2015-12-08 I&S Committee - Item 7 - Attach 1 - THE J BUSINESS PLAN

Plan principles
The outcomes of the Service Review, and evolution of The J over the nine years since its
opening, make this an opportune point to clarify the role and position of The J.

This plan is based on the following principles or position statements:

    1. The J is a multi-purpose facility for people of all ages
    2. Community access is an important part of The J’s role
    3. The J’s auditorium is unique in the Noosa area
    4. The J serves the Noosa community by providing a venue that enables cultural,
       community, and learning outcomes
    5. The J will deliver maximum benefit at reasonable cost.


Plan outcomes
The J delivers outcomes for the Noosa community across four domains:

      Community: the J provides an accessible venue so that Noosa people of all ages can
       participate in an active, connected community
      Cultural: The J makes possible arts activities and cultural participation and
       experiences for residents of and visitors to Noosa Shire
      Learning: The J provides a venue for face-to-face education in Noosa.

2014-15 outcomes


                                    138 performances
    Community                    attracted 19,658 people             Learning


40 community groups held                                       7,375 attendances at TAFE
      377 events                      Cultural                      and uni lectures




Outcomes Actions:
        Develop annual reporting KPIs to improve on these outcomes, based on an increase
         from 2014-15 (the baseline year)
        Publish annual – or more frequent – outcomes reports to stakeholders including
         Councillors and Council management, to build understanding of The J’s
         performance.




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