Ainslie Group

Honouring the Legacy of John Bradley 🥀 The Ainslie Football and Social Club (AF&SC) mourns the passing of John Bradley, a respected leader, mentor, and friend, who dedicated nearly three decades of service to the club. At 81 years of age, John leaves behind a lasting legacy marked by dedication, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to the betterment of AF&SC and its members. His expertise in the building industry was instrumental in major projects, including the $5.5 million expansion of Wakefield Avenue (1991-1993), the construction of Gungahlin Lakes Community and Golf Club, and improvements to Canberra City Bowling Club. John also played a key role in facility maintenance, ensuring the club's continued growth and modernisation. Beyond infrastructure, John contributed to governance decisions, including constitutional updates, property acquisitions, and compliance with evolving gaming and liquor laws. His commitment to AF&SC’s success was evident through his participation in industry events and his advocacy for member interests. A long-time Ainslie resident, he was a beloved presence at club gatherings, including AFC Past Players and Veterans’ lunches, and shared camaraderie with the “table of knowledge” group. John’s enduring impact on AF&SC is best summed up by Malcolm Scholes, who praised his invaluable contributions to board decisions, investments, and club culture. His dedication, leadership, and friendship will be deeply missed, but his legacy remains in the foundations he helped build. Rest in peace, John—you will not be forgotten.

We recently celebrated the 105th birthday of one of our dearest and most valued members at Ainslie Football & Social Club, Merle Hare. With a skip in her step and always a smile, her presence brings joy with every visit to the venue and to our staff who adore her. Every day she visits we are astounded at her incredible ability to take on life with strength and prosperity, seeming never a day older with each day. She is truly a remarkable person, and we are honoured to have her as a member with us for so long. We often ask Merle what the elixir of a long life is, she often answers with "to live a full life and stay active" which undoubtedly, she has mastered both. We extend our greatest of birthdays to you Merle and hope you enjoy your flowers from us. See you on your next visit in! 💐❤️ #ainsliefootballclub #canberralocals #ainslie #Canberra

On Monday, 28th October, at the prestigious Clubs ACT Awards, the Ainslie Group proudly took home the Sustainability & Environment Award, recognising its steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices at Gungahlin Lakes Golf & Community Club. 🏆 This accolade celebrates the Group's impactful projects, including initiatives that reduce water usage and foster biodiversity, underlining their dedication to a greener future. Additionally, the Ainslie Group was highly commended in the Contribution to Sport, Community Development & Wellbeing category. This commendation highlights the Group's active role in promoting sports, fostering community engagement, and enhancing wellbeing programs, demonstrating their ongoing support and positive influence within the community. A foundational asset to the Ainslie Football Club, which is built on each year. We are very proud to have come away with a win and commendation, and we look forward to what we can achieve as a Group in the Canberra community over the next year 🎉 Check out the Clubs ACT Awards video of the night here: https://lnkd.in/gPssxYbf #Canberra #ainsliefootballclub #canberralocals #ainslie #whatsoncanberra #clubsact #clubsactawards #ainsliegroup #gungahlinlakesclub

CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Our major promotion, Groceries for a Year went off on Sunday 13th October with nothing short of tears and smiles for three lucky winners, who now have the luxury of a prize pool of $15,000 worth of prizes: 1st Prize - $13,000 worth of Woolworths groceries paid for a year 2nd Prize - $1500 Prepaid BP Fuel Card 3rd Prize - $500 Ainslie Group Gift Voucher This promotion was one we were humbled to be able to bring to our members, and ease their cost of living. It is wonderful we can give back to our club members who give so much to us. Thank you to all who participated, and we look forward to bringing you the next major promotion!

