Community stories

Here on the Sunshine Coast, we have a rich and strong First Nations culture. Building strong partnerships starts with connecting with and really listening to what our First Nations community have to say. As a Council and community, we are actively listening and being guided around the support our First Nations partners need. Together we thrive.

The ‘We Recover Better Together’ project was delivered by Council as part of the Community Recovery & Resilience Officer Program, funded by State and Federal government, to strengthen the community’s recovery following the 2022 floods. The project recognises community strengths and values, and the importance of connection especially in the face of disaster and recovery. We don’t have to face it alone. Together we thrive.

Our region is growing and home to a diverse community. Our Multicultural Advisory Group have been working to advocate for migrants in the wider community, to raise issues that are local but also have global significance. We are committed to walking side by side to help our community become even more inclusive and welcoming. Together we thrive.

Our young people on the Sunshine Coast people have told us that the community can have a negative perception of who they are and what they can contribute. In this video, our young people share about what is important to them and how they are already positively contributing to our communities, and wanting to continue to be a part of change in our community. And how we as a community can support them. Together we thrive.

We are all being encouraged to learn more about homelessness. Council recognises that responding to homelessness is 'Everybody's Business' and requires all levels of government and community to work together. Take four minutes of your day to watch this moving video which may change your perspective on how to be part of the solution. Together we thrive.