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Table of Contents REPORT FROM THE CHAIR – Rex Halverson ................................................................................ 3 FINANCIAL REPORT – Deputy Chair, Greg Schumann ...................................................................... 5 PROJECTS AT A GLANCE ..................................................................................................... 7 KOALA SYMPOSIUM 2019 .................................................................................................. 17 MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS .......................................................................................... 18 THE NBRF BOARD........................................................................................................... 19 2020/21 MOVING AHEAD .................................................................................................. 19 EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR APPOINTMENT ............................................................................... 20 NEW FUNDING STRATEGIES................................................................................................ 21 SYMPOSIUMS 2020/21 ..................................................................................................... 22 BIG IDEAS PROJECTS UPDATE .............................................................................................. 23 OUR PARTNERS ............................................................................................................. 24 APPENDICES ................................................................................................................ 25 I. APPENDIX 1 – AUDIT: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FY2019/20 ....................................................... 25 II. APPENDIX 2 – NBRF AUDIT REPRESENTATION LETTER ............................................................ 26 III. APPENDIX 3 – FUNDNG DEED PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ...................................................... 27 V. APPENDIX 4 – MEDIA COVERAGE FY2019/20 TO CURRENT ....................................................... 30
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NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATION – 2019/20 REPORT FROM THE CHAIR – Rex Halverson Presenting the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation annual report for the Fiscal Year 2019/2020 on behalf of the Noosa Shire Council and community. While creating this report we were mindful of wanting to provide clarity regarding the activities and financial details specific to the fiscal year ending 30 June, however at the same time the necessity of reporting on the full year on year since the last report in order to provide a complete perspective of our progress. It should also be noted that as many of our projects, as well as supporting initiatives, are either multi-year and/or are not fully contained in a single financial year time period. As the following pages will detail both the financials and projects relating to the last fiscal year I’ll just touch on some of the highlights and trends. A YEAR OF TRANSITION The previous Chair and I shared this fiscal year as my term began in December of 2019, and a more challenging start could not have been imagined with first the fire emergencies, and then the COVID-19 management response, impacting every aspect of ours and our project partners’ lives and activities. Later in the year we welcomed Sharon Wright into the newly expanded role of Executive Coordinator, and her contributions to community engagement, fundraising and productivity are already being widely seen and well received in the Noosa community. We also launched our new communications plan, led by Alison Cooper, highlighting what we do and the relevancy and benefits of the projects we support, resulting in a growing understanding of what the Noosa Biosphere Reserve is and the economic, social and ecological value of our work on its behalf for the community. A YEAR OF PROGRESS Even with these challenges we were able to bring to completion and publication a large number of projects initiated over the previous two years in the 2019-2020 financial year and late 2020 (detailed in the following pages). We were very pleased to see that three of these initial NBRF projects; the Noosa Trail Masterplan, the Oyster Reef Restoration Trial and Keep on Keeping It In Kin Kin all leading to significant additional state and federal funding to implement expanded programs thus providing even more return on our initial investment and validation of their value to the Noosa region and people. In cooperation with Tourism Noosa we supported their fresh new and very successful “Enter the Biosphere” campaign including short videos focused on some of the Noosa Biosphere’s heroes and how their NBRF supported efforts have contributed to the region’s economic vitality and environmental values.
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We also launched internal projects including a focus on finding new sources of funding to supplement
Council’s funding support (and further increase our existing 3:1 ratio), plus reviewing and enhancing board
policies to ensure we exceed community expectations relating to accountability and transparency.
The Bring Back the Koala funding prospectus based on the very successful NBRF sponsored Koala
Conservation Symposium has now been completed and we are using its content to help stimulate effective
new collaborative projects and to seek new funding partners in the coming year.
As I write this we have just hosted our first (annual) Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Gala to raise
awareness for the Glossy Black-Cockatoo population, and will be conducting a one-day symposium this
November involving a wide variety of local and national experts to stimulate collaboration and innovative
new approaches to their conservation. All funds raised at this year’s Gala will support the Glossy Black-
Cockatoo campaign.
A (NEW) YEAR APPROACHES
We are very positive about what we will be able to report on next year including:
• A focus on further expanding our symposium approach to developing transformational initiatives
through increasing community stakeholder input
• Adding diversity to the board through inviting First Nations and Youth Advisors
• Increased community engagement outreach
• Launching new innovative research and implementation projects in our primary focus areas of Land,
Marine, Wildlife and People & Economy.
In closing I would like to thank Noosa Council for their continued support of the Noosa Biosphere and the
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation in our efforts to deliver on the spirit and intent of the UNESCO Man
and the Biosphere Program.
I’d also like to thank my fellow board members who have volunteered their time, energy and skills and their
commitment to the Noosa region.
Finally thank you to our university and community partners without whom these projects would not be
possible as well as the many community members who have taken the time to provide input and expressions
of support.
For the Biosphere,
Rex Halverson
Chair
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation
12 November 2020
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FINANCIAL REPORT – Deputy Chair, Greg Schumann
The Auditors report and the statutory accounts • $120,000 was provided by Noosa Council
are included in detail at Appendix 1. We are for operational expenses.
required to report against relevant accounting • $20 interest was received from deposits.
standards. This complicates the presentation as
grants can only be counted as income as they are Expenditure
earned (promised) and not when physically
received as cash. The balance of the grant Expenses totalled $217,496, which is made up of
promised is held on the balance sheet as an asset project grants of $153,176 and operational costs
with an offsetting liability. Also, the fiscal of $64,320. The decrease in expenditure of
accounts consolidate the financials into one P&L. $195,106 from the previous financial year is
The management accounts measure financials by mainly due to less project activity.
project and use cash-based accounting.
Grants provided
Statement of Financial Position
The following grants were provided between
As of 30th June 2020, our financial position is 01/07/2019 to 30/06/2020:
stronger this year by $56k (an increase of 47%),
represented by the Net Income and Expenditure Project Amount Grant Recipients
set out in the following sections. Keep it in Kin $35,000 Noosa & District
Kin Landcare Group
NBRF has no significant capital assets. Our total Education $51,250 Noosa
assets are $389,445 of which $329,511 are the Project – Noosa Environmental
Foundation’s bank deposits which reflects grants Environmental Education Hub
not yet paid out or allocated. The drop-in assets Education Hub
from the previous FY reflects grants substantially Bring Back the $6,780 The University
completed (Landcare Keep it in Kin Kin & USC Fish (BBTF) of Queensland
Oyster Reef Pilot). Noosa Trail $9,700 Tourism Noosa
Masterplan
Total liabilities are $195,096 and liabilities for Oyster Project $10,000 Griffith
planned grants rounds are $188,687. The University
difference between assets and liabilities is a Country Noosa – $1,000 Country Noosa
surplus of $194,349 carried forward to 2020/21 Rural Enterprise Incorporated
for the increased activity envisaged. Plan
Total Grants $113,730
Income Provided
Additional
In summary, NBRF had a total income of $273k for
expenses
the financial year made up of:
PM Consultant $39,445
for BBTF
• $152,175 was provided by Noosa Council
(invoiced in July
from the Environmental Levy in line with 2019 for work
the second round of projects. done prior FY)
• $1,000 was provided by Noosa Council
from the Sustainability Fund.
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research and projects that assist the preservation
of the Noosa Biosphere.
