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Welcome to

coalition of community boards

sunshine coast

Small community organisations have a vital role in contributing to strong, vibrant and inclusive communities

The Coalition of Community Boards began over a decade ago as a Queensland-based network to support community boards through regional responses.

Here on the Sunshine Coast, the SCCOCB has continued as a sustainable entity run by volunteers with support from the Sunshine Coast Council.

About

our activities include

Strengthening governance in boards of small community organisations

Providing training and resources that can assist small community organisations

Building a network of organisations that support each other

Mentoring and encouraging peer support

Advocacy and analysis of issues affecting small community organisations

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The Sunshine Coast COCB is a voluntary organisation that has a good working relationship with Sunshine Coast Council. Through this partnership, the COCB has been successful for several years in acquiring grants to support small community-based organisations.

The grant enables the COCB to contract a part-time Project Coordinator who sets up and runs workshops and administrative support to help with promotion, registration processes and maintaining communication with our network of organisations. 

Upcoming Events

Our Podcast

Listen to Our Latest Episode: Conversation with Mark Wischnat

Howard's interview with Mark about his community work experience on King Island, which has the highest rate of volunteer involvement per capita in the country. The podcast explores some of the factors behind this and what we can learn here on the Sunshine Coast about volunteering and active citizenship.

testimonials

The Mooloolah public hall had a completely new executive committee elected in 2022 and with the departure of the old committee, years of accumulated knowledge was lost. Not long after the newly elected committee took over, the Secretary, Treasurer, and President attended a workshop facilitated by the COCB. This workshop on the roles and responsibilities of the management committee, was invaluable to our new committee and to the efficient running of the Mooloolah Public Hall and has guided our practice as we have settled into our roles and responsibilities Not only was the workshop a great learning experience, but it provided a fantastic opportunity for networking with other organisations and key contacts who have since proven to be a useful source of information. We have continued to seek out the advice and expertise of the COCB as we have grown into more confident committee.” ​

Emily Ledger, Secretary Mooloolah Public Hall

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Email: sunshinecoast@cocb.org.au

With thanks to our long-term supporter, Sunshine Coast Council

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