Impact Strategy
Read about the strategic goals and measurable actions we’re taking to create lasting environmental and community change
We aim to achieve ECOllaboration’s purpose through our impact projects, which are our charitable purpose activities funded via our for fee service profits and external funding such as sponsorships, donations and grants.
Our impact strategy guides how we select these projects to ensure that the charitable work we do protects ecosystems, empowers communities and builds partnerships that drive meaningful outcomes for people and the planet.
Explore more below to learn about how our work connects on-ground action with long-term impact.
Purpose
Our purpose is to:
Foster connection – bringing people and nature together through learning, collaboration and action to shape a thriving, sustainable future.
The intent of our charitable impact strategy for 2025-2030 is to:
Grow ECOllaboration’s charitable activities to deepen impact, broaden community engagement, and strengthen environmental outcomes across the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
We will achieve this through following the guiding principles and strategies below which focus on three interconnected goals, supported by specific actions designed to achieve our vision.
Keep an eye out for our full charity strategic plan document coming soon!
Guiding Principles
People and place are connected
Action is informed and inclusive
Collaboration adds value
Learning empowers change
Strategic Goals
Our Impact Projects
Our existing impact projects form the foundation of our charitable purpose activities and play a critical role in building ECOllaboration’s legacy of environmental and social impact.
As we roll out our impact strategy for 2025-2030 we are excited to build on these initiatives and also add innovative new projects to this space.
Water Monitoring
Collecting long term data on the quality of local waterways with our scientific water testing kitsÂ
River Patrol
Removing marine debris and rubbish pollution from the Maroochy River to promote a healthy catchment and a safe environment for aquatic life
Frog Monitoring
Engaging the community in citizen science by identifying frog species, their habitats and collecting data on abundance
Platypus Monitoring
Surveying the population and habitats of one of Australia’s most unique and elusive creatures to obtain a data set that can help inform decisions on the platypus’ conservation status
Community Development
Training the next generation of environmentalists through initiatives which help disadvantaged jobseekers find their place in the conservation industry
Community Events
A range of events such as botany workshops, bushwalks and planting days, designed to educate the community on environmental issues and build social connectivity
