Being a Queensland native, I guess it was inevitable that I chose the Sunshine Coast to settle down after decades of travel and countless removals.
Of all the places in the world it’s where my wife and I decided to put down some roots and rare our children.
It’s a magical place and it has so much potential to grow further.
It’s become a passion of mine to help advance the Sunshine Coast as a centre for excellence and innovation.
I want my children to not have to commute to Brisbane (or beyond) to have world-class education and opportunities.
And so, to do my part, I have created the Defence Industry Sunshine Coast. A not-for-profit that champions this amazing part of the world as the ultimate hub for innovation, while supporting entrepreneurship, Veteran-owned businesses and organisations that encourage Veteran employment.
You don’t have to have a military background to become involved. We welcome everyone’s support in helping make a brighter future for the local community and the generations to come.
DISC organises monthly networking functions to connect businesses, entrepreneurs, academia and Defence industry.
DISC also helps promote partner events and initiatives.
Click here to learn more and contact me to discuss how you can get involved.
Andrew Kirby
CHAIR
Defence Industry Sunshine Coast