Online Community Hub
Our Online Community Hub captures and gives you access to information about local environmental issues that have been raised by members of the community, and provides opportunities to connect with others and take part in community-led action. Our Hub provides direct access to report on local issues to council, a Hotline Directory, and a Resource Toolkit with some of our favourite resources to support local action.
How to use the Online Community Hub
Use the Online Hub to get invovled in an issue CAFNEC is supporting or working on, or to let the wider community know about an environmental concern you have that you are taking action on!
Please note, the Online Hub is not designed to be a place to report issues, for this please see the relevant contacts in our Hotline Directory.
Environmental Issues Raised
If you would like to make an update on one of the environment issues raised here, please email our Community Organiser with the relevant information at getinvolved@nullcafnec.org.au.
Development Application- 39A Law Street, Cairns North
A Development Application (DA) by Halpin Pty Group has been submitted to Cairns Regional Council...
Proposed Subdivision of Trinity Beach Rainforest
Residents became aware of a proposed 11 lot luxury gated subdivision at the base of Earl Hill in...
Mass Fish Die-off
As we arrived at Saltwater Lake we found council vehicles and workers about, including a boat in...
Development Application- 39A Law Street, Cairns North
A Development Application (DA) by Halpin Pty Group has been submitted to Cairns Regional Council...
Proposed Subdivision of Trinity Beach Rainforest
Residents became aware of a proposed 11 lot luxury gated subdivision at the base of Earl Hill in...
Mass Fish Die-off
As we arrived at Saltwater Lake we found council vehicles and workers about, including a boat in...
If you are taking local-led action on an issue and would like to see it added to the Map of community-raised environmental concerns so others are able to join you and get involved, please complete the form below. Please note, the Online Hub is not designed to be a place to report issues, for this please see the relevant contacts in our Hotline Directory.
Resource Toolkit
CAFNEC Community Policies
Please be sure to read and follow these CAFNEC Community Policies.
CAFNEC Community Code of Conduct
CAFNEC Community Anti-Discrimination Policy
Direct any questions about these policies to our Community Organiser at getinvolved@nullcafnec.org.au.
Training Calendar
One-to-one coaching to support community led action is available to Members and Member Groups of CAFNEC. If you are interested or would like to find out more please email our Community Organiser at getinvolved@nullcafnec.org.au.
Community Connect
Connect with the CAFNEC community by signing up to the online platform Slack. CAFNEC encourages you to get connected with fellow community members through this platform, and to be able to reach out to our Community Organiser for ongoing support.
Some of these resources are based on the Australian Progress Networks guides.
Growing your Community
SOURCE: James Whelan and Sam La Rocca, The Change Agency, http://www.thechangeagency.org
Fair Immigration Reform Movement http://www.fairimmigration.org.
Taking Action: Campaigning
Campaign Strategising –
SOURCE: James Whelan and Sam La Rocca, The Change Agency, http://www.thechangeagency.org
Holly Hammond http://plantowin.net.au
Putting it all together: Change the Story
Meeting Elected Representatives
How to get your local MP to listen
These resources have been accessed through the Australian Conservation Foundation community resources.
Media
How to: Write a letter to your local paper
These resources have been accessed through the Australian Conservation Foundation community resources.
Hosting an Event
Event Management Plan
Establishing a Community Group
Working with Diversity
Meetings and Facilitation
Voting
Stall Kit
CANVA - Create Flyers & Posters
CANVA is a free designing platform that allows you to create flyers, posters, videos, presentations, etc.
Please note that all additions of materials have been provided with the intention of appropriate acknowledgement and respect for licenses. If you have any concerns about the inclusion or presentation of materials please contact our Community Organiser at getinvolved@nullcafnec.org.au to discuss.
Report Local Issues
Use Snap Send Solve to report issues to your local council, utilities or other authorities that need addressing in your community.
Hotline Directory
Find your Electorate
Find your Local MP
Development Proposal
Lodging a submission against a proposal.
Online: Complete the Online Development Submission.
In person: Over the counter at Council’s Customer Service Centre, 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns
Mail: Cairns Regional Council Attention: Manager, Strategic Planning & Approvals, PO Box 359, Cairns QLD 4870
Email: submissions@nullcairns.qld.gov.au
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Online: Through MyCouncil.
Email: enquiries@nullcassowarycoast.qld.gov.au
Mail: Innisfail and Tully offices; Chief Executive Officer, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, PO Box 887, Innisfail QLD 4860
Planning
Pollution
Phone: 24/7 Pollution Hotline —1300 130 372 (option 2)
Great Barrier Marine Park Authority
For oil, diesal and sewage marine pollution.
Phone: 1800 341 211
Illegal Dumping
Access the online report to report an illegal dump site.
Email: illegaldumping@nulldes.qld.gov.au.
Online Self Service Portal, or via the free My Cairns app
Phone: 1300 69 22 47
Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Online: Complete Form
Phone: 1300 308 461
Wildlife
If you witness or suspect an offence to wildlife please complete the Wildlife complaint report form.
Email: Complete the Enquiry form for general enquiries about human-wildlife interactions in Queensland.
Phone:
- RSPCA on 1300 264 625 (1300 animal) for injured, sick or orphaned wildlife (other than crocodiles and cassowaries or marine mammals)
- 1300 130 372 (option 1) for sick, injured or orphaned cassowaries, marine animal stranding or an injured, sick or dead turtle, dugong, dolphin or whale
- 1300 130 372 (option 2) for fish/aquatic animal deaths in rivers and creeks
Biosecurity
Report sightings of exotic and invasive pests and diseases.
Online: Complete the Online Form
Phone: 13 25 23 Biosecurity Queensland; 1800 675 888 Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline