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Gold Coast Weekly | Issue #16 | Corporate Plan

Scoring waves is fun, but like any sport, there are rules that surfers need to abide by to ensure they are safe and everyone gets a ride. Read up on surf etiquette on our website.

Issue #16: We want to know what's most important to you. In this week's edition, we're inviting you to have your say on our Corporate Plan, bringing you details on Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month and introducing new all abilities bike workshops.

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

Throughout the month of May, the City acknowledges Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. This state-wide initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and to send a clear message that domestic and family violence is not tolerated in our community. The DFVP Month theme for 2022 is 'All of us, together'.

Sadly, domestic and family violence continues to be a significant issue in our community. If you or someone you know is impacted by domestic or family violence, support is available:

Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast: 5532 9000 info@domesticviolence.com.au
DVConnect: Womensline 1800 811 811 (24/7), or Mensline: 1800 600 636

Everyone has the right to feel safe. If you see or hear anything unusual, please call Policelink on 131 444 or in an emergency call 000 (Triple Zero).

For more information and resources, visit our website.

Your city, your ideas.

We're creating a city inspired by lifestyle, driven by opportunity... but we need your input! Tell us what’s important for your city in the next five years and you could win one of two $500 EFTPOS vouchers.

Understanding your priorities for the city helps us deliver outcomes that reflect you, your needs and ideas. Have an impact, take part in our 5-minute survey and contribute to your future Gold Coast.

The Corporate Plan is our premier strategic plan setting our direction through six key themes:

Diverse thriving economy
Vibrant lifestyle
Connected community
Naturally unique
Liveable Places
One City

Learn more and provide feedback by 15 May.

Introducing all abilities bike workshops

Everyone deserves the chance to ride a bike. Come and try a Freedom Wheels bike or trike around the Gold Coast.

We've partnered with Technology for Aging and Disability Queensland (TADQ) to provide a series of trial sessions to enable individuals to trial a Freedom Wheels bike or trike at a free community-based session.

Freedom Wheels provides bespoke bikes and trikes that meet the individual needs of a person, so that everyone can ride. They are custom designed with assistive technology and parts to suit the needs of people living with disability, regardless of capacity or ability.

These sessions will be suitable for children and adults, with TADQ providing several different bikes and trikes for you to ride. Bikes and trikes can be procured through the NDIS, and TADQ staff will be on hand to answer any questions.

NaturallyGC Fauna of the Coast: Mammals

7 May, 10am-11am

The presentation will focus on over 90 non-marine species of mammals that occur on the Gold Coast and will help people discover the important role they play in maintaining ecosystem health.

Where: Pacific Pines

Cost: Free, register online

Our Beaches Community (Main Beach)

7 May, 8am-10am

Get your hands sandy and help us look after our precious dune ecosystem, all while meeting other like-minded community members.

Where: Main Beach

Cost: Free, register for tickets

A&H multi–sport fun

9 April, 9.30am to 10.15am

This fun, multi-sport fitness program is designed for pre-school aged children to practice fundamental gross motor skills such as kicking, catching and throwing.

Where: Coomera Indoor Sports Centre

Cost: Free

Events

Road Closure Notifications

Tallebudgera
Where: Ducats Road between Reynella Road and Trees Road

When: 10 May-10 October, 12am to 12pm

To view all the road closures taking place on the Gold Coast visit our Media Centre or Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Disaster preparedness tips for businesses

Natural disasters can have a major impact on a business. Submit your tips on safeguarding your business in the name of an emergency event to be in the running to win one of two $250 vouchers to use at Kwik Kopy Printers, Southport. Survey closes 31 May 2022 and prize winners will be drawn and notified on Thursday 2 June 2022.

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