Are you ready to roll up your sleeves to help keep the Sunshine Coast beautiful?
You are invited to join a local community group on Sunday 2 March for the annual Clean up Australia Day.
From the beaches to the parks and streets of the Sunshine Coast – there is a clean-up event near you – or you can organise one yourself.
It’s a great way to meet people, learn more about your local environment and make a difference.
This year, several groups will be running clean-ups, including Currimundi Catchment Care Group, Eumundi Rotary, Nambour Scouts, Caloundra Scouts, Night Eyes Water & Landcare, Twin Waters Residents Association and many more.
Participants need to register online to attend a clean-up. On the day they will receive gloves and bags to collect litter. Bring a hat, water bottle and closed in shoes. You can collect litter for as long or as little as you’d like.
How to register for Sunshine Coast Clean up Australia Day
All the information you need to register is available at register.cleanup.org.au.
Simply select ‘Clean up events’ then ‘join a clean-up’ and search for an event nearby by entering your postcode or suburb.
Registration is free and covers participants under Clean Up Australia Day’s public liability insurance.
Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Portfolio holder Cr Maria Suarez said Clean Up Australia Day was one way to show your love for our environment.
“Each year we have amazing schools, businesses and community groups all lending a hand – last year, around 8166 people picked up four tonnes of rubbish across 100 different Sunshine Coast parks, reserves and beaches,” Cr Suarez said.
“Council proudly supports the event through our Waste 2 Resource Education Program, assisting groups to organise their events, and arranging for the litter to be collected.
“And we are grateful to the many inspirational groups and individuals who participate in and lead our region’s clean-up activities, both on Clean Up Australia Day and throughout the year.
“They do a wonderful job every year and we thank all the volunteers for being so generous with their time.
“By participating in Clean Up Australia Day, you can help protect our beautiful beaches, parks, and streets.
“Join a group and let’s work together to make our community shine.”
