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2025 Annual Disaster MANAGEMENT REPORT · Report
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING 9 SEPTEMBER 2025
7.1 2025 ANNUAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT REPORT
Author Admin and Disaster Mgmt Support Officer, Sue Lowrie
Infrastructure Services Department
Index ECM/Subject/Disaster Management/Disaster Operations
Attachments 1. Att 1 - TC Alfred March 2025 - lessons identified
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides an overview of the work and initiatives developed in all areas of disaster
management over the past year and forms over the last 12 months and will be tabled with relevant
district, state and federal agencies as an account of Noosa Council performance. In accordance with
the Disaster Management Act 2003, Regulations and other disaster and recovery management
doctrines, the Noosa Shire Council is responsible for multiple functions across the key pillars of
prevention, preparedness, response and recovery (PPRR).
Key initiatives over the year to 30 June 2025 include:
• Effective co-ordinated response and debrief process for Tropical Cyclone Alfred (TC Alfred)
and the subsequent late March rain event known as the Western Queensland Trough rainfall
event
• Finalisation of the comprehensive 2022 disaster reconstruction program, alongside the
implementation and delivery of the reconstruction initiatives arising from the 2025 disaster
events across the Shire.
• Implementation of enhanced flood intelligence functionality within Guardian IMS to improve
situational awareness and support more informed response activities during flood events;
• Technical improvements to the Noosa Disaster Dashboard to streamline community access
to flood camera imagery, improving usability and public engagement during emergencies;
• Completed Phase 1 of flood risk investigations into the most flood-affected neighbourhood in
Noosa, the Lake Entrance Blvd community, and obtained funding for Phase 2 through the
Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA);
• Completion of the first iteration of Noosa’s Local Resilience Action Plan which has been
shared with QRA, outlining priority actions for Council to improve resilience across the region;
• Consultation with the Kin Kin Community group to support the roll out of a Community
Disaster Sub Plan to that community.
A key priority for the program moving forward is to maintain a strong emphasis on foundational
elements, including the effective operation of systems, regular review and updating of documentation
and procedures, and targeted training in disaster support functions. Additionally, the program will
incorporate and action lessons identified from the TC Alfred activation and the Western Queensland
Trough rainfall event that impacted Noosa in March 2025.
The disaster resilience program will continue to focus on disaster preparedness, but will also
undertake reflections exercise from the extended disaster reconstruction program to assist in
informing future programs of this magnitude. These focus areas will ensure optimal readiness for
any future disaster event.
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RECOMMENDATION
That Council
A. Note the report by the Disaster Management Officer to the Services & Organisation
Committee dated 9 September 2025 providing an update on disaster management, resilience
and reconstruction activities to 30 June 2025; and
B. Thank the members and advisors to the Noosa Local Disaster Management Group for their
participation.
REPORT
1. Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan
In alignment with the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements’ commitment to continuous
improvement, and in accordance with requirements set by the Office of the Inspector-General
Emergency Management (IGEM), the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan underwent a formal
evaluation for the 2024 calendar year. This evaluation was conducted using the Emergency
Management Assurance Framework.
Additionally, a review report outlining the response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred (TC Alfred) and the
Western Queensland Trough rainfall event was submitted to IGEM.
In anticipation of the release of the new State Disaster Management Plan in late 2025, this year’s
review of the local Disaster Management Plan has focused on structural improvements to support
future updates. Key changes include reformatting the Plan to streamline amendment processes. A
comprehensive review is scheduled for 2026 to ensure full alignment with the updated State
framework and to maintain consistency across all levels of disaster management planning.
Operational enhancements and identified improvements arising from the TC Alfred and Western
Queensland Trough activations are being progressively implemented as resources allow. These
improvements have been documented through a governance process that captures the activation,
areas for improvement, and corresponding actions. This documentation supports compliance with
the Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements (QDMA) continuous improvement cycle.
2. Noosa LDMG membership
Mayor Frank Wilkie remains the chair of the LDMG with Cr Jessica Phillips as the LDMG Deputy
Chair and Chair of the Recovery Group.
LDMG member and advisory group structures remain the same since the last report.
