Permaculture Noosa

Permaculture Noosa has been surprised with a cheque for $50,000 from Bendigo Bank Cooroy.

Directors and staff of Community Bank Cooroy surprised committee member Sandra Guy with the cheque at Permaculture Noosa's October club night.

Permaculture Noosa members have been fundraising since 2020 to build a pavilion on their block in Emerald Street, Cooroy. Noosa Council provided the land and a grant towards the pavilion's concrete slab but more funds were needed to complete the project.

Sandra said the pavilion will be used for club meetings, gatherings and workshops. "We envision the pavilion will also be available for other local groups to enjoy, such as playgroups, a PTSD support group, for exercise classes and morning teas for people perhaps experiencing isolation".

Community Bank Cooroy operators Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited (SCCFSL) chair Trish Radge said they believe their values are aligned with those of Permaculture Noosa's, and Bendigo Bank's purpose is to feed into the prosperity of their customers and communities, not off it.

"As directors of Community Bank Cooroy we love identifying projects that support our customers and the community we operate within.

"The directors of Community Bank Cooroy love that Permaculture Noosa is supporting the people of Cooroy and beyond. They are educating and sharing ideas around the production of food, seed and plant sharing. They are helping to build healthy minds, bodies and relationships.

"Big cheques like this remind everyone that your banking matters. Who you bank with matters. When you bank with your local Community Bank, up to 80% of company profits go back into the community, allowing SCCFSL to support projects like the new Permaculture Noosa pavilion.

"To date, SCCFSL has given back over $2 million to the communities we serve," said Trish.