Your Place, Your Voice Northern Beaches Community Invited To Have Their Say

The Northern Beaches community is being invited to have their say on the future of their region. With key topics like infrastructure, outdoor spaces, transport, and community events already sparking vibrant discussions, locals are making their voices heard.

Now, residents have the exciting opportunity to take it a step further and join focus groups to help shape the future of the Northern Beaches.

The Your Place, Your Plan – Northern Beaches Mackay Community Plan, is a partnership between the Northern Beaches Community Network and Greater Whitsunday Communities and so far, the response has been resounding with themes raised including:

• Community Connection & Events
• Parks, Nature, and Outdoor Spaces
• Transport Safety and Access
• Infrastructure
• Health Safety and Community Services
• Youth, Families & Inclusive Amenities
• Local Economy and Sustainability

GWC chief executive Carol Norris said the initiative was all about creating a shared vision for the future of the Northern Beaches.

“It’s so good to see residents having their say and letting us know what is important to them and their community,” Ms Norris said.

“No one knows their community as much as the people who live, work, play and raise families there, so that is exactly who we want to hear from.”

Northern Beaches Community Network founder, Rebecca Cooper said the plan gave the Northern Beaches – which spanned the areas of Shoal Point, to Bucasia, Eimeo, Blacks Beach, Sunset Bay, Rural View, Habana and Nindaroo – a chance to speak with one collective voice.

“It’s a way for the community to advocate for what’s needed and help ensure that future plans reflect the community’s voice,” Mrs Cooper said.

“Capturing the voices of the community, and making sure it's truly driven by their needs is how we ensure real, lasting impact across the region.

“To me, community is so powerful… it gives voice to what truly matters and drives meaningful change,” Ms Cooper added.

“It’s about putting the right things on the agenda, and implementing them now so we can all come together and shape the future we want.”

Ms Norris said during the past decade, the Northern Beaches region had experienced rapid growth and was now home to more than 20,000 residents; however, even with the new Northern Beaches Hub under development, despite this growth, services in the region remained limited.

“We’re excited to support a process that puts the vision for the future in the hands of the
community itself.

“Grassroots development like this is essential to building a strong, connected region.”

Anyone interested in contributing, participating, or staying informed can email admin@gwcommunities.org.au, or follow and engage with the Northern Beaches Community – My Community Facebook page.

“This is your place and your plan – and your voice matters,” Mrs Norris said.

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Northern Beaches residents are invited to join focus groups and help shape a community-led plan for the region’s future, with key themes including infrastructure, outdoor spaces, transport, and community connection. Photo source: Greater Whitsunday Communities

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