Hello Canberra! 👋 Our Marketing Manager, Tori Heron, is putting her best abseiling foot forward and partaking in the BIG WIG CHALLENGE! Descending down the side of a Canberra Hospital building on Thursday 26th September, all in a bid to support the vital services Canberra Hospital Foundation provides. To help in settling her nerves and supporting our fundraising, she is asking for final donations from her beloved community. Your donations, no matter how small, can go a long way in helping transform the lives of patients and their families undergoing medical treatment, funding critical services, and supporting our healthcare professionals in Canberra. Please donate here and help make a difference: https://lnkd.in/g9N4GBzu 💙💜💚💛🧡 #ainsliegroup #gungahlin #gungahlinlakesclub #ainsliefootballclub #canberrahospitalfoundation #bigwigchallenge #Canberra #ainslie #whatsoncanberra #canberralocals

We would like to say a massive thank you to Capital Brewing Co for their generous donation of Coast Ale kegs towards our CHF Heroes Trivia Night on Saturday 31st Aug! 🍻 We ended up with $2360 worth of donations from the proceeds of Capital Coast Ale sales, and we deeply value support of local businesses like this, which enable our community to build resilience for such a great cause. We have 2 weeks left to raise as many funds for Canberra Hospital Foundation as we can! Please support us in our mission to give back to a vital initiative such as providing funding toward patient care, their families, facilities and healthcare professionals and services here in Canberra. #canberrahospitalfoundation #competeforourheartchallenge #capitalbrewingco #canberra

Let's have some fun and support the Canberra Hospital Foundation and WEAR YOUR BEST WIG on Friday 20th September! 💙 💜 💛 💚 ❤️ For one whole day, we are welcoming wigs big and small, wild and wacky into the venue to help raise needed funds for the Canberra Hospital Foundation. Chuck on a wig, or even make one, and encourage donations for our final push to raise critical support for CHF! Every participant will be given a special I support CHF badge and can rock it alongside their wig Wear your best wig on Friday 20th September and donate by clicking below or come in and don your best head of hair and donate in venue! All proceeds go towards CHF. #canberra #CanberraHospitalFoundation #canberrahospitalfoundation #gungahlin #gungahlinlakesclub #competeforourheartchallenge #canberraevents #whatsoncanberra #wearyourbestwig

Do you have experience in hospitality or administration? Then you might be just what we're looking for! We are currently recruiting for experienced Duty Managers across both Ainslie Football and Social Club and Gungahlin Lakes Golf and Community Club, as well as a knowledgeable and proficient Office Administrator to work out of our Gungahlin head office. If you think you'd suit a role with us, and have the required experience, we'd love to hear from you! Please register your interest by applying below: Duty Manager Recruitment: https://lnkd.in/gBCMA3wk Office Administrator Recruitment: https://lnkd.in/guVyvdei

Come and join our team on the Green! We are currently recruiting for several roles at Gungahlin Lakes Golf and Community Club that will see the successful candidates working outside on the course or behind the scenes coordinating our golf services. If you have experience and qualifications in the turf industry, or an extensive knowledge of golf and its associated operational requirements, you may be the right fit for these roles! If you're interested in knowing more or applying for a position with us, click on the below links for further information: Greenskeeper / Groundsperson - https://lnkd.in/ghGN3chd Golf Services Coordinator - https://lnkd.in/gPUghCdi Assistant Golf Course Superintendent (2IC) - https://lnkd.in/gVxfNsDk

CHF ‘HEROES’TRIVIA NIGHT Get your capes, masks and superhuman wit ready for our ‘Heroes’ Trivia Night in support of the Canberra Hospital Foundation! 💚 💜 💗 💙 💛 Dress up as the extraordinary characters of Iron Man or Thor, or maybe something more villainous like Dr Doom or the Green Goblin. Either way, come and enjoy a night of superhero trivia fun while raising funds for the Canberra Hospital Foundation. Dress ups are encouraged, prizes will be awarded for best dressed and winning teams! We have partnered up with Capital Brewing for this wonderful event, so we encourage you to purchase Capital on the night as all proceeds will go toward CHF! LIMITED TABLES – BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL $30 PER TABLE 6 – 10 PEOPLE EACH TABLE Book a table and become a hero by supporting a great cause! If you have smaller groups wishing to book, please call reception on (02) 6242 6283