3. LDMG Meetings
As required under the Disaster Management Act, the Noosa Local Disaster Management Group
meets four times a year to network and discuss the four key elements of disaster management –
planning, preparation, response and recovery. Council remains extremely appreciative of the
valuable time of all members and advisors to the LDMG including state government emergency and
health agencies and support agencies from across Noosa. A key focus of the group is maintaining a
disciplined meeting format to ensure readiness for a disaster, but also complementary relationship
building to endear effective collaboration and communication.
2025 meeting dates
• 21 February 2025
• 21 June 2025
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• 26 September 2025
• 28 November 2025
Meeting dates for 2026 are yet to be confirmed.
4. LDMG Sub-Groups
The new Community Disaster Management Plan template, already implemented in Pomona, is
currently being finalised in collaboration with the Kin Kin Community Sub-Group. The template will
also be extended to Noosa North Shore in the near future, where residents have requested support
to establish a local sub-group. Subject to available capacity, the template will be progressively rolled
out to other interested communities to strengthen local preparedness and resilience.
5. LDMG Activations
Between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025, the Noosa LDMG was activated once in response to TC
Alfred. A tropical low developed northeast of Cairns on 21 February 2025 and later intensified into
TC Alfred, reaching Category 4 strength as it tracked southward. The cyclone exhibited slow
movement and frequent changes in direction.
Based on Bureau of Meteorology forecasts indicating a potential impact on the South-East
Queensland coast, the Noosa LDMG escalated to Stand Up status on Monday, 3 March 2025 to
coordinate the response to TC Alfred. On the same day, the Noosa Council Local Disaster
Coordination Centre (LDCC) commenced operations from the newly established LDCC facility at the
Noosaville Depot, remaining active for six days.
TC Alfred eventually crossed the coast north of Moreton Bay as an ex-tropical cyclone on 8 March.
While the Noosa region experienced minimal direct impact, significant infrastructure damage
occurred later between 27 and 30 March due to rainfall from the Western Queensland Trough
system.
Noosa Council was subsequently activated under the Queensland Reconstruction Authority-led
programs for Counter Disaster Operations and Reconstruction of Essential Public Assets in
response to both events.
6. Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) & Disaster Management Training
A number of training opportunities have been provided this year for LDCC staff to increase capability
including:
• 11 July 2024 – LDCC Workshop
Focused on enhancing understanding of Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC)
operations.
• 5 September 2024 – Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements & Disaster
Coordination Centre Training
Mandatory modules for staff working within the LDCC.
• 19 September 2024 – Guardian IMS General User Training
Introduction to the incident management software used during disaster events.
• 27 November 2024 – Field Coordination Centre (FCC) Exercise
Practical exercise involving Civil Operations and Parks teams.
• 17 February 2025 – Recovery Action Plan Training
Training on the use of incident management software for recovery planning.
• 18 March 2024 – Guardian IMS General User Training
Additional session to support broader staff capability.
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• 16–18 June 2025 – LDCC Cell-Specific Training
In-depth training to clarify the roles and responsibilities of each functional area within the
LDCC.
5. Community engagement
The regional Get Ready Queensland (storm and bushfire season) campaign was launched by
Mayors Wilkie (Noosa) and Natoli (Sunshine Coast) at Peregian Digital Hub on 11 October 2024,
five years on from the 2019 bushfires. The local media network provided excellent coverage of the
launch.
Council’s Get Ready Schools Program began via engagement with local school principals in August
2024. Between October and December 2024, 17 schools were visited. Co-ordinated by Council,
more than 2,500 students attended the 90-minute Minecraft-themed presentation which included
emergency services officers and response vehicles on-site at each school. This program is expected
to expand between October-December 2025.
Get Ready Queensland-funded emergency information packs are at the centre of all engagement
activities. The centrepiece of these packs is the Noosa Emergency Action Guide (fourth edition).
Collateral from other agencies is also included, asking each recipient to then create their own
emergency kit (3-5 days of supplies) at home or work so they are ready for any emergency or disaster
at any time.
Disaster resilience and engagement with Noosa’s Aged Care sector is another key focus. The annual
aged care workshop for facility managers and regional managers was held on 4 February 2025.
Council's disaster management staff along with our emergency services partners (Qld Fire
Department - Fire and Rescue, Qld Ambulance Service and State Emergency Services) continue to
conduct facility visits, with plans for nine more local visits throughout 2025/2026. More than 1,500
residents will attend these information sessions.
