About SMBI Local
Who powers thebayislands.au
SMBI Local (smbilocal.au) is the community-led group that created and operates thebayislands.au. SMBI Local Ltd (charitable) handles donations, fundraising, and commercial transactions on behalf of the community.
Mission
Serve Southern Moreton Bay Islands by connecting residents and businesses, improving local visibility, and reinvesting in community outcomes.
How we operate
- thebayislands.au product and content are run by SMBI Local.
- SMBI Local Ltd (charity) receives donations, manages raffles, and handles payments for upgrades and fundraising.
- Community-first: "serving each other in the SMBI to help each other."
Get involved
- Donate funds or sponsor prizes for monthly raffles.
- Volunteer skills (content, moderation, outreach, events).
- Email donations@smbilocal.au to partner.
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the Quandamooka people as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands — including Canaipa/Kanopa (Russell Island) — and pay our respects to Elders past and present.