The volunteer Board, and the funds received
typically have a multiplier effect (the value of
work performed compared to funding received)
that adds significant value to the Biosphere. We
therefore provide the below graph to illustrate
this value creation.
Operational Expenses
The Operational expenses for the year of $64,320
were proportioned as set out in the graph below:
For cash & In-kind contributions from third parties
we have utilised the multiplier that has been
achieved on each specific project (detailed on the
project summary in following pages) coupled with
the allocation of funds for that specific project in
the financial year.
For the NBRF Board, we have assumed a
conservative number with the Chair spending on
average 2 days a week and the rest of the board
The consulting fees are attributed to contractors spending 1/2day per week on NBRF related
supporting the Board by undertaking NBRF activities. Given the experience and seniority of
administration and external communications. the Board, we have assumed a consulting rate of
$200/hr for this comparison.
The Events Sponsorship expense was primarily
relating to the Noosa Community Biosphere What this aims to demonstrate, is that Noosa
Association Inc. annual event ($10k) and Meet the Council Funding (Operations and Grants) amount
Tide event ($3.4k). to less than 25% of the value creation, through
the NBRF activities, to the Noosa Biosphere. As
NBRF Value Creation for Noosa Biosphere such, it represents significant value for the Noosa
Council in continuing support that achieves
The NBRF is a volunteer board and receives tangible outcomes in areas detailed on
funding from Noosa Council (Operations and subsequent pages of this report.
Project Grants funding) and others to undertake
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PROJECTS AT A GLANCE
How we support the Noosa Biosphere Reserve and the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program
We partner with leading universities, subject matter experts and community stakeholders, to develop and
deliver transformational projects focusing on new research and innovative solutions that inform best
practice management and enhance the iconic environmental assets of great value to the Noosa community
while promoting sustainable healthy living within the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
Our four key priority areas are LAND, MARINE, WILDLIFE and PEOPLE & ECONOMY.
Since our inception, the NBRF has sponsored 18 conservation and socio-economic projects valued at over
$3.4 million, delivering a 3.6:1 leverage from an investment of around $1 million from the Noosa Council
Environment Levy fund.
PROJECTS COMPLETED &/OR UNDERTAKEN IN 2019/20
1. Biodiversity in the Noosa River: An Assessment of Prawn and Estuarine Biodiversity Recovery.
2. Discovering Noosa’s Native Oyster Diversity: Assessing natural oyster resources in the Noosa River to
restore a functional estuary.
3. Keep on Keeping it in Kin Kin: A Noosa catchment priority erosion remediation program. Phase 2.
4. Koala Forever Noosa: Securing the future of wild koalas and wild koala eco-tourism in the Noosa
Biosphere Reserve.
5. Noosa Business Solar Case Study: Developing case studies of the Noosa business community’s
experience with rooftop solar to increase uptake.
6. Noosa Environmental Education Hub: A world-class environmental education hub delivering
curriculum extension opportunities related to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
7. Noosa Hinterland Rural Enterprise Plan: Developing an environmentally and economically
sustainable plan for the Noosa Hinterland.
8. Noosa Oyster Reef Restoration Trial: A pilot study to re-establish a lost habitat in the Noosa River.
9. Noosa Trail Master Plan: A detailed action and implementation plan for a network of eight
hinterland trails.
OVERALL PROJECT INVESTMENT & VALUE TO DATE
NBRF FUNDING CASH & IN-KIND PROJECT VALUE LEVERAGE
$946,725 $2,481,467 $3,428,192 3.6:1
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Biodiversity in the Noosa River: An Assessment of Prawn and Estuarine Biodiversity
Recovery.
The Noosa River and Lakes system and Laguna Bay • Assessment outcomes to be reviewed by
were once teeming with marine life; however, the Noosa Council for future river
Noosa River lower estuary and river mouth has management.
changed extensively through human activity. A
current lack of knowledge of estuarine health and Status
biodiversity levels in the Noosa estuary hinders A final report to include isotope data, updated
our ability to detect declines and limits effective species list and photographic database is due by
estuarine management. Dec 2020.
The Biodiversity in the Noosa River project aimed Reports
to study the benthic layer and river biodiversity to Biodiversity in the Noosa River System – Executive
assess the viability of restoring prawn stocks in Summary
the Noosa River and Lakes. It is the third Biodiversity in the Noosa River System – Full
component of the broader Bring Back the Fish Report
research program, a joint initiative to
progressively re-establish and restore resilient Proponents
natural aquatic ecosystems in the Noosa Estuary, Noosa Parks Association Inc. and The Thomas
River and Lakes system through three key Foundation
priorities: Biodiversity in the Noosa River, Noosa
Oyster Reef Restoration Trial and Keeping it in Kin Project Partners
Kin. The University of Queensland, Murdoch
University, Noosa Shire Council, Ecological Service
Outcomes Professionals.
• Establish a baseline understanding of the
environmental condition and biodiversity Media Coverage
of the Noosa River estuary to enable the Dredging river mouth ‘best way’ to bring back fish
identification of future declines and Muddled Waters River Health Shows Rapid
associated causes, and to assist in Decline
effective estuarine and fisheries Controversial dredging recommended
management. Drowning in Mud
• Develop a suitable method and map of 7 News Sunshine Coast – Decline in fish and sea
the various human threats likely to impact creatures in Noosa River
estuarine diversity in the Noosa Estuary. WIN News Bio Decline
• Provide possible management 9 News local update
recommendations and implications to ABC Coast FM report - Noosa River study
reduce the potential impact of fine
sediment throughout the system.
PROJECT VALUE
NBRF FUNDING CASH & IN-KIND PROJECT VALUE LEVERAGE
$157,800 $287,000 $444,800 3:1
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Discovering Noosa’s Native Oyster Diversity: Assessing natural oyster resources in the
Noosa River to restore a functional estuary.
Shellfish reefs are culturally, economically, and Outcomes
ecologically important but have almost entirely Results of the initial investigations into adult and
disappeared from Australia’s coastlines. In the juvenile rock oyster diversity. A total of four
Noosa estuary, oysters were once abundant but species were identified using a combination of
have not recovered since the late 19th century. methods including investigations using DNA.
The Noosa estuary appears to be a melting pot for Additional testing of the ability of eDNA
both warm and cool climate species, and although techniques to detect oyster species is being
a variety of oysters have been recorded, DNA processed at the moment, where researchers are
evidence is required for confident identification. assessing the presence of the compliment of
oyster DNA present at several sites within the
Due to differences in the biology and habitat estuary.
preferences of oyster species some are likely to
be more suitable for shellfish reef restoration Reports
projects than others, but this knowledge of which Assessing natural resources in the Noosa
oyster to use and when is limited for places like Biosphere to restore a functional estuary:
Noosa. interim report
In this project, launched in July 2019, Griffith Status
University has used traditional collection methods The results of this final component of the work
as well as CSI-like environmental DNA technology will be provided in late January 2021.
to test the diversity of species present, building on
the existing knowledgebase developed through Proponent
NBRF and its research partners in existing Griffith University
projects. We hope that the new methods used
will help us to detect oyster species that are rare Partner
or that live in areas that are difficult to access; Ecological Service Professionals (ESP)
perhaps it will even be able to tell us whether the
elusive “Noosa Mud Oyster” still occurs.
PROJECT VALUE
NBRF FUNDING CASH & IN-KIND PROJECT VALUE LEVERAGE
$10,000 $20,700 $30,700 3:1
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Keep on Keeping it in Kin Kin: A Noosa catchment priority erosion remediation
program. Phase 2.
