Meeting papers

4.      Methodology

4.1.   Engagement methodology

To inform the community and stakeholder engagement for the Eastern Beaches Foreshore
report, a targeted engagement and communication strategy was developed and
implemented, including a program of activities, over a four-week period beginning February
6 2023 and concluding March 31 2023.

The engagement and communication strategy was designed to make it easy for everyone in
Noosa Shire community to have their say about the Eastern Beaches foreshore management
plan. The following table provides an overview of the channels and tools used by Noosa
Council for this engagement.

 Community round table discussions
 Purpose              To capture a diversity of views with advocates representing the
                      interests of both key organisations / groups and the lived experiences
                      of others in the community.
                      To involve participants to work through challenges in a collaborative
                      environment through a clear and concise process that is founded on
                      clear goals.
 Description          3 round table discussions that provided an opportunity for
                      participants to work through challenges in a collaborative environment
                      through a clear and concise process founded on clear goals.

 Online survey
 Purpose              To hear a wide and diverse range of feedback from stakeholders.
 Description          Hosted on Survey Monkey by Noosa Shire Council. An open response
                      approach that gave respondents the opportunity to provide:
                      • Feedback on the principles for the draft EBFMP
                      • Feedback on the management actions for all themes
 Noosa Council Have Your Say project page
 Purpose              To host resources the plan and related resources and provide
                      information on engagement opportunities.
 Description          The project page hosted a variety of relevant collateral and
                      engagement tools, including a downloadable PDF of the plan, quick
                      polls, information on engagement activities and links to register to
                      community roundtable sessions.
 Pop-ups
 Purpose              To engage participants in one-on-one conversations and target:
                      • Local residents
                      • Noosa Visitors
                      • People less likely to engage in consultation processes
                      • Areas within and outside of the coastal corridor




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