Following the opening of the Noosa LDCC on 23 September 2024, Noosa's Queensland-first
Simtable moved from the Peregian Digital Hub to the LDCC. In collaboration with Council’s Fire
Management Officer, community demonstrations are being delivered on-site and at various events.
Training with State Emergency Services units and Queensland Fire Department (Rural Fire)
brigades is also ongoing as we broaden and strengthen the capacity of the Simtable.
Council staff sit on the Australian Simtable working group and meet quarterly via Teams to liaise with
Simtable in the USA (Santa Fe, New Mexico).
Close liaison with the Noosa State Emergency Service (SES) local controller and Sunshine Coast
Area Controller continues with events such as WOW Day (Wear Orange Wednesday) in May
coordinated in conjunction with Council’s disaster management team. These efforts aim to maximise
media and engagement opportunities, as well as highlighting award and public relations
opportunities for SES volunteers.
Developed in conjunction with the (now defunct) Community Services Recovery and Resilience
Officer, Good Neighbour resilience events took place in: Kin Kin (9 June 2024), Lake Entrance Blvd
(24 October 2024), Boreen Point/Cootharaba (22 November 2024), Teewah (6 December 2024) and
Noosa North Shore (14 December 2024). These events aim to build resilience and community
capacity. This initiative continues with established disaster subgroups in Pomona, Kin Kin and
Teewah, with plans for additional subgroups to be formed throughout 2025.
The Noosa Local Resilience Action Plan (LRAP) was developed and submitted to Queensland
Reconstruction Authority (QRA) in January 2025. This living document lists the suite of climate and
disaster resilience actions identified across all of Noosa Council’s functions, and informs future
funding opportunities, ensuring the Noosa region is better equipped to handle the increasing
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING 9 SEPTEMBER 2025 prevalence of disaster events. Queensland’s suite of Regional Resilience Strategies ensures Noosa is now part of a locally-led, regionally-coordinated and state-facilitated blueprint to strengthen disaster and climate resilience. 6. Emergency Operations Team As well as being responsible for coordinating disaster operations during an event, Council is required under the Disaster Management Act 2003 to maintain a response capability to: “provide equipment and a suitable number of trained persons, using the resources available to the local government, to effectively deal with, or help another entity deal with, an emergency situation or a disaster in the local government area”. To meet this responsibility, the Emergency Operations Team (EOT), chaired by the Disaster Management Officer, meets bi-monthly to develop and coordinate Council’s emergency response capability. 7. New initiatives A tailored Community Disaster Preparedness Information document has been developed as part of a new resilience initiative to support residents and stakeholders of the Noosa Daintree Estate. This resource delivers clear, localised information on natural hazard risks and outlines practical preparedness measures to help strengthen community resilience. Following its implementation in Noosa Daintree Estate, this model is intended for broader application across other communities, including Noosa Springs, Lake Entrance Boulevard, and Stratford Park, to promote consistent and effective disaster preparedness messaging. The opening of the new toilet facilities this year within the Pomona SES Shed marks the completion of a long-standing infrastructure project aimed at enhancing operational support for the State Emergency Service in Pomona. This upgrade provides essential amenities for volunteers and strengthens the functionality of the site during emergency activations and training exercises. Council has implemented advanced flood intelligence functionality within the Guardian IMS event coordination platform. This enhancement is designed to improve situational awareness and support more informed, timely decision-making during flood events. The upgrade strengthens operational response capabilities by enabling more accurate tracking and analysis of flood-related data. In addition, technical improvements have been made to the Noosa Disaster Dashboard to simplify community access to flood camera imagery. These enhancements aim to improve user experience and increase public engagement with real-time emergency information during severe weather events. In addition tailored sand storage locations have been rolled out at Pomona and Cooran. A Sand Bag Working Group has been formed to better develop procedures and communication around Sand Bag deployment to the community in advance of disaster events, 8. Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) & Disaster Management Training The LDCC has continued to serve its dual purpose effectively functioning as both a training venue and conference room during non-emergency periods. Its first operational deployment during the activation for TC Alfred in March 2025 demonstrated its capability as a fully functional coordination centre, supporting response efforts and inter-agency collaboration. A number of training opportunities have been provided this year for LDCC staff to increase capability including:
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• 11 July 2024 – LDCC Workshop
Focused on enhancing understanding of Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC)
operations.
• 5 September 2024 – Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements & Disaster
Coordination Centre Training
Mandatory modules for staff working within the LDCC.
