Community Development Update

Welcome to our Community Development Update page. We'll be sharing news, events and asking for your feedback.

So, what is Community Development?

Community development in local government involves individuals, families with children, youth, seniors, groups and clubs, networks, businesses, community services and organisations, non-government, and government (State and Federal) organisations, ratepayers and residents, seasonal visitors and tourists.

Community development aims to generate outcomes that enable the community to come together to be active, to participate, to engage and to be supportive and sustainable; to develop active environments in which people live, work, play and invest.

What is the role of a Community Development Officer?

We are not the experts in your immediate community. Council’s Community Development Team walks with the community, listening for shared concerns, gaps and barriers. We support community’s ability to engage with their wider networks, services, local assets and provide guidance on developing projects to address concerns.

The Council’s Community Development team do this by responding to demand. Council encourage community members to participate in changing the issues that affect their lives through participatory action groups. This is where YOU can get involved with making a difference to your community!

Council collaborates with community groups to uncover place based opportunities for sustainable outcomes. As groups gain confidence, access funding, share resources, strengthen their partnerships, learn new skills, and participate, the rewards are broadly cast throughout the Bundaberg Region because of, the valuable partnerships developed.

The Council’s Community Development Team also facilitate and attend many forum meetings within the Bundaberg Region, such as the Community Youth Collective, All Abilities Alliance, Local Level Alliance, Housing and Homeless Forum, and many more.

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Welcome to our Community Development Update page. We'll be sharing news, events and asking for your feedback.

So, what is Community Development?

Community development in local government involves individuals, families with children, youth, seniors, groups and clubs, networks, businesses, community services and organisations, non-government, and government (State and Federal) organisations, ratepayers and residents, seasonal visitors and tourists.

Community development aims to generate outcomes that enable the community to come together to be active, to participate, to engage and to be supportive and sustainable; to develop active environments in which people live, work, play and invest.

What is the role of a Community Development Officer?

We are not the experts in your immediate community. Council’s Community Development Team walks with the community, listening for shared concerns, gaps and barriers. We support community’s ability to engage with their wider networks, services, local assets and provide guidance on developing projects to address concerns.

The Council’s Community Development team do this by responding to demand. Council encourage community members to participate in changing the issues that affect their lives through participatory action groups. This is where YOU can get involved with making a difference to your community!

Council collaborates with community groups to uncover place based opportunities for sustainable outcomes. As groups gain confidence, access funding, share resources, strengthen their partnerships, learn new skills, and participate, the rewards are broadly cast throughout the Bundaberg Region because of, the valuable partnerships developed.

The Council’s Community Development Team also facilitate and attend many forum meetings within the Bundaberg Region, such as the Community Youth Collective, All Abilities Alliance, Local Level Alliance, Housing and Homeless Forum, and many more.

Subscribe in the "Follow Project" section to be kept up to date.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Accessible BBQs and picnic tables survey

    Bundaberg Regional Council is conducting a survey to gauge use of new accessible barbecues and picnic tables at Baldwin Swamp Shelter Shed, Boreham Park and South Head Parklands (Burnett Heads).

    We are interested to find out if you have used them and, if so, any feedback, as well as any ideas you have.

    We would appreciate if you could fill out this survey online by Sunday 22 October 2023. (NB: if you would prefer a paper copy, please email engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 883 699).

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Learn to Skate Workshop feedback form

    Thanks for attending Council's Learn to Skate Workshop. We'd love to hear what you thought of it.

    Whether you're a participant or a parent/carer of a participant, please fill in this feedback form so we can continually improve.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Youth Chronicles 2022 Feedback

    We'd love your feedback on Youth Chronicles 2022.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Community Youth Collective - Youth Survey

    The Community Youth Collective is a network of local youth-based services, schools and Bundaberg Regional Council. Our aim is to share information, identify gaps and trends in Bundaberg, develop projects and initiatives for our youth.

    This survey is a locally driven initiative of the Collective created due to a lack of evidence within the local youth sector and has two main purposes.

    1. Develop an evidence base on local youth issues, trends and service gaps, particularly around homelessness.
    2. To identify if the region’s youth would benefit from a ‘Youth Hub’ and what they would want from this initiative.

    A ‘Youth Hub’ would be a physical building, aimed at providing a safe and fun space for youth by breaking down social barriers. This will be accomplished through encouraging social activities and opportunities for you to better connect with other youth and local services. 

    The proposed hub will also provide a location for community programs and workshops to address youth-based issues, educate on important life-skills (tax, rental applications, etc), create opportunities to better connect with their families, the workforce, wider community, and service providers.

    For information on an example of a youth hub space, please view the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centres purpose-built facility, ‘Reconnect Youth Centre’. 

    *Please note the following survey is anonymous. Your comments will remain anonymous unless you include your name or other information that identifies you in your responses. Identifiable information will not be disclosed to services, schools, family or community, and will be handled by Council in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 and Council’s Privacy Statement. 

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Expression of Interest - Youth Hub Planning Group

    Thank you for your interest in being involved in the planning stages of a Youth Hub.

    Council's Community Development team will be in touch in due course.

    Council is collecting your personal information (e.g. name, address, phone number etc.) as you have expressed interest in being involved in the planning stages of a youth hub. This information will only be accessed by authorised Council officers and handled in accordance with Council's Privacy Statement governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009.  Visit bundaberg.qld.gov.au/privacy for more information.

    Any questions regarding this survey can be directed to Council's Community Engagement team at engagement@bundaberg.qld.gov.au.


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Seniors Roadshow Feedback Form

    Thank you for attending the Seniors Roadshow. We would appreciate if you could fill out the feedback form please, to give us valuable insights and suggestions for next year's event.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Colour Run - Belong Fest Participant Feedback

    Thanks for taking part in Colour Run - Belong Fest. We'd love to get to know you and get your feedback on the event. Please complete the survey by Sunday 7th April, 2024.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Youth Week Colour Run 2022 Participant Feedback

    Thanks for taking part in the Youth Week Colour Run 2022. We'd love to get to know you and get your feedback on the event. Please complete the survey by Monday 9th May, 2022.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Parental/Guardian consent

  • Bundaberg Service Organisation Flood Impacts Survey

    In this survey, we are asking Service Organisations to simply provide their organisation name and operational level.

    This will aid our collection of data on how the March 2026 flood has affected services.

    A subsequent survey will be sent out at 2-weeks, 1-month, 3-months, 6-months and 1-year post-event to track ongoing affects of the event.

    These subsequent surveys will ask further questions around demand for service changes, service offering changes, staff/ volunteers affects and any financial challenges.

    Thank you.

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