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Strong communities

Objective 2.6: Facilitate strong, vibrant, inclusive communities where people have a sense of belonging and are active participants in a rich community life. · 8 initiatives across 4 years

Underway this year

1

1 with disruption at end of March 2026

Delivery record

3 of 6

past initiatives completed

2026–27not started yet
2.6.1 Community Strategyno update reported yet
2025–261 initiative
2.6.1 Community StrategyQ3 · Minor Disruption · Progress delayed due to resourcing constraints. Community profile currently in draft. Community Infrastructure Audit has commenced along with a review of past engagement outcomes. Drafting of a Noosa Seniors background paper has commenced with targeted consultation. This paper will serve as an example for structuring the remaining background papers before their development begins. These papers will collectively inform the drafting of the Community Strategy.

Initiatives from previous years

These initiatives have been archived — they are no longer being updated.

2024–252 initiatives · 1 finished on time

2.6.1 Community Strategy · ended the year with major disruption

No internal staffing or funding for external resourcing is available to begin this piece of work this quarter and this is unlikely to change for the remainder of the financial year.

2.6.2 Community GrantsQ4 · Completed
2023–244 initiatives · 2 finished on time

2.6.1 Community Grants · ended the year with minor disruption

Grants review will align with the Community Purpose Land and Infrastructure Tenure Policy. Community Tenure Policy expected to be workshopped with councillors in May. The outcome of the Community Grants Program and Policy could vary depending on the feedback received during the review of the Tenure Policy. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

2.6.3 Community Strategy · ended the year with major disruption

Resourcing was not available to undertake this work. Proposal made to the 24/25 Budget. Note-undertaking the preparatory phase for a proposed new community strategy is relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

2.6.2 Volunteer workshopsQ4 · Completed · A wide variety of free and low-cost workshops offered to our community from mental health first aid courses through to strategic planning workshops
2.6.4 Support community-led programsQ4 · Completed · Cultural Development Services and Communications Connections, through the RADF Program and Community Grants Program, have supported numerous initiatives and projects throughout the year. Cultural and Community Development Officers have provided support to the community, arts and cultural sector through the Grow Your Arts initiative and a 12-month calendar of volunteer initiatives.

Council meetings that mention this

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18/6/26

Ordinary Meeting 18 June 2026

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: 12.1. FURTHER REPORT - ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND 21) (referred from General Committee dated 9 June 2026 Item 7.14) - Report.pdf (around page 3)
9/6/26

General Committee Meeting 9 June 2026

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see:
  • 7.3. 2026-2027 COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM – PROJECTS - Report.pdf (around page 1)
  • 7.5. 2026-2027 COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM - EQUIPMENT - Report - 2023-2024 Community Program Funding.pdf (around page 1)
  • Report - 2023-2024 Community Program Funding.pdf (around page 1)
  • 7.8. LEGACY PLOT RESERVATION MANAGEMENT POLICY  - Report.pdf (around page 4)
  • 7.4. 2026-2027 COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM - FACILITY DEVELOPMENT - Report.pdf (around page 1)
  • 7.7. 2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - THREE-YEAR SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS - Report.pdf (around page 2)
  • 7.2. 2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT AND SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS - SUMMARY - Report.pdf (around page 4)
  • 7.14. Environment and climate change response grants.pdf (around page 4)
9/12/25

Services & Organisation Committee Meeting 9 December 2025

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report.pdf (around page 2)
14/7/25

General Committee Meeting 14 July 2025

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report.pdf (around page 6)
8/7/25

Planning & Environment Committee Meeting 8 July 2025

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report.pdf (around page 6)
16/6/25

General Committee Meeting 16 June 2025

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report - 2023-2024 Community Program Funding.pdf (around page 1)
21/11/24

Ordinary Meeting 21 November 2024

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report - 2023-2024 Community Program Funding.pdf (around page 1)
13/11/23

General Committee Meeting 13 November 2023

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report - 2023-2024 Community Program Funding.pdf (around page 1)
6/6/23

Services & Organisation Committee Meeting 6 June 2023

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see:
  • Report - 2023-2024 Community Program Funding.pdf (around page 1)
  • Report- RADF Grant Recommendations 2023.pdf (around page 2)

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Where this sits

This objective is part of Theme 2: Liveability, in the 2023-28.