Our Community
Making a Difference
Making a Difference Beyond Marketing
At Sustainable Marketing Services, community is part of who we are. Since 2008, we’ve believed marketing should create not only business growth but also positive change. From mentoring emerging leaders to guiding not-for-profits through challenges, giving back is in our DNA.
- Mentoring tomorrow’s leaders – Maria Anderson has mentored Griffith University students, supported female entrepreneurs through the Australian Businesswomen’s Network, and continues to mentor emerging marketers.
- Leadership in sustainability – As an ecoBiz Partner, we’ve achieved measurable outcomes including 34% energy savings, 34% GHG emission reductions, and 60% waste reduction. See our case study.
- Supporting not-for-profits – Maria’s leadership at the Little Ship Club has transformed its operations, finances, and marketing, ensuring its long-term sustainability and community value.
- Backing local business – Through advisory roles, chamber memberships, and guest speaking, we share knowledge with local businesses to help them thrive.
Supporting the Local Business Community
Maria has also served on the CCIQ ecoBiz Advisory Committee and presents to government and business organisations including Engineers Australia, CCIQ ecoBiz, the Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business, and local chamber groups.
“Maria Anderson was fantastic at delivering a presentation on the importance of a brand strategy and marketing systems to an engineering audience. Feedback from the delegates has been overwhelmingly positive. Her presentation was entertaining and very informative.”
— Ana Blake, CPD Events & Group Engagement Manager, Engineers Australia
Our Commitment in Action: The Little Ship Club
The Little Ship Club on North Stradbroke Island holds a special place in our community, and in Maria Anderson’s own journey.
Since joining the Board in 2019 and stepping into the Commodore role in 2020, Maria dedicated more than five years of volunteer leadership to the Club. Her work has gone far beyond governance — taking responsibility for operational management, finances, marketing, and member communications.
Under her leadership, the Club has:
- Turned around its financial position, moving from ongoing losses to achieving consistent surpluses every year since COVID.
- Introduced modern systems for HR, OH&S, anti-money laundering compliance, and operations, making the Club stronger and more resilient.
- Driven digital transformation, including the development of a new website in 2023 to engage members and showcase the Club’s activities. See the website here
- Guided the Club through COVID, helping it survive and then thrive during one of the most difficult chapters in its history.
Maria’s time at the Little Ship Club reflects the same approach she brings to Sustainable Marketing Services clients: clear strategy, hands-on execution, and a relentless focus on long-term sustainability.
Professional Memberships
We’re proud members of the Australian Marketing Institute, CCIQ, Redland City Chamber of Commerce, and Her Business — reinforcing our commitment to professional standards and community connection.
Why This Matters to You
When you work with Sustainable Marketing Services, you partner with a Brisbane agency that brings the same values of resilience, sustainability, and care for community into every project. We’re committed to results — but equally to making a positive difference.
Where to from here?
Feel free to give us a call, email, or use our contact form to discuss your project and how we can help you.
Call us on 07 3446 5837.