Local Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Roz White, to speak at 2024 AGM

Peregian Family & Friends Inc 2024 committee

Join us at our 2024 AGM to hear from Roz White, a distinguished business leader and community advocate in Peregian Beach. As co-owner of White’s IGA and White’s Commercial Property Group, Roz brings over 30 years of experience and numerous accolades, including Outstanding Business Woman of the Year. Discover her insights on community leadership while enjoying an engaging evening with fellow members. RSVP to participate in this inspiring event!

Personal Mobility Devices vs eBikes

safety on electric bikes

What we discovered at our community forum Insights from Sergeant Bryant Queensland Police Service – Coolum “Gone are the daysof Police being able to grab a kidand march them home to mum and dad.” Sgt Joel Bryant Sergeant Bryant told us that a key concern regarding the misuse of e-scooters and e-bikes is road trauma. “This issue,” he emphasized, “has a huge impact on the community, and it remains a top priority for law enforcement.” One of the most frequently asked questions on social media is, “Why aren’t the Police doing more to stop the misuse of e-scooters and e-bikes?” “The […]

We’re moving forward

Where are we going?

You may have noticed that Peregian Family & Friends has been running some info-graphs on our social media channels?  Maybe you don’t use social media? We understand that many people still prefer to gather information from direct emails, newspapers and browsing at leisure through a website.  This email reflects what’s been going on in our social media world. Firstly, we’d like to introduce you to our 2024 committee L-R Cheryl Newsom (Marcus Beach), Mike Goss (Treasurer – Peregian Springs), Bob Joubert (Peregian Springs), Penny Casey (Peregian Beach) Michael Spicer (Secretary – Peregian Springs), Graham Reid (President – Peregian Beach) Our […]

Executive Change

Peregian Family & Friends Inc 2024 committee

Leigh McCready Steps Down as President of Peregian Family & Friends After six years of dedicated service, Leigh McCready, our founding president, has decided to step down from her role. Since its inception in 2017, Leigh has been instrumental in leading our organisation to remarkable achievements, leaving an indelible mark on the Peregian community. Under Leigh’s leadership, Peregian Family & Friends has raised over $130,000 to fund vital community projects. One of our most notable accomplishments has been the successful campaign to revive the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club, which had been closed since 2014. Leigh was also instrumental […]

Mayor Clare Stewart to speak

fire season

Noosa’s Mayor, Clare Stewart, is also set to speak at our 2023 AGM How exciting! Cr Stewart will cover strategies that Noosa Council is taking to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season. With temperatures rising and rain reported to decrease as a result of El Nino, fire is a very real threat. Prepare your family. Come along to hear from the experts. You can also grab one of our new on-trend embroidered caps. Or discover just how much Katie Rose Cottage Hospice and the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club are set to receive from our Long Lunch profits. We […]

Not just an AGM!

the importance of bushfire readiness

We make sure our AGM’s are interesting! You heard right! We’re donating more money to our community We’ll hear from our local experts Rob Frey and Duncan Hall-Brown, on how to prepare for the bushfire season. AND we’ll present hefty cheques to Katie Rose Cottage Hospice and the Peregian Surf Club. We’ll offer drinks and snacks on the verandah too. That’s a great opportunity for everyone to mingle and meet other community minded people. You can RSVP for seating and catering here We’re really proud to have supported local Not-for-Profit services like the Verrierdale Bush Fire Brigade and Katie Rose […]

2022-2023 Membership

Join us, or renew now for this financial year. Membership gives you: member discounts to ticketed events 11 information packed e-newsletters delivered direct to your email box advance notice and/or invitations to upcoming events, opportunities and/or issues across both Noosa and Sunshine Coast Councils  access to the Members Portal on our website containing in depth explanations, documents and suggested links as well as minutes of our Annual General & General meetings. Financial Members have the right to: request information related to the operation of the organisation, have a voice on organisational submissions to local and/or State Government or relevant bodies voting rights […]