• 19 September 2024 – Guardian IMS General User Training
Introduction to the incident management software used during disaster events.
• 27 November 2024 – Field Coordination Centre (FCC) Exercise
Practical exercise involving Civil Operations and Parks teams.
• 17 February 2025 – Recovery Action Plan Training
Training on the use of incident management software for recovery planning.
• 18 March 2024 – Guardian IMS General User Training
Additional session to support broader staff capability.
• 16–18 June 2025 – LDCC Cell-Specific Training
In-depth training to clarify the roles and responsibilities of each functional area within the
LDCC.
9. Collaboration
Over the past year, the Disaster Management Team has actively participated in several regional
networks and activities to stay abreast of best practice, including:
• Disaster Management Engagement Group – SE Queensland disaster management officers;
• Council 2 Council – Wide Bay and North Burnet areas disaster management officers;
• Sunshine Coast Emergency Services Capability Development and Exercising Committee;
• Inspector General Emergency Management (IGEM) Disaster Management Network – regular
teleconferences and attendance at the annual forum;
• Sunshine Coast District Disaster Management Group exercises;
• Sunshine Coast Council and District LDMG exercise.
• Multi-Agency Bushfire Scenario.
10. State Emergency Service (SES)
The Queensland SES is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based emergency service organisation. Locally,
the Noosa SES Unit comprises 90 volunteers operating from four facilities across the Shire—
Tewantin, Cooroy, Pomona, and Boreen Point.
Over the past 12 months, the Unit responded to 338 requests for assistance (public & agency),
including storm damage, sandbagging, chainsaw operations, flood boat deployments, land
searches, forensic support, and traffic control. A major operation involved the response to TC Alfred,
with 40,000 sandbags and 500 tonnes of sand distributed across 11 Noosa local government area
locations.
The Unit supported key community events including Anzac Day, Vietnam Veterans Day,
Remembrance Day, Christmas celebrations, and Noosa Show Days. Volunteers also contributed to
four Rotary Youth Driver Awareness workshops, promoting road safety among senior students.
The Unit delivered 42 all-unit training sessions, 12 skills maintenance activities, and six induction
evenings to support capability development and onboarding. Recruitment and retention were
strengthened through the launch of the Noosa Attraction Plan. Members also supported community
engagement initiatives including the Christmas Convoy and assisting in the assembly of
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Disaster/Emergency Get Ready Kits.
The Unit was recognised as North Coast Region (NCR) Unit of the Year, with Cooroy’s Stan Ryan
named NCR Trainer of the Year. Additional honours included SES Week Awards, Australia Day
Awards, National Emergency Service Medals for 2019 bushfire support, and Meritorious Service
Medals.
Through its operational excellence, community engagement, and ongoing development, the Noosa
SES Unit continues to demonstrate resilience, professionalism, and leadership in supporting the
Noosa community.
11. Queensland Reconstruction Authority - 2022 flooding event
Council is nearing completion of the projects funded by Queensland Reconstruction Authority as a
result of damage sustained from the 2022 flooding event:
Restoration budget allocated by QRA $145,262,246
Actual Cost as at June 30 2025 $101,745,983
Received funds from QRA as at 30 June 2025 $101,204,470
Note: $7,940,351 was Betterment funding.
Exact funding amounts are still being reconciled before confirmation of final amounts.
12. Reconstruction projects
Disaster reconstruction projects have been reported diligently through other capital works reports.
2025 has seen the finalization of the majority of the projects with only minor works left to deliver. The
program consisted of:
• 31 landslides, including repair of Black Mountain Rd which is recognized as the largest ever
civil works contract Council has ever completed.
• 16 waterway crossings, including a new bridge at Schreibers Rd which improved water
security for the region.
The project financials continue to focus on providing value for money to Queensland Reconstruction
Authority with a projected underspend in the order of 12% of the approved value.
The time effective delivery of the significant program, as well as astute budget management has
established Noosa Council in good repute with Queensland Reconstruction Authority.
The team are now focused on the final tasks including administration to ensure quality assurance,
financial reporting and cost recovery within the 3 months of delivery of the sites.
The team is now diverting attention to developing assessments, submission and reconstruction plans
for damage experienced in the March 2025 Western Queensland Trough system.
