Community Impact
At GPG Lawyers, we believe that being part of a community means giving back to it. Our commitment to supporting local initiatives reflects our firm’s core values of integrity, teamwork and care — principles that extend beyond our legal work and into the Canberra and surrounding communities where we live and work.
We are proud to sponsor and support a range of community groups, sporting clubs and local events that make a real difference in people’s lives. From encouraging young athletes to pursue their sporting goals, to supporting organisations that provide care and assistance to families in need, our involvement is about helping our community thrive.
Our ongoing partnerships include the Uni-North Owls Junior Rugby Union Club, including their 2025 domestic tour; the Belconnen United Sharks Junior Rugby League Club; and the Queanbeyan Tigers Football Club, where we proudly sponsor player Koby Gibbs. We also contribute to Karinya House, an organisation providing invaluable support to women and families in crisis.
Beyond sport and social services, we take pride in supporting local schools and community events, such as the St Monica’s Fete and St Monica’s Trivia Night, as well as local horse events including the Royal Canberra Show - Horse Section and other that bring together rural and regional communities.
Through these partnerships, we aim to foster a stronger, more connected community — one where people feel supported, valued and empowered. At GPG Lawyers, making a positive impact isn’t just part of what we do — it’s part of who we are.
1. Uni-North Owls Junior Rugby Union Club
GPG Lawyers is proud to be the major sponsor for the Uni-North Owls Junior Rugby Union Club.
For over 80 years, the Uni-North Owls have provided fun, friendship and learning through Rugby Union to the Canberra Region. The dedicated staff of volunteers are passionate about guiding, coaching and developing young players aged 4 – 18 to reach their full potential on and off the field while upholding the club’s ISHARE values (Integrity, Supportive, Honesty, Accountability, Respect and Enjoyment).
Our own Alicia Prest is the current Secretary of the Uni-North Owls JRUC, a role that allows her to give back to her local community.
To find out more about the Owls or to register your child to play, visit: Uni-North Owls JRUC
2. Karinya House
GPG Lawyers has been proud to support Karinya House in a small way with their gala dinners and charity luncheons.
Karinya House is a local, community based, not-for-profit organisation servicing Canberra and surrounding regions. Established in 1997, Karinya House provides safety, shelter and a positive support network for women, particularly those women who are pregnant or parenting.
To donate to Karinya House, you can do so here: Fundraising Campaign - Karinya House
3. Queanbeyan Tigers
Established in 1925, the Queanbeyan Tigers Australian Football Club celebrated 100 years in 2025 and competes in the AFL Canberra 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Rising Stars, Women’s Competitions and Junior Competitions.
The Queanbeyan Tigers are an integral part of the Queanbeyan community and so it is little wonder that our own Mark Gibbs, a Queanbeyan local himself is an avid Queanbeyan Tigers supporter. Mark can often be found during the Winter months frequenting the grandstands and cheering on his beloved Tigers.
GPG Lawyers are proud to support the Queanbeyan Tigers and in 2025 also provided individual player sponsorship for Koby Gibbs.
Check out all the Queanbeyan Tigers have to offer here: FOOTBALL CLUB | QBN Tigers Club
4. St Monica’s Primary School, Evatt
GPG Lawyers has been a long term supporter and sponsor of various events conducted by the St Monica’s Primary School, including their annual fete and trivia nights.
St Monica's is an inclusive Catholic learning community serving families in the Canberra suburbs of Evatt, Melba, Spence, McKellar and surrounding areas. The students at St Monica's are at the forefront of the school and the highly professional and dedicated staff, are driven by a desire to ensure the spiritual, social, emotional and academic needs of all students can be met.
You can find out more about St Monica’s here: St Monica's Primary School Evatt
5. Royal Canberra Show
The Royal Canberra Show Horse Competition has been running competitions since 1929. With Andrea Goldrick competing in horse shows throughout Australia, GPG Lawyers continues to be a proud sponsor of the Royal Canberra Horse competition which showcases some of the finest horses, riders, harness drivers from all over Australia.
You can find out all about the 2026 Royal Canberra Show Horse Competition at: Horse | Canberra Show
