Take the survey and tell us what matters and how you'd make the Sunshine Coast a better place to live!
Your voice matters
Consultation is open until 5pm 14 July 2025.
Help shape the Sunshine Coast Youth Plan!
Council and the Young Leaders Academy want your input!
Have your say from 2 June to 14 July 2025.
Your input will help shape the Youth Plan’s priorities - actions that Council, young people and the community will take over the next 5 years to improve life for young people on the Sunshine Coast.
How to get involved:
We’ve made it easy and provided different and fun ways for you to share your views:
- 📝Complete the Online Survey
- 💡Share your thoughts on the Ideas Board
- 🧠Complete the Youth Plan Quiz
- 📍Come along to a Pop-Up Session.
🎁 Prizes up for grabs! Complete the online survey for a chance to win one of three $500 gift cards!! Details below 
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Post on the Ideas Board and help shape a Youth Plan that reflects what young people value most.
Take the Quiz! It's a fun and different way to test your knowledge of local young people and share your thoughts on the Youth Plan.
Come along to a pop-up session and chat to the Young Leaders Academy and Council about your ideas to make the Sunshine Coast a better place to live!
Complete the Refer a Friend and Youth Champion activity and boost your chances of winning a prize.
Want to boost your chances to win? Read on and get your game on....
Once you've completed the survey, boost your chances of winning by completeing the Refer a Friend and Youth Champion Activity. You can:
- Become a Youth Champion (16-24 year olds)
You will get one extra chance to win a gift card for completing one of these activities.
- 📚 Go to the Refer a Friend and Youth Champion Activity page for details on what to do
Good luck!!
👨👩👧👦 Adults and Youth Workers - We need you too!
You can support young people to have their say by:
- Supporting your child or child in your care to complete the Online Survey
- Using the Youth Plan Conversation Toolkit to guide a workshop or conversation with young people; or
- Completing the Youth Service Sector Survey.
🚀About the Youth Plan & young people
About the plan
Why it matters?
There are over 50,000 young people living on the Sunshine Coast currently, and this number may reach 70,000 young people in 2041!
The Sunshine Coast offers a range of benefits for young people, including:
- 🌞A great lifestyle
- 🎓High quality schools and tertiary education options
- 🏀Good facilities and services
- 💼Diverse employment opportunities
- 🌿Access to our amazing natural environment.
But we know it’s not all sunshine. Young people are also experiencing real challenges like:
- 😰Stress and anxiety
- 🏥Health and safety
Having a voice and being heard- 🚗Transport and affordability
The Youth Plan will help to prioritise actions that Council, young people and the broader Sunshine Coast community can take to address the challenges and maximise opportunities for young people. These actions will be implemented over the next five years to 2031.
Snapshot of young people
When we refer to "young people", we mean children and young adults aged 12 to 24 years. Here are some statistics about young people on the Sunshine Coast:
🧑🏫 About the Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy
The Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy is involved in shaping the new Youth Action Plan and aim to connect with and support other young people to have their say.
Che (West)
Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy Member
Che wants to learn more about his community's perspectives and use this to take tangible action. He enjoys vexillology and watching obscure TV shows.
Fin (South)
Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy Member
Fin aims to impact his community by increasing inclusive events and activities. He loves technology and enjoys spending time in the water.
Imogen (Central)
Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy Member
Imogen is interested in human and animal rights, environmental conservation and access and inclusion. She enjoys scuba diving, motocross and hiking.
Jack (North)
Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy Member
Jack is interested in connecting with other residents and making a difference in his local community. He’s an NBA fan and plays the viola.
Jaiva (North)
Young Leaders Academy Member
Jaiva wants to encourage young people to connect and collaborate, particularly First Nations people. She loves relaxing at the beach.
James (Central)
Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy Member
James is passionate about contributing to his local community. He enjoys volunteering, and being creative through painting, sculpture and sewing.
Michael (North)
Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy Member
Michael aims to build community relationships that drive change. He enjoys going to the gym and values relaxing self-care days at home.
Samantha (South)
Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy Member
Sam is interested in having new experiences and meeting new, diverse people. She loves volleyball, cadets and water painting.
Tania (South)
Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy Member
Tania is passionate about connecting and giving back to her community. She enjoys dancing, music and spending time with people she loves.
⏰Project timeline
📞Who is listening and contact info
Young Leaders Academy Members
Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy
Daniel Gettis
Youth Development Officer, Sunshine Coast Council
The Community Planning and Engagement Team
Sunshine Coast Council
Contact Us
If you have questions or want to learn more about this project, please contact:
Contact Information Name Youth Plan Project Team Phone 0455 920 150 Email youth@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au Document Library
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Youth Plan Conversation ToolkitPDF (11.50 MB)Use this toolkit to guide a workshop or conversation with young people and support their voices to be heard!
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Youth Plan Prize Draw Terms and ConditionsPDF (269.37 KB)
All the details about who is eligible to win the prize.
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Youth Plan Have your Say PosterPDF (392.80 KB)
Youth Plan Have your say A4 Poster
