Noosa Council’s Sport and Active Lifestyles team will host the Noosa Sports Club Forum on Monday 10 November, bringing together local sports club representatives and Council staff for an evening of networking, learning, and collaboration.
The forum will feature Michelle Hemley, a leading consultant in sport development, coaching, wellbeing, and leadership.
Michelle will lead a thought-provoking session exploring some of the key themes and practical solutions grassroots organisations can implement to attract, engage and retain members in today’s environment.
“Modern sport has different needs to days gone by and community sport needs to adapt,” Ms Hemley said, who is High Performance Coach Adviser at QAS and co-owner of a gym which hosts school, club and youth athlete development programs.
Kylie Rixon from The Hopkins Centre at Griffith University will also present on the night, sharing insights from her current research on concussion (also known as mild traumatic brain injury). Her work explores the use of mobile and web-based app technology to better understand and manage concussion in sport.
Representatives from Game Plan – the Australian Sports Commission, and Blue Card Services, will also be in attendance to provide valuable updates and resources.
Council’s Shezi Mobarak said the event was an opportunity for local sports club representatives to connect with peers and gain valuable insights to support their clubs’ continued growth and success.
“Our Sport and Active Lifestyles team looks forward to catching up with representatives of Noosa’s many local sports clubs on the night,” Ms Mobarak said.
Event details:
WHEN – Monday, 10 November 2025
TIME – Arrive from 5:15pm for a 5:30pm start (concludes at 7:30pm)
WHERE – Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club – Noosa District Sports Complex, 31 Butler Street, Tewantin QLD 4565
This is a free event. Finger food provided, please register your attendance for catering: bit.ly/4nUkXeq
