Operational Plan 2025-2026

                                                                OPERATIONAL PLAN 2025 - 2026


        Supporting local businesses and the village-scale economy
        Encouraging innovation and growth in the digital economy
It also strengthens attention on emerging priorities, such as:
      Advancing destination management and stewardship to ensure tourism benefits the
         community and environment
      Developing a smart biosphere, leveraging technology and innovation for sustainability
      Promoting a circular economy to reduce waste and maximise resource efficiency
Through these efforts, Council aims to create a prosperous Noosa that balances economic
opportunity with environmental and social responsibility.


   4. Future Theme
The Future Theme is about preparing the Noosa community for the challenges and opportunities
ahead, while honouring our heritage and strengthening our social and environmental resilience. Key
focus areas include climate resilience and adaptation, disaster preparedness, youth engagement,
community resilience, sense of place, and destination management.
It also includes a strong commitment to strengthening relationships with First Nations peoples,
recognising their enduring connection to Country and the importance of inclusive, respectful
partnerships in shaping our shared future. This theme reaffirms Council’s continued focus on:
      Climate change mitigation and adaptation
      Disaster preparedness and response
      Implementing sustainable, forward-thinking solutions
It also amplifies focus on emerging priorities, including:
      Building community resilience in the face of social, environmental, and economic change
      Enhancing destination management and stewardship to balance growth with local values
      Supporting youth needs and opportunities to ensure the next generation is engaged,
         supported, and empowered
Together, these efforts aim to ensure Noosa remains a resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking
community.


   5. Excellence Theme
This Theme is centred on delivering high-quality, efficient, and responsive services to the community,
underpinned by strong governance, sustainable financial practices, and a skilled and supported
workforce. Key focus areas include customer experience, financial sustainability, innovation and
technology, service delivery, governance, employee and volunteer support, diverse funding streams,
and asset management. This theme reaffirms Council’s ongoing commitment to:
      Supporting and developing our employees and volunteers
      Upholding principles of good governance and transparency
      Ensuring long-term financial sustainability
      Maintaining sound asset management practices
It also strengthens the focus on emerging priorities, such as:
      Enhancing community engagement, with particular attention to youth involvement in civic life
      Leveraging innovation and technology to improve organisational efficiency and service
         effectiveness
      Advancing workforce planning to ensure we attract, retain, and develop the talent needed to
         meet future demands
Through this theme, Council aims to foster a culture of excellence that drives continuous
improvement and delivers lasting value to the Noosa community.


Noosa Council                                                                                 Page 9