The Keep on Keeping it in Kin Kin project innovative new water quality event monitoring
addressed erosion repair methods to support system was trialled as part of the project.
water quality in the Kin Kin catchment and Noosa
River system. Due to its historical and current land Outcomes
use and geological characteristics, the Kin Kin • Extension services to landholders
catchment is the major contributor of sediment to • Continued direct management of invasive
the Noosa catchment. Results of the study weeds including strategic cats-claw
undertaken during Phase 1 of the Keeping it in Kin creeper on-ground work
Kin project confirmed significant and serious • Community workshops and engagement
erosion is occurring in Kin Kin. Such erosion is activities
detrimental to biodiversity, fisheries habitat, • Grants framework for further funding
water quality and agricultural productivity. • Trial water quality event monitoring
system with Healthy Land & Water
Phase 2 of the project prioritised and
implemented strategic on-ground works to Status
protect and repair erosion prone areas. These This project was completed in July 2020.
areas were identified in Phase 1 by satellite
analysis as having mobilised 2.4 million cubic Report
tones of soil in recent years. That is equivalent to Final Report – Phase 2 Keep on Keeping it in Kin
almost 191,284 large dual axel soil delivery trucks Kin
or 765 Olympic sized swimming pools filled with
soil. On-ground works rehabilitated vulnerable Proponent
soil structures in priority locations. Noosa and District Landcare
The project has built capacity and awareness of Project Partners
the problem in the wider community by Noosa Shire Council, Healthy Land & Water, NPA,
coordinated community engagement activities. NICA, Country Noosa
External investment has continually been sought
through a developed grant framework. An
PROJECT VALUE
NBRF FUNDING CASH & IN-KIND PROJECT VALUE LEVERAGE
$123,700 $184,337 $308,037 2.5:1
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Koala Forever Noosa: Securing the future of wild koalas and wild koala eco-tourism in
the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
The Koala Forever Noosa project aimed to Outcomes
determine whether vegetation connectivity Specific objectives of the project are to establish:
translates to koala connectivity to ensure safe • Whether existing vegetation corridors are
movement of koalas across the landscape. being utilised by koalas
• Key connected koala populations suitable
Led by leading koala researcher, Dr Celine Frere, for long-term non-invasive monitoring
in partnership with WWF Australia and Noosa and management
Parks Association (NPA), this project focused on • Key locations for restoring koala and
vegetation corridors within the Noosa Biosphere vegetation connectivity
Reserve, as well as informing the potential • Key locations for sustainable wild koala
establishment of a functional corridor extending eco-tourism and recreation
beyond the biosphere – Brisbane to Fraser Coast.
Status
The project contributes to a broader USC submitted their final report on 30 October
understanding of corridors that are important to 2020. NBRF and USC are continuing to work
koalas in Noosa seeking to inform conservation together to develop an ecotourism blueprint.
management and future eco-tourism ventures.
Having completed the Mapping Koala Health Reports
study determining koala distribution across the Noosa Biosphere Koala Forever Noosa – Final
Noosa Biosphere Reserve, the project will build on Report, Dr Celine Frere, USC
this knowledge to support practical solutions for
management of important vegetation corridors Proponent
for koalas. Recognising the importance of habitat, University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
and connection of populations for genetic
exchange, this project will deliver practical Project Partners
conservation outcomes as well as opportunities WWF Australia, Noosa Parks Association
for wild koala eco-tourism.
PROJECT VALUE
NBRF FUNDING CASH & IN-KIND PROJECT VALUE LEVERAGE
$40,000 $90,000 $130,000 3:1
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Noosa Business Solar Case Study: Developing case studies of the Noosa business
community’s experience with rooftop solar to increase uptake.
This project sought to implement Stage 2 of The 10 case studies demonstrated significant
the Roadmap to 100% Renewable Energy project, financial savings with electricity bills savings
by focussing on a strategy to increase the uptake ranging from 30% to 100% and payback periods as
of rooftop solar by the Noosa business low as under 2 years. ZEN intends to promote
community. Based on recommendations from these case studies to other businesses through
previous research, funding for this project presentation at local business industry association
supported the development of a series of case meetings.
studies of local businesses in Noosa which would
demonstrate the benefits experienced already by Status
local businesses. This project was completed in July 2019.
Outcomes Reports
• Development of 10 Noosa business solar Noosa Business Case Study Project Final Report
case studies representing a cross-section
of industry sectors Proponent
• Supporting communication materials, Zero Emissions Noosa, Inc
including 3 case study videos and media
release Media
‘Sun’ of a Gun, We Are Saving Big in Noosa
Brewery Frothing Over Solar Switch
PROJECT VALUE
NBRF FUNDING CASH & IN-KIND PROJECT VALUE LEVERAGE
$10,000 $40,400 $50,400 5:1
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Noosa Environmental Education Hub: A world-class environmental education hub
delivering curriculum extension opportunities related to the Noosa Biosphere
Reserve.
The Noosa Environmental Education Hub (Noosa Term 4 2019 – practical curriculum extension pilot
EEHub) has a vision to become a world-class program for Grades 9 Humanities Good Shepard
environmental education hub delivering Lutheran College.
curriculum extension opportunities that provide Term 1 2020 – Sunshine Beach State High School,
connection between the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Good Shepard Lutheran College.
and community. Term 2 2020 – Sunshine Beach State High School,
Good Shepard Lutheran College and Noosaville,
The Hub offers rolling-term programs that Cooroy and Tewantin Primary Schools. Montessori
immerse young people and their school Noosa – Aboriginal Led Sustainability Education.
communities in Noosa Biosphere Reserve (Postponed due to COVID-19)
education linked to the Australian Curriculum.
Localised programs are practical ensuring Status
students are not only learning theoretical The pilot program funded by NBRF was set to be
information about the Noosa Biosphere but completed by June 2020, but has been extended
physically engage in the natural biosphere, to Term 4 due to COVID-19. The final report is due
exploring and theorising about the state of our to be delivered in December 2020.
environment. Students are provided with
opportunities to deliver grassroots projects to Reports
restore the biodiversity within their communities Noosa Environmental Education Hub Milestone
through community-based partnerships and Reports
empower our young people to have a voice and
take action on issues of importance to their local Proponent
environs. Noosa Environmental Education Hub
(Noosa EEHub)
Funding for this project allowed Noosa EEHub to
develop the centre’s capacity while piloting Media Coverage
programs with local schools within the Noosa Planting indigenous insights along with Biosphere
Biosphere Reserve. New Education Hub inspires students to learn
about our Noosa Biosphere Reserve
Outcomes Educating students on Noosa’s Biosphere
Term 3 2019 – practical curriculum extension pilot Students feel the buzz with Australia-first science
program for Noosa District High School Grade 9 program
Science.
PROJECT VALUE
NBRF FUNDING CASH & IN-KIND PROJECT VALUE LEVERAGE
$51,250 $170,600 $221,850 4:1
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Noosa Hinterland Rural Enterprise Plan: Developing an environmentally and
economically sustainable plan for the Noosa Hinterland.
