Kim Lunt, Manager of Brendale-based Compassionate Funerals Queensland, is stepping into a very different kind of spotlight. The local community figure will take to the stage as the only Moreton Bay representative among this year’s Singing Heroes at the upcoming Unsung Heroes Gala, supporting the Carers Foundation and its Unsung Legacy Program.
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The program is working to build long-term, sustainable support for Australia’s unpaid carers, including what would be the country’s first dedicated carers wellbeing centre, planned for the City of Moreton Bay.
Kim admits the invitation caught her off guard and frightened her. As someone who has never performed publicly and doesn’t consider herself a singer, she says the prospect was daunting, but insists the cause is far bigger than her fear.
Kim’s Campaign for the Unsung Heroes
Kim has set herself a fundraising goal of $20,000, with every dollar going directly toward the Carers Foundation’s Unsung Legacy Program. The program is focused on expanding respite services and establishing a dedicated wellbeing hub, a physical space where unpaid carers can access support, rest and connection, and one that would be the first of its kind in Australia.
She has less than six weeks to prepare for her performance, and in that time she’ll also be out across Moreton Bay meeting with local businesses and seeking sponsorships to help reach her target. It’s a big ask, but one she is committed to seeing through.
Kim believes that if the wellbeing hub is to become a reality locally, it will take the whole community standing together to make it happen. As for what she’ll be singing? That’s under wraps for now. She’s sworn to secrecy on the song choice, but has hinted at a touch of country charm and a little sparkle on the night.
Kim says that if carers can show up every single day for someone else, the least she can do is face her nerves on a stage for a few minutes. For her, courage comes down to saying yes when it would be far easier to say no.
A Career Built on Compassion
Kim has spent more than 25 years working alongside families during some of life’s hardest moments. As Manager of Compassionate Funerals Queensland, she has supported families with dignity and respect through some of their hardest chapters. The not-for-profit funeral service she leads donates all surplus funds to charity, and has already returned more than $7 million to community causes.
Through that work, she has seen firsthand how demanding and exhausting caring for others can be. Kim notes that unpaid carers shoulder a full-time responsibility that weighs heavily on them physically, mentally and emotionally, and that burnout and isolation are far too common among those in caring roles.
Rooted in the Moreton Bay Community
Beyond her professional life, Kim is thoroughly embedded in the fabric of this region. She’s a proud mum to Emily and Jaidyn, wife to Jarrod, and devoted owner of dogs Kingsley and Camilla. When she’s not at work, you’re likely to find her out on Moreton Bay with a fishing line in the water, at the beach, or cheering on her beloved Dolphins in the NRL and the Swans in the AFL.
That deep connection to the Moreton Bay community sits at the heart of why she put her hand up for this campaign. The wellbeing centre Kim is helping to fund wouldn’t just be a resource for carers across Australia — it would be right here, in the community she calls home. Kim has spoken about the quiet, relentless dedication of unpaid carers, and her belief that the broader community has a role to play in supporting them.
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How You Can Help
Kim’s fundraising page is live now, and locals are encouraged to get behind her before gala night. Whether it’s a small donation or sharing her page with family and friends, every bit of support counts toward building something lasting for carers right here in Moreton Bay.
Donate to Kim’s campaign at: https://unsung25.raiselysite.com/t/kim-lunt.
Published 27-February-2026
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