Our Member Groups

The Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC) is privileged to be the umbrella organisation for over 60 Member Groups working across the region from Bribie Island in the south to Cooloola in the north, across the hinterlands and along the coast. The tireless efforts of these amazing people contribute significantly to the enhancement and protection of the natural environment and liveability of the region.

This interactive map shows the location of our Member Groups across Queensland and further information can be found within the list of all our Member Groups. Joining SCEC means you are helping to build on our advocacy work and representation with all levels of government, across sectors and the wider community.

Become a member of SCEC here.

Our Member Groups

Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS)

The AMCS is the voice for Australia’s ocean wildlife. They are an independent charity staffed by a
committed group of professional and passionate scientists, educators, volunteers
and advocates who have defended Australia’s oceans for over forty years.

Postal address: PO Box 5815, West End Qld 4101

Street address: Unit 4/145 Melbourne St, Sth Brisbane 4101

Phone: (07) 3846 6777

Barung Landcare

Barung Landcare is an established part of the social fabric of the vibrant Maleny community – working tirelessly to ensure the sustainability of the natural resources of the region for the future.

Events and Workshops: http://www.barunglandcare.org.au/events

Newsletters: http://www.barunglandcare.org.au/newsletters

Postal address: PO Box 1074, Maleny Qld 4552

Phone: (07) 5494 3151

Bat Rescue Inc

The aims of Bat Rescue are to: provide education to the general public, active conservation of bat habitat, promote bats as important part of our ecology and the rehabilitation and release of bats back to the wild.

Become a bat carer: https://batrescue.org.au/new/home/be-a-bat-carer.html

Other ways you can help: https://batrescue.org.au/new/home/how-to-help.html

Postal address: PO Box 2660, Nambour West Qld 4560

Phone: (07) 5447 0412

Blackall Range Land Use and Planning Association

Blackall Range Land Use and Planning Association is a group that was formed with the common purpose to protect and enhance the physical environment, heritage and productive economic base of the Blackall Range by influencing land use and town planning regimes, policy, decisions and practices.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Blackall-Range-Land-Use-and-Planning-Association/216064305116472

Postal address: PO Box 27, Mapleton Qld 4560

Phone: (07) 5445 7298

Bribie Island Protection Association Inc (BIEPA)

BIEPA is an active and diverse group of like-minded people from the community who work together “Caring for our special habitat and its residents” on Bribie Island’s protected Fauna and Flora Sanctuary.

BIEPA News: https://bribieislandenvironmentprotection.org.au/newsletters/
Membership: https://bribieislandenvironmentprotection.org.au/membership-registration/
Meetings: 7pm, 4th Monday of the Month, ANZAC Room, Bribie RSL, 99 Toorbul St, Bongaree.

Website: www.biepa.org

Phone: (07)3410 0757

Bunya Bunya Country Aboriginal Corporation

Bunya Bunya Country Aboriginal Corporation is a non-profit group established in 2007,
with the charter of supporting local Kabi Kabi Traditional Owners and historically connected
Aboriginal People in 'Closing the Gap by Caring for Country along the Sunshine Coast'
through community engagement and project partnerships. As well, this group is the 2012
winner of the National NAIDOC 'Caring for Country' Award.

Postal address: PO Box 34, NAMBOUR Qld 4560

Phone: 0450 206 520

Caloundra Catholic Community Social Justice Network (CCCSJN)

CCCSJN promotes a wide range of activities supporting a more just and compassionate world/creation.

Phone: (07) 54924567

Conondale Range Conservation

(formally Conondale Range Committee)

The Conondale Range Conservation was formed in 1976 as a public voice for conservation issues in the Conondale Ranges.

Newsletters: http://www.exploreconondales.com/content/newsletters

Postal address: PO Box 150, Kenilworth Qld 4574

Phone: (07) 5446 0350

Coolum and North Shore Coast Care Group Inc

Coolum and North Shore Coast Care is a not for profit Association formed to protect the coastal environment and its flora and fauna, and to maintain the natural state of this gorgeous part of the world we are lucky to live in.

