Tom Robinson
"It is an honour to support the Healthy Moreton Bay Initiative through the work of the Goodman Foundation. We have on our doorstep one of Australia’s most significant natural waterways, and as residents of South East Queensland we share a responsibility to protect and preserve this unique marine environment for future generations.
The Bay sustains an extraordinary diversity of life and underpins the wellbeing of the communities who live and work along its shores. By safeguarding its health and resilience, we help to secure a sustainable and prosperous future for all who call Moreton Bay home."
Tom Robinson is a young adventurer from Brisbane whose life has been shaped by the waters of Moreton Bay and the Brisbane River. In 2022, he embarked on a solo journey to become the youngest person ever to row across the Pacific Ocean. After 265 days at sea and more than 7,500 nautical miles aboard his vessel Maiwar—named after the Aboriginal word for the Brisbane River—he achieved this record-setting feat, earning recognition from Guinness World Records and being named the Australian Geographic Young Adventurer of the Year.
Tom now lives and works by the Bay as a boat builder, sharing his experiences through public speaking at schools and corporate events, where he reflects on endurance, environmental responsibility, and the lessons of life at sea.
The time to act is now
Get in touch to discuss how you can make a difference.
Brenda Tournier
Associate Vice President, Advancement
b.tournier@uq.edu.au 0447 537 384
Read the case for support to learn more: Healthy Moreton Bay Initiative: A thriving coastal ecosystem by 2032 (PDF, 2.6 MB)