The overall aim of this project was to foster a Outcomes
range of environmentally and economically • Landholder survey and digital mapping
sustainable farming and other rural enterprises in • Consumer survey
a positive Noosa hinterland social environment, • Two stage reports
integrated with Noosa Biosphere Reserve • Community ‘scenario’ workshops
objectives. The key objectives of the project were • GIS database for project partners
to develop a better understanding of rural
activities in the Noosa Shire and to provide Status
existing and potential landowners with a Project Completed in September 2019.
prospectus of a range of farm-based opportunities
with related revenue for their property. This Reports
included a wide variety of activities ranging from Country Noosa Rural Enterprise Plan Final Report
primary production, carbon credits, through to
food tourism and accommodation. Proponent
Country Noosa
Stage 1: Understanding and mapping existing land
use, management, and current/future capacity of Project Partners
food production and economic development. Noosa Shire Council, University of the Sunshine
Coast, Noosa & District Landcare, Healthy Land &
Stage 2: Developing rural enterprise strategies Water, MRCCC, BMRG, ZEN Noosa
PROJECT VALUE
NBRF FUNDING CASH & IN-KIND PROJECT VALUE LEVERAGE
$65,000 $139,000 $204,000 3:1
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Noosa Oyster Reef Restoration Trial: A pilot study to re-establish a lost habitat in the
Noosa River.
The Noosa Oyster Reef Restoration Trial is one 10 of the 14 reefs were removed in February
component of the broader Bring Back the Fish 2019, due to damage caused by increased
research program, a joint initiative of the Noosa recreational boating activity on the Noosa River
Biosphere Reserve Foundation, Noosa Parks during the Christmas holiday period.
Association and The Thomas Foundation. Bring
Back the Fish aimed to progressively re-establish Status
and restore resilient natural aquatic ecosystems in Three of the four remaining reefs were removed
the Noosa Estuary, River and Lakes system in October 2020. One reef was not able to be
through three key priorities: Noosa Oyster Reef removed due to sediment, it is due to be removed
Restoration Trial, Biodiversity in the Noosa by mechanical means in Dec 2020. Final report
River and Keeping it in Kin Kin. from Ecological Service Professionals due in Dec
2020.
This pilot study resulted in a $2.4m project
partnership between Noosa Council and world- Reports
leading conservation organisation, The Nature USC Noosa Reef Restoration Final Report
Conservancy to permanently restore Noosa USC Monitoring of the Noosa River Oyster Reefs
River’s oyster reefs. November 2018
Oyster Reef Restoration Trial 2nd Annual Report
Outcomes
14 artificial trial oyster reefs were installed in the Proponents
Noosa River system in November 2017. Noosa Parks Association Inc. and The Thomas
Monitoring of the reefs in May 2018 showed Foundation
strong recruitment of juvenile oysters, with
vigorous growth recorded by November 2018, Project Partners
only one year after installation. This positive University of the Sunshine Coast, Noosa Shire
result shows oysters can be identified and Council, Ecological Service Professionals.
developed in our river. All reefs had spat
settlement with an average of 300 spat per square Media Coverage
metre in May 2018. By October 2019 an average Shell-shocker: Nature group says Noosa oyster
of 350 new oysters per m2 of shell were recorded reefs the real deal
and up to 538/m2 at one of the best performing The mother lode of Moreton oysters
sites. Ongoing monitoring continues to Partnership to improve future of Noosa’s
demonstrate that there is good settlement of waterways
baby oysters and that they can survive.
PROJECT VALUE
NBRF FUNDING CASH & IN-KIND PROJECT VALUE LEVERAGE
$240,975 $746,500 $987,475 4:1
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Noosa Trail Master Plan: A detailed action and implementation plan for a network of
eight hinterland trails.
This project has delivered a Master Plan for the requirements, economics and sustainable jobs,
Noosa Trail Network – a network of eight erosions, revegetation and weeds, water, risk
hinterland trails passing through diverse areas management plan, marking and education
within the Noosa Biosphere Reserve including information.
national park, state forest, private property,
council parks and road reserves. Status
This project was completed in June 2020.
The project aimed to eliminate and prevent
misuse of this important environmental asset Report
while supporting and managing the sustainable Noosa Trail Masterplan 2020 (compressed)
use of the network and its surrounding areas. The
project was led by Tourism Noosa who have Proponent
partnered with Noosa and District Landcare and Tourism Noosa
the Noosa Council’s Economic Development
Department. Stakeholder engagement was Project Partners
undertaken with bike clubs, commercial Noosa & District Landcare Group, Noosa Shire
operators, QPWS, community groups and Noosa Council
Council.
Media Coverage
Outcomes Masterplan to highlight region’s hinterland
A key outcome of the plan was the delivery of a 9 News Sunshine Coast
detailed action and implementation plan that 7 News Sunshine Coast
addresses trail enhancement, case studies, On track upgrades in store for Noosa trail network
funding models/costs, infrastructure
PROJECT VALUE
NBRF FUNDING CASH & IN-KIND PROJECT VALUE LEVERAGE
$19,500 $30,700 $50,200 2.5:1
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KOALA SYMPOSIUM 2019
Bring Back the Koala: Identifying priority actions and investment areas for critical on-
ground koala conservation and management actions in Noosa.
The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation hosted gained from research, an overarching
a one-day Koala Symposium in November 2019 to conservation framework, and a willingness from
seek key stakeholder input into the development the local community, the Noosa Biosphere
of a program of work that aims to identify on- Reserve Foundation as a promoter and advocate
ground koala conservation, care and research of “Big Ideas” has an opportunity to invest in the
efforts in Noosa. The output of the Symposium is next important step in local koala conservation.
a prospectus, to be taken to market by the NBRF
with its DGR status, seeking substantial funds for Project Development
critical on-ground koala conservation and Stage 1: Hold a one-day Symposium to collect
management actions that invest in potential gaps, information from key koala conservation and
and avoid duplication of effort from the excellent management stakeholders in Noosa, and seek
initiatives already being implemented and input for a prioritised list of actions (November
supported by key stakeholder organisations. 2019)
Rationale Stage 2: NBRF collate the prioritised list of actions,
The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation and prepare a draft koala conservation prospectus
together with the University of Sunshine Coast for the Noosa Biosphere koala population
has been integral in leading the development of
an innovative research program into better Stage 3: Circulate draft koala conservation plan
defining koala distribution and genetic diversity prospectus for review by recognised koala
across the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. The two specialists
projects are providing significant insights into the
local koala population distribution and structure. Stage 4: Finalise prospectus and seek funding
The two projects, together with Noosa Council’s sources to implement (Current)
recently developed Noosa Shire Koala
Conservation Plan (2016) – a response to the Stage 5: With funding granted/secured, prepare
Noosa Council’s 2015 Koala Conservation Policy, call for applications to support implementation
support conservation efforts for wild koala
populations in the Noosa Shire. In parallel, Project Lead: David Dique
ongoing efforts from community volunteer care
and rescue groups continue to invest significant Funding Prospectus
resources into rescuing, caring and releasing Please find a copy of the Koala Funding
koalas back to the wild delivering an important Prospectus here:
management outcome.
Media Coverage
Despite these efforts, the status of Noosa koalas NBRF holds Symposium to bring back koala
remains unclear, with reported declines across Bringing back Noosa’s koalas
the greater south-east likely a trend also be Expert bid to save koalas
experienced locally. It has been more than 5 years Shock statistics show koala population decline
since an initiative brought together recognised
koala specialists to Noosa to discuss important
management priorities for the species in the
region. Since this time and with new information
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MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation the threatened Glossy Black-Cockatoo population
continues to strengthen its engagement with the – an iconic species to Noosa. The sold-out event
Noosa community with an increased commitment was held at Peppers Noosa Resort and was widely
to communication and community engagement. promoted in local media, social media and email
database and through event partners, In Noosa
MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS Magazine, Plastic Free Noosa and Tourism Noosa.
