Community Action Plan
Burnett Baffle Region 2022 - 2023The purpose of this Community Action Plan (CAP) was to review and build upon previous plans, align with current national, state and local strategies, and to strengthen collaboration with Traditional Owners and community members to identify current local priorities.
These collective priorities addressed the need for creating a pathway for practical and effective on-ground actions that were achievable by community, while also supporting other stakeholders and funding bodies to better understand the needs of the community regarding reef protection in the Burnett/Baffle region.
The Burnett/Baffle Reef Community Action Plan is funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
The Opportunity
The Burnett Baffle Reef Community Action Plan (CAP) has been developed in collaboration with Traditional Owners and diverse community stakeholders to capture the collective priorities for protecting the Great Barrier Reef. The CAP outlines the key priority actions identified by the community to enhance local Reef protection and outcomes through collaborative planning and on-ground action.
Five current Priority Action Areas (or Strategies) were identified by community. Many are consistent with the protection of ecosystems to drive action that benefits all species. From these priority action areas, specific actions were identified with the aim of reducing threats and driving actions that protect the Great Barrier Reef in the Burnett Baffle region. These actions form the foundation for effective project implementation by community.
To view the Great Barrier Reef Community Action Plan – click here!!
On Ground Projects
Bundaberg 4WD - Driving in the Right Direction
This behaviour change campaign aims to enhance community knowledge and awareness of marine turtles and their cultural significance, increase community involvement in coastal and marine stewardship including youth, and reduce threats to marine turtles from impacts of 4WD behaviours on nesting beaches and marine debris working with Turtle Care Volunteers Queensland and Gidarjil Development Corporation at Wreck Rock.
Queensland Marine Turtle Network
The Queensland Marine Turtle Network (QMTN) was formed with a focus on fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Its primary objective is to bridge knowledge gaps, unify efforts, and create a cohesive platform for initiatives across Reef regions in Queensland. By working together, we can enhance turtle conservation efforts and avoid duplication, contributing to a brighter future for these species.
2023 Queensland Marine Turtle Network Forum – Highlight Video
River Nations Indigenous Corporation's 'Measuring woolkoom-bool (seagrass) communities on the Kolan-Baffle coast
This project will co-design and implement an on-ground seagrass mapping program. Through workshops and on-ground activities, JCU and other tertiary institutions will provide training, upskilling, capacity building and logistical support to help us map seagrass in the coastal Sea Country and identify areas suitable for ongoing monitoring to help protect seagrass.
Program News
Community Action Plan eNewsletter – October
To read the October eNewsletter click here!!
Community Action Plan Forum
Community Action Plan (CAP) leaders from across Queensland attended a 'Community Action Plan Forum' hosted by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation on Magnetic Island earlier this week with BCCA's Misty Neilson representing the Burnett Baffle region. The forum reflected...
Community Action Plan E Newletter – September
To read the September eNewsletter click here!!
Queensland Marine Turtle Network Forum
During the development of the Burnett Baffle Community Action Plan (CAP), marine turtle groups identified the significant value of forming a Queensland Marine Turtle Network (QMTN) to address key barriers to knowledge exchange, support understanding around priorities...
Community Action Plan ENewsletter – August 2023
To read the latest Community Action Plan eNewsletter click here!
Accelerated Grants – Open Now!
The Great Barrier Reef are delighted to announce the Accelerator Grants: Community Climate Action for the Reef has been launched. The goal of this grant round is to accelerate community climate action for the Reef, championed by Traditional Owners, community...
CAP Revision Completed and Funding Open
Check out the Reef eNewsletter (Burnett/Baffle) July 2023 by click here!! Updates include: - Community Action Plan revision complete - GBRF Community Grants now OPEN! - Other funding opportunities
CAP Revision Completed – Feedback Open
The final Community Action Plan (CAP) revision has been completed and is open for feedback for this week only in time for the opening of the next round of community project funding. Click the link below to review the DRAFT Community Action Plan. Key Dates: 19th - 23rd...
Community Action Plan ENewsletter – November 2022
The latest issue of the Community Action Plan eNewsletter is available for download here!! In this issue find out more about: - The CAP revision progress - Queensland Marine Turtle Network - ReefBlitz 2023 - Australia joins International Mangrove Alliance for Climate...
COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN REVISION
To read the latest Community Action Plan update and find out about the two (2) community led projects which have received funds from GBRF to implement Community Action Plan Projects - click here!! To view some of the most recent informal feedback and have your voice...
Community Action Plan eNewsletter – June 2022
To read the latest Community Action Plan eNewsletter click here!
Project Funding – CAP Project Development
Funding via the GBRF Community Action Plan will open soon so it's time to start planning what projects you would like to implement under the CAP. To find out more click here!!
Program Sponsors
This project was supported by the following partners and investors.
