Our member groups are an essential part of our collective voice for nature on the Sunshine Coast. We welcome new groups that share our objectives and commitment to environmental protection. Find out more about the benefits and process of becoming a SCEC member group here.
AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
The Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) is the peak body for citizen science nationally. Citizen science is a form of science that involves public participation in diverse ways. We have the vision to be a community that supports, informs, and develops citizen science. Our mission is to advance citizen science through the sharing of knowledge, collaboration, capacity building, and advocacy. For more information, please click on the below -
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AUSTRALIAN MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (AMCS)
The AMCS is an autonomous charitable organisation advocating for Australia's marine wildlife. It is run by a dedicated team of skilled and enthusiastic scientists, educators, volunteers, and champions who have been safeguarding Australian oceans for more than 40 years.
BACKYARDS FOR BIODIVERSITY SEQ
Backyards for Biodiversity is dedicated to highlighting the importance and possibilities of urban biodiversity in south-east Queensland. Their goal is to educate residents about the beauty of our native plants and wildlife, while promoting practical strategies like planting indigenous flora to support local fauna. Backyards for Diversity collaborates with local governments to raise awareness of the significance of biodiversity and implement sustainable practices that protect and enrich it. backyardsforbiodiversity.org
BARUNG LANDCARE
For over 30 years, Barung Landcare has brought like-minded individuals together who share a commitment to protecting the magnificent natural environment along the Blackall Range and surroundings. Barung Landcare is dedicated to working for our future by supplying locally sourced native plants to protect and regenerate our landscape.
BAT RESCUE INC
Bat Rescue Inc. is a non-proit volunteer organisation who work alongside Queensland’s Department of Environment and Science (DES) to rescue sick, injured and orphaned Flying-foxes and microbats.
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BRIBIE ISLAND PROTECTION ASSOCIATION INC (BIEPA)
BIEPA's mission is to help the native flora and fauna on Bribie Island flourish. The BEIPA team regularly monitors the terrain and waterways to implement sustainable ecological practices that have a positive impact on the environment. The BEIPA team engages with local community members and council to promote sustainable ecotourism and influence urban development.
COOLUM AND NORTH SHORE COAST CARE GROUP INC
Formed in 2000, Coolum and North Shore Coast Care is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to protecting and maintaining the natural coastline’s floral and fauna for future generations.
CRA is a local community organisation that aims to identify and promote sustainable opportunities to preserve and enhance the amenity and facilities in Coolum Beach and the surrounding areas.
COORAN EARTH RIGHTSCooran Earth Rights speaks for the local community, addressing environmental concerns in the area, including the Great Sandy Straits. As part of a global network of 450+ Australian groups, they oppose environmentally damaging practices for short-term mining profits.
CRYSTAL WATERS COMMUNITY CO-OPERATIVE LTD
Crystal Waters is a privately owned village designed around Permaculture ideas. It incorporates the use of land, dams, and waterways to produce organic food and build ecological housing. Crystal Waters also hosts Permaculture workshops and other events that educate and demonstrate the principles in practice.
CURRIMUNDI CATCHMENT CARE GROUP INC (CCCG)
CCCG is a volunteer community group whose aim is to stabilise and prevent erosion of coastal estuary banks and creeks. Members of CCCG help clean up the waterways, monitor water quality, and remove invasive species from the surrounding areas.
DEVELOPMENT WATCH INC
Development Watch aims to prevent inappropriate development in the Coolum district. Members regularly monitor the planning and decision-making processes in the area to ensure that planning schemes and laws are being properly implemented.
ECOLLABORATIONMaroochy Waterwatch is involved in many strategic planning activities for the broader Maroochy River issues and has a strong volunteer workforce actively improving the health of the River and its surrounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY FOUNDATION (ELF)
ELF contributes to the protection and enhancement of the natural environment and natural heritage, principally within the Sunshine Coast Region. ELF provides support for programmes and activities that educate and advocate for our unique ecosystems, our wildlife, and our forests. They do this through donations to organisations and institutions committed to their mission.
