About GC House
A safe, supported home on the Southern Gold Coast helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people access education and build a future.
Our Story
GC House began
on the footy field.
James Martell first connected with Wayne while coaching the Currumbin Eagles Under 13s side. What started as a coaching relationship quickly grew into a strong bond.
Through this connection, James saw firsthand the challenges Wayne and other Indigenous boys in the team faced in finding stable accommodation while trying to attend school on the Gold Coast.
Over time, James and Emily built trusted relationships with the families. They listened to the real challenges young people and their communities face when trying to access secondary education away from home, distance, lack of safe housing, limited support, and disconnection from community and culture.
These conversations made the need clear.
That’s why GC House was established — to provide more than just a place to stay.
GC House offers a safe, structured and culturally respectful home where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people can live, learn and build a future while completing their education.
Through this connection, James saw firsthand the challenges Wayne and other Indigenous boys in the team faced in finding stable accommodation while trying to attend school on the Gold Coast.
Over time, James and Emily built trusted relationships with the families. They listened to the real challenges young people and their communities face when trying to access secondary education away from home, distance, lack of safe housing, limited support, and disconnection from community and culture.
These conversations made the need clear.
That’s why GC House was established — to provide more than just a place to stay.
GC House offers a safe, structured and culturally respectful home where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people can live, learn and build a future while completing their education.
Above: James Martell with Currumbin Eagles players, including GC House students. Community sport continues to play an important role in building confidence, connection and positive routines.
What We Do
GC House provides more than just housing. Young people are supported through:
A safe, stable and culturally respectful home
Daily wellbeing support and structured routines
Strong education support and pathways
Opportunities to build confidence through community and sport
Governance & Accountability
GC House operates with a clear focus on safeguarding, wellbeing and education outcomes.
We operate with strong governance, financial oversight and safeguarding practices
Charity registration is currently in progress
All partnership support is directed toward housing stability, education engagement and wellbeing programs
We prioritise dignity, cultural respect and long-term outcomes for every young person we support
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Become a Partner
GC House is building a small group of partners who share our vision for improving education and life outcomes.
We welcome individuals, organisations and foundations who want to support and grow the model.
Your support helps provide stability, support and opportunity for the young people in our care.
We welcome individuals, organisations and foundations who want to support and grow the model.
Your support helps provide stability, support and opportunity for the young people in our care.
Start a Conversation
We are building a small, trusted group of partners who share our vision for improving education and life outcomes.
Whether you are interested in ongoing support, a major contribution or exploring partnership opportunities, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Get in touchWhether you are interested in ongoing support, a major contribution or exploring partnership opportunities, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
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We acknowledge the Yugambeh people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we liveand work.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander peoples.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander peoples.