To raise funds for donation to such charities as shall be nominated by the association from time to time and to encourage, educate, entertain and support members in the interests of furthering professionalism. Funds raised at events may be allocated to members suffering severe financial hardship at the discretion of a unanimous decision of the committee.

Over the years, the Media Club Gold Coast has raised thousands of dollars in funds for local charities. These include CareFlight Queensland, Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Nippers, PCYC, Aussie Kidz and in 2011, Bravehearts.

Founded in 1997 by Hetty Johnson, Bravehearts is Australia's only children's charity holistically dedicated to the issue of child sexual assault.

They offer comprehensive counselling and education for children and young people plus parental support for non-offending family members along with advocacy for adult survivors.

Bravehearts also invests in extensive training and research developing strategies better able to combat the complex issues associated with child sexual assault.

Bravehearts is also active in making changes to legislation that fails to support the well-being of children. Their ultimate goal is to make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child.

For more information about the vital services Bravehearts offer, please visit www.bravehearts.org.au.