Delivering the goods with local heart

By Sheree Hoddinett  

It was when Joshua Peasley moved back home after a stint in Melbourne, he realised something was missing. In the city, delivery services were quick, seamless and just a tap away. Back on Bribie Island, however, options were limited, unreliable and often out of touch with local needs. 

“It felt like Bribie was stuck in the dark ages by comparison,” Joshua said. “That’s when the idea hit, why not create a local delivery service that actually works for the people and businesses here?” 

In March 2023, Joshua and his brother Jake, with the backing of their other brother Kurt, turned that idea into reality, launching JJ’s Deliveries, a Bribie-based food and goods delivery platform run entirely by locals, for locals. From the start, the brothers set out to do things differently. 

“We’re a small, family-run team,” Joshua explains. “Our drivers, dispatchers and customer support staff all live in the area and genuinely care about the people they’re serving. We know our customers by name, we know the streets like the back of our hand and we understand what local businesses need.” 

For the team behind it, JJ’s Deliveries is more than just a business, it’s a mission to strengthen the local economy and support the community that raised them. 

“Our ethos is simple: locals supporting locals,” Joshua said. “That means giving restaurants and small businesses a delivery option that works for them without high commissions or complex systems. It means offering customers fast, friendly and reliable service. And it means creating jobs for locals so money stays in the region.” 

Unlike the big national players, JJ’s Deliveries doesn’t pile on service fees or leave customers dealing with chatbots. What you see is what you pay for and get and if you call for help, you will speak to a real person who lives nearby. 

The business began by focusing on restaurant deliveries, but growing demand quickly pushed JJ’s into new territory. 

“Now we cover groceries, essentials and even alcohol deliveries to help locals get what they need quickly and easily,” Joshua said.  

The delivery area includes all of Bribie Island, plus surrounding suburbs Bongaree, Bellara, Banksia Beach, Woorim, White Patch, Sandstone Point, Godwin Beach and Ningi, right up to Peel Road. 

Since day one, locals have embraced JJ’s Deliveries with enthusiasm. Customers share the service with friends, post glowing reviews online and encourage their favourite restaurants to join. 

“I hear all the time how much people appreciate having a delivery service that’s actually reliable, responsive and rooted in the community,” Joshua said. “Our restaurant partners tell us they value how flexible and personable we are. That’s something we’re really proud of.” 

In an industry dominated by large corporate apps, JJ’s Deliveries takes pride in being refreshingly different. 

“We’re Bribie owned and operated,” Joshua said. “Our whole team lives here. There are no hidden costs, no offshore call centres, no one-size-fits-all policies. We reinvest in the community, we support local jobs and everything we do is about making delivery better for our region.” 

That personal touch combined with a commitment to affordability and transparency has helped JJ’s carve out a loyal customer base in just a short time in operation. 

For now, Joshua is focused on staying true to the values that got JJ’s off the ground: reliability, community and genuine local connection.   “I just want to say thank you to the Bribie Island and surrounding communities for embracing us from the beginning,” he said. “Every single order placed through JJ’s isn’t just a delivery, it’s a show of support for local businesses, families and livelihoods. “We’re proud of what we have built and we’re only just getting started. I’m excited for what’s next as we keep growing, improving and staying true to our roots.” 

To find out more visit www.jjsdeliveries.com.au