The AGM in October 2019 saw the end of term for
several board of directors, including its Chair and COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Deputy Chair. Public advertisements for new The Fundraising Gala kicked off the NBRF’s
directors were promoted through the campaign to raise seed-funding towards
Foundation’s membership, digital channels as well outcomes of the Glossy Black-Cockatoo. The
as regional newspapers and the Australian campaign has stimulated further community
Institute of Company Directors website resulting partnerships, including Plastic Free Noosa which
in the appointment of three new directors. NBRF launched its first artist series on its new reusable
publicly advertised for a contracted Media & aluminium water bottles. PFN will host a
Communications Coordinator, enhanced dedicated landing page about the Glossy Black-
Executive Coordinator role. Cockatoo on its website with a link back to donate
to the campaign.
Media communications this financial year has
coincided with announcements of Board changes NBRF is working to enhance its relationship and
and the appointment of a new Executive collaboration with local organisations and
Coordinator, as well as new project initiatives and agencies. This year saw the Noosa Biosphere
milestones. brand and message featured in Tourism Noosa’s
highly successful destination marketing campaign,
Key media activity has featured: Enter the Biosphere. NBRF collaborated with
• Koala Stakeholder Symposium Tourism Noosa in knowledge sharing and key
• New Board of Director Appointments messages to provide visitors with education about
• Noosa River Biodiversity Report the Noosa Biosphere. This can be seen in a new
• Oyster Restoration next phase TNC/NC section of the Visit Noosa website dedicated to
• Launch of the Noosa Environmental the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. Together, the two
Education Hub organisations partnered on developing a video
• Launch of the Noosa Trail Network series of four short stories highlighting the
Masterplan UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program in
• Promotion of the Foundation’s inaugural action in Noosa. These videos will be launched at
fundraising gala. the end of 2020 to the Noosa Community, tourism
industry and visitors.
GALA PROMOTION
NBRF is committed to establishing a successful SOCIAL MEDIA
fundraising model. The Foundation held its first NBRF is strengthening its social media presence
annual fundraising gala on 3 November in on Facebook and Linked In as a key channel to
celebration of the International Day of Biosphere engage the Noosa community in Noosa’s Man and
Reserves and raise brand awareness for the the Biosphere Program. From Q1-Q4 FY20, the
Foundation, the Noosa Biosphere and specifically Facebook page has increased its reach by 2979%
and engagement is up by 1522%.
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THE NBRF BOARD
The Board currently consists of eight directors strategies and successfully specialising in Web
each tasked with at least one priority area Search Engine Optimisation.
project/s: Rex Halverson, Chair; Greg Schumann,
Deputy Chair and Company Secretary; Tom Rowan moved to Mallacoota in 2010, within the
Wegener, Noosa Council Representative; Rod UNESCO Croajingolong Biosphere Reserve and
Smith; Jady Smith; David Dique, Duncan National Park, where he volunteered in several
Thompson and Rowan Rafferty currently in an organisations/projects. The most successful and
acting position prior to his formal appointment as exciting being the Australian Innovative Councils
a Director at this AGM. The board represents a 2013 Award-winning Kitchen to Compost (K2C)
broad cross-section of highly valuable waste management system.
professional, corporate and academic experience.
Please go to our website for individual board
members’ profiles. 2020/21 MOVING AHEAD
APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR – ADVISORS TO THE BOARD
ROWAN RAFFERTY
As discussed at the last AGM, the board has
Rowan Rafferty has been acting in advisory followed through on nominating Advisors to the
capacity to the board throughout this financial board with the view to representing broader
year and has been put forward to be appointed as perspectives on specific board meetings or
an official board director at this AGM. Born in offering particular skillsets to project areas. While
Sydney, Rowan has lived in, and was formally Advisors do not have voting rights they bring
educated in Canberra. Rowan spent 23 years, until extremely valuable skills and lived experience that
1988, in a variety of roles in the Commonwealth represents the community more holistically.
Public Service including considerable experience
in Central Agencies, namely the Public Service The board recognises the current lack of youth,
Board and the Auditor-General’s Office – female and Indigenous representation on the
Efficiency Audit Division. board. To address this the board has invited
Tamika Sadler, Seed Indigenous Climate Action
From 1988 he worked in the IT industry in a Group; Carly Vidal Wallace, International Fashion
variety of roles with corporate and government Writer and professional fundraiser; and a Youth
clients and from 2004, operated his own business Rep from the Noosa Environmental Education
as a Management Consultant specialising in taking Hub Youth Advocacy group to join as Advisors in
businesses to the web, advising on existing web 2021.
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EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR APPOINTMENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The departure of long-standing Administration The board is acutely aware that the Foundation
Coordinator, Sarah Radge, provided the board an has struggled to engender broad community
opportunity to restructure the current staffing support since the Noosa Biosphere Ltd restructure
model to encompass administration duties, post-deamalgamation. While there are many
project management and fundraising activities. complex contributing factors impacting public
The board undertook an extensive talent search perception, the Executive Coordinator has
to fill these positions, receiving over 50 proposed to increase community engagement
applications, and eventually chose to combine the through a series of regular coffee catch ups
roles into one position. Sharon Wright was and/or community information sessions in order
appointed as the Executive Coordinator in August to build understanding of the UNESCO Man and
2020 on a part time basis (20 hours per week) to the Biosphere program and Noosa’s leading role
cover administration and community engagement in this global movement towards sustainable
activities, with specific project management and development and maintaining biodiversity.
fundraising activities charged on a quarterly basis.
External project management support may be To get the ball rolling, Sharon and Rowan
required for projects requiring specialist field attended the Tourism Noosa Hinterland
knowledge. The board would like to extend their Roadshow in August 2020 as part of the launch of
sincere thanks to Sarah Radge for her hard work the Noosa Hinterland Trail Network and the Enter
and commitment over the last four years and the Biosphere campaign. Alison and Sharon are
welcomes Sharon into this newly created role. also working with Dalia Mikhail from Noosa
Environmental Education Hub to engage with
SHARON WRIGHT PROFILE youth representatives through their Youth
Advocacy Council. Sharon is aiming to host a radio
Sharon has over 15 years’ experience in program on Noosa FM in a similar style to the
management roles across the social enterprise, “Voices of the Biosphere” program she co-hosted
tertiary education and hospitality and tourism as a member of the Noosa Biosphere Ltd from
sectors. Prior to this appointment she held the 2010 to 2012. Due to Covid restrictions the station
position of Electorate Officer for Independent is not currently running refresher courses which
Member for Noosa, Sandy Bolton MP. are a prerequisite for presenters who have been
off air for more than three years. She will follow
She was a founding team member of Jamie up in the new year.
