South Australian tradies join forces for Good Home charity build

South Australian tradies are joining forces in an incredible act of generosity set to benefit thousands of children across the state. Find out how.

A small army of tradies has joined forces to build a stunning home in Adelaide’s northeast, completely pro bono to support South Australian kids in need.

Construction is underway on a Japandi-inspired home at Oakden Rise, which will be auctioned off to raise funds for five children’s charities as part of the Good Home Project.

Tradies from Priceless Electrical and SA Quality Tiling have come on board for the project, which is being spearheaded by The Advertiser Foundation’s Kids’ Appeal.

Tiler Sajjad Haidari, 23 was grateful to help a cause close to his heart.

His brother was heartbreakingly diagnosed with cancer as a child with the young tradie wanting to help others like him.

“It’s really good to (help) because my brother had cancer,” he said.

“He is good now but it was a really hard time.”

Mr Haidari has been a tiler for a little over a year now and said it was a bonus to support charity while doing something he loves.

“It’s so good. I love to work here and work on this project,” he said.

Sajjad Haidari of SA Quality Tiling at the Oakden home. Picture: Brett Hartwig

Daniel Price of Priceless Electrical. Picture: Brett Hartwig

“Doing your job and being able to help people at the same time is good.

“It’ll be good to see it come together.”

Likewise, Daniel Price, was proud he and his team of six sparkies could lend a hand.

His business, Priceless Electrical, is doing the electrical works throughout the Oakden village, including the Good Home.

“There was no hesitation,” he said.

Mr Price has been running his business for the past 15 years with the 35-year-old grateful for the opportunity to help give back to the community.

“When there’s moments where you can give back, you take it,” he said.

Looking ahead, he couldn’t wait to see the home when it was complete.

“When you see (the build) from the slab and through each stage, it’s pretty cool to watch,” he said.

“When it’s finished, it’s going to look pretty special.”

They have also been joined by tradies from Toser Design, Ideal Stone, Caesarstone Australia and Corinthian Doors, who have contributed around $85,000 in cabinetry, stone and door services collectively.

Together with Villawood and Weeks Homes, which donated the house and land package, the campaign is the first major initiative of the Kids’ Appeal.

Set on a 200 sqm block, the three-bedroom home features multiple bathrooms, a large open living area and a rear-loaded double garage.

The home has been built in “Japandi” style, which fuses Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian design.

It will be modelled on the Japandi style which fuses Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian design.

The style draws inspiration from nature, embracing earthy materials like wood and stone, natural light, neutral tones and uncluttered spaces.

While its been around for awhile, Japandi has become more popular in recent years thanks to The Block 2023 winners Steph and Gian Ottavio who renovated an entire house in the style.

The Bluegum Way home will also be fitted with premium Fisher & Paykel appliances including an integrated fridge and dishwasher.

Located 9km from the Adelaide CBD, Oakland Rise is billed as an exclusive residents’ club with resort-style amenities including a community gym, pool and cafe.

The first residents have started to move in and hundreds of homes are still under construction.

Villawood CEO Alan Miller said the upcoming house auction would help “change the lives of young people and their families for the better”.

“The Good Home is a really important cause and we’re really excited to be driving such a great effort,” he said.

L-R: Matthew Wright (GM Corinthian Doors), Luke Toser (GM Toser Design), Richard Taylor (BPM Caesarstone) and Lee Coles (MD Ideal Stone). Picture: Keryn Stevens

“Our Villawood Foundation just enjoyed great success with a similar charity home auction for The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, which raised $1.15 million on Good Friday.

“We’re really keen to see that kind of success replicated with The Good Home at Oakden Rise.”

Weeks Homes chief executive Peter McIndoe said it was great to see the community come together for the project which was shaping up nicely.

“The Good Home is really taking shape now thanks to the work of our team and suppliers,” he said.

“We would like to give a special shout out to (Toser Design, Ideal Stone, Caesarstone Australia and Corinthian Doors) who have all been generous in their support for this wonderful cause.

“We know the generosity of our suppliers, ourselves and also Villawood will help generate significant funds for children’s charities in SA.”

Launched by Premier Peter Malinauskas last year, the Good Home House & Land Auction is expected to fetch up to $900,000.

All funds raised from the auction will support the Childhood Cancer Association, SA Back Packs for Kids, Kick Start for Kids, Sammy D Foundation, and the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation Vulnerable Babies Program.

Construction on the house is well under way and expected to be finished and ready for public viewing in September.

During open days, the house will be furnished using furniture donated by Guest Furniture.

The house is scheduled to be put to auction on Saturday, November 8.

Originally published as South Australian tradies join forces for Good Home charity build