Meeting papers

Conclusion
The Cultural Plan 2019-2023 served as a valuable document for Noosa Council, ensuring that at times of structural change, community
challenges and shifting social landscape, Council was able to progress its arts and cultural initiatives with a sense of direction and
purpose. Many goals were achieved throughout the term of the plan (refer to Appendix 1), made particularly impressive given the
disruption of COVID-19 and the restructure of Council directorates.

The final report of the achievements of the Cultural Plan provides an opportunity to reflect on the challenges facing future Council
activity in the arts and cultural space and clearly identify those areas that Council needs to focus on to make positive change. Key areas
that require a concerted approach include:
    • supporting our creative industry practitioners to prosper as professionals
    • including arts and cultural considerations at the design stage of Council capital works and infrastructure projects
    • Identifying underutilised facilities that can be used for creative content or production
    • Improving and expanding Council’s public art offerings

Council remains committed to supporting arts and cultural practice within our community, helping our cultural industries thrive and
positioning our region as a place of cultural expression, challenging ideas and innovation. We are committed to maintaining our
momentum in the cultural space and working with our creatives to bring the best arts and cultural experiences to our region.

Building on these successes with the Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-2023, we will develop and implement the Noosa Cultural Plan 2025-2030
to guide Council’s activities and support both the region’s arts and cultural practitioners and the audiences of their output.




                                                  “Noosa Council’s commitment to implementing the Cultural Plan
                                                  resulted in a range of outcomes that inspired our community, reduced
                                                  social isolation and facilitated community and civic participation. “


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