Oliver’s Fifteen Foundation in London, a social
enterprise setup to assist disadvantaged young Sharon instigated the Black and Glossy gala
people to become chefs, beginning her five-year fundraising event in the first month of her
journey as the Foundation Coordinator and appointment which has proved to be an excellent
ending her time as a Senior Project Manager for public awareness raising activity attracting strong
the alumni project Fifteen Ventures. media attention and community support. Funds
raised at this event will go towards seed-funding
From 2009 to 2012 she was a member of the outcomes of the Glossy Black-Cockatoo Forum to
Noosa Biosphere Ltd Education, Research and be held on 17th November, see overview of this
Development Board and co-hosted the “Voices of event in the following page. These activities will
the Biosphere” radio program on Noosa continue next year with the next Symposium to be
Community Radio 101.3FM. Sharon holds a BA in held in May 2021 focussing on marine species
Community Development and Communications protection. It is envisioned NBRF will host two
from the University of the Sunshine Coast. symposiums per year and one gala fundraiser to
raise awareness of current campaigns and the
Foundation’s profile.
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NEW FUNDING STRATEGIES
The board is currently looking at alternative show of support from our local businesses in what
funding streams to continue the UNESCO Man has been one of the hardest years for the tourism
and the Biosphere program’s mandate to protect industry. Goodie bags were valued at over $100
biodiversity and promote sustainable each consisting of a Tourism Noosa tote bag, art
development. A broader mix of philanthropic series water bottle, Acqua Noosa fragrance,
support, corporate sponsorships, crowd-funding Stephanie’s Ocean Spa voucher, Fussy Glossies
campaigns, state and federal grant funding and children’s book (with proceeds of book sales going
donor cultivation events will be required in the to NICA), Black Cockatoo Rum and Diablo ginger
FY2020/21 to meet these aims. beer. Special thanks go to Juanita Bloomfield of
Tourism Noosa, Anita Butler of Plastic Free Noosa
A Donate page was developed on the website in and Deb Caruso of In Noosa magazine for securing
time for the Black and Glossy gala and forum in these sponsorships and for their valuable support
November this year and we have also launched a in the lead up to event.
Go Fund Me page to raise funds for the Glossy
Black-Cockatoo. The gala brought in our first Special mention also goes to Carly Vidal Wallace
corporate sponsorship offer, with Diablo Co for her event management support in the early
offering to donate $1 of every bottle of Black phases and for compering the fashion parade on
Cockatoo Rum sold to our Glossy Black-Cockatoo the day. A special feature of the event was the 3m
campaign. high Glossy Black-Cockatoo feathers loaned to us
by local Indigenous artist, James Muller, plus
NBRF INAUGURAL GALA OVERVIEW beautiful native flower table decorations by
The Black and Glossy gala luncheon was held on Noosa Flower Box. Glossy Bob Carey and young
Tues 3 November at Peppers Noosa Resort to ecowarrior Spencer Hitchen delivered a fantastic
raise funds and public awareness of the plight of presentation on the local Glossy Black-Cockatoo
the threatened Glossy Black-Cockatoo. Co-hosted habitat and behaviours which was a vital public
with In Noosa Magazine and sponsored by Plastic education element to the event. We were also
Free Noosa, this high-end event was pitched as an very lucky to have Lochie Daddo present an
eco-friendly alternative to the Melbourne Cup, educational video produced by Peter Taylor with
giving people the opportunity to ‘frock up for a still images supplied by local photographer,
cause’ to help save our Glossies. Our event Danika Royle. Alison Cooper ran an excellent
partner, In Noosa magazine, provided substantial media campaign promoting the event on our
media and marketing coverage through their social media platforms and local newspaper
magazine and online platforms. They also utilising engaging story lines and profiling the
provided MC, John Caruso and fashion parade NBRF board members.
curator and compere, Carlie Wacker, who brought
nationally renowned local designers Teddie The gala was a great success with over 100 guests
McRitchie and Larissa Salton to the stage, attending and raising over $6,000 from raffle
alongside our Sunshine Beach State High School tickets which will go towards seed-funding
fashion students. outcomes of the Glossy Black-Cockatoo Forum
scheduled for 17th November 2020. The Black and
Plastic Free Noosa designed a bespoke “art series” Glossy gala is the first test case in diversifying our
aluminium water bottle series using local artist funding model and is hoped it will build lasting
Suzanne Bloomfield’s Fussy Glossies artwork. goodwill within the community to pave the way to
Tourism Noosa sponsored raffle prizes to the attract philanthropic support and corporate
value of over $5,000 which was an overwhelming sponsorship opportunities in coming years.
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SYMPOSIUMS 2020/21
The successful koala symposium held in 2019, presentation on the impacts of the recent
established this as an extremely effective method bushfires and mitigation practices. Bettina Walter
of identifying current and emerging issues, and Desire Gralton from local community group,
leveraging funding and resources and ultimately Glossy Team Sunrise will present their on-ground
creating real collaborative change. The board actions and issues; local Glossy experts, Bob Carey
proposes to continue the symposiums initiative and Eric Anderson from the Glossy Black
with the view to attract philanthropic support, Conservancy will bring valued expertise and Kim
state and federal grant funding and corporate and Joel Morris of Bushland Conservation
sponsorship to support the priority actions Management will speak on efficacy of nesting
identified. There is substantial opportunity to boxes.
grow these events over time to become
international conferences, raising the profile of A key focus of the Forum is to develop a
Noosa as a world-leader in sustainable prospectus of realistic and achievable actions. This
development and biodiversity conservation. prospectus will be taken to market by NBRF to
leverage funds for critical conservation and
Glossy Black-Cockatoo Forum management actions that invest in: filling
The Foundation is hosting a one-day Glossy Black- potential gaps in understanding, coordinating and
Cockatoo Forum on 17 November to seek key scaling of existing relevant initiatives and
stakeholder input into the development of a supporting direct stakeholder organisation’s
program of work that aims to identify current on- actions.
ground conservation, care and research efforts in
and around the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. The Marine Species Preservation Symposium
aim of the forum is to support the ongoing efforts NBRF have begun investigating the impact of
of community groups, researchers and individuals existing shark nets in Laguna Bay and drumlines
to better understand and protect the Glossy along the coastline between Sunshine Beach and
Black-Cockatoo habitat. Peregian Beach to ascertain current technologies
that may provide better outcomes for the
A renowned ‘fussy eater’ the Glossy Black- Biosphere Reserve such as reducing bycatch and
Cockatoo only feeds on casuarina seeds. We know protecting endangered shark species.
that their feed trees are currently under threat,
however, we don’t know where their nesting Discussions are underway with experts on this
trees are situated. This forum aims to share subject at the Australian Marine Institute (AMI),
current knowledge and activities on Glossy Black- Flinders University (FU), University of the
Cockatoos, to identify gaps and opportunities for Sunshine Coast (USC), and the Queensland
future management. Our priority is to coordinate Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ (DAF).
better understanding and protection of their All have expressed their interest in researching
habitat to ensure the future survival of this iconic potential options and establishing a scientific
species. working group to commission a report into
alternative marine species preservation in the
NBRF board director, Jady Smith, will facilitate the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
forum and we are very pleased to have secured
leading researchers Daniella Teixeira, UQ and The NBRF aims to bring these and other key
Gabriel Conroy, USC to present their research on stakeholders together at a Marine Species
breeding ecology and bio-acoustics and feeding Preservation Symposium in May 2021 with the
ecology respectively. Peter Milne, Noosa Council view to running a trial utilising the latest advances
Principal Environment Officer, will deliver a in shark mitigation techniques.
