Community wellbeing
Objective 2.8: Provide opportunities to enhance the health, wellbeing and safety of our communities. · 15 initiatives across 4 years
Underway this year
5
all on track at end of March 2026
Completed this year
1
Delivery record
6 of 7
past initiatives completed · 1 on track, not yet complete
2026–27not started yet
2.8.1 Water Qualityno update reported yet
2.8.2 Local Lawsno update reported yet
2.8.3 Lake Macdonald Damno update reported yet
2025–265 initiatives
2.8.1 Senior citizensQ3 · On Track · Seniors Connect (Seniors Social Isolation Program - SSIP): Fourteen sessions were held across seven locations: Pomona, Sunshine Beach, Kin Kin, Cooran, Boreen Point, Peregian Beach, and Cooroy. Sessions focused on navigating the aged care system and healthy ageing. This 2026 roadshow included three topics - Finance & Legal, Brain Health and Nutrition & Gut Health. Funding for the program continues until June 2029. Generations Connect (Intergenerational Program): art therapy, movement and Christmas sessions have been delivered. A series of three workshops in collaboration with Rise & Thrive was delivered in February/March 2026. Pottery, pickleball and storytime sessions will also be incorporated into the program by May 2026. Funding continues until June 2026. In 2025, 16 information sessions were held at Noosa Seniors covering topics such as in- home support, financial and digital literacy, health and wellbeing and carer's support. The offering also included the first 8-week mindfulness course, which was attended by 20 participants. The Noosa Seniors Expo saw a 50% increase in attendance compared to previous year.
2.8.2 Individual Sports Development GrantQ3 · Completed
2.8.3 Wastewater treatment systemsQ3 · On Track · The ongoing Wastewater Audit Program – Managing Health and Environmental Risks: The program has been undertaken with 117 residential properties audited through NATA-approved testing, educational materials, and remediation solutions were distributed to support compliance. Council officers have achieved a 70% uptake of electronic service reports via the new OMA app for on-site sewerage system registrations. This positive uptake in electronic OMA app for service reports provides easier submission of residents' service reports and reduces processing timeframes. The educational program for owners of OSF systems is ongoing. The ongoing Backflow Prevention Audit Program – Preventing the risk of contaminating Drinking Water Supply by focusing on high-risk zones. Further 3 stages of backflow prevention audits have been completed with audits carried out at Noosa Village Shopping Centre, Noosa Civic Shopping Centre and the Elysium Noosa Resort resulting in the installation high level backflow devices, reducing the risk of drinking water contamination.
2.8.4 Community safetyQ3 · On Track · Key actions for the FY25/26 include updating factsheets, introducing an all-terrain vehicle and educating on effective control of dogs in public spaces. A proactive education campaign was delivered at the Noosa Show, and the Parking Subordinate Local Law review has been completed and changes adopted by Council. Dog Prohibited educational signage has been installed along relevant sections between Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach.
2.8.5 Lake Macdonald DamQ3 · On Track · The Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project is progressing in a collaborative manner, and internal and external communications are being effectively managed with key stakeholders. Recent coffer dam completion and removal of the existing dam have proceeded with full stakeholder and community awareness.
Initiatives from previous years
These initiatives have been archived — they are no longer being updated.
2024–252 initiatives · 2 finished on time
2.8.1 Living Well NoosaQ4 · Completed
2.8.2 Wastewater treatment systemsQ4 · Completed
2023–245 initiatives · 4 finished on time
2.8.1 Health and wellbeing programsQ4 · Completed · Through Cultural Development and gallery programs, Council has presented and supported a range of programs for the arts and cultural sector. During the year library services and facilities have provided access and education to our community from pre-primary to seniors. Community Connections have also successfully delivered the Living Well program along with a number of age care workshops at Noosa Seniors.
2.8.2 Living Well NoosaQ4 · Completed · Successfully delivered the Living Well program across a broad range of demographics.
2.8.3 Youth mental health servicesQ4 · On Track · Advocacy, partnerships and funding opportunities being applied for. Living Well is now catering for our youth. Successful delivery of our first ever youth festival in Pomona. Note-incorporated in Living Well Noosa program which is relisted in the 24/25 Operational Plan
2.8.4 Noosa Community SupportQ4 · Completed · Noosa Seniors is constantly looking at ways to be viable in the future. The Tea Tree room upgrade has been a success with a number of workshops hosted bringing in more seniors to the centre.
2.8.5 Public swimming poolsQ4 · Completed · A review of the program has been undertaken together with the legislative instruments which support it. Since amendments were made to the Local Law to enable the program, several statewide developments in the management of recreational water have occurred and the program has not been progressed into an operational program. Recommendations to be tabled at the ET meeting on 24 July.
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)Â (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:
- 7.6. 2026-2027 COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS PROGRAM - EVENTS - Report.pdf (around page 1)
- 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)
- 7.7. 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)
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)
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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This objective is part of Theme 2: Liveability, in the 2023-28.