Women’s lunch series Gather for Good enjoyed the company of Brisbane’s leading women in property and construction and reached their fundraising target for the Property Industry Foundation.
Gathering at Madam Wu restaurant in Brisbane on 20 February, over 70 leading women in property and construction took time out of their busy schedules to raise vital funds for the Property Industry Foundation’s youth homeless building projects.
Created by senior executives Ineke McMahon and Lavinia Dack – Gather for Good is a dining initiative that brings together like-minded women to empower others, cultivate meaningful connections, and give back to the community. A different charity is selected for each meet-up. “Our February Gather for Good was a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and give back in support of the Property Industry Foundation,” say Ineke and Lavinia.
“We chose to raise funds for the Foundation because of the remarkable impact they’ve achieved in delivering safe, stable housing for homeless youth across Australia. Over the past few years, they have demonstrated that meaningful, lasting change happens when industry comes together with purpose. They’ve built homes and futures for vulnerable young people who urgently need a place to belong.
Through the Foundation, support helps transform underutilised spaces into real homes – creating safe, secure, and supported housing for young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Additionally, there is a lot of pro bono work that goes into each project from the property industry, which means every dollar raised for the Property Industry Foundation goes a lot further.”
Gather for Good is different from the countless networking events, awards nights and conferences targeted at women in business, say Ineke and Lavinia. “At its heart, Gather for Good is about connection with purpose. It’s a place where ambitious women gather not only to exchange ideas and inspiration, but also to unite around a shared cause. Because each event raises funds for a different charitable organisation, we can create a ripple effect of impact that reaches far beyond the room.”
