2018-08-07 P&E Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 3 - Noosa Biosphere Reserve 10 Year Periodic Review

                                                                 Noosa Biosphere Reserve - Periodic Review 2018




•     Increase the skills and knowledge of people in the cultural sector in order for them to adapt to
      changes, improve sustainability and harness new opportunities
•     Improve the recognition and reputation of Noosa as a cultural destination

The draft cultural plan has a five year horizon and identifies six key themes. History and Heritage;
Places and Spaces; People and Participation; Knowledge and Learning; Growing the Cultural Economy;
and The Digital Future Begins Now.

After public consultation, the Plan is expected to be adopted mid-2018.

Festivals and cultural events

Some of the cultural events on Noosa’s annual Festival and Events calendar include:
•     Booin Gari – a local indigenous festival that celebrates indigenous culture and heritage with the
      2018 event having a theme of uniting land and the river. The event is held in April each year and
      is run under the auspices of United Synergies with funding support from NSC.
      https://www.unitedsynergies.com.au/booin-gari-celebration-unites-land-and-river
•     Noosa Festival of Water – A family-focused community event organised annually in June by the
      MRCCC & NDL. It celebrates water quality and environmental protection of Noosa’s waterways
      (rivers and lakes) with a focus on improving community awareness, children’s activities, fishing
      clinics, water sports, wildlife exhibits, art activities; boat trips etc. The Festival is sponsored by
      local and regional businesses – SEQ Water, Unity Water, NSC, Burnett Mary Regional Group &
      Cooroy Bendigo Bank. http://noosafestivalofwater.org/
•     Floating Land – An art event featuring the work of local and overseas artists based on themes
      relevant to the relationship between art and the environment. It has included digital media,
      workshops, exhibitions, and talks by artists. https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/floating-land
•     Wallum Festival – Is a program of special community events celebrating local natural bushland
      care. The event includes nature walks and advice on care for local vegetation species.
      http://noosariver.com.au/event/noosa-wallum-festival-2017/
•     Noosa Alive – Formerly the Noosa Long Weekend is a 10 day annual festival of music, theatre,
      food and thought. It was founded by prominent Australian playwright David Williamson, author
      Kristin Williamson, internationally renowned violinist Brett Dean, environmental activist Dr Michael
      Gloster, restaurateur Leonie Palmer-Fisher together with Rick Clayton and Ros McCauley.
      http://www.noosaalive.com.au
•     Noosa International Film Festival – Established in 2016 NIFF has three key festival streams –
      World Cinema presenting new release feature length films, an international short film competition,
      and an Inside Cinema stream with special guests. https://www.niff.com.au
•     Noosa Open Studios – Noosa Open Studios is an annual free event which provides locals and
      visitors the unique chance to visit artists in their private studios over several days in August.
      Whilst there, visitors can learn about the artists’ creative processes, see their work and even
      make an art investment to call their own! https://www.noosaopenstudios.com.au

5.9   Community support facilities and services

Noosa is well served by a broad range of facilities and services provided by various levels of
government, private business and over 300 not for profit community organisations.

All essential services are catered for within the Shire including a hospital, allied health services and a
broad range of state and private schools.

Other facilities that serve the communities cultural, sport, active and passive recreational needs include:

•     A Regional Art Gallery
•     2 Libraries one at Noosaville and one at Cooroy and a mobile library service
•     An aquatic Centre at Noosa Heads which includes a 50m, 25m and heated toddler pools
•     The J - a community multi-purpose entertainment centre at the Junction
•     An indoor leisure centre at Noosaville


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