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BIG IDEAS PROJECTS UPDATE
Restoration from Green Waste – Rowan Rafferty of koalas in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve,
recommendations from the surveys and genetic
In 2015 a Noosa Community Jury endorsed a analysis research results has provided an initial
comprehensive Green Bin organics collection blueprint for wild koala eco-tourism.
system for the Shire towards a “zero organic
waste to landfill by 2030” target. This collection The ultimate aim is to continue to work with our
envisaged all domestic organics including bones, funding Partners, WWF, to protect koala
eggshells, meat, fish, animal droppings and populations from fragmentation through
garden clippings. protection of a functioning corridor network and
provide opportunities for the general public to
We now have the green bins for garden waste,
understand how this can be achieved. Thirdly, the
but little else. NBRF is a key contributor to a recent grant
Comprehensive organic waste processing to application in collaboration with USC and other
compost (preferably AS 4454—2003) can divert koala interest groups in the region (such as
up to 75% of waste from landfill, reducing Australia Zoo) to trial koala disease vaccines,
methane emissions (21 x more harmful than managing the effects that Chlamydial infection
vehicle emissions) and provide pathogen, seed- has on local koala populations. This is ground
free nutrients to regional farmers. breaking research, and is an ongoing program that
NBRF are keen to continue to support.
NBRF seeks to assist, as appropriate, with Noosa
Shire Council’s efforts to achieve its 2050 Waste The Noosa Biosphere Institute – Tom Wegener
Management targets. This is an important part of
creating a Circular Economy. To facilitate Noosa Council’s goal of creating an
institute to collaborate and connect key local
Koala Integration – David Dique organisations; research institutes; community
members and experts, Phase 1 has been carried
Three significant milestones have been out with a CSIRO report and Executive Summary
accomplished in the last 12 months as we seek to by Kim Rawlings, Director of Environment and
better integrate Noosa Biosphere Reserve Sustainable Development, in line with our vision:
integrated activities to support the management
Advancing environmental research, education and
and conservation of koalas. A very successful
information about a significant aspect of the natural
Koala Symposium was held in Nov 2019, and
environment, being the Noosa Biosphere Reserve.
culminated in a Koala Prospectus that defines
three core areas for future investment in koala
Noosa’s UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Reserve
conservation. We have now commenced
designation comes with an ongoing commitment
connecting with potential donors and
to sustainability. UNESCO has set out the MAB
philanthropists to assist with funding the
Strategy 2015 to 2025 and the Lima Action Plan to
program.
assist the world’s biosphere reserves to maintain
their status. Noosa has earned a special place
It brings together wildlife managers, community
because through its planning schemes,
groups, researchers and local government in an
community groups and culture has exceeded in its
integrated action plan to help secure the koalas
commitment to Man and the Biosphere values.
future. Second, we have received a final report
Noosa has a story, experiences and information
from our USC research team with the findings of
that offers enormous value to others embracing
the Koala Forever Noosa research program. To
UNESCO MAB principles.
support its goal of securing the long-term survival
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APPENDICES
I. APPENDIX 1 – AUDIT: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FY2019/20
See report attached
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II. APPENDIX 2 – NBRF AUDIT REPRESENTATION LETTER
See letter attached
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III. APPENDIX 3 – FUNDNG DEED PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
See report on following pages
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AS PER FUNDING DEED 14 SCHEDULE 1
FINANCIAL KPI TARGET KPIs ACHIEVED IN 2019/20FY
1. Project Funding Leveraging achieved from 3:1 Per year Overall project leverage is 3:1
Council Funding to NBRF
Calculated as total value of See table below for detailed breakdown of project value
funded projects: Council and leverage.
approved project funding
2. Fundraising Growth in Donations 20% per year We point out that Cash and In-Kind contributions
(Deductible Gift Recipient) increase or a represent a significant portion of the 3:1 leverage.
Increase in value of donations minimum of $50,000 We are working on increasing our Donation program
annually per year through a range of fundraising events, digital donation
platforms and crowd-sourcing in 2020/21FY.
EFFECTIVENESS
3. Operations Percentage of projects 75% per year 100% - Overall all projects have been completed within the
completed within target target timeframe, considering extensions granted due to
timeframe Covid-19.
No of projects delivered on
time/total no of projects Total projects = 9
4. Improvement in NBR Percentage of funded projects 75% per year 100% - all projects have delivered positive results for our
protection with positive results for the natural ecosystems, biodiversity and sustainable
natural ecosystem, biodiversity development. To measure the ongoing output of these
and sustainable development projects, the NBRF will be embarking on a State of the
No of projects with positive Biosphere Report Card in collaboration with NSC and USC
results/total no of projects Australia in 2021.
Total projects = 9
5. Communication of Range of methods of Multiple methods & Media and communications activities markedly increased
information communication utilized and audiences in the 2019/20FY including local media, social media
estimated audience reach platforms (NBRF Facebook page), LinkedIn and website
Description of all upgrade. Please see detailed Media and Comms report in
communications/information Appendix 4.
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2019/20 PROJECTS
PROJECT NBRF DIRECT CASH AND IN TOTAL
PRIORITY AREA COMPLETED PROJECTS PROPONENTS LEVERAGE
PARTNERS FUNDING KIND PROJECT VALUE
NPA, Thomas UQ, Murdoch
Biodiversity in the Noosa River $157,800 $287,000 $444,800 3:1
Foundation Uni, NSC, ESP
NPA, Thomas
MARINE Noosa Oyster Reef Restoration USC, ESP, NSC $240,975 $746,500 $987,475 4:1
Foundation
Native Oyster Diversity Griffith Uni ESP $10,000 $20,700 $30,700 3:1
MARINE PROJECTS TOTAL $408,775 $1,054,200 $1,462,975 3.5:1
NSC, HLW,NPA,
LAND Keep on Keeping it in Kin Kin NDLG NICA, Country $123,700 $184,337 $308,037 2.5:1
Noosa
LAND PROJECTS TOTAL $123,700 $184,337 $308,037 2.5:1
Koala Forever Noosa USC WWF, NPA $40,000 $90,000 $130,000 3:1
WILDLIFE
WILDLIFE PROJECTS TOTAL $40,000 $90,000 $130,000 3:1
Noosa Business Solar Case Study ZEN ZEN $10,000 $40,400 $50,400 5:1
Noosa Environmental Education Hub NEEH NEEH $51,250 $170,600 $221,850 4:1
PEOPLE & NSC, USC,
ECONOMY NDLG, HLW,
Noosa Hinterland Rural Enterprise Plan Country Noosa $65,000 $139,000 $204,000 3:1
MRCCC, BRMG,
ZEN
Noosa Trail Master Plan Tourism Noosa NDLG, NSC $19,500 $30,700 $50,200 2.5:1
PEOPLE & ECONOMY PROJECTS TOTAL $145,750 $380,700 $526,450 3.6:1
TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING $718,225 $1,709,237 $2,427,462 3.4:1
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V. APPENDIX 4 – MEDIA COVERAGE FY2019/20 TO CURRENT
Story: Internal = NBRF generated | External = externally generated
Sentiment = neutral (no mention of NBRF brand / positive / negative)
DATE CHANNEL MEDIA ACTIVITY STORY SENTIMENT
