Ebony Eldred spotted a gap in the water delivery market in the hinterland last year, and after tireless efforts, launched Eldreds Water Delivery just one month ago.
As a mother to Shiylo, 7, and Sadie, 4, Ebony sought a business of her own, alongside her husband Jake, owner of Eldreds Earthmoving.
Disinterested in a typical office job, she noticed extended wait times for water deliveries in the area and wanted to re-enter the workforce after having her children.
Eldreds Water Delivery allows Ebony to run a reliable, flexible business while prioritizing her family.
“I wanted a job where I could prioritise my children first and foremost, whether it be their schooling, social activities or be a parent helper or volunteer,” she said.
“But I also still want to be able to not only bring in an income for our family but run a successful business.
“Being able to show and role model to my daughters that women can run and own a business is important to me too, to be a positive influential role model to them.”
Before starting the business, Ebony worked in community services, going from DA, to SW and then Senior Support worker, in the same company, then came back from maternity leave and went into the CRCC role which stands for Commonwealth Respite Carelink Centre.
“Through starting Eldreds Water Delivery, I didn’t want to work for someone again, have to ask for sick days off and miss out on family milestones,” she explained.
“For me, water delivery is something different and new… I much prefer to be outside in the sun.”
Although other water delivery businesses exist locally, Ebony prides herself on keeping her services hyper-local with affordable, fixed pricing.
“I would like to stay around the Hinterland area, including Peachester, Caboolture, Elimbah, Woodford, and even out to Mooloolah Valley,” she said.
Her services include commercial deliveries for plumbers with new tanks, basic pool fills, drinking water, and emergency top-ups.
To contact Ebony for her services, call 0475 391 010 or email eldredswaterdelivery@outlook.com.