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Engaging with Council

24 initiatives across 3 years

Underway this year

7

1 with disruption at end of March 2026

Completed this year

1

Delivery record

5 of 17

past initiatives completed · 6 on track, not yet complete

Environment
2025–261 initiative
1.1.2 Modern Water Quality Monitoring ProgramQ3 · On Track · The dashboard has been developed and successfully tested, with the intention of being made publicly available. The current project work focus is on refining the public-facing explanatory information to support broader community understanding and engagement.
2024–251 initiative · 0 finished on time
1.2.2 Community BushcareQ4 · On Track · Annual programme for all Volunteer Bushcare groups successfully delivered.
2023–242 initiatives · 1 finished on time

1.2.6 Environment and Sustainability Roundtables · ended the year with minor disruption

Awaiting the confirmation of a new council to endorse the framework for the project. Note-as previously reported. Note-ongoing and part of BAU as part of our ongoing stakeholder relationship management

1.2.2 Community BushcareQ4 · Completed · Program successfully delivered and expanded with an additional two groups joining the program. Current program has 21 groups with over 250 active volunteers that contributed over $200K in-kind labour hours. Professional support from Council is currently 2.0FTE with additional contractor support to ensure all groups have engagement from Council on all projects. Council support includes co-development of annual work plans.
Liveability
2025–264 initiatives
2.1.1 Noosa Housing StrategyQ3 · On Track · Engagement with the State government for State-driven development continues. The State government confirmed a social housing development of 32 dwellings in Tewantin and purchase of an additional site in Tewantin. Initial findings received on master planning and feasibility testing for affordable housing outcomes on Council carpark sites including Bottlebrush Avenue and part of the transit site at Noosa Junction and Doonella Street Tewantin. Councillor workshop undertaken February 2026 with further briefing note provided April 2026. 62-64 Lake Macdonald Drive Cooroy affordable housing project underway with remediation works completed. $4.1m State funding for essential infrastructure works received under the Residential Activation Fund. Contract of sale of Lot 1 initiated. Housing monitoring ongoing utilising Housing ID and Corelogic platforms.
2.5.5 Inclusiveness coachingQ3 · On Track · This initiative is ongoing as part of Sport4All program and continues to receive enthusiastic uptake and very positive feedback. The project is due for completion at the end of June 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Future
2025–262 initiatives
4.3.2 Youth engagementQ3 · On Track · Options for direct youth engagement being explored. Engagement conducted at specific schools for certain projects. Targeted engagement continues through social media platforms.
4.3.3 Community engagement panelQ3 · Completed
2024–251 initiative · 0 finished on time
4.3.1 Youth engagementQ4 · On Track · The process has been initiated to establish a Community Engagement Feedback Panel, with steps being taken to ensure representation from a diverse cross-section of the community. Youth participation is being actively sought to incorporate younger perspectives into the decision- making and feedback process.
2023–242 initiatives · 0 finished on time

4.2.1 Destination Management Plan · ended the year with minor disruption

Deep Dive Analysis completed. Community Engagement Phase 2 scheduled for August/September 2024. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

4.7.1 Community emissions educationQ4 · On Track · Working with Zen Inc on community emissions reduction projects including supporting the EV Expo and "electrify everything" program. Supported Noosa Environment Hub to deliver the Youth Climate Summit. Community education and education program will be developed late 2024. Note-Ongoing and part of BAU
Excellence
2024–252 initiatives · 1 finished on time
5.1.1 Customer Experience ProgramQ4 · On Track · CX Steering Committee meets regularly; Systems & Processes, Customer Service Charter, Community Satisfaction Survey Working Groups formed; Councillors, Executive and Leadership Group briefed. Engaged a consultant to assist with the development of a CX roadmap involving stakeholder workshops. Implementation of actions constrained by available resourcing.
5.6.1 Community engagement trainingQ4 · Completed
2023–243 initiatives · 0 finished on time

5.1.3 Community satisfaction · ended the year with major disruption

Delayed to 2024/25 pending resource availability. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan.

5.1.1 Customer Experience ProgramQ4 · On Track · Draft Customer Experience Program developed. Implementation dependant on resourcing availability. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
5.1.2 Council customer serviceQ4 · On Track · Trial Customer Service desk at Cooroy Library underway - due for review in Nov 2024. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan.