24 BHC Creating Liveable Communities ACN: 101263834 Level 17, 333 Ann Street Brisbane City QLD 4000 GPO Box 544 Brisbane QLD 4001 P: 07 3307 3000 F: 07 3839 2000 E: reception@bhcl.com.au W: www.bhcl.com.au Trading as BHC Creating Liveable Communities IMPACT REPORT 2023/24 Brisbane Housing Company Limited With sincere thanks to BHC residents for sharing their stories, images and experiences to help us measure and improve our services, and communicate our impact. Noah’s Story GRANT RECIPIENT 2021 Three years ago, BHC resident Liesl received a grant for her son, Noah, to cover his soccer club registration fees. Noah’s passion for soccer has been evident from an early age, and this support has helped nurture his talent. “Receiving the grant from BHC’s Bright Futures Fund made a world of difference for us. For me it was being able to say ‘yes’ to helping my son keep doing something he loves,” said Liesl. “For my son it was the opportunity to continue to pursue his dream of becoming a professional soccer player. I’m grateful for the Bright Future’s Fund every time I watch my son play soccer. I’m so proud of how far he’s come in working to achieve his goals.” Last year, Noah’s team clinched the Under 16 Division 1 Grand Final in a nail-biting game, a victory he remembers with pride: “I will never forget about winning the Grand Final. It’s every athlete’s dream growing up. The nerves and adrenaline overcame me as I heard the first whistle. One minute in, the other team had already scored. I thought it was all over right there. The final whistle went off; we had won - score 3-2, I dropped to my knees. So many emotions rushing through my body. The anxious feeling, the stress and nerves immediately replaced with happiness and pride. I was and still am so proud of myself and my team.” Noah will be finishing year 12 later this year, with plans to chase his dreams and attend a soccer academy in New Zealand to continue working towards his goal of becoming a professional soccer player. Noah’s journey is a testament to the BHC Impact Fund’s importance in supporting residents to thrive, providing opportunities that help shape brighter futures. Watch Liesl and Noah’s story on our website. bhcl.com.au/our-stories will never forget about winning the Grand Final. It’s every athlete’s dream growing up.” - Noah Liesl and Noah Noah at the Grand Final “
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