The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its charity initiative, Build a Bike, which transforms the venue into a workshop for a crucial cause each Christmas.
On December 10, 2025, the GCCEC team and its partners assembled 87 brand-new bicycles for children supported by Act for Kids. The tradition, which began in 2016, has resulted in over 500 bikes built and donated to date.
Nick Jeffrey, general manager of GCCEC, said: “Build a Bike has become one of our most meaningful traditions… This event goes far beyond bikes. It’s about creating smiles, relieving pressure for families and giving children a moment of pure happiness, and that is something we are incredibly honoured to drive.”
The event receives crucial support from local partners, including event company Dreamweavers, which donates delivery vehicles, and Mike’s Bikes, which provides expert guidance to ensure the safety of every assembled bicycle.
In addition to the bikes, each child will also receive books, games, and toys collected through the annual GCCEC Toy Drive.
Katrina Lines, CEO of Act for Kids, added: “For some of these children, these gifts may be the only presents waiting for them under the Christmas tree. Bikes are a wonderful way to support a child’s physical development, but they also help build social skills by creating opportunities for kids to connect and play with others.”
