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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING                                          9 SEPTEMBER 2025


and culture in the region.

There is the risk that the objectives of the Plan are not achieved if the above points are not met.

There are key risks if Council does not have a current Cultural Plan including:

   •   Lack of strategic direction and focus for arts, culture, and heritage activity and investment
   •   Increased fragmentation of industry efforts
   •   Reduced eligibility for state and federal cultural funding
   •   Weakened partnerships and collaboration opportunities
   •   Declining confidence and engagement from the creative sector
   •   Missed opportunities for professional and economic growth through cultural tourism and
       creative industries, particularly in the lead up to the Olympics

Opportunities laid out in the Plan include:

1) Through upcoming master-planning exercises, arts and cultural elements can be integrated
thoughtfully within the planned urban environment. Consideration of performance space, public art,
past histories of place and activations will facilitate both easier logistics for arts event organisers and
better access to arts and cultural activities.

2) Planning for a new regional gallery is underway. This project will greatly improve the capacity of
Council to support the creation and presentation of arts and cultural product in the region.

3) The 2032 Olympics promises a global focus on Brisbane and its surrounds. There is the potential
to access dedicated cultural funding linked to this major international event. The Olympics provides
the opportunity to showcase the region’s culture to a global audience.

4) Noosa Council is embracing the opportunity to meet and exceed sustainability targets through
the development of a Sustainability Policy. The relationship between arts and sustainability is
multifaceted, encompassing the ways in which art can promote environmental consciousness,
advocate for sustainable practices and contribute to the discourse of ecological preservation.

Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.

Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Extensive community consultation was undertaken in the development of the Cultural Plan 2025-30
across two phases. CRED Consulting undertook specific arts and cultural sector engagement in
September/October 2024 and collected feedback through workshops, one-on-one interviews and
surveys. The stakeholder engagement report was provided to Council in November 2024. This initial
information informed the first draft of the Plan.




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