News: http://coolumcoastcare.org.au/news/

Volunteering: http://coolumcoastcare.org.au/ways-to-help/volunteer/

Postal address: 157 Warran Rd, Yaroomba 4573

Phone: 0478 435 377

Coolum Residents Association

The Coolum Residents Association represents the views and opinions of a complete
cross-section of the Coolum community. As an integrated community we share ideas
opinions and aspirations. In the past these attributes have enabled us to shape what
we enjoy and experience in Coolum today.

Postal address: PO Box 121, Coolum Beach Qld 4573

Coolum Women’s Shed

Our mission is to create a positive environment for all women to be connected. We are also creating an inclusive environment for women to participate, and in learning and sharing, to foster individual empowerment and self responsibility.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoolumwomensshed/

Postal address: 4/56 Lysaght St, Coolum Beach

Cooran Earth Rights

Cooran Earth Rights is a collective voice for the local community. We research
and actively address matters concerning the natural environment in the Cooran area including the Great Sandy Straits.

We are aligned with Lock the Gate Alliance to inform the public about the negative impact of inappropriate Coal Mining & Unconventional Gas Mining
(Fracking) on the environment, people's health, local industry, property value and Australia's precious water resource.

We are part of a growing global network that includes over 450 Australian groups opposed to long term environmental degradation, in particular
irreversible water pollution, for short term mining profits.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cooranlockthegate/

Crystal Waters Community Co-operative Ltd

The privately owned village includes residential and cooperatively owned commercial
properties designed along Permaculture principles, and is home to a wide variety of
local flora and fauna.

Events: http://crystalwaters.org.au/things-to-do/events/

Postal address: 1/65 Kilcoy Lane, Conondale Qld 4552

Phone: (07) 5494 4620

Currimundi Catchment Care Group Inc (CCCG)

CCCG aims to stabilize banks and prevent erosion, monitor water quality,
clean up the waterways and surrounds, plant appropriate vegetation, clear
inappropriate vegetation, educate community and visitors and
prevent negative development actions.

Newsletters: http://www.currimundicatchment.org.au/newsletter/

Volunteering and Events: http://www.currimundicatchment.org.au/cccg/calendar/

Postal address: 1 Gam Avenue, Currimundi Qld 4551

Phone: (07) 5438 8267

Development Watch Inc

Development Watch’s primary goals are to prevent inappropriate development in the Coolum district and monitor the planning and decision-making processes that affect our district to make sure that planning schemes and laws are being properly implemented.

Newsletters: http://www.developmentwatch.org.au/newsletter.html

Postal address: PO Box 1076, Coolum Beach Qld 4573

ECOllaboration

Maroochy Waterwatch is involved in many strategic planning activities for
the broader Maroochy River issues and has a strong volunteer workforce actively improving the health for the River and surrounds.

Postal address: PO Box 311, Nambour Qld 4560

Phone: (07) 5476 4777

Environmental Legacy Foundation

ELF contribute to the protection and enhancement of the natural environment and natural heritage,principally within the Sunshine Coast Region.

Website: https://www.environlegacy.org.au/

Fraser Island Defenders Organisation

FIDO has a proud history of more than a quarter of a century of campaigning achievements to
protect one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. FIDO’s aim has always been
“to ensure the wisest use of the natural resources of Fraser Island”

Website: https://fido.org.au/

Postal address: 120 Hilda Street, Corinda Qld 4075

Phone: (07) 3289 6963

Friends of Buddina

Friends of Buddina Ltd are committed to SHARING INFORMATION about our environment, proposed beachside developments and the social impact on Buddina residents, visitors and neighbouring communities. Retention of the existing character and amenity of our residential beachside suburb on the Sunshine Coast is a community consideration for future urban development that is environmentally and socially sustainable.

Website: https://www.friendsofbuddina.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuddinaCommunity/

Friends of Lake Weyba Inc

Friends of Lake Weyba, is defined by a vision to strive to achieve and maintain environmental
excellence for Lake Weyba and the adjacent Noosa River catchment. The association
seeks to sustain and enhance the natural and social qualities of the Lake Weyba
area as a natural and social asset for the local and wider Noosa community, and
the surrounding region.

