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
Email: amcs@amcs.org.au
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
Email: info@barunglandcare.org.au
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
Email: president@batrescue.org.au
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
Email: rsmconserve@gmail.com
Bribie Island Protection Association Inc (BIEPA)
BIEPA is an active group of people, from many different trades and professions who have at least one thing in common – they care for the environment of Bribie Island and the surrounding area.
Newsletters: https://bribieislandenvironmentprotection.org.au/newsletters/
Activities: https://bribieislandenvironmentprotection.org.au/activities/
Postal address: GPO Box 350, Bribie Island Qld 4507
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
Email: gjones.biodiverse@gmail.com
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
Email: admin@exploreconondales.com
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
Email: info@coolumcoastcare.org.au
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
Email: info@coolumresidents.org
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
Email: coolumwomensshed@gmail.com
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/
Email: cooranearthrights@gmail.com
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
Email: cwoop@westnet.com.au
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
Email: cccginfo@currimundicatchment.org.au
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
Email: secretary@developmentwatch.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”
Newsletters: http://www.fido.org.au/moonbi/index.html
Postal address: PO Box 909, Toowong Qld 4066
Phone: (07) 3289 6963
Email: info@fido.org.au
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
Email: friendsoflakeweyba@gmail.com
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/
Email: friendsofyaroomba@gmail.com
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
Email: info@gman-inc.com.au
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
Email: sduncan@hinterlandbushlinks.org
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
Email: info@lbccg.org.au
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
Email: laca@landsborough.qld.au
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
Email: gpechey@westnet.com.au
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
Email: finance@maplestreetco-op.com
Maroochy Waterwatch Inc
Maroochy Waterwatch is involved in may strategic planning activities for
the broader Maroochy River issues and has a strong volunteer workforce actively improving the health for the River and surrounds.
Newsletters:
http://www.maroochycatchmentcentre.org.au/catchment/?page_id=1206
Volunteer: http://www.maroochycatchmentcentre.org.au/catchment/?page_id=83
Postal address: PO Box 311, Nambour Qld 4560
Phone: (07) 5476 4777
Email: info@maroochycatchmentcentre.org.au
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
Email: admin@mrccc.org.au
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
Email: secretary@mrwl.org.au
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
Email: nighteyes1@bigpond.com
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
Email: info@noosalandcare.org
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
Email: info@ourbiosphere.com
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
Email: admin@noosariver.com.au
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
Email: office@noosaparks.org.au
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
Email: treasurer@oscar.org.au
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
Email: info@permaculturenoosa.com.au
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/
Email: petriecreek@bigpond.com
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
Email: qff@woodfordfolkfestival.com
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/
Email: info@qwalc.org.au
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
Email: jodi@reefcheckaustralia.org
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.
Email: stopadani.sunshinecoast@gmail.com
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
Email: scclimateactionnow@gmail.com
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
Email: sunshinecoastlets@gmail.com
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
Email: sunshinecoast@surfrider.org.au
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
Email: qld@population.org.au
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
Email: contact@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
Email: tenlittlepieces@gmail.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
Email: news.transition.nambour@gmail.com
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
Email: sunshine@wildlife.org.au
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 2555, Nambour West Qld 4560
Phone: (07) 5441 6200
Email: enquiries@wilvos.org.au
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.
Postal address: PO Box 199, Yandina Qld 4561
Phone: 0438 467 710
Email: yadca4561@gmail.com
Secretary: Peter Baulch
Yandina Community Gardens
Yandina Community Gardens are permaculture gardens established for the community
to gain practical skills in growing their own food.
Workshops: http://yandinacommunitygardens.com.au/?page_id=40
Postal address: 41 Farrell Street, Yandina Qld 4561
Phone: (07) 5446 7373
Email: info@yandinacommunitygardens.com.au
Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN)
Zero Emissions Noosa [ZEN] is a community based organisation working together to achieve a goal of zero carbon emissions by 2026.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZeroEmissionsNoosa/
Email: zeroemissionsnoosa@gmail.com