Council aims to provide opportunities, information and resources shared by other organisations for the benefit of community groups in the shire.
For further information, please contact the relevant organisation.
Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) offer free online courses for community groups & multicultural community organisations.
ECCQ Community Sector Program supports multicultural community associations to build their capabilities to establish, maintain and run efficient organisations through education and mentoring.
Free Courses
For further information about the courses offered, please visit: ECCQ Learning Hub – Sector Development
ECCQ also offer a host of resources relevant to setting up and operating associations, please visit: Resources – ECCQ Learning Hub
The Queensland Government has launched ClubIQ – a suite of free resources and tools to support sport and recreation clubs.
ClubIQ is not just a resource—it’s a movement to strengthen clubs, empower volunteers, and enrich communities through sport and recreation.
The resources are aimed at supporting committees with essential components of a successful club such as:
For more information or to access these free resources, please visit: ClubIQ: Support and development for clubs | Recreation, sport and arts | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)
In 2025, Mareeba Shire Council conducted a survey of residents and arts sector stakeholders to identify how the community wants to participate in the arts and priorities for building a strong and sustainable arts, culture and heritage sector. The results have informed local priorities for Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program and may be used by other organisations to inform their arts activities and support grant applications.
View survey results here: Mareeba Shire Arts, Culture & Heritage Priorities