Dynamic NDIS provider, Sunrise2Sunrise were the winners of the 2024/25 Established Family Business Award for Victoria and Tasmania. The award was accepted by Ravi Bhatt alongside his wife, Krishna Sevak and their two children, Rhythm Bhatt (11 years) and Jaynil Bhatt (9 years old). Ravi and Krishna sat down with us to share more about the success story of Sunrise2Sunrise since its inception in 2018. The business has grown exponentially since, but the family has never wavered from its dedication to reducing inequality and improving lives in communities they support.

Introducing Promoworks, where creativity meets passion! Owned and operated by Craig and Brenda Oglesby, Promoworks is your go-to company for innovative promotional solutions and professional photography services. With over 17 years of experience in photography, Brenda brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail to every project. We spoke with Brenda to learn more about the family business, their passion and their advice for other family businesses.

For 90 years across 4 generations, Charlesworth Nuts has been proudly making and selling fresh nuts, fruits and chocolates in Australia. What began in 1934 as a small nut stall in the Adelaide Central Market has now grown into a family business with 11 retail stores and a warehouse factory. More than ever, they remain absolutely passionate about the quality and freshness of their products. We had a chat with Brett Charlesworth to learn more about their family business, the rich history behind the business, and how they continue to expand their business across Australia every day.

Our 2025 Family Business Conference features a line-up of local and global experts, each bringing valuable insights on how to navigate change through a family business lens. We're thrilled to share the details of two of these sessions with you below.

Meet the winner of our Established Family Business Award 2024/25 for Queensland, Queensland Gaskets! Founded in 1953, Queensland Gaskets was established by Quentin Quarterman in a modest worker's cottage on Hope Street, South Brisbane. Recognising a growing need for industrial gaskets amidst the post-war industrial boom in South East Queensland, Quentin established the business with a commitment to quality and customer service – principles that have driven seven decades of growth and innovation. Today, Queensland Gaskets stands as a leading Australian manufacturer of high-quality gaskets, sealing materials and specialised applications supplying to a diverse range of industries, including defence, aerospace, mining, construction, rail, utilities and energy.

Imagine waking up to find all your digital accounts and cloud-stored memories inaccessible. Now, picture your family or business facing this after you’re gone, struggling to piece together your digital life without guidance. This scenario is increasingly common, making digital estate planning essential. Proper management and transfer of your digital assets are crucial for your family's wellbeing and your business's continuity.