2018-08-07 Services and Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                              7 AUGUST 2018


   Staff assisted community organisations in obtaining external grants to the approximate
     value $640,000. These projects include:
     o     Upgrade of female change rooms and amenities, equipment and install safety lighting
           at Noosa Softball
     o     Repair Kiln Shed Roof at Noosa Shire Arts and Craft
     o     Upgrade courts at Cooroy and Tewantin Tennis Courts
     o     Cooroy Memorial Hall Kitchen
     o     Cooran Hall Air conditioning
     o     Peregian Tennis lights
     o     Croquet Solar
     o     Coach and first aid accreditation courses at a number of different sites
     o     Noosa Outrigger canoes
     o     Peregian Beach tennis club ball machine
     o     Sunshine Beach surf lifesaving trailer
     o     Noosaville cycling training equipment
     o     Five canoes for the local Scouts
     o     Local soccer shade shelter and seating and roof repair
     o     A cricket wicket roller
     o     Rotary toilet facilities
     o     Peregian Beach Community Garden equipment

   Assisted in organising and launching a community partnership program with local State
     Member of Parliament Sandy Bolton, United Synergies and the Smith Family to assist
     disadvantaged youth.

Creative and Informed Communities

   New Gallery Director appointed.
   Noosa Cultural Plan drafted and currently out for final consultation before adoption by
     Council.
   A number of ‘Grow Your Arts’ Workshops facilitated by Council e.g. Finding your Arts
     funding, How to write a grant application, Q Music Industry Connect, Maker in residence in
     Cooroy Library.
   Construction of Stage 1 of the Digital Hub with $1m in grant funding obtained from the
     State.
   Noosaville Library upgrades commenced.
   The library hosted externally grant funded workshops for Science Week, Early Literacy
     Program, Writer’s Festival and book fair, Tech Savvy Seniors, Maker-Magic Program
     (Engaging Science); and
   Establishing the Maker’s Space at Cooroy Library where all ages can build, make and
     code.
   1 x Arts Breakfast and 2 x Pecha Kucha nights in collaboration with Sunshine Coast
     Creative Alliance

Community feedback

Throughout the year the Community Development team has received a number of testimonials
from community groups some of which are outlined below:

National Volunteer Week Short Films Feedback from Volunteering Queensland
“We saw these and thought they were amazing … some were featured (with your credits) at our
Qld Volunteer Awards Morning tea! They were truly wonderful.”



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