UPA Social Scene

Thong Ping Pong 2010

UPA staff supported Youngcare’s first national awareness day on 1st October 2010 by donning their best pluggers and participating in a Thong Ping Pong knockout tournament where thongs replaced bats....read more

Competition started out slowly as we came to terms with floppy flip flops but grew fierce as competitors became comfortable with their jandal bats.

Accountant Grant Escreet was the winner of the day, taking home half the competition entry fees with the other half being donated to Youngcare.

There are 6,500 young Australians with full-time care needs currently living in aged care simply because there are few alternatives. A further 700,000 are being cared for at home by family and friends.

Youngcare exists to drive change to create real choice in care and accommodation options for young Australians with full-time care needs.

Staff Awards December 2009

The annual staff awards were presented at a celebration that marked the beginning of the end of year break.…read more

Winners were voted in by fellow team members and received a $100 Myer voucher, a trophy and their name engraved on the plaques displayed in our boardroom. This year’s winners were:

Sales Person of the Year – Julie Toy (Client Service Advisor - Accounting)
Industrious / Effectiveness – James Wilson (Client Service Advisor – Accounting)
Business Development – Ross Harvey (Client Service Specialist - Administration)
Bright Ideas – Julie Toy (Client Service Advisor - Accounting)
Client Service – Wayne Spelleken (Client Service Specialist - Investments)
Personal Development – Grant Escreet (Client Service Support - Accounting)
Administration Excellence – Samantha Pollock (Client Service Support - Administration)
Managing Directors Award – Joel Buzolic & Samantha Pollock (Client Service Advisor - Accounting & Client Service Support - Administration)

End of Year Party 2009 – Circa Luxury Cruises

Making the most of the sunset over the Gold Coast’s Broadwater …read more

the UPA team enjoyed a trip aboard a 75ft luxury cruiser and were entertained by renowned magician Simon Heart.

Strike Bowling Challenge March 2009

Following our successful bowling event in June last year we once again took over the local bowling alley to try to take the championship title …read more

away from our MD, Stuart Webley. Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful, but we are looking forward to the next round!

Staff Awards December 2008

The annual staff awards were presented at a celebration that marked the beginning of the end of year break.…read more

Winners were voted in by fellow team members and received a $100 Myer voucher, a trophy and their name engraved on the plaques displayed in our boardroom. This year’s winners were:

Sales Person of the Year – Brett Kochner (Business Broking Manager)
Industrious / Effectiveness – Mellissa Hall (Client Service Advisor – Accounting)
Business Development – Doug Henderson (Client Service Specialist - Investments)
Bright Ideas – Stuart Webley (Managing Director)
Client Service – James Wilson (Client Service Advisor – Accounting)
Personal Development – Rachel Eaton (Client Service Specialist – Accounting)
Administration Excellence – Clayton Ross (Client Liaison Officer)
Managing Directors Award – Pamela Pointon (Client Service Executive)

End of Year Party 2008 – MovieWorld

The UPA crew took over the Scooby Doo ride and Spooky Castle for the night. We fought off the storms and enjoyed entertainment by …read more

Champagne Jam and were tempted by a huge variety of food and drinks.

Melbourne Cup 2008

The annual Melbourne Cup festivities kicked off in the boardroom at lunch time. The catered event included champagne for the ladies …read more

and entertainment provided by staff joining in on the “human horse race”.

Race Day 2008

An annual festivity to celebrate the end of the financial year, the UPA team once again took over the Paradise Room at the Gold Coast Turf Club with their partners …read more

or significant others to enjoy a seafood buffet and bet on the GG’s.

The Social Scene