Sunshine Coast First Nations Partnerships

Sunshine Coast First Nations Partnerships Leading Sunshine Coast Council's engagement with the Sunshine Coast First Nations community.

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28/01/2026

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🔊 DEADLINE EXTENDED - Join the NAIDOC Committee 2026! 🔊 There’s still time to submit your EOI to join the Sunshine Coast...
13/01/2026

🔊 DEADLINE EXTENDED - Join the NAIDOC Committee 2026! 🔊

There’s still time to submit your EOI to join the Sunshine Coast NAIDOC Committee for 2026! We are inviting passionate and committed individuals to become part of the Sunshine Coast NAIDOC Committee for 2026!
Who can apply?
✅ Local First Nations community members
✅ Young people & emerging leaders
✅ Elders & Traditional Custodians
Why join?
🤝 Shape NAIDOC celebrations on the Sunshine Coast
🌱 Strengthen community connections & promote culture
👣 Work alongside Elders, youth & local organisations
💖 Contribute to a legacy of pride & reconciliation
Applications now closing 25 January 2026 - don't miss out!
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/Nhx0NaZHPK
Not ready to join the committee? Share your ideas in the community survey!👉 https://forms.office.com/r/CiQY4d8P0w
📧 Questions? Email [email protected]
📄 Read the draft Terms of Reference online 👉 https://drive.google.com/.../1SoXztm6T8k-fWsYj0.../view...
🔥 Your voice matters! Let’s create a celebration led by community, for community.

🔊  NAIDOC Committee 2026 - EOI’s OPEN NOW! 🔊 We are inviting passionate and committed individuals to become part of the ...
19/12/2025

🔊 NAIDOC Committee 2026 - EOI’s OPEN NOW! 🔊

We are inviting passionate and committed individuals to become part of the Sunshine Coast NAIDOC Committee for 2026!

Who can apply?
✅ Local First Nations community members
✅ Young people & emerging leaders
✅ Elders & Traditional Custodians

Why join?
🤝 Shape NAIDOC celebrations on the Sunshine Coast
🌱 Strengthen community connections & promote culture
👣 Work alongside Elders, youth & local organisations
💖 Contribute to a legacy of pride & reconciliation

Applications close 13 January 2026 - don't miss out!
👉 https://forms.office.com/r/Nhx0NaZHPK

Not ready to join the committee? Share your ideas in the community survey!👉 https://forms.office.com/r/CiQY4d8P0w

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]
📄 Read the draft Terms of Reference online 👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SoXztm6T8k-fWsYj0-PSrmQd0xY9L8Hg/view?pli=1

🔥 Your voice matters! Let’s create a celebration led by community, for community.

The Sunshine Coast First Nations Business Showcase, held last week at the Station, Birtinya was a vibrant event for conn...
21/10/2025

The Sunshine Coast First Nations Business Showcase, held last week at the Station, Birtinya was a vibrant event for connection, collaboration and community.

Celebrating Indigenous Business Month, the showcase attracted 350 attendees and celebrated First Nations enterprise, excellence and economic prosperity!

Highlights included:

🔷50 First Nations businesses showcasing their products and services
🔷Inspiring business pitches from First Nations entrepreneurs
🔷A dynamic panel discussion on “Strength Through Collaboration”
🔷Cultural performances honouring Kabi Kabi Country
🔷Tailored masterclasses and resources to support First Nations procurement
🔷Meaningful networking between businesses, buyers, industry and government.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported and helped make this event a success. Your presence and participation are helping build a thriving, inclusive future for our region.

Photography: New Dream Productions https://www.newdreamproductions.com/

16/07/2025

WEDNESDAY 16th July

6PM

Undumbi Culture & Sammy Ray Jones in the Mayor’s guide this weekend!
10/07/2025

Undumbi Culture & Sammy Ray Jones in the Mayor’s guide this weekend!

Check out What's On across the Sunshine Coast this weekend!

QUEENSLAND GARDEN SHOW – 3 Day Event, Friday to Sunday, 11–13 July 2025 at Nambour Showgrounds, 80 Coronation Avenue, Nambour
https://events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/event/29117246-a/queensland-garden-show
Queensland’s premier gardening event returns with a vibrant showcase of plants, expert talks, floral design competitions, and family-friendly activities. A must-see for green thumbs and curious beginners alike.

ROVING RESTORERS – WITTA – Free event, Friday, 11 July 2025 from 8:00AM to 12:00PM at 26 Maple St, Maleny
https://events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/event/32542687-a/roving-restorers-witta
Join Hinterland Bush Links for a hands-on bush restoration session in Witta. Help tackle invasive weeds and support local wildlife habitats. All ages welcome, tools and morning tea provided.

AURA NAIDOC ‘THE FESTIVAL OF THE HARVEST’ – Free event, Friday, 11 July 2025 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Baringa Forest Park, 50 Eden Drive, Baringa
https://kidsonthecoast.com.au/event/aura-naidoc-the-festival-of-the-harvest
Hosted by Undumbi Culture, this celebration features traditional dance, cultural workshops, live music, food trucks, forest tours, and fireworks. A vibrant evening honouring Country, Culture, and Community.

