RESEARCH INFORMED BY COMMUNITY

Community engagement is an essential part of our work. Research and data help us understand trends and identify gaps, but the experiences and perspectives of people who live and work on the Sunshine Coast help us understand what those findings mean in practice.

We regularly share our research and participate in conversations throughout the community. Just as importantly, these conversations give us an opportunity to listen, learn and bring community knowledge back into our work.

Our community engagement includes:

• Housing, seniors and community forums

• Community workshops and information sessions

• Official Community Plan and other local planning processes

• Presentations to local governments

• Presentations and discussions with non-profit boards and community organizations

• Meetings with housing, health-care and social service partners

• Community surveys and stakeholder interviews

• Public education and outreach

This ongoing exchange helps ensure that our work remains grounded in local needs and experiences—and creates opportunities for community members, organizations and decision-makers to be part of developing solutions.