Latest News: http://friendsoflakeweyba.org/news/

Postal address: PO Box 1660, Noosaville Qld 4566

Friends of Yaroomba

Friends of Yaroomba is a community organisation that focuses on the environmental, social and cultural issues that do impact and could impact on the region.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofyaroomba/

Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network Inc

GMAN is the major community and environmental group in the Glasshouse Mountains and is
affiliated with other similar groups in south east Queensland.

News and Events: http://www.gman-inc.com.au/content/926/news-and-events.aspx

Postal address: PO Box 282, Glasshouse Mountains Qld 4518

Phone: (07) 5493 0090

Hinterland Bush Links

Our vision is the long-term conservation of all native plants and animals in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland through connecting, restoring and protecting habitat on private and public land.

Postal address: PO Box 31, Maleny, Queensland 4552

Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group

LBCCG is a small community group formed in 1992 that seeks to improve
water quality throughout Lake Baroon catchment by implementing on ground works, education and awareness.

Postal address: PO Box 567, Maleny Qld 4552

Phone: (07) 5494 3775

Landsborough Area Community Association (LACA)

LACA Inc.’s aims and objectives are to represent the social, economic and
environmental well-being of the Landsborough community.

Postal address: 478 Old Landsborough Road, Landsborough Qld 4550

Phone: (07) 5494 1255

Manduka Community Settlement Cooperative

Manduka is situated on over 150 acres of land 6 kilometres outside Maleny.
It is home to 15 adults and their children. The residents believe in living simply,
sharing resources, reaching agreement through consensus, and managing their land
in an ecologically sustainable way. They care for 63 ha of natural habitat, 35 of which are
a Nature Refuge. The rest has been re-vegetated and weeded since 1979.

Phone: (07) 5499 9288

Maple Street Co-op

The Maple Street Co-op is a health food shop supplying local, organic,
wholesome and ethical products while providing support and education to our members
and the Maleny community.

We aim to promote healthy lifestyles by providing high-quality foods and products,
created according to the principles of organic production, social ethics and
environmental sensitivity.

Street address: 37 Maple Street, Maleny Qld 4552

Phone: 07 5494 2088

Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee

The aim of the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee is to promote within the
community and through interested sectors, a common view of a sustainable and
productive catchment.

Newsletters: http://mrccc.org.au/newsletters/

Postal address: PO Box 1027, Gympie Qld 4570

Phone: (07) 5482-4766

Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare Inc

Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare Inc are a not-for-profit community group dedicated to the health, protection
and enhancement of the Mooloolah River and its Catchment. Simply done by implementing on the ground works, education and awareness. They welcome volunteers whether to be a part of the Native Nursery or Bicontrol facility operations.

Newsletters: http://www.mooloolahwaterwatchandlandcare.org/newsletters.html

Postal address: PO Box 6202, Mooloolah Valley Qld 4575

Phone: (07) 5494 5074

Night Eyes Association Inc-Water and Landcare

To maintain the waterways of Pumice stone Passage and surrounding foreshores,
waterways and canals and areas affecting their well being.

Volunteering: http://www.waterandlandcaresc.com.au/ne6_contact.html

Postal address: PO Box 22, Golden Beach Qld 4551

Phone: 0402 229 640

Noosa and District Landcare Group

Our aim is to promote the value, protection and rehabilitation of the
Noosa Biosphere and Sunshine Coast Region, which will provide for a
productive and ecologically improved environment for future residents
and visitors.

Resources: https://noosalandcare.org/about/noosa-district-landcare-publications-2/

Volunteering: http://www.noosalandcare.org/volunteer-noosa-landcare.php

Postal address: PO Box 278, Pomona Qld 4568

Phone: (07) 54852468

Noosa Community Biosphere Association

The Noosa Community Biosphere Association is a not for profit advocacy group
promoting innovative approaches to economic development that are socially, culturally
appropriate & environmentally sustainable. We strive to promote and strengthen the
objectives of UNESCO biosphere reserves by helping residents to live more
sustainably and contributing to the well-being of our natural environment,
communities and local economy.