FRASER ISLAND DEFENDERS ORGANISATION (FIDO)For more than 25 years, FIDO has campaigned for the protection and conservation of native flora and fauna under threat from human activity. FIDO is committed to working with the traditional landowners of K’Gari to work towards sustainable solutions that balance conservation and tourism.
FRIENDS OF BUDDINAFriends of Buddina Ltd is a not-for-profit community group run by volunteers. Their goal is to keep the Buddina community well-informed on proposed beachside developments, as well as educating residents on ways they can reduce their impact on the environment.
FRIENDS OF LAKE WEYBA INCFriends of Lake Weyba aims to maintain environmental excellence of Lake Weyba and the adjacent Noosa catchment through habitat restoration and preventing inappropriate development.
Friends of the Forest Inc. is a creative & collaborative group that supports individuals & like-minded organisations in caring for their local environments in respectful & mutually supportive networks.
FRIENDS OF YAROOMBA
Friends of Yaroomba is a community organisation that focuses on local environmental, social, and cultural issues to develop sustainable solutions for generations to come. In recent years, they created a subcommittee, Save Yaroomba, dedicated to preventing inappropriate development.
GMAN is the major community and environmental group in the Glasshouse Mountains. They have their own nursery of local plants for Land for Wildlife properties and a number of plant sales each year. GMAN works with local koala carers to establish and maintain eucalypt trees.
HINTERLAND BUSH LINKS
Hinterland Bush Links empowers and supports local landholders to connect, restor,e and protect native vegetation in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
KOALA ACTION INCKoala Action Inc. (KAI) is a volunteer not for profit incorporated association made up of
individuals concerned about the long-term survival of the koala in Queensland. KAI’s objectives are to help koalas by urging local, state, and federal government,s as well as
businesses to retain native bush land habitat, provide resources to rehabilitate degraded
bush land to increase its’ carrying capacity and encourage/fund the replanting of koala
food trees and other natives in parks, reserves, and open spaces
LAKE BAROON CATCHMENT CARE GROUPLBCCG is a small community group that has been actively working towards improving water quality in the Lake Baroon catchment area for almost three decades. As well as their work on-the-ground, they run various education initiatives aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues and the importance of sustainability.
LANDSBOROUGH AREA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (LACA)
LACA Inc. is a community-based organisation committed to improving the overall quality of life in the Landsborough community. By focusing on the social, economic, and environmental issues, they foster a culture of collaboration and inclusivity within the community.
MANDUKA COMMUNITY SETTLEMENT COOPERATIVE
Manduka is a small community settlement co-op located on 150 acres just outside of Maleny. Manduka residents embrace a simple living lifestyle by managing resources collaboratively and practicing ecologically sustainable land management.
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.
MARY RIVER CATCHMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE The aim of the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee is to raise awareness and promote sustainable and productive environmental practices in the community.
MOOLOOLAH RIVER WATERWATCH AND LANDCARE INCMooloolah 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.
Native Plants Queensland/SUNSHINE COASTNative Plants Sunshine Coast is part of the state wide organisation known as Native Plants Queensland (NPQ). This organisation was formed in 1957 to promote the horticultural potential of Australian native plants and preserve them through cultivation.
Night Eyes is committed to preserving the natural terrain of the Pumice Stone Passage and its surrounding foreshores, waterways and canals.
NOOSA AND DISTRICT LANDCARE GROUP“Transforming our landscape together” is the main mission of the Noosa and District Landcare group. They aim to provide a productive and ecologically improved environment for future residents and visitors by promoting the values, protection, and rehabilitation of the Noosa and Sunshine Coast Region.
NOOSA BIOSPHERE RESERVE FOUNDATIONThe Noosa Shire was designated Biosphere Reserve status under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) program in 2007 in recognition of the Noosa community’s commitment to maintaining sustainable development and biodiversity conservation.
NOOSA INTEGRATED CATCHMENT ASSOCIATION (NICA)Established in 1996, the Noosa Integrated Catchment Association, Inc (NICA) is a community-based not-for-profit organisation formed to coordinate and align natural resource management activities in the Noosa River catchment.
