Through education, community programmes, useful resources and information Living Smart aims to empower the Sunshine Coast to adopt simple, sustainable lifestyle changes that make a positive impact now and for future generations.
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23 November - 26 November
This is not another zoom meeting disguised as a âvirtual eventâ!
23 November - 26 November
This is not another zoom meeting disguised as a âvirtual eventâ!
05 October - 05 October
To celebrate World Architecture Day, the Queensland Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) is very proud to partner with RENEW to offer Queensland residents the chance to meet with some of Australiaâs leading sustainable architects.
30 September - 30 September
Join architect Ben Walker and Felicity Woodhams, Assistant Manager of the Your Home Team from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, as they discuss the recent release of Design For Place energy-efficient house plans.
01 October - 01 October
Thinking of installing a home battery? Our three speakers will discuss the interaction between your local electricity tariffs, your EV usage and how these affect your home battery selection and use.
28 September - 28 September
creating a healthy, comfortable and efficient house that doesnât cost the earth.
24 September - 24 September
You shouldnât be stuck with high energy bills just because you rent.
22 September - 22 September
Creating a cost-effective and highly efficient all-electric home.
02 October - 03 September
Want to know what and how to grow in the sub-tropics?
07 October - 07 October
This 8-week, after school program, covers the ethics, principles and practices of permaculture for the junior garden architect.
02 October - 03 October
Get your hands dirty again, as you learn how to build super strong compost that will enrich your garden, fill it with millions of micro-organisms and ancient minerals, and you can take some home to get you started.
01 September - 30 April
Fabric celebrates the extraordinary talents of our regions artists, designers and sustainability change-makers.
25 September - 26 September
Get your hands dirty as you learn how to build a self-feeding vegetable bed called the âWorm Lasagneâ that brings minerals, life and vegetables into your garden.
25 September - 26 September
Keen to connect with your community, clean-up the area and listen to some funky live tunes?
16 September - 16 September
We are thrilled to announce that for episode #4 of the Crafting a Circular Economy event series we are headed to the hinterland at the Brouhaha Brewery in Maleny.
14 September - 14 September
They're riding into town! Whatâs the Big Bike Film Night all about? Sharing the best cycling short films from around the world with you!
19 August - 19 August
This episode is hosted at White's Supa IGA Baringa with White's IGA's Roz White, OzHarvest's Michele Lipner and a guest feature from Cameron McKenzie of ASPIRE PL.
12 July - 23 August
Council values engaged, resilient and inclusive communities that embrace diversity. The Major Grants Program supports not-for-profit organisations to deliver one-off projects, events and activities with broad community benefit. Applications must align to a specific grant category as detailed in the guidelines.
01 August - 02 August
Sunshine Coast Council invites you to connect, create and care for our environment when two great events combine.
22 January - 22 January
The Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards are a celebration of the contribution that individuals, community groups and organisations make in our region.
15 July - 15 July
Todd Widdicombe is on the couch with Your Mates Brewery owners, Matt Hepburn and Christen McGarry.
21 June - 31 August
Plastic Belly is a contemporary dance performance by Sunshine Coast-based choreographer Courtney Scheu and visual artist Itamar Freed, created with the support of dramaturge Liesel Zink.
15 July - 15 July
Join in the video workshop, Cloth Nappies 101 with Vashti from Nest Nappies and Kelly from Strucket to chat all things Modern Cloth Nappies on Wednesday 15 July at 10am. They explore the reusable options available so you can choose the right nappy or combination of styles for you and your bub.
22 July - 22 July
Join Natasha Odgers from Natural Connections Wax Wraps Workshops on Wednesday 22 July at 10 am and learn how to make your own beeswax wraps.
17 July - 17 July
Visionary Ocean Warriors are doing a free T-shirt bag making workshop at their beach clean up on Saturday 18 July.
25 July - 25 July
Did you know a whopping 130,000 tonnes of plastic finds is way into Australian waterways and oceans every year? Replace with local marine debris.
17 July - 17 July
Fuelled by a passion for protecting our ocean life, two local teenagers are set to launch an innovative combined beach clean-up and recycled market called Seaside Scavenge.
29 June - 28 September
SPRUNGG is designed to help food and ag companies implement radical change, better innovation and more sustainable business practices.
17 June - 17 June
Has there ever been a better time to challenge how we do things? Are you wanting to expand your knowledge and work towards practicing more sustainable habits, most especially in your work environment?
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