Tips and Resources: http://ourbiosphere.com.au/tips-resources/F

Postal address: PO Box 1015, Tewantin, Qld 4563

Phone: 0429 042 308

Noosa Integrated Catchment Association (NICA)

NICA is a non profit environmental organisation which manages projects to
enhance and protect the Noosa River Catchment.

Volunteer: http://noosariver.com.au/get-involved/

Postal address: PO Box 172, Tewantin Qld 4565

Phone: (07) 5449 9650

Noosa Parks Associations Inc

Noosa Parks Associations aims are to protect the natural environment
within the greater Noosa-Cooloola region, encouraging both genuinely
sustainable human behaviour and built environments.

Events: http://www.noosaparks.org.au/index.php?page=event-calendar

Volunteer: http://www.noosaparks.org.au/index.php?page=get-involved

Postal address: PO Box 836, Noosa Heads Qld 4567

Phone: (07) 5474 2486

Organisation Sunshine Coast Associations of Residents

OSCAR is a non-partisan umbrella organisation representing those resident member
association that endorse OSCAR’s vision, that the Sunshine Coast Council must achieve social,
economic and environmental sustainability – a vision favoured by the majority of residents.

Postal address: PO Box 4670, SCMC Nambour Qld

Phone: 0438 579 950

Permaculture Noosa Inc

The aim of Permaculture Noosa Inc. is to raise the awareness of people on the
Sunshine Coast to the benefits, to themselves and the environment,
of introducing Permaculture into their lives.

Postal address: PO Box 619, Cooroy Qld 4563

Petrie Creek Catchment Care (PCCC)

Petrie Creek Catchment Care’s focus is on informing and educating the community on the benefits of planting local native plants and on providing assistance in all aspects of that through action at Creekside restoration and regeneration projects, site visits, talks and workshops, as well as providing healthy local native plants from their Florabunda Bushcare Nursery.

Website: https://florabundabushcare.wordpress.com/petrie-creek-ccg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PetrieCreekCatchmentCareGroupInc/

Postal address: P.O. Box 272 Woombye 4559

Phone: (07) 5442 2916

Queensland Folk Federation (QFF)

QFF is a not-for-profit organisation which presents the Woodford Folk Festival
and The Planting festival annually.
Woodford Folk Festival: https://woodfordfolkfestival.com/

Planting Festival: https://theplantingfestival.com/

Postal address: PO Box 2, Woodford Qld 4514

Phone: (07) 5496 1066

Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC)

Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC) is the peak body for natural resource management (NRM) volunteers in Queensland. As Queensland’s peak body for NRM volunteers, QWaLC fulfils the following roles on behalf of its membership of over 29, 000 people: Advocacy, Representation, Networking, Promotion and Insurance.

Website: http://qwalc.org.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QueenslandWaterandLandCarers/

Postal address: PO Box 851 Maleny Qld 4552

Phone: (07) 3844 4032

Reef Check Australia

Reef Check Australia is an innovative environmental charity dedicated to providing ways for the community to better understand,appreciate and protect oceans and marine environments.We believe in empowering people to take positive action for our reefs through engaging in citizen science, connecting people with reef science, and local conservation projects.

Postal Address: 1/377 Montague Road, West End QLD 4101

Phone: 0407 125 363

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reefcheckaustralia/

Website: https://www.reefcheckaustralia.org/

Stop Adani Sunshine Coast

Stop Adani Sunshine Coast is a network of community members concerned
about the proposed Adani Carmichael coal mine and ready to do what it takes
to #StopAdani. We conduct grassroots actions to raise awareness about the
proposed Adani mine and the need to transition to renewable energy.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stopadanisunshinecoast/

Website: http://www.stopadani.com

Sunshine Coast Bushwalking Club

Are a group of active bush walkers whose program includes a range of active pursuits
including day walks, through walks, kayaking, biking, base camping, and
extended through walking expeditions.

