Leanne’s passion and dedication towards disability education, awareness and inclusion began together with her husband Damien and their son Curtis who was born 13 weeks premature with Cerebral Palsy.
Your local disability support charity.
The active nature and ongoing support of our Board Members is crucial to the success and development of Sunshine Butterflies Charity. Each of our Board Members is passionately dedicated to the work we do to support individuals and their families with disability and have a strong standing in the Sunshine Coast community.
CEO & Founder
Leanne’s passion and dedication towards disability education, awareness and inclusion began together with her husband Damien and their son Curtis who was born 13 weeks premature with Cerebral Palsy.
Chair / President
Dr Bob McCrossin is a Paediatrician and specialises in working with children that have challenging behaviours. Dr McCrossin has more than forty years of experience as a Paediatrician in different settings across Australia and New Zealand. He also has several publications in revered Medical journals.
Vice President & Operations Manager (Facilities)
Joint founder of Sunshine Butterflies, Damien has a passion for delivering services to those living with a disability, through his work as a landscape designer. He manages our Sunshine Gardens Social Enterprise.
Treasurer
An experienced Accountant and registered Tax Agent, Carol is a passionate community advocate and volunteer, Carol has worked tirelessly as a volunteer for several local community organisations, such as local Rotary Clubs. She brings a wealth of knowledge and business experience to our Board.
Secretary
Sue is the owner and Manager of BOOTSCO Noosa. She is a small business owner with a strong focus on community and customer service. Sue brings with her, years of experience managing staff and navigating businesses.
Board Member
Kerryn is an active member of the Noosa Community, working in banking most of her career and volunteering at local Salvation Army stores in Noosa, Kerryn has gotten to know the locals and brings community connection and community knowledge to the table. Kerryn is passionate about community volunteering and inclusion for all.