A vital practice of Peregian Family and Friends Inc. is to be transparent and accountable, and to encourage community consultation that is respected and acted upon at all times. Peregian Family and Friends Inc. ensure effective processes and services are in place and that we act in the interest of our members and community.

We encourage social inclusion by providing meaningful community engagement, which is ethical at all times.

Our Executive Committee

President – Graham Reid

Treasurer – Mike Goss

Secretary – Michael Spicer

Our Constitution

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Clarification of Scope of Advocacy for Peregian Family and Friends

Mission Statement

The Mission of Peregian Family and Friends is “To enhance the liveability of the wider Peregian communities through advocacy and support for activities that champion better social, economic and environmental outcomes.”

Proposal to define our advocacy role going forward:

PFFA will advocate for directly relevant issues of concern to the greater Peregian community in the areas of:

  • Our unique local environment (e.g., protection of trees on the beachfront and dune vegetation, reduction in beach erosion)
  • Safety (roads, property, person)
  • Public spaces (maintenance and improvement)
  • By-law enforcement and enhancement
  • Prudent use of public funds
  • Public Facilities

Action Plan

  • On our social media, provide links and promote the use of:
    • Councils’ Service Request apps to have the Community engage directly with the appropriate Council
    • Councils’ feedback apps for residents (“Have Your Say” Sunshine Coast Council, “Your Say” Noosa Council)The Emergency Plus app (Federal) and Queensland SES app
    • The Emergency Plus app (Federal) and Queensland SES app
    • The Queensland Police Service’s Crime Stats Map
  • Via our social media, distribute relevant sections of the OSCAR newsletter (and maybe also that of Development Watch) for issues and information that meet the advocacy criteria
  • Change OSCAR Newsletter distribution from Secretary to Editor to ease publication of relevant information.

Background

To advocate to the two local Councils, and to the State and Federal Governments, we have in the past built good relationships with the following representatives:

  • Noosa Council: Mayor Frank Wilkie. Cr Amelia Lorentsen, Cr Brian Stockwell
  • Sunshine Coast Council: Cr. Maria Suarez
  • State Government: Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, Ninderry MP Dan Purdie
  • Federal Government: Fairfax MP Ted O’Brien, Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien

Thereby achieving good outcomes, including:

  • Invitations to speak at Community Forums and Events (e.g. Carols)
  • Successful applications for grants
  • Requests for action on behalf of Peregian residents