We are collaborating with Griffith University to improve the effectiveness of our flying fox education and communication.
Project
overview
In 2022, we engaged independent experts to do research into local flying fox knowledge. You can learn more about that project here.
The study concluded that Council’s efforts to educate the community on flying-foxes were effective, however more could be done to reach our community.
This survey is a continuation of that research into how we can improve future flying fox communication to our Sunshine Coast community.
Community engagement
Co-design workshop
Would you like to share your ideas on the best ways to educate the community about flying foxes? Sign up for a 90-minute workshop with the Social Marketing @ Griffith team on 29 and 30 September?
Survey - now closed
The community was asked to complete a survey which closed on September 10, 2023.
Next steps
The survey data will be analysed and used to inform a co-design workshop.
Following this Griffith University will develop a plan to help improve the effectiveness of Council’s flying fox education.
Background
Why is this research being conducted?
In 2022, we engaged independent experts to do research into local flying fox knowledge. You can learn more about that project here.
The study concluded that Council’s efforts to educate the community on flying-foxes were effective, however more could be done to reach our community.
This survey is a continuation of that research into how we can improve future flying fox communication to our Sunshine Coast community.
We are collaborating with social marketing experts, Griffith University, in this research.
Flying foxes are important members of many ecosystems and play a key role in maintaining biodiversity by helping to pollinate and disperse the seeds of many plant species.
Flying foxes are facing various threats to their survival, including habitat loss, diseases, and human disturbance.
Conservation efforts, such as habitat protection and restoration, and reducing human disturbance, are important for preserving flying fox populations and ensuring their continued survival.
There are many things that individuals can do to minimise the impact of flying-foxes within their residential settings as well as reduce the risk of disease transmission. We are conducting surveys so we can identify and address the barriers to these behaviours to improve the effectiveness of our communication.
The expected benefits of the research
Promote conservation of flying foxes on the Sunshine Coast, including increasing awareness and knowledge, and taking conservation actions such as minimising disturbance.
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Survey live for feedback
22 August – 10 September 2023
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Timeline item 2 - active
Data analysis of the survey
10 September – October 2023
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Co-design workshops
29 and 30 September 2023
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Recommendations provided to council
January 2024
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
Name | Natural Areas Conservation Officer |
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naturalareas@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au |