Have your Say Sunshine Coast
Earlier this year, young people shared what matters most to them and their ideas to make the Sunshine Coast a better place to live. Based on this feedback, Council with input from the Young Leaders Academy, has prepared a draft Youth Plan.
The draft Youth Plan will help to prioritise actions that Council, together with young people and community partners, will take to improve the lives of young people. These actions will be implemented over the next five years to 2031.
📅 Between 27 October to 24 November 2025, we’re inviting Sunshine Coast locals, especially young people, to share their thoughts on the draft plan.
💬 Your input will help shape the final Youth Plan, our community action plan to help improve life for young people aged 12-24 on the Sunshine Coast.
How to get involved:
📝 Complete the Online Survey (all ages)
💬 Join the Online Youth Focus Group on 17 November (12-24 year olds)
👥Council is also hosting targeted focus groups with local young people during this time to capture feedback directly from young people on the draft Youth Plan.
🏆 Prizes up for grabs! Details below 🏆
Fill out the online survey. It only takes 10 minutes!
We want to hear from you. Tell us:
You can also provide any other suggestions or ideas you have on the draft Youth Plan.
Jump online for a fun and interactive session with Council and other local young people!
Together we will:
Read the Terms and Conditions for all prize information and details.
Everything that you share, including your comments, ideas, and suggestions will help Council to finalise the Sunshine Coast Youth Plan.
We’ll be back in touch later this year with a summary of what you told us about the draft Youth Plan - so keep an eye out!
In March 2026, the final version of the Thriving Futures: Sunshine Coast Youth Plan (2026-2031) will be presented to a Council Ordinary Meeting. At this meeting we will seek adoption of the plan.
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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:
But we know it’s not all sunshine. Young people are also experiencing real challenges like:
The draft 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.
Council and the Young Leaders Academy wanted your input and you provided! From 2 June to 14 July 2025, over 1,100 young people across the Sunny Coast shared their big ideas and thoughts for the future.
📄You can read the phase 1 engagement summary report here.
📄You can read the summary Youth Sector Service Survey findings here.
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:
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 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 aims to impact his community by increasing inclusive events and activities. He loves technology and enjoys spending time in the water.
Imogen is interested in human and animal rights, environmental conservation and access and inclusion. She enjoys scuba diving, motocross and hiking.
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 wants to encourage young people to connect and collaborate, particularly First Nations people. She loves relaxing at the beach.
James is passionate about contributing to his local community. He enjoys volunteering, and being creative through painting, sculpture and sewing.
Michael aims to build community relationships that drive change. He enjoys going to the gym and values relaxing self-care days at home.
Sam is interested in having new experiences and meeting new, diverse people. She loves volleyball, cadets and water painting.
Tania is passionate about connecting and giving back to her community. She enjoys dancing, music and spending time with people she loves.
If you have questions or want to learn more about this project, please contact:
| Name | Youth Plan Project Team |
|---|---|
| Phone | 0455 920 150 |
| youngpeople@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au |
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