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.
ORGANISATION SUNSHINE COAST ASSOCIATIONS OF RESIDENTSOSCAR is a non-partisan and not-for-profit umbrella/peak organisation covering resident and community organisations on the Sunshine Coast and Noosa local government areas. Their objective is to achieve a balance between natural and built environments that permits a comfortable lifestyle and biodiversity.
PERMACULTURE NOOSA INCPermaculture Noosa Inc. is an organisation that advocates sustainable living and promotes the principles of permaculture. Through education, community-building, advocacy and outreach, they hope to create a more sustainable community on the Sunshine Coast.
PETRIE CREEK CATCHMENT CARE (PCCC)PCCC is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Petrie Creek catchment. Their main aim is to create a stable, self-repairing, and self-sustaining natural resource that can be enjoyed for generations to come.
POSITIVE CHANGE FOR MARINE LIFE (PCFML)
Positive Change for Marine Life's key focus is to develop solutions to marine debris and pollution. Through their core values of understanding, education and respect, PCFML empowers communities to take action for our oceans, developing long-term initiatives which benefit the sea, as well as those who rely upon it for survival.
QUEENSLAND CONSERVATION COUNCIL
QCC brings together Queenslanders who care about our natural environment and climate change. By working together we can make our voices heard and create a better future for our environment, our communities and our kids.
We act as the peak body for Queensland’s environmental movement, representing over 50 community environment groups across the state. We have been working to protect, conserve and sustain Queensland’s environment since 1969. www.queenslandconservation.org.au
QUEENSLAND WATER AND LAND CARERS (QWALC)Queensland Water and Land Carers (QWaLC) is the peak body for natural resource management (NRM) volunteers in Queensland. qwalc.org.au
REEF CHECK AUSTRALIAReef Check Australia is an innovative citizen science focused charity dedicated to educating and empowering community volunteers to better understand, appreciate and protect oceans and marine environments. We help people help reefs by providing the tools for the community to take positive action for our reefs. Through our network of volunteers, we engage in citizen science, connect people with reef science, and undertake local conservation projects.
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Save our Glasshouse Mountains mission is to preserve the natural beauty, cultural significance, and diverse ecosystems of the Glass House Mountains for current and future generations.
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION SUNSHINE COAST
Surfrider Foundation Sunshine Coast is an initiative that plays a significant role in preserving and protecting the Sunshine Coast coastline. Their main local campaign is the award-winning Double Island Clean Up Weekend, which runs twice a year, attracting 200+ volunteers to remove more than five tonnes of rubbish from our beaches.
SUSTAINABLE POPULATION AUSTRALIA (SPA)SPA is an advocacy group building awareness about the impact of population growth on our planet. The organisation’s efforts are focused on establishing an ecologically sustainable human population.
TAKE ACTION FOR PUMICESTONE PASSAGE (TAPP)Formed in 2010, TAPP has been actively advocating for the protection and preservation of the Pumicestone Passage catchment – which is at risk of development of Caloundra South and the ULDA.
WPSQ-SUNSHINE COAST AND HINTERLAND INC
WPSQ Sunshine Coast plays an active role in lobbying for the conservation and preservation of the natural environment under threat of rampant development.
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.
YANDINA AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION (YADCA)YADCA is a voice for the historic town of Yandina. For over 20 years their volunteer organisation have made submissions to local, state, and federal governments over many issues, including development, the natural environment and infrastructure.
The Yandina Community Gardens practice permaculture and provide an opportunity for individuals to gain practical skills in cultivating their own food, while also promoting sustainable living practices.
WOODFORDIA INCWoodfordia Inc is a not-for-profit, community driven organisation. Their flagship event, the Woodford Folk Festival is held annually in the picturesque town of Woodford and has become one of the largest cultural events in the region. Woodfordia are also the principal organisers of The Planting, Festival of Small Halls and Woodfordia’s Artisan Camp.
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.