Gold Coast SUNS and Coulson Operations Announce Kool Beanz SUNS Glenella

Coulson Operations has formalised the next phase of its partnership with the Gold Coast SUNS, announcing the upcoming launch of Kool Beanz SUNS Glenella in Mackay.

Scheduled to open in late 2026, the facility will be the latest addition to a high-profile portfolio that integrates elite sports branding with early childhood education, marking a commercial expansion in North Queensland.

Highlighting the project’s role in the organisation’s broader growth strategy, CEO of Coulson Operations, Bruce Coulson, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring the Kool Beanz SUNS experience to Glenella and the Mackay community.”

“This centre represents another meaningful step in our journey of growth and community connection,” Coulson stated.

As the inaugural number one ticket holder for the SUNS, Coulson’s partnership with the club has pioneered a new category of integrated childcare that leverages sporting culture to drive family engagement.

The program, delivered in collaboration with the AFL club, continues a unique model where early learning environments are designed around the recognisable themes and values of the Gold Coast SUNS.

The Glenella centre will feature purpose-built indoor and outdoor spaces, including dedicated SUNS-themed learning areas. This initiative follows the successful establishment of similar hubs at Harrup Park in Mackay, as well as Southport and Carrara on the Gold Coast, the latter of which sits adjacent to the club’s home base at People First Stadium.

The partnership holds commercial value for the Gold Coast SUNS, particularly as the club seeks to solidify its presence in regional Queensland. By embedding the SUNS brand into the daily lives of families through high-quality education and recognisable guernseys for enrolled children, the organisation is building a long-term foundation for its fan base.

The Glenella facility is expected to follow the high standards of the Harrup Park centre, which was recently honoured as a regional finalist in the 2025 Queensland Training Awards.

With Mackay Regional Council recently extending its partnership with the SUNS through to 2028, the launch of Kool Beanz SUNS Glenella reinforces the region’s status as a vital hub for both elite sport and sustainable community infrastructure.

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