11/11/19 ONLINE MY SC NBRF holds Symposium to bring back koala Internal Positive
12/11/19 ONLINE SC DAILY NBRF Boss has koalas close to his heart Internal Positive
13/11/19 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Bringing back Noosa’s koalas Internal Positive
ONLINE
14/11/19 ONLINE MY SC NBRF appoints new board Internal Positive
14/11/19 PRINT NOOSA TODAY New faces Internal Positive
15/11/19 PRINT NOOSA NEWS Expert bid to save koalas Internal Positive
15/11/19 PRINT NOOSA NEWS New Chairman koala friendly Internal Positive
17/11/19 ONLINE NOOSA NEWS Shock statistics show koala population Internal Positive
decline
19/11/19 ONLINE NOOSA NEWS Cheers for Noosa wild koala survival External Neutral
24/12/19 PRINT NOOSA NEWS Barnes drilled for answers Internal Neutral
21/12/19 ONLINE NOOSA NEWS How Hastings St special trees were saved External Positive
View
03/1/20 PRINT NOOSA NEWS Trailblazing our indigenous culture External Positive
06/01/20 PRINT NOOSA NEWS How Hastings St iconic trees were saved External Positive
13/2/20 ONLINE NOOSA NEWS Mayoral candidate fishing for oyster External Negative
answers
18/2/20 PRINT NOOSA NEWS Issues pop up in Oyster trial Internal Neutral
20/3/20 PRINT NOOSA NEWS Bring back oysters External Neutral
24/4/20 PRINT NOOSA NEWS Plan keeps sphere special Internal Positive
5/6/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Wegener secures spot on Biosphere board Internal Positive
ONLINE
6/6/20 PRINT IN NOOSA MAG The Biosphere Spirit External Neutral
ONLINE
6/6/20 ONLINE NOOSA NEWS A rookie joins the Noosa ‘green team’ External Positive
8/6/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Educating students on Noosa’s Biosphere Internal Positive
ONLINE
9/6/20 PRINT NOOSA NEWS Cr Tom to head board p1/4 Internal Positive
11/6/20 PRINT NOOSA NEWS Planting Indigenous insights along with Internal Positive
ONLINE Biosphere grounding
11/6/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY An education in nature Internal Positive
ONLINE
11/6/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY New Noosa Cr secures spot on Biosphere Internal Positive
ONLINE board
17/6/20 RADIO NOOSA FM Cr Wegener on the Biosphere Board Internal Positive
17/6/20 ONLINE NOOSA TODAY Oyster project to engage community External Neutral
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18/6/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Oyster project to consult External Neutral
19/6/20 TV 7 NEWS Tourism Noosa launches Trail Masterplan Internal Positive
SOCIAL
19/6/20 TV 9 NEWS NOOSA Trail Masterplan Internal Positive
19/6/20 PRINT NOOSA NEWS On track: Noosa Trail Network Internal Positive
19/6/20 ONLINE SC DAILY On Track: Upgrades in store for Noosa trails Internal Positive
View
22/6/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Masterplan to highlight regions hinterland Internal Positive
ONLINE
24/6/20 RADIO NOOSA FM Noosa Environmental Education Hub (Dalia) Internal Positive
25/6/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Letters – Noosa a different river now (BBTF) External Negative
1/7/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Oysters for river not menu External Neutral
3/7/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Trials on the trail with Tom (pp18-19) Cr External Positive
Tom
13/7/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Fish project finds a snag External Neutral
25/7/20 ONLINE NOOSA NEWS Noosa’s Biosphere is way out there View External Neutral
31/7/20 ONLINE SC DAILY Green stealers to lead tourism recovery External Neutral
View
31/7/20 ONLINE NOOSA TODAY Enter the biosphere View External Neutral
3/8/20 ONLINE NOOSA TODAY Campaign aims to entice visitors-Social pics External Neutral
View
4/8/20 TV/SOCIAL 7 NEWS SC Decline in fish and sea creatures View Internal Positive
Facebook
4/8/20 TV/SOCIAL WIN NEWS SC Bio Decline View Facebook Internal Positive
4/8/20 SOCIAL 9 NEWS SC Local News Update (30sec) View Facebook Internal Positive
5/8/20 RADIO ABC SC 90.3 Noosa River study 6.20am Listen Internal Positive
5/8/20 ONLINE ABC NEWS SC Controversial dredging recommended View Internal Positive
5/8/20 ONLINE NOOSA NEWS MUDDIED WATERS: River health shows Internal Positive
rapid decline View
5/8/20 ONLINE SC DAILY MUDDIED WATERS: River health shows Internal Positive
rapid decline View
5/8/20 ONLINE NOOSA TODAY Drowning in mud View Internal Positive
6/8/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Drowning in mud – Pg 1 & 6 Internal Positive
6/8/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Campaign aims to entice -Social pics pg 34 Internal Positive
6/8/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Bring Back the Fish – Soapbox – Gloster Internal Positive
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8/8/20 ONLINE NOOSA NEWS Noosa's troubled waters as river health Internal Positive
shows rapid decline VIEW
11/8/20 ONLINE NOOSA NEWS Dredging best way to bring back fish View Internal Positive
14/8/20 ONLINE NOOSA NEWS Killer insects in the region- Pandanus View External Positive
21/8/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Letters – Lining the pockets? Internal Neutral
28/8/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Burgess Creek regeneration (Jady) External Neutral
28/8/20 ONLINE NOOSA TODAY Top science prize for Dr Celine Frere External Neutral
(koalas)
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31/8/20 ONLINE NOOSA TODAY Rescue dogs star at talk (koalas / QKC) External Neutral
7/9/20 PRINT IN NOOSA Frock up for a cause View Internal Positive
ONLINE
1/10/20 TV ABC 7.30 Reef tourism (TNC $20m reef builder External Positive
federal funding)
9/10/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Feds to shell out (Oysters by NPA) pg 1 External Neutral
Noosa Oyster Reef Recovery Gains
Momentum (NPA)
9/10/20 ONLINE NOOSA TODAY Frock Up for a Cause View Internal Positive
7/10/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Youths take on environmental roles View External Neutral
ONLINE (credits NPA funding – requested
correction)
7/10/20 ONLINE NOOSA TODAY NBRF appoints new Executive Coordinator Internal Positive
View
9/10/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Taking a leading role Internal Positive
16/10/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Focus on fussy glossies View Internal Positive
ONLINE
16/10/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Inside the Biosphere full page Q&A View Internal Positive
ONLINE
23/10/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Letters – Biosphere at odds with Quarry External Negative
25/10/20 SOCIAL FACEBOOK Pandanus Dieback Information page – Video External Positive
update on Joel’s journey thanking NBRF
(31 shares)
28/10/20 SOCIAL FACEBOOK Ongoing Gala posts and shares Internal Positive
Video message to Noosa from Lochie Daddo
See Comms Schedule for event for full list
(35 shares / 3800 reach)
31/10/20 RADIO ABC 90.3 FM Black & Glossy Gala interview (Sharon) Internal Positive
3/11/20 ONLINE NOOSA TODAY Tourism marketing campaign delivers External Neutral
PRINT results
3/11/20 SOCIAL FACEBOOK TOURISM NOOSA - Gala Wrap Up External Positive
3/11/20 SOCIAL FACEBOOK SUNSHINE COAST FOODIE - Gala Wrap Up External Positive
SOCIAL FACEBOOK IN NOOSA MAG – Gala Wrap Up / Socials External Positive
6/11/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Letters - NBRF response to calls against Kin Internal Neutral
Kin quarry
11/11/20 RADIO NOOSA FM Glossy Black-Cockatoo Campaign update Internal Positive
13/11/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Gala a cracker event View Internal Positive
ONLINE
13/11/20 PRINT NOOSA TODAY Letters – Correction re NBRF funding to Internal Positive
Noosa EEHub (not NPA as incorrectly
stated)
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