Newsletters: http://www.sunshinecoastbushwalkingclub.com/newsletters.htm

Postal address: PO Box 287, Buderim Qld 4556

Phone: (07) 5443 1793

Sunshine Coast Climate Action Now (SCCAN)

Our objective is to promote understanding of factual information surrounding
the issues of global warming. We assist in the transition from the culture of fossil
fuel dependency to that of renewable energy sources. We will hold film events
discussion forums and confront our political leaders to advise them of the
concerns of our membership regarding the local effects of changing climate.

Postal address: 6 Aruma Court, Mooloolaba, Qld 4557

Phone: (07) 5477 7771

Sunshine Coast Lets

LETS is a non-profit community group. Their cashless trading system is based
on the idea that all people have valuable skills and services to share with their community.

Australian Community Exchange System: http://www.communityexchange.net.au/

Postal address: 3 Porters Lane, Nambour Qld 4560

Phone: (07) 5441 7988

Surfrider Foundation Sunshine Coast

Surfrider Foundation SC looks after nearly 100kms of coastline, starting at
Caloundra and finishing at Noosa. The branch keeps busy with regular beach Clean-ups
and dune restoration work. Surfrider Sunshine Coast engages the local community with
art, surf, film and music events throughout the year, embracing local talent.

Phone: 0424 352 792

Sustainable Population Australia (SPA)

Sustainable Population Australia is an advocacy group that aims to establish
an ecologically sustainable human population. There are 6 State branches
across Australia providing their members with newsletters every quarter that
discuss sustainability topics.

Newsletters: https://population.org.au/publications/newsletters/national

QLD Branch Address: 64 Leybourne St, Chelmer Qld 4068

Phone: +61 7 3379 8090

Take Action for Pumicestone Passage (TAPP)

TAPP was formed in December 2010 with the major concern for the health of the
Pumicestone Passage and it’s catchment, potentially at risk from
the development of Caloundra South and the ULDA ‘takeover ‘of the project.
After petitioning for an EPBC Assessment for the development and presentation of
13555 signatures to Parliament in March 2011, they become incorporated.

Postal address: PO Box 3820, Caloundra QLD 4551

Phone: (07) 5492 2040

Website: https://takeactionpumicestonepassage.com.au

The Overview Institute of Australia

The Overview Institute of Australia is an educational organization affiliated with and authorised by the Overview Institute (founded in the United States in 2008) and is dedicated to helping people of all ages deepen their experience of the planetary perspective - revealed and enhanced through visions of the Earth from space.

Contact form: https://www.overviewinstituteaustralia.org/contact

Ten Little Pieces

Ten Little Pieces is an empowerment movement for ordinary folks to make a big difference by collecting ten little pieces of rubbish anytime,anywhere, especially with your kids. So next time you’re at the playground or the beach or park, walking to school or riding your bikes, take a minute to love where you live and collect ten little pieces.

Website: www.tenlittlepieces.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tenlittlepieces/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenlittlepieces

Transition Town Nambour

Transition Nambour is a newly formed group of people interested in planning for a more
resilient and sustainable future.

Phone: (07) 5472 7869

WPSQ-Sunshine Coast and Hinterland Inc

Rampant development along the coastal strip and its attendant destruction of
wildlife habitat is a major concern for the Sunshine Coast Branch, which plays
an active role in lobbying for the conservation and preservation
of the natural environment.

Faunawatch: http://www.wildlife.org.au/projects/fauna/index.html

Postal address: PO Box 275, Caloundra Qld 4551

Phone: (07) 5444 2707

Wildlife Volunteers Association Inc (WILVOS)

WILVOS is a dedicated group of South East Queensland people who devote their
time and effort in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of
precious Australian native wildlife.

Newsletters: https://wilvos.org.au/newsletter-archive/

Volunteering: https://wilvos.org.au/join-us/

Postal address: PO Box 4805, Sunshine Coast Mail Centre, Nambour Qld 4560

Phone: (07) 5441 6200

Yandina and District Community Association (YADCA)

YADCA is a voice for the historic town of Yandina. For over 20 years our volunteer
organisation has made representations to local, state and federal governments over many
issues including development, the natural environment and infrastructure. Our non-partisan
group hosts a monthly community forum and provides members with timely
and accurate updates regarding ongoing community issues and developments.