The results of our recent community survey are quite revealing. Take a look at the stats!
Initial Peregian Communities Survey Results
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We’re moving forward
You may have noticed that Peregian Family & Friends has been running some info-graphs on our social media channels? Maybe you don’t use social media? We understand that many people still prefer to gather information from direct emails, newspapers and browsing at leisure through a website. This email reflects what’s been going on in our social media world. Firstly, we’d like to introduce you to our 2024 committee L-R Cheryl Newsom (Marcus Beach), Mike Goss (Treasurer – Peregian Springs), Bob Joubert (Peregian Springs), Penny Casey (Peregian Beach) Michael Spicer (Secretary – Peregian Springs), Graham Reid (President – Peregian Beach) Our […]
Executive Change
Leigh McCready Steps Down as President of Peregian Family & Friends After six years of dedicated service, Leigh McCready, our founding president, has decided to step down from her role. Since its inception in 2017, Leigh has been instrumental in leading our organisation to remarkable achievements, leaving an indelible mark on the Peregian community. Under Leigh’s leadership, Peregian Family & Friends has raised over $130,000 to fund vital community projects. One of our most notable accomplishments has been the successful campaign to revive the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club, which had been closed since 2014. Leigh was also instrumental […]
Mayor Clare Stewart to speak
Noosa’s Mayor, Clare Stewart, is also set to speak at our 2023 AGM How exciting! Cr Stewart will cover strategies that Noosa Council is taking to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season. With temperatures rising and rain reported to decrease as a result of El Nino, fire is a very real threat. Prepare your family. Come along to hear from the experts. You can also grab one of our new on-trend embroidered caps. Or discover just how much Katie Rose Cottage Hospice and the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club are set to receive from our Long Lunch profits. We […]
Not just an AGM!
We make sure our AGM’s are interesting! You heard right! We’re donating more money to our community We’ll hear from our local experts Rob Frey and Duncan Hall-Brown, on how to prepare for the bushfire season. AND we’ll present hefty cheques to Katie Rose Cottage Hospice and the Peregian Surf Club. We’ll offer drinks and snacks on the verandah too. That’s a great opportunity for everyone to mingle and meet other community minded people. You can RSVP for seating and catering here We’re really proud to have supported local Not-for-Profit services like the Verrierdale Bush Fire Brigade and Katie Rose […]
Long Lunch a huge success!
The Spirit of Peregian was out in force once again this year, on the anniversary of the the devastating fires of September 2019. Our Long Lunch was a huge success.
Buy your tickets here
Join us for a long lunch in Peregian Park on Saturday September 9th, 12-6pm. Ticket link here.
Peregian residents updated on Bonza
Peregian residents attend meeting to learn more about Bonza coming to the Sunshine Coast Airport
AGM & Panel Discussion
An event not-to-be-missed. A panel discussion on what the 2032 Olympics will mean for Noosa & the Sunshine Coast
May 15th – General Meeting
Scott Waters (Noosa Council’s new CEO) will be speaking at our General Meeting this Sunday. The meeting will be held at the Peregian Surf Club at 1pm. We aim to offer speakers and subjects of interest to the wider Peregian communities. Residents, workers, business representatives and friends are all welcome. We’ll be offering light refreshments after the meeting, so an RSVP to info@peregianfriends.com will be very much appreciated for catering purposes. See you there!
Works to commence behind the Pavilions
Development to Start Peregian Family & Friends Inc has received correspondence from a number of concerned residents of the ‘Pavilions’ in Peregian Springs, voicing their concerns regarding recent notice that works will soon commence on the development of multi dwelling units at 5 Pavilion Drive. According to Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Div 9 Councillor Maria Suarez, initial approval for this development was given in 2009. “There seems to be some confusion from other enquiries about the original approvals and the recent amendments. Please see the following timeline of events which will hopefully explain the history of the site’s approvals” she […]
Does Peregian Springs Need a Community House?
Our members told us that Peregian Springs needs a Community House. We approached the Sunshine Coast Regional Council through Division 9 Councillor, Maria Suarez. We asked her if a Community House was being considered for Peregian Springs. “No funds are available in this budget.” Cr Suarez said. “However, I have arranged for an allocation to identify whether there is a need.” Peregian Family & Friends is now seeking information and feedback from you. You can contribute your view by following this link to a short survey. The results will be published on our website and sent to the Sunshine Coast […]
‘Spirit of Peregian’ pays out $80,000
Two consecutive years of the gala fundraiser Under the Stars has paid off for Peregian Family & Friends Inc (PFAF). Initially established with the goal of re-establishing a local surf club in, and for Peregian; the 2022 committee were in a position to present accumulated funds to the newly incorporated Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club (PBSLSC) at our general meeting in December 2022. This had felt like a long time coming for members and the committee. We were all very proud of our part in helping the PBSLSC become ‘re-born’. John Roderick (President PBSLSC Supporters Club) accepted the $80, […]