Sunshine Coast Council

The Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2017-2019[1867KB] supports social and economic opportunities for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of the Sunshine Coast. 

NAIDOC Week 2018: Because of her we can

Sunshine Coast Council will host and support a number of NAIDOC Week events this year.  Stay tuned for Council’s Regional Guide to NAIDOC Week 2018 events. NIADOC week is from 8 to 15 July 2018.

Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners Protocols

Council supports the practice of procuring Welcomes to Country from and acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the Sunshine Coast; the Kabi Kabi people and the Jinibara people.

The Queensland Government provides a description of the Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Traditional Owner protocols.

For information about suppliers of Welcomes to Country please contact Council’s RAP Officer.

Watch Lyndon Davis explain the significance of his artwork "His Native Place" which is displayed at the Sunshine Coast Airport and featured in council's RAP.

Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dates of significance

Sunshine Coast Council recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dates of significance. For a comprehensive list, visit the Anti-discrimination Commission of Queensland’s Calendar of events of importance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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 Strengthening Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses on the Sunshine Coast

Economic independence is one of the building blocks of successful communities.  Sunshine Coast Council supports linking local, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses with private sector and government supply chains.  

The Black Business Finder is an initiative of ICN (the Industry Capability Network).  It is Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business directory. For a list of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, under region select “South East Queensland” and under Local Government Area select “Sunshine Coast”.

Contacts

For more information, contact council’s customer service centre.