13. Bushfire resilience – Council land
The bushfire management program on Council reserves is delivered by the Environment Operations
team in the Strategy and Environment Directorate. The information has been included in this report
for completeness.
After a delayed start to the prescribed burn season due to wet weather, Noosa Council working
closely with partners in Qld Parks and Wildlife Service and the Queensland Fire Department have
completed five prescribed burns on Noosa Council estate – one of which being a Bushfire Risk
Mitigation Plan priority for the region - Girraween/Burgess creek prescribed burn within Noosa
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING 9 SEPTEMBER 2025 National Park and Girraween Nature Refuge at Sunrise Beach. This burn was successfully completed reducing risk to nearby assets by lowering fuel loads while promoting ecological health of the bushland and national park. Four council employees recently attended fire crew member training bolstering Councils operational fire capabilities. Fire trail maintenance and surface hardening continues on fire trails throughout the shire. Prescribed burning are continuing as suitable weather conditions permit. 14. Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction The climate change program for Noosa Council is delivered by the Sustainability & Climate Change team in the Strategy and Environment Directorate in close liaison with the Disaster Management Team. The information has been included in this report for completeness. On the ‘prevention’ side of the Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery (PPRR) framework, Council continues to actively coordinate a number of projects that aim to reduce climate and disaster risks for the Noosa region. This effort recognises the wealth of the evidence from the QRA, Deloitte, the Insurance Council of Australia, the Productivity Commission and the World Resources Institute showing that for every dollar invested in prevention and resilience, up to ten dollars are returned in avoided response, damage and recovery costs. Risk reduction projects span across a number of hazards including: • Floods • Bushfires • Heatwaves • Coastal erosion • Storm Tide Inundation • Permanent Inundation Landslides of note is the significant program of work resulting from the Feb/March 2022 Flood Event, funded by the QRA’s Flood Risk Management Program. Sixteen projects ranging from Flood Mitigation Feasibility Assessments at Lake Entrance Boulevard and Pomona, updating Council’s Flood Management Plan, and conducting a Total Flood Warning Review, to updating the flood models across the entire local government area continue to be advanced by the Sustainability & Climate Change Team in partnership with the Disaster Management Team. Additionally, Noosa and Sunshine Coast Councils have teamed up as part of the implementation of their Regional Climate Action Roadmap to better understand and evaluate cascading and compounding risks to Council services when critical infrastructure fails. In partnership with regional critical infrastructure providers, many of whom are on the LDMG and District Disaster Management Group (DDMG), Councils have conducted a complex climate risk assessment on the potential impacts of critical infrastructure failures to Council service delivery, particularly during extreme events projected within the next ten years. Funded by a $1.1M grant from the QRA’s Queensland Resilience & Risk Reduction Fund, the project was completed in June 2025, with adaptation and resilience measures identified for implementation moving forward. As part of its Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan, Council continues to advance projects to build resilience to the risks of erosion, storm tide inundation and permanent inundation due to sea level rise. These projects range from living foreshores and restoring flood storage areas in the Noosa River, to redesigning the Noosa Main Beach seawall; investigating potential offshore sources of sand for beach nourishment; monitoring the entire coastline for change and storm impacts; and building resilience to natural defense systems such as the vegetated dunes in the Eastern Beaches.