NAN’GARIM MI’BIR – Free exhibition to 19 July 2025 at Maroochydore Library Artspace, 44 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore
https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/naidoc-regional-guide
Artist Sammy Ray Jones explores regional history and transformation through vibrant canvases, fibres, and upcycled materials in this NAIDOC Week exhibition.

UNEARTHED EXHIBITION – Free event, Friday 11 July 2025 to Sunday, 13 July 2025 and ongoing at Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains
https://events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/event/32556088-a/unearthed-exhibition
Explore the archaeology of the Sunshine Coast through artefacts from shipwrecks and local digs. Interactive displays for all ages.

GRASSROOTS TO GLORY ‘BOUNCE’ EXHIBITION – Free event, Friday 11 July 2025 to Sunday, 13 July 2025 and ongoing at Landsborough Historical Museum, 4 Maleny Street, Landsborough
https://events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/event/32597089-a/grassroots-to-glory-bounce-exhibition
Celebrate local sporting legends and community stories through memorabilia, interviews, and interactive displays.

INDIGENOUS CLAY CRAFTS – $15 per person, Friday, 11 July 2025 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at Coolum Civic Centre & Library, 2-4 Park Street, Coolum Beach
https://events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/event/32712791-a/
Join First Nations artist Nikita from New Dreaming Art to create your own ceramic piece using traditional Aboriginal techniques and natural pigments.

FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE ‘BABE’ – Free event, Friday, 11 July 2025 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains
https://events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/event/32714365-a/free-outdoor-movie-babe
Bring a blanket and enjoy a family-friendly screening of Babe under the stars. Free popcorn provided. Registration essential.

SUNSHINE COAST BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL “ACOUSTIC SOUNDS” – Tickets from $30, Saturday, 12 July 2025 from 12:00PM to 10:00PM at Eudlo Hall, Rosebed Street, Eudlo
Sunshine Coast Blues & Roots Festival "Acoustic Sounds", Eudlo | Sunshine Coast Events
Enjoy a full day of soulful acoustic performances from local and national blues and roots artists. Food trucks, artisan stalls, and a relaxed community vibe make this a must-attend for music lovers.

SOUP + SOUL EXHIBITION & ART MARKET – Free event, Saturday, 12 July 2025 from 9:00AM to 2:00PM at 1 William Parker Place, Buderim
https://salt1065.com/noticeboard/soup-and-soul-exhibition-and-art-market-buderim
Hosted by the Sunshine Coast Art Group, this event features handmade art, live music, and delicious soup served in bowls you get to keep. A warm, creative celebration for all ages.

THE STATION PRESENTS: SUGAR BAG BLONDE + ELLA JOY – Free entry, Saturday, 12 July 2025 from 6:00PM to 10:00PM at The Station, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya
https://events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/event/32906135-a/the-station-presents-sugar-bag-blonde-plus-ella-joy
Enjoy an evening of soulful and upbeat live music with Sugar Bag Blonde and Ella Joy. A celebration of local talent in a relaxed venue with food and drinks available.

BIG VIBES | SUNDAY SESSION WITH RAW ORDIO – Tickets from $12.74, Sunday, 13 July 2025 from 12:00PM to 8:00PM at The Station, 8 The Avenue, Birtinya
https://allevents.in/birtinya/big-vibes-%7C-july-13-%7C-sunday-session-%7C-raw-ordio/200028231259325
Turn your Sunday into a neon dance party with Raw Ordio, Sunshine Coast legends known for their fusion of funk, drops, and live instrumentals. Food trucks, and glowing lights complete the vibe.

WETLANDS, ANOTHER STORY – Free exhibition, Sunday 13 July 2025 and ongoing at Arts & Ecology Centre, Tanawha
https://events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/event/32776452-a/wetlands-another-story
Artist Susan Haddock explores the hidden dangers and beauty of local wetlands through fine art prints, sculpture, and Japanese woodcut demo.

NAIDOC Flag Raising: THE NEXT GENERATION!Wow, what a morning! Young people led our event this year, with art, performanc...
09/07/2025

NAIDOC Flag Raising: THE NEXT GENERATION!

Wow, what a morning! Young people led our event this year, with art, performances and activities.

Congratulations and thank you to all the deadly young people who were involved!

🙌🏽Welcome to Country ceremony by Gubbi Gubbi Dance
🎤MCing by Alexis Boyd and Marley Fitzpatrick
💪🏽'The Next Generation' reflections by Michael (Nowah) Ryan and Amelia Hughes
🎵Performances by Layla Havana, Merindi Briscoe and Amelia Hughes
🎤The Dreaming Collective Live Podcast
🎨Pop up Art Exhibition: Contemporary Songlines and Jarjums Life Museum and Olivia Smith
👣Cultural activities by Gathaa First Nations Market Jarjums Tent, Triballink and Murrawarra
🤝Partner stalls by Refocus Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Service, Five Bridges and Manngoor Dja
🗣️Youth Plan Pop-Up
🫶🏽Dhakkan / Mundagudda Maroochy Youth Community Performance
🥯Canapes and coffees by Hooper's Tucker and Deadly Espresso ☕️

📸 Red Handed Productions

📸 Red Handed Productions
09/07/2025

📸 Red Handed Productions

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Sunshine Coast City Hall 54 First Avenue
Sunshine Coast, QLD
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