Philanthropy
February 24, 2022
Hesperia is once again participating in the annual Hawaiian Ride for Youth, cycling from Albany to Perth to raise funds and awareness in support of Youth Focus and its mental health services.
Project Accountant Gráinne Byrne and Data Analytics Lead Tim Sondalini will be representing Hesperia on the team. The team will also comprise riders from multiple organisations with which we work.
To support our cyclists ahead of the 700km event in March, we held an afternoon of entertainment and fundraising at Servo in Leederville. We are delighted to share that $17,000 was raised for Youth Focus from ticket sales and the live auction.
Director Kyle Jeavons was outstanding as event MC, ensuring attendees dug deep during the auction. The afternoon was completed by the beautiful voice of our own Zoe Tsagalis and Brian Finn.
We would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended for their support and generosity on the day, as well as the raft of donors who made our auction possible: Fini Group, Prendiville Group, Larry Cherubino, The Raft Perth, Wholesome Market and Alene Sullivan, Indigo Oscar, Vans Café, Il Lido, Lamonts, Core Focus Pilates, Sal’s Pasta, Highs and Lows, The After Hours Co, Gloucester Park, Perth Wildcats, Endota Spa and Artrage.
As a proud Official Partner of the event since 2018, Hesperia is pleased to deliver these funds to Youth Focus to help provide free and accessible professional counselling services to thousands of young people and their families each year.
Youth Focus also provides group-based therapy, mentoring, vocational support and education programs to schools, workplaces and communities across the State.
During the four-day ride through towns in the South West, Great Southern and Wheatbelt, Ride for Youth participants visit high schools to educate students on issues of youth suicide, depression, anxiety and self-harm, while raising awareness of the services that Youth Focus provides.
If you would like to support our riders, you can donate here.
Related News
June 8, 2026
Read more
Staff Giving in May
This month, our team showed up for two meaningful community initiatives. Our people took part in Recipe for Change, an interactive volunteering experience run by Uniting WA that builds understanding of homelessness in Perth.
February 24, 2025
Read more
Celebrating Success Through The Smith Family Sponsorship Program
Hesperia is proud to celebrate the achievements of 18 Aboriginal students from disadvantaged communities across the Perth metro area, supported through our Learning for Life scholarships with The Smith Family. These scholarships have provided students with access to vital educational resources, personalised support, and targeted learning programs, helping them overcome barriers created through educational inequity, and in turn, enabling them to thrive academically.
June 19, 2024
Read more
Hesperia Proudly Supporting The Smith Family
Like The Smith Family, Hesperia believes education is one of the most powerful agents of change. As such, Hesperia are proud to announce a new partnership with The Smith Family and its core Learning for Life program, which aims to overcome educational inequality caused by intergenerational poverty.
March 27, 2023
Read more
Books for Little Bookaburras Project
Hesperia is driven by a vision to deliver projects of meaning and enduring value. This commitment extends beyond our day-to-day operations, to ensure every aspect of the business supports a healthy and vibrant Western Australia.
March 2, 2023
Read more
2023 Rottnest Channel Swim Success
Months of preparation and training culminated on the weekend, with three Hesperia teams successfully completing the 19.7-kilometre Rottnest Channel Swim. Early on Saturday morning, thousands of participants swam in the 33rd annual event from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island.
February 24, 2023
Read more
2023 Ride for Youth Fundraiser
Four new and experienced cyclists will be representing Hesperia in this year’s Hawaiian Ride for Youth event. The 700km ride is held in March each year across four and a half days, with cyclists covering Western Australia’s South west, Great Southern and Wheatbelt regions.
December 20, 2022
Read more
Fostering Greater Cultural Understanding
Hesperia is committed to delivering meaningful improvements in social, environmental, and economic outcomes for the communities in which we operate.
October 10, 2022
Read more
2022 Indigenous Emerging Business Forum
Hesperia is committed to exploring procurement and supply chain opportunities with a wide range of Indigenous businesses, services and suppliers. For this reason, Hesperia attended the 2022 Indigenous Emerging Business Forum (IEBF) for the second year in a row.
October 7, 2022
Read more
Hesperia in the Community 2022
Hesperia is committed to projects that inspire people and create real value for the long term. This responsibility extends beyond the operations of our business to positively contribute and champion the communities in which we operate.