Inside the Partnership: Kool Beanz Academy and the Gold Coast SUNS

At Kool Beanz Academy, we believe that early learning should be active, engaging, and filled with opportunities for children to thrive. Our partnership with the Gold Coast SUNS brings this belief to life through our Kool Beanz SUNS centres – unique early learning environments, where sport, learning, and community connection come together in a meaningful way.

A Partnership with Purpose

The collaboration between Kool Beanz Academy and the Gold Coast SUNS is built on shared values of teamwork, wellbeing, and connection. Together, we’re helping children build confidence, stay active, and develop a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

With Kool Beanz SUNS centres located on the Gold Coast in Southport and Carrara, as well as in regional communities such as Harrup Park in Mackay, this partnership reaches families right across Queensland. Harrup Park holds special significance, as both Kool Beanz Academy and the Gold Coast SUNS share a strong bond with this welcoming and close-knit community.

Learning Through the SUNS Spirit

Each Kool Beanz SUNS centre is themed throughout with the bold colours and uplifting spirit of the Gold Coast SUNS. Every space has been thoughtfully designed to encourage movement, teamwork, and fun, helping children learn through play while building healthy habits. Every child enrolled receives their very own Gold Coast SUNS guernsey, creating an immediate sense of pride and belonging. This simple gesture helps children feel part of something bigger and reinforces the values of unity, resilience, and positivity that underpin both Kool Beanz Academy and the SUNS.

At Kool Beanz, a safe environment is not just about meeting standards. It is about going above and beyond to create spaces where children are protected, families are confident, and educators can provide the best care possible. 

Our Carrara Centre: Close to the Club

Our Carrara early learning centre offers something truly unique. Located right next door to the People First Stadium, the official Gold Coast SUNS home base, it gives children the chance to experience the club’s culture firsthand. SUNS players regularly visit the centre, joining in activities, reading with the children, and sharing their stories about teamwork and staying active. These visits are always a highlight, filling the centre with excitement and inspiration.

Check out our player visits via our social media.

Families at the Heart of It

The partnership also extends beyond the classroom. Families and staff at Kool Beanz SUNS centres enjoy exclusive ticket offers and special deals for Gold Coast SUNS home games, giving them the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of AFL or AFLW together and share in the sense of connection that the partnership promotes.

Building Brighter Futures

Through this partnership, Kool Beanz Academy and the Gold Coast SUNS are working together to support the next generation. Whether through a player visit, a family day at the footy, or simply wearing their SUNS guernsey with pride, every child in our Kool Beanz SUNS centres learns the importance of teamwork, confidence, and community.

At Kool Beanz Academy, we are proud to stand alongside the Gold Coast SUNS to inspire children and families to grow stronger, healthier, and more connected every day.

At Kool Beanz, a safe environment is not just about meeting standards. It is about going above and beyond to create spaces where children are protected, families are confident, and educators can provide the best care possible. 

Find a Kool Beanz SUNS Centre Near You

Looking for an early learning centre that blends sport, play, and community?
Find your nearest Kool Beanz SUNS Centre in Carrara, Southport, or Mackay and discover a place where your child can learn, grow, and belong.

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