2018 JUDGING PANEL

PETER MADDISON

Peter Maddison is an Australian architect and television presenter. He is best known for presenting the TV series Grand Designs Australia, which has been shown in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

A long-time supporter of Kids Under Cover, 2018 sees Peter return for the 7th year as a judge and Ambassador of the event.

Peter has been part of the Cubby House Challenge® since its inception 10 years ago. In fact, Peter’s own practice, Maddison Architects Pty Ltd has designed two cubbies in the past and he remembers the projects being a “wonderful boost for office morale and good fun.”

Peter believes The Cubby House Challenge® is an inspiring event that motivates designers, architects, builders and auctioneers to 'face off,' all vying to outdo each other in a philanthropic atmosphere.

“I encourage you to make a cubby, make a bid, or simply make a visit to the Flower & Garden Show where this wonderful initiative can be experienced. Involvement makes a difference.”

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SHAYNNA BLAZE

Shaynna Blaze is an award-winning Interior Designer, best known for her role on ‘’ and ‘Selling Houses Australia’. With an undeniable eye for style, Shaynna has created stunning interiors in residential homes and commercial spaces for more than twenty years.

Shaynna launched her design career in 2008 with a role as Interior Designer and Co-Presenter on the Lifestyle Channel’s award-winning show, ‘Selling Houses Australia’ and joined the team of design experts as a Judge on the ‘The Block’ in 2012.

Most recently, in 2017, Shaynna released her beautifully versatile new range of homewares, exclusively for Harris Scarfe. The new range features a classic yet luxurious bed and bath collection, as well as a functional and stylish kitchen and tableware range –both designed with Shaynna’s signature elegance.

When Shaynna is not filming or working on commissioned designs through her interior design company, Blankcanvas INTERIORS, she likes to use her time to inspire others via her website, ShaynnaBlaze.com

With her undeniable flair for design, as well as her warm, friendly presenting style, Shaynna has grown to become one of Australia’s best-loved media personalities and we are delighted to have her join the Cubby House Challenge® judging panel in 2018.

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ANDY & BEN

Primary School Teachers and best mates from Geelong, Ben & Andy shot to fame in 2016 when they appeared on the popular reality TV show ‘The Block’.

Familiar to the pressures of building and renovating and a live auction, the duo took home $510,000 to split between them when their apartment sold at the end of the series.

Having applied for ‘The Block’ four times, these guys certainly showed persistence pays off.

Resident jokers and all round nice guys Ben & Andy joined us as surprise guests at the Cubby House Challenge® in 2017 helping with the award ceremony on stage and sharing with guests some insights on what life on ‘The Block’ is like.

In hot demand off the back of their appearance on the show, during which they were pegged as “the pranksters” the pair have not stepped out of the limelight since.

Delighting audiences in 2017 they appeared as guest judges on ‘The Block’ for one of the contestant challenges, hosted regular podcast ‘The Block Unlocked’ for the show and are now forging a career in radio with a regular weekend show on KROCK 95.5FM in Geelong.

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EMILY POWER

Emily Power joined us in 2017 as a guest at the Cubby House Challenge® live auction event and was blown away, not only by the incredible cubbies on offer but the collaboration of such a diverse range of industry professionals to support young people at risk of homelessness.

Editor of magazines (Domain and The Weekly Review) at Domain Group, Emily is a journalist, author, broadcaster and former television presenter, with 14 years of experience across news and lifestyle rounds, and currently editor of Domain and The Weekly Review magazines.

Preparing for the release of her first property book in May this year, Emily also co- hosts 3AW's Weekend Breakfast with Darren James where she discusses all things property at 9am on Saturdays.

Prior to property, Emily specialised in fashion and retail publishing. It is easy to say Emily brings an abundance of experience to the judging panel across both property and design.

CUBBY HOUSE CHALLENGE® JUDGING PANEL 2018