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.
Supporting our community
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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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Sunshine Coast Biosphere
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere is our commitment to a sustainable future. The Biosphere is a way of life, caring for our environment, creating thriving communities and growing our local economy.
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Multicultural Welcome Hub
Find support, meet people and explore your new community.
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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 operates 8 waste facilities, weekly kerbside collection, and the Recycle Mate search tool - your guide to waste-free living on the Sunshine Coast.
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
Sunshine Coast Council acknowledges the Sunshine Coast Country, home of the Kabi Kabi peoples and the Jinibara peoples, the Traditional Custodians, whose lands and waters we all now share.
Sunshine Coast Citizens' Panel
Sunshine Coast Council has established a new Citizens’ Panel to hear from a wide range of perspectives and voices in our community.
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.
Sunshine Coast Quarries
High‑quality basalt and rhyolite sourced from quarries at Image Flat and Dulong support regional government projects and private sector developments.
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.
Community news
Take a seat, stay for the view!
Moffat Beach locals and visitors will soon enjoy easier access to one of the Sunshine Coast's most loved beaches, with key areas of the foreshore set to reopen in time for the September school holidays.
Sporting clubs to benefit from new facilities
Sunshine Coast sporting clubs will benefit from new and upgraded facilities as Sunshine Coast Council and the Queensland Government invest in community sporting infrastructure to support the region’s growing population and the delivery of major infrastructure projects linked to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Late-night buses stay on after successful trial
Getting home safely after a night out on the Sunshine Coast will remain easier and more affordable, with the successful late-night bus trial extended until 2 August 2027.
Flexible options available for rates payments
Rates notices have been issued and are due for payment by 21 August. Find out how to set up an interest-free arrangement and manage your rates in a way that suits you.
Record 16,500 runners celebrate 15 years of Sunshine Coast Marathon
Participants from 42 countries joined thousands of local runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters, with ages ranging from four to 84, celebrating the EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival's 15th year on Sunday 2 August, 2026.
Take a seat, stay for the view!
Moffat Beach locals and visitors will soon enjoy easier access to one of the Sunshine Coast's most loved beaches, with key areas of the foreshore set to reopen in time for the September school holidays.
Sporting clubs to benefit from new facilities
Sunshine Coast sporting clubs will benefit from new and upgraded facilities as Sunshine Coast Council and the Queensland Government invest in community sporting infrastructure to support the region’s growing population and the delivery of major infrastructure projects linked to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Late-night buses stay on after successful trial
Getting home safely after a night out on the Sunshine Coast will remain easier and more affordable, with the successful late-night bus trial extended until 2 August 2027.
Flexible options available for rates payments
Rates notices have been issued and are due for payment by 21 August. Find out how to set up an interest-free arrangement and manage your rates in a way that suits you.
Record 16,500 runners celebrate 15 years of Sunshine Coast Marathon
Participants from 42 countries joined thousands of local runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters, with ages ranging from four to 84, celebrating the EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival's 15th year on Sunday 2 August, 2026.