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Join us as we take a casual stroll through the recent social events happening around the Ulton offices.
The Brisbane office wrapped up the financial year in style with celebratory drinks at Mr Mista. The team enjoyed a vibrant evening of cocktails, laughter, and great company—perfectly capping off a year of hard work and collaboration. Here's to more shared moments and successes ahead!
In a bold move to spice up the break room, the Brisbane office has officially named its kitchen appliances after famous actors. The air fryer? Fryin' Gosling. The toaster? Toast Malone. And the rice cooker? Naturally, Rice Witherspoon. It’s safe to say the kitchen’s now got more star power than the Oscars!
Kaitlyn Smith created this cracking team bonding exercise for Brisbane—the Marshmallow Challenge! The Brisbane crew had 18 minutes to build the tallest free-standing structure using spaghetti, tape, string, and a single marshmallow perched on top. It was a fun and creative way to test our problem-solving skills and teamwork. Congrats to Jodie Plasto for taking out the win!
Over the past seven months, the Bundy crew has been steadily working away at a massive 5,000-piece puzzle during their lunch breaks — and in June, they finally popped in the last piece! Big cheers to Louise Atkinson, Stacey Harrison, Kate Napper, and everyone who chipped in along the way. Top effort, team!
The Bundaberg team wrapped up the financial year with a relaxed afternoon at Ballistic Bargara, celebrating with pizza, drinks, and plenty of good banter. It was a great way to reflect on the year’s efforts.
Some of our Bundaberg team recently attended the Shalom College Careers Expo, where they ran a jelly bean counting contest. Students stopped by to test their guessing skills and stayed for a chat about the different pathways into accounting and business at Ulton.
On Friday, 1st August, the Brother's Club came alive as 80 Ulton team members gathered to commemorate another successful year and recognise the firm's collective achievements. The Annual Dinner has always been a cherished tradition at Ulton, bringing together team members to reflect on the past year's accomplishments and look forward to the exciting plans ahead.
Congratulations to the milestone and CA program completion recipients:
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The Gladstone team kicked off their team photo puzzle during a laid-back lunch. A fun way to bring everyone together and get the first few pieces in place!
To mark the end of the financial year, the Gladstone team enjoyed a relaxing evening of candle making at Illuminate Candles. The hands-on experience gave everyone a chance to unwind, get creative, and celebrate the year’s achievements in a unique and memorable way.
The Gladstone team had a fantastic time at LinkedIn Local on Thursday, 24th July, where we were proud to be one of the event sponsors. It was a great turnout, with a strong sense of connection and community throughout the room.
On 15 June 2025, Renee Cullen joined the vibrant Katastrophy Wives High Tea, embracing a lively Fiesta theme that brought colour, laughter, and generosity to the afternoon. The event was more than just a celebration—it was a powerful fundraising effort, with the team raising an incredible $250,000 to date.
The Hervey Bay team wrapped up the financial year with a relaxed afternoon at 19XO Canapés & Cocktails, enjoying drinks, games, and plenty of laughs. A great way to reflect on the year’s efforts.
Over the past couple of months, several members of our Hervey Bay team have celebrated a major milestone—purchasing their first homes! A huge congratulations to Marianne Oducayen, Bronson Aukaha, and Saba Siddiqui on this exciting achievement.
Recently, Renee Cullen and Zoe Dawes laced up their runners and joined in the fun at Parkrun. It was a great way to stay active, enjoy the outdoors, and share a few laughs along the way!
Congratulations to Jacky Elliott and Joseph Marles on your recent milestone anniversary.
Jacky Elliott recently celebrated 10 years with the Ulton Wealth Management team on May, 25th. While her title was Projects and Compliance Officer, she had taken on nearly every role in the team—always stepping in where needed and often improving processes along the way.
Known for her sharp eye for detail, Jacky regularly reviewed documents to ensure accuracy and compliance. She managed projects, tracked progress, and conducted thorough compliance audits, supporting the team’s AFSL responsibilities with confidence and fairness.
Outside of work, Jacky was a devoted mum to Cooper and Will, enjoyed camping and barbecues with her husband Rob, and volunteered at the local footy club and within her family. At work, she also served as a First Aid Officer and Fire Warden—calm, capable, and dependable in any situation.
Her team deeply appreciated her behind-the-scenes efforts and the pride she took in representing Ulton. Congratulations, Jacky, and thank you for everything!
Joseph Marles On 28 June, Ulton celebrated Joseph Marles’ 15-year anniversary. Joe had first joined the firm for work experience in 2009 and, after an initial setback, officially started on 28 June 2010 as a trainee accountant in the BS7 team under Cris’s management.
He completed his degree in 2011, began his CA in 2012, and was promoted to senior accountant in 2018. Over time, Joe worked closely with Mark on the Nioa group, where his dedication contributed to the client’s success.
After relocating to Brisbane in 2020, Joe remained a consistent and committed team member. In 2024, he became a client manager and took on some of Ulton’s largest and most complex clients, including the Azure and Genesis groups, collaborating regularly with Daryl, Mark and Bernie.
Joe’s efforts, leadership and loyalty over the past 15 years were deeply appreciated, and the team looked forward to many more years working together.
If you see cool things happening around your offices, please share them with the marketing team so we can include them in the next Connect edition.
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