Minjerribah Futures Project Update 24 March 2020

Minjerribah Futures is the Queensland Government’s investment to support the transition of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) from its past reliance on sand mining to a new future as a leading destination for cultural and eco-tourism. The transition program rests on a foundation of Quandamooka culture and sustainability. It seeks to achieve a Minjerribah that is environmentally pristine with a thriving economy.

A signature cultural tourism experience bringing together ancient Quandamooka artefacts with contemporary art, music, dance and performance, as well as inviting international First Nations artists to be part of exhibitions and events. QUAMPI will also operate as a conference and function venue.

QUAMPI (Quandamooka Art, Museum and Performance Institute), Goompi (Dunwich)

15% COMPLETE• Planning approval received

8 Jan 2020• Detailed design complete

Completion expected 2021

QYAC (lead)**

DITID

07 3415 2820

A whale exhibit and research pod linked to a hydrophone that will be a landmark tourism attraction for Minjerribah supporting and intertwining environmental, conservation and cultural education.

Yalingbila Bibula (Whale on the hill), Mulumba (Point Lookout)

15% COMPLETE• Planning approval received

24 Mar 2020• Detailed design complete

Completion expected 2021

QYAC (lead)** University of QueenslandDITID

Transformation of the old secondary school campus into a modern venue for education, training and employment. Training at the centre will include courses in tourism, hospitality, event management, business and digital engagement, marine and land management and rehabilitation.

Minjerribah Ganaba (Place to hear, think and understand), Goompi (Dunwich)

25% COMPLETE• Detailed design complete• Stage 1 construction started on

10 February 2020• Stage 1 demolition complete

Completion expected 2020

QYAC (lead)**

DESBTDITID

/minjerribahfutures minjerribahfutures@ditid.qld.gov.au 2/9 Ballow Road, Goompi

Public art to bring Minjerribah’s community together through strengthened connection with the island, its public spaces, and as a destination for visitors.

Place markers, Pulan (Amity Point), Mulumba (Point Lookout) and Goompi (Dunwich)

50% COMPLETE• Mirriginpah by Belinda Close

artwork installed at Pulan• Eugarie by Delvene Cockatoo-

Collins installed at Mulumba

Completion expected 2020

RCC (lead for Pulan and Mulumba)**

QYAC (lead for Goompi)DITID

New and improved accommodation including popular glamping and eco-cabins (some with disabled access), communal facilities and landscaping.

Campground upgrades at Bradburys, Adams, Cylinder and Home beaches

40% COMPLETE• Glamping tents installed at Adams

Beach• Six eco-cabins at Bradburys Beach

almost complete• Plans for Cylinder and Home

beaches under development

Completion expected 2020

QYAC (lead)**

DITID

Expansion of the existing aged care hostel to ensure more Elders can stay on the island and create employment opportunities in the health care sector and supply chain.

Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa Aged Care Hostel (Moopi) expansion, Goompi (Dunwich)

10% COMPLETE• Extensive bushfire risk asessments

complete• New concept design developed to

address bushfire risk

Completion expected 2021

DSDMIP (lead)**

DHPWNorth Stradbroke Island Aboriginal and Islanders Housing Cooperative

New and improved recreational trails across the island, as well as identifying a strategic network of trails, boardwalks and footpaths for future development.

Recreational trails

20% COMPLETE• Planning study complete• Jarlo Beetle track now open• Trail from Mount Bippo to Penbean

under construction

Completion expected 2020

QYAC (lead)**

DITID

Minjerribah Protected Area Expansion Strategy explains how protected areas will be progressively expanded to 80 per cent of the island in the short, medium and long term.

Expanding National Parks

100% COMPLETE• Strategy complete• Staged implementation of strategy

underway with 5000 hectares recently added to the Naree Budjong Djara National Park

Completed December 2019

DES (lead)**

QYAC

An exclusive commercial activity permit enabled the establishment of Australia’s first Aboriginal owned and operated whale watching tours.

Yalingbila Tours whale watching

100% COMPLETE• Commercial activity permit signed

22 August 2017• First whale watching season

(Jul-Oct 2019) completed with 1400+ customers

Completed August 2017

DES (lead)**

QYAC

A project that draws on the knowledge of the Quandamooka People to preserve and enhance the region’s natural and cultural assets.

Land and Sea Rangers

50% COMPLETE• Five rangers employed for five

years• Rangers working with local

authorities and land management organisations

Completion expected 2021

DES (lead)**

QYAC

The project aims to raise the profile of the festival, improve the quality of the event and attract new visitors. The festival showcases the art, music, dance, history and stories of the Quandamooka People with visitors from across the world.

Growing and promoting Quandamooka Festival

80% COMPLETE• Four out of five annual events

delivered

Completion expected 2021

QYAC (lead)**

DITIDTEQRCC

The plan will reveal how the township can be enhanced as a tourism destination and the gateway to Minjerribah. It will identify improved ferry and parking facilities, parks, paths, entertainment areas, arts precincts and more.

Goompi (Dunwich) Master Plan

60% COMPLETE• Plan is being drafted• Next step will be public

consultation on the draft master plan

Completion expected 2020

DSDMIP (lead)**

QYACRCC

An initiative providing Minjerribah businesses with training and capacity building in areas that they idenfity to help their businesses grow.

Business capacity building

65% COMPLETE• 32 island run businesses have

attended workshops so far• Scoping for final round of

workshops is underway

Completion expected 2020

SCoC (lead)**

DESBT

Research to allow the island’s tourism sector to better understand the needs and desires of the growing number of visitors, as well as indentify areas of strength and those that need improvement.

Visitor research survey

65% COMPLETE• Two reports completed and

presented to local businesses Oct/Nov 2019

Completion expected 2021

DITID (lead)**

University of Queensland

** Organisational acronyms:

DATSIP Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PartnershipsDES Department of Environment and ScienceDESBT Department of Employment, Small Business and TrainingDHPW Department of Housing and Public WorksDITID Department of Innovation and Tourism Industry Development

DNRME Department of Natural Resources, Mines and EnergyDSDMIP Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and PlanningQYAC Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal CorporationRCC Redland City CouncilSCoC Straddie Chamber of CommerceTEQ Tourism and Events Queensland

Contemporary destination marketing to drive high-value visitation to the island.

A must see destination

40% COMPLETE• 2018 and 2019 campaigns have

been delivered

Completion expected 2021

SCoC**

Redlands Coast (RCC) Brisbane MarketingTEQDITID QYAC