do the same. How long has your office supported your community? Supporting the Clayfield community has always been a natural extension of being part of it. When I began my real estate career 14 years ago, I was living locally, my children attended the local primary school, and our family shopped, dined, exercised and enjoyed everything our area has to offer. From the very beginning, I wanted to give back to the community that had given so much to my family. Supporting our local school and community initiatives has always been about contributing to the place my family proudly calls home.
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What has been the most rewarding initiative you’ve taken to connect with local businesses, schools, etc.? I’m incredibly proud to sponsor the annual Mother's Day event at Eagle Junction State School and to be the major sponsor of Clayfield College's On the Green event. Both events bring families, local businesses and the wider community together, creating lasting connections beyond the school gates. It is always a privilege to be invited back each year, and I’m grateful to play a small part in supporting the community that has supported me throughout my career. What does community connection mean to you and your business? Community connection means building genuine relationships and giving back to the people and businesses that have supported my family and
career for the past 15 years. Real estate is about more than buying and selling homes, it's about helping people feel connected to where they live. By supporting our local schools, community events and businesses, I hope to make a positive contribution and strengthen the sense of belonging that makes our Clayfield and Kalinga community such a special place. It's a privilege to be part of it every day. What value do you gain from giving back? Giving back provides a sense of purpose beyond real estate. The greatest value comes from building lasting relationships and contributing to a community that has supported my family and career for so many years. It's a privilege to give back, and I hope my involvement encourages others to do the same. Is there anything else you’d like to add? Giving back has never been about recognition or business opportunities, it has always been about supporting the community that my family and I have proudly called home for the past two decades. The greatest value comes from seeing relationships continue to grow over time. Watching families flourish, children grow up, and community events become annual traditions is incredibly rewarding. Knowing that I've been able to contribute, even in a small way, to the strength and connection of our community is something I'm immensely proud of and a responsibility I will never take for granted.
Woody Point Generations Of Support There is a clear family-friendly focus at Ray White Woody Point, where people and community are the priority. Selling principal Damien Misso’s grandfather, Trilby Misso, migrated to Australia in 1956, and he and his family bought their first house on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Damien followed his father, Tyrone, into real estate and is incredibly proud of his family's decades-long connection to the community in which he lives and works.
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How long has your office supported your community? My father bought the business in 1981 and we have been proud to support our community since then. What was the most rewarding initiative you’ve taken to connect with local businesses, schools, etc.? At the Ray White Elite conference in 2023 there was an auction where all funds raised from the winning bid on a piece of art would go to a charity of choice. I was pleased to have had the winning bid knowing that 100 per cent of the funds would
go to the Woody Point Special School. It was over $6000, and ultimately the art was free...perhaps the most expensive free piece of art I have bought. What does community connection mean to you and your business? Our community is everything to us. When our community is winning, so are we and vice versa. What value do you gain from giving back? Hearing that our contribution has been able to help someone less fortunate than us is why we do what we do.
Grand Scale Character Masterpiece 79 Gresham Street, East Brisbane AUCTION
Brandon Wortley 0447 269 591 Breyton Hammond 0432 656 396 raywhitebulimba.com.au
Timeless Character, Breathtaking Views! 3 Ryan Avenue, Balmoral AUCTION
Brandon Wortley 0447 269 591 Scott Darwon 0401 151 090 raywhitebulimba.com.au
Modern Luxury in a Tightly Held Cul-de-sac 18 Thompson Street, Bulimba AUCTION
Scott Darwon 0401 151 090 Brandon Wortley 0447 269 591 raywhitebulimba.com.au
Timeless Character Meets Resort-Style Living 56 56 Kennington Kennington Road, Road, Camp Camp Hill Hill AUCTION AUCTION
Brandon Brandon Wortley Wortley 0447 0447 269 269 591 591 Breyton Breyton Hammond Hammond 0432 0432 656 656 396 396 raywhitebulimba.com.au raywhitebulimba.com.au
1,012sqm Estate on Bulimba's Finest Street 46 Duke Street, Bulimba AUCTION
Brandon Wortley 0447 269 591 Zita Durand 0439 272 427 raywhitebulimba.com.au
Spanish Charm Meets Endless Opportunity on 670sqm 46 Gotha Street, Camp Hill AUCTION
Harry Kiss 0422 188 616 raywhitenewfarm.com.au
Near New Lowset Home 27 Appaloosa Street, Woodford SALE
Jacob Pearson 0419 507 522 raywhitenewfarm.com.au
Bayside character home metres from the foreshore 35 Victoria Avenue, Woody Point SALE
Damien Misso 0403 044 424 Emily Spinks 0481 192 276 raywhitewoodypoint.com.au
Contemporary Family Living in a Prestigious Fig Tree Pocket Enclave 270 Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket SALE
Reuben Packer-Hill 0401 840 361 Nikki Agius 0422 535 847 raywhitetoowong.com.au
Riverside Villa of extraordinary proportions. 609 m2 + 4 car accom 1/98 Thorn Street, Kangaroo Point SALE
Richard Crist 0413544888 raywhitetoowong.com.au
Tropical entertainers' oasis on two separate titles 1 - 3 Yanum Place, Chapel Hill SALE
Reuben Packer-Hill 0401 840 361 Nikki Agius 0422 535 847 raywhitetoowong.com.au
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