Help Hudson Hear

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

🤠💙 THANK YOU, KILCOY RODEO! 💙🤠

What an incredible weekend at the 2026 Kilcoy Rodeo!

First and foremost, a HUGE congratulations to the Kilcoy Rodeo Committee on delivering another incredibly successful event. The work that goes on behind the scenes to bring an event like this together is enormous, and we are so grateful to have been welcomed back and given the opportunity to be part of such a fantastic weekend.

From all of us at Help Hudson Hear, we want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to the amazing people and businesses who made it possible for us to be there, collect 10c containers and raise much-needed funds. 💙

♻️ Kilcoy Rodeo
Thank you for allowing Help Hudson Hear to be part of your event once again, for supporting what we do, and for your incredibly generous donation. We are so grateful to have your support.

♻️ Express Recycling
You continue to go the extra mile for Help Hudson Hear, and we cannot thank you enough for donating the truck and, just as importantly, your time. A very special thank you to Nikki, Geoff and Natalia for making sure the truck was loaded with everything we needed to collect the huge number of 10c recyclables throughout the rodeo. Your ongoing support means so much to us.

♻️ Northside Cleaning and Packaging Supplies
For the second year running, you generously supplied us with 600 x 240L bin liners! Thank you for continuing to get behind Help Hudson Hear and making sure we had one of the essentials needed to tackle a weekend of this size.

♻️ Our incredible volunteers
There simply aren’t enough words. You went above and beyond before, during and after the rodeo. From preparing and setting up, to collecting containers, emptying bins, sorting, cleaning up and everything else in between, you showed up and got it done. We could not do this without you. THANK YOU! 💙

🤠 Robert Christie
A very special thank you to Robbie himself. Thank you for believing in us, giving us the opportunity to get in there and raise funds, and for the generosity, humility and unwavering support you continue to show Help Hudson Hear. Having someone believe in what we’re doing and give us an opportunity like this means more than we can put into words.

♻️ Containers for Change QLD
Thank you for filling our camping packs with merchandise and helping us arrive prepared for a massive weekend. We greatly appreciate your continued support of what we’re doing.

Every container collected, every bag filled, every hour volunteered and every helping hand contributes to something much bigger.

Events like the Kilcoy Rodeo remind us just how powerful a community can be when people come together and get behind a cause. 💙

To everyone who stopped, had a chat, threw their 10c containers our way, volunteered, donated, supported or simply encouraged us over the weekend — THANK YOU!

And once again, congratulations to the Kilcoy Rodeo Committee on another outstanding event. We are incredibly grateful to have been part of the 2026 Kilcoy Rodeo. 🤠🐂♻️

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping Help Hudson Hear. 💙

03/08/2026

Each year, we collect the 10c recyclables from the Kilcoy Rodeo, and we always have a bit of fun guessing how many containers we’ve collected!

This year, the person with the closest guess will win a $50 gift voucher 🎉

How many bottles and cans do you think we collected?

Hint: 2025 count 22893
2024 count 18343

Drop your guess in the comments below. Let’s get the guesses happening! 👇

03/08/2026

If you were all wondering why we have been so quiet of late, we have been busy behind the scenes preparing for a huge weekend of fundraising at the Kilcoy Rodeo. Stay tuned for updates on how Help Hudson Hear faired from a weekend of hard work and dedication.

11/04/2026

Small change really can make a big difference 💛

We are so incredibly proud of Amayah.

This week, she made her second donation to Hummingbird House, the only children’s hospice in Queensland, an amazing $4,500.

What makes this even more special is how she did it…

Every dollar was raised by collecting and recycling 10c containers. Bottle by bottle, can by can, she turned something small into something truly meaningful.

Yesterday, Amayah had the opportunity to present her donation in person, and it was a beautiful reminder that kindness, determination, and a big heart can create real impact.

A very special thank you to the amazing Drew, Antoinette, and the team Just Signs & Print for generously donating the presentation cheque. Your support means so much. This is their second donation towards Amayah’s cause 💛

Thank you also to Jamie and the team Containers for Change Bribie Island - Express Recycling for collecting the full bins and counting, and to the Sandstone Point Marina Community for always being proactive and recycling their containers for Amayah.

Amayah, you inspire us every day. 💫

And to everyone who supported her along the way, thank you. This is what community looks like.

for Change QLD
. Michael's College, Caboolture

19/01/2026

💚 An Important Update for Our Community 💚

With very full hearts, we’re sharing that the time has come to close this chapter of our Containers for Change 10c recyclables journey. This initiative has been the backbone of fundraising for Help Hudson Hear, and what an incredible, life-changing journey it has truly been.

Over the past six years, Hudson has returned an astonishing 1.4 million containers. This effort has not only made a profound financial difference for Hudson’s future, but it has also required an enormous commitment from our entire family. While it has been deeply rewarding, it has also been physically and emotionally demanding, and we’ve reached a point where we need to gently slow the pace to protect our family’s wellbeing.

There are simply no words that could fully express our gratitude. So many of you have given your time, your energy, your containers, and your kindness so selflessly. We could write a novel thanking each and every one of you — please know that your support has never gone unnoticed and will always be held close to our hearts.

This is not the end of fundraising for Help Hudson Hear. We are absolutely committed to continuing to give Hudson every opportunity possible, just in a way that better balances with family life. Through bake stalls, raffles, Containers for Change, and community events, together we have raised an incredible $230,000 of the $360,000 needed. That achievement belongs to all of you, and it truly blows us away.

We will be concluding our Containers for Change pickup journey at the end of January, with pickups available for one week either side of this date.

💚 Ongoing Support 💚
For anyone who would still like to support Hudson, his scheme ID will remain active. Supporters are welcome to drop containers directly at their nearest recycling centre and quote Hudson’s scheme ID:

👉 C10193651

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for walking this journey with us. Your kindness, generosity, and unwavering support have meant more to our family than words could ever express. 💚

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Thank You

To the team at Containers for Change Bribie Island - Express Recycling

Thank you all for your incredible hard work, dedication, and ongoing commitment to Hudson throughout the year. Your professionalism and teamwork have not gone unnoticed, and we truly appreciate everything you do.

Wishing you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a safe, well-earned break. We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for us all and to continue building on the great work we’ve achieved together.

Enjoy a coldie on us, you deserve it!

11/11/2025

We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Kilcoy Rodeo Committee for their continued support of Hudson and his journey.

Your generosity and commitment to giving back to the community are truly inspiring. Support like yours helps make a real difference, and we are so grateful for your kindness and encouragement.

Thank you, Kilcoy Rodeo, for standing behind Hudson and for all that you do for the wider community. 💛🤠