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING 9 SEPTEMBER 2025 Significantly, Council endorsed its Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan in June 2025 which incorporates climate resilient foreshore treatments to address growing risks of erosion and frequent tidal inundation. Council also continues to work with the Department of Environment, Science, Tourism and Innovation, the University of Sunshine Coast, the University of Queensland, and University of New South Wales to improve modelling of coastal hazards and improve resilience planning. Council worked closely with QFD and the CSIRO to review and validate updated bushfire hazard modelling and mapping for the Noosa region over the past two years. Council awaits State approval of the updated mapping which provides a more accurate representation of bushfire hazard, so it can incorporate this both in its planning scheme and public disaster mapping information. In addition, the team are keeping abreast of any outputs from the Firetech program being managed by the Peregian Digital Hub and any new innovations that can help to build resilience to future bushfire risks. With regard to extreme heat risk, Council has partnered with Sunshine Coast Council and RMIT University to undertake a Heat Vulnerability Index study of both regions, and partner with the University of Sunshine Coast on modelling the effects of local microclimates and the Urban Heat Island effect. This has resulted in the development of an Urban Greening Strategic Action Plan with a staged three phase rollout, as well as the design of Cool Refuges in key outdoor recreational spaces to support heat risk reduction for the Noosa community. Further work is required to address the significant risk of extreme heat, including conducting a second pass (detailed) heat risk assessment, developing an Urban Greening Master Plan, and an urban cooling and heat response plan in collaboration with QLD Department of Health and other relevant agencies. Recognising that continued emissions of greenhouse gases contributes to global climate change which drives an increase in the frequency, severity and duration of these hazards, Council continues to demonstrate leadership on reducing its emissions through a strong net zero target, whilst also supporting community in reducing its emissions of greenhouse gases. Sustained effort to mitigate climate change is essential in order to reduce the magnitude of change seen in climate-related hazards over the coming years. Building community resilience and facilitating adaptation to the changes already being felt continues to be a high priority for both the Climate Change and Disaster Management Teams. Collaboration on initiatives such as the Climate Wise Communities program, community climate risk workshops and the Adaptation Game continue within the available resources of both teams. Regular updates are given to the LDMG as well as the Emergency Operations Team meetings on the climate change adaptation projects that relate to preventing disaster occurrence and improving resilience to climate and disaster risks. 16. Focus for 2026 In addition to responding to emerging events, the program will continue to prioritise foundational activities such as pre-season audits, ensuring the reliability of systems, reviewing key documents and procedures, recruiting staff for the Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) during activations, and delivering relevant training in disaster support functions. Another key focus is the implementation of improvement actions identified from Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the Western Queensland Trough system (Attachment A). These events provided valuable learning opportunities, and considerable effort has been made to capture lessons and improvements. Disaster reconstruction will focus on reconstruction from infrastructure damage arising from the Western Queensland Trough system. The disaster resilience program will continue to focus on disaster preparedness, but will also undertake a reflections exercise from the extended disaster reconstruction program to assist in informing future programs of this magnitude. The lessons learnt exercise will gather information from
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING 9 SEPTEMBER 2025 Council staff, contractors and the community to provide valuable information to assist in any future major disaster event. These focus areas are intended to ensure optimal readiness for any future disaster event. Link to Corporate Plan Theme No. 4 - Future This theme is focused on our future, strengthening our relationship with First Nations peoples and to ensure our community is prepared and resilient to change. A focus on youth, climate resilience and adaptation, sense of place and destination management. Objective 4.8 Deliver best practice approaches to combat and plan for natural disasters and climate change including supporting safety, preparedness, resilience and recovery capacity. Previous Council Consideration Nil Finance Alongside the QRA funded reconstruction and resilience programs, Council also continues to receive an annual Get Ready Grant of $22,300. This grant is used to promote resilience through collateral such as the Emergency Action Guide, lanyards and USB's - all QR coded to the Noosa Disaster Dashboard. Training and development opportunities for disaster management and LDCC staff are funded from general revenue, ensuring our team is always prepared and equipped with the latest skills and knowledge. SES support is provided by Council and is partially funded by a subsidy from the Queensland Police Service. Council staff continue to keep abreast of all available grant funding opportunities to support disaster management activities. Risk & Opportunities Recent crisis management experiences have reinforced the need and opportunities for Council staff to be flexible and to work in a unified way. The inclusion of disaster management in the staff induction schedule provides an opportunity to educate about resilience and recruit staff to work in the LDCC The opening of the dedicated LDCC at the Noosaville Depot has further enhanced relationships with emergency service partners by providing a training facility that can be used in 'peace time' by both Council staff and agencies. 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
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Council’s Human Rights Policy.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Members of the SES have contributed content for this report.
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
Office of the CEO, Mayor & Community Services Corporate Services
Councillors
Mayor & Councillors Director Director
Chief Executive Officer Community Development Financial Services
Executive Officers Sport & Active Lifestyles Fleet
Community Engagement Arts & Culture Revenue Services
People & Culture Community Connection ICT
Governance Customer Experience Procurement
Commercial Property
Strategy & Environment Development & Regulation Infrastructure Services
Director Director X Director
X Strategy & Sustainability Development Assessment Infrastructure Planning, Design
and Delivery
Economic Development & Local Laws Civil and Asset operations
Destination Management
X Environmental Services Environmental Health Waste
Innovation & Digital Hub Building & Plumbing Building & Facilities
Property / Permits X Disaster Management