QMCA Green & Gold Christmas Lunch
Celebrate the Season and Support Australia’s Future Olympians
Join us for the QMCA Green & Gold Christmas Lunch, a festive celebration of community, sport, and giving back — proudly supporting the Aussie Athlete Fund (AAF) and Australia’s next generation of Olympic and Paralympic stars. Hosted at the Sofitel Brisbane Central, this unique event brings together industry leaders, sporting legends, and rising stars for an afternoon of connection, inspiration, and generosity. Enjoy a premium three-course lunch, drinks, entertainment, and a chance to rub shoulders with Australia’s elite athletes — all while helping raise vital funds to support their training, travel, and competition dreams.
Andrew “Chappy” Chapman, CEO of QMCA, will open the afternoon alongside Olympic Gold Medallist and AAF Founder, Natalie Cook OAM OLY, setting the stage for a day filled with inspiration and impact. Nat will moderate a lively and heartfelt discussion featuring a mix of Australia’s best — from up-and-coming talents to seasoned Olympians — sharing their journeys, challenges, and what it takes to represent Australia on the world stage.
Fundraising Initiatives
Help make a difference by joining our exciting fundraising activations throughout the day:
Silent Auction
- Athlete Keynote Experience — bid for an exclusive speaking engagement with an AAF athlete
- “Number One” Jersey — take home a collector’s item signed by our Aussie champions
Athlete Challenges
Step up for fun, fitness, and fundraising!
Try your hand at in-room basketball hoops or take on the Rowers & Bikes “Fitness Alley” challenge.
Scan the QR code, make a donation, and get in the game — all proceeds go to AAF.
Raffle
Win incredible prizes with tickets available for:
- $10 = 1 ticket
- $50 = 10 tickets
- $100 = 25 tickets
Athletes will be on hand to help sell tickets and cheer you on!
The Great Aussie Athlete BBQ Launch
Be part of a new national tradition!
Sign up to host your own Aussie Athlete BBQ via QR code on each table, take home a BBQ kit, and continue supporting AAF throughout the year.
Aussie Athlete Jerseys
Exclusive jerseys available to purchase on the day — or via follow-up email if you miss out!
Why Attend
- Celebrate the festive season with Queensland’s major contractors and infrastructure leaders
- Hear from Olympic legends and emerging stars
- Enjoy a premium dining experience at Sofitel Brisbane
- Take part in unique activations and fundraising moments
- Support the future of Australian sport
Event Partner
Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion global engineering and manufacturing-led construction leader, delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects. In Australia, we’ve proudly operated under the Laing O’Rourke banner for over 20 years, building on more than 70 years of local expertise.
Driven by our purpose – pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, in service of humanity – we create safer hospitals, cleaner water, secure defence facilities, and better-connected cities. We also build meaningful careers and inclusive workplaces where people thrive.
Backed by global strength and deep local roots, our unique operating model combines cutting-edge technology with modern methods of construction to deliver certainty for clients and transform how infrastructure is engineered and built.
We own two vertically integrated businesses: Select Plant Australia, the nation’s fourth-largest plant hire company, and Laing O’Rourke Rail Operations, supporting major projects and nationwide rail maintenance.
Recognised as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in 2020, 2022, and 2024, we know that the right culture and purposeful innovation are key to delivering impact. That’s the #powerofexperience.
