Council continues to deliver on Human and Social recovery tasks as outlined in Noosa Council February 2022 Flooding Local Recovery Plan. These initiatives include the volunteer upskilling calendar, community outreach and supporting community organisations in their recovery efforts (which includes grant funding applications, reviewing and endorsement). Disaster recovery exercise recently held and recommendations presented back to Recovery Group.

Assisted in community outreach to residents affected by landslides. This involves an early intervention approach using strength-based methods to ensure people are heard and their well-being is prioritised through supportive mechanisms. An ongoing support worker is allocated for continuous check-ins plus a number of community activities held in the last quarter - Thrive Youth Festival - 250 attendees; All abilities event - 75 participants and 25 exhibitors; destress through breath mediation; mindfulness walks; kin kin neighbours day BBQ - 150 attended; Qi Gong and Art Therapy - aiming to improve mental health. Currently seeking an extension of the position and funding for an additional 6 months. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan