COMMUNITY NEWS - Young voices shape future

More than 1000 young people across the Sunshine Coast have already played a role in shaping our future and now it’s time to check back in.

The Thriving Futures draft Sunshine Coast Youth Plan 2026–2031, has been shaped by the voices of over 1000 young people aged 12–24, who shared their ideas and aspirations during the initial engagement period that concluded in July.

Through online surveys, pop-ups across the region and a Youth Forum, young people told us they want to be heard on big issues like housing affordability, cost of living, transport and the environment. They also called for more activities, safe and welcoming places to connect and stronger support for mental health challenges.

This feedback is guiding the development of a draft plan that reflects what matters most to our young people and their ideas to make the Sunshine Coast a better place to live.

Sunshine Coast Council now invites the community to review the draft Sunshine Coast Youth Plan 2026–2031 and provide feedback on the proposed actions. Council especially wants to hear from young people aged 12–24 years, whose voices are central to the plan.

As an added incentive, young people who complete the survey will go into the draw to win one of two $250 gift cards. 

Visit haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to get involved and complete the survey.