The Community Collective QLD

Today we had the opportunity to attend the Sunshine Coast Business Council Government & Business Forum and hear directly from our QLD Premier David Crisafulli MP and Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie MP about the future of our region.

What stood out most was the focus on the infrastructure and investment that will shape the Sunshine Coast for generations to come—particularly in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The discussions highlighted major transport and infrastructure projects, including rail connectivity and regional development initiatives designed to support our rapidly growing community.

From the perspective of The Community Collective QLD and The Fedcap Group, these projects are about much more than roads, rail and economic growth. They are opportunities to create a more connected, accessible and inclusive region.

Improved public transport and rail infrastructure have the potential to remove barriers for people with disability, making it easier to access employment, education, healthcare, community services, recreation and social opportunities. As the region prepares to welcome the world through the Olympic and Paralympic Games, accessibility and inclusion must remain at the centre of planning and delivery.

The Paralympic legacy in particular represents an opportunity to challenge perceptions, celebrate ability, and ensure people with disability can fully participate in every aspect of community life—long after the Games are over.

Thank you to the Sunshine Coast Business Council for bringing together business, government and community leaders for these important conversations. The future of our region is strongest when growth is matched with inclusion, accessibility and opportunity for everyone. 🌏♿🚆

Sarah McIntosh

Queensland is home to more than 500,000 people living with disability. A significant proportion of these individuals remain underserved by existing peer support networks and community infrastructure.

That’s why, for the past 7 years, TCCQ has provided a range of support services to improve the lives of residents on the Sunshine Coast. Through peer connection, life skills development, employment pathways and allied health support, we’ve helped place more than 400 people into impactful employment opportunities.

We are passionate about empowering our participants to become their own solution.

Learn more: https://www.thecommunitycollectiveqld.com.au/ndis-support-services/