Living and community
Council provides a range of services and community facilities to residents of the Sunshine Coast, ranging from waste collection and community funding and support programs to libraries, community halls, transport services, and animal shelters and pet-friendly parks.
This week’s highlights
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Explore the Community Strategy
Learn how Council and our community will work together to advance our shared goal of a strong community.
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Find community facilities
We manage a range of community facilities including libraries, community halls and showgrounds.
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Multicultural Welcome Hub
Find support, meet people and explore your new community.
Corporate
Get work experience
Join our Parks and Gardens team for a five-day work experience program.
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Learn how to recycle right
Search our waste and recycling guide to find out what to do with your waste.
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Waste and recycling
Council provides a comprehensive waste collection, disposal, recycling and advisory service for residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Animals and pets
Find information about your responsibilities as a pet owner, pet registration and regulations, and places to exercise your pets.
Roads and transport
Find information on road closures, road safety, public transport and parking regulations.
First Nations Partnerships
Council's First Nations Partnerships team, advocate for community needs, provide First Nations policy advice, and support engagement.
Sunshine Coast Citizens' Panel
Sunshine Coast Council is establishing a new Citizens’ Panel, in partnership with Sortition Foundation, to hear from a wide range of perspectives and voices in our community. If you’ve received a lucky invitation in the mail, register your interest to take part.
Community engagement
Through council's community engagement program, you can stay informed or have your say on a range of council projects and activities.
Community safety
Council is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Coast residents and visitors.
Community support
The Sunshine Coast is a great place to live and work. One of the main reasons for this are it's people. Council works to support communities through programs, projects and campaigns. Working alongside community will ensure our region is strong because, Together we thrive.
Community Facilities
Council manages a range of community facilities including libraries, community halls and showgrounds.
Parking
Drivers on the Sunshine Coast should be aware of the local parking rules.
Grants and funding
Council offers a range of grants and funding for community projects and artistic development.
Awards and ceremonies
Find out about council's Citizenship Ceremonies, Community Awards and other council awards
Volunteering
Council appreciates and values the time and dedication of all its volunteers. Find out what volunteering opportunities council offers and how to get involved.
New residents
Overview of council services and other useful information for new residents to the Sunshine Coast.
Quarry services
Council supports our growing region through the operation of two quarries to supply premium quality rock products.
Sunshine Coast Libraries
Council's library service includes eight branches and two mobile libraries. Membership is free and you can read, watch, listen and learn.
Latest news
‘Big win’: popular hinterland park gains exciting upgrade
One of the hinterland’s favourite parks is set to be even better with two welcome upgrades about to start construction.
‘Not just words, but action’: Council champions reconciliation
Sunshine Coast Council endorsed its Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2025–2028, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to reconciliation by embedding First Nations cultures and partnerships into all aspects of Council work.
Brisbane 2032: Celebrating 7 years to go!
Celebrating seven years to go until the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games with 7 Years to Grow - a vibrant initiative to green our backyard and work towards a more sustainable region in 2032 and beyond.
Citizens’ Panel to deliver voice of the people
Invitation letters are on their way to 10,000 lucky households who are invited to register their interest for the first Sunshine Coast Citizens' Panel.
Paws, playgrounds and plans – thanks to you!
Here’s how you helped shape the future for a well-used neighbourhood park on the Sunshine Coast.
‘Big win’: popular hinterland park gains exciting upgrade
One of the hinterland’s favourite parks is set to be even better with two welcome upgrades about to start construction.
‘Not just words, but action’: Council champions reconciliation
Sunshine Coast Council endorsed its Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2025–2028, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to reconciliation by embedding First Nations cultures and partnerships into all aspects of Council work.
Brisbane 2032: Celebrating 7 years to go!
Celebrating seven years to go until the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games with 7 Years to Grow - a vibrant initiative to green our backyard and work towards a more sustainable region in 2032 and beyond.
Citizens’ Panel to deliver voice of the people
Invitation letters are on their way to 10,000 lucky households who are invited to register their interest for the first Sunshine Coast Citizens' Panel.
Paws, playgrounds and plans – thanks to you!
Here’s how you helped shape the future for a well-used neighbourhood park on the Sunshine Coast.