2021-07-06 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA     6 JULY 2021




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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                     6 JULY 2021

                            passed onto animal rehabilitation organisations such as Eumundi Wildlife Centre,
                            Austral Zoo Animal Hospital, local vets and the RSPCA.
                            In late 2020 it was decided to incorporate Wildlife Noosa as a Not for Profit limited
                            liability company and seek appropriate charity endorsements so that additional
                            resources could be gathered to assist animals in need of rescue or short-term care
                            from the greater Noosa region.
                            Wildlife Noosa Ltd support and services include waterways rescues, animals injured
                            or trapped in trees and houses, those caught in traps and fences and or affected by
                            natural disasters such as bush fire and storms.
                            Wildlife Noosa Ltd conducts approx. 600 animal rescues in the Noosa Region each
                            year - 7 days per week, day & night and on land and on water. The rescues are
                            entirely conducted by dedicated volunteers including the use of their vehicles,
                            boats, kayak, cages and other essential equipment.
                            Assessment comments
                            This group provides an important and missing local service with obvious and
                            tangible environmental benefits. Some support from Council in the early years
                            seems entirely appropriate.
     Noosa                 Description                                                                                                               $16,000
     Environmental          The Noosa EEHub engenders the next generation of environmental custodians
     Education Hub          through hand- on real-life curriculum extension opportunities. We teach our regions
                            youth about the ecosystems that support their existence and expose them to the
                            work of environmental groups and Noosa Council as part of the process. We
                            support intergenerational teaching in collaboration with Kabi Kabi traditional
                            custodians who provide an essential Aboriginal Perspective on the traditional
                            knowledge of the Noosa Biosphere.
                            We are the facilitators of the Noosa Youth Advocacy Group NYAG, providing a voice
                            for youth of the region on the issues that mean most to them. NYAG is organising
                            the Noosa Youth Climate Summit in conjunction with Noosa Council and USC. The
                            event will be for youth delivered by youth.
                           Assessment comments
                            The organisation plays an important role in supporting schools in delivering
                            curriculum outcomes, and linking the Noosa Environment Strategy desired
                            outcomes to the school curriculum. The group has a very strong track record of
                            effective engagement and delivery. It has a clear focus and an ability to partner and
                            deliver project outcomes. Strongly support funding for this group as the only local
                            environmental group with demonstrated ability to deliver education outcomes in
                            schools.

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