Frequently Asked Questions

Palm Cove is a village with a clear, near-unanimous community view about its future — and PCA exists to make sure that view is heard. We are a not-for-profit community association representing residents, business owners and stakeholders, advocating for positive, sustainable outcomes for our village. 

Our mission is Enhancing our Village, Securing our Future — grounded in what the Palm Cove community has consistently and clearly asked for: preserved character, protected environment, and infrastructure that serves the village rather than overwhelming it. 

Our management committee and founding members are local residents, business operators and professionals with deep experience in community engagement, tourism and hospitality, project management, government relations and professional services. We are united by a shared passion for Palm Cove and its future. 

No. We are strictly non-partisan and independent. Our focus is on issues, not political parties or agendas. We pride ourselves on our ability to work constructively with all levels of government, regardless of who is in office at any point in time. 

When Council asked the community — as part of developing the 2021 Palm Cove Streetscape and Landscape Master Plan — 95% of residents said the same thing: preserve the village character. That mandate deserved an organised, professional voice to carry it forward. Palm Cove Alliance was formed to be exactly that — ensuring community views shape decisions early, not after the concrete is poured. 

Our priorities are directly drawn from what the community has told us matters. They include: 

• Activating and expanding the 2021 Streetscape and Landscape Master Plan into a comprehensive planning framework Palm Cove actually needs 

• Appropriate and sustainable development

• Improved public infrastructure and access

• Enhancement of Palm Cove as a valuable tourism ‘asset’

• Preservation of Palm Cove’s character and natural appeal

• A healthy balance between tourism, community needs and environmental protection

• Place-based activation and initiatives that strengthen local businesses and liveability

Our key priorities are outlined in the following video presentation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TKSniooqGE

We are committed to open communication and collaboration. This includes:

• Community forums and Q&A sessions

• Online updates and surveys

• Direct engagement with local businesses and residents

• Consultation with government and industry partners

• Working groups to explore specific issues/solutions as required

180+ members have already joined because they believe Palm Cove's character is worth protecting — and that an organised community voice is the most effective way to do it. Membership is open to anyone who lives in, works in, owns property in, or cares about the future of Palm Cove 

You request to join via this link to our membership form or emailing us at info@palmcovealliance.org.au Membership is FREE and helps strengthen our voice and ensures effective community representation. 

Membership means your voice is part of something with real weight. Members collectively shape PCA's advocacy priorities, which go directly to Council and state government. Practically, members also: 

• Stay informed on important issues affecting Palm Cove

• Have access to member-only updates, surveys and events

• Contribute to shaping advocacy priorities and submissions

• Be eligible to join subcommittees or working groups

• Support a united community voice to government, business and

• developers and other stakeholders.

Membership is FREE. 

We will be funded through a combination of donations, sponsorships and occasional grant funding. We do not receive ongoing government funding and we do not operate for commercial profit. 

Decisions are made by the elected management committee, with input from members and the broader community. Major decisions, including changes to the constitution, financial matters or advocacy positions, are made democratically and transparently at the Annual General Meeting. 

Yes. Local businesses play a critical role in the health and vibrancy of Palm Cove. Business membership and partnership opportunities are available. Please email us directly at info@palmcovealliance.org.au with the subject line ‘Business Membership; or ‘Sponsorship Enquiry’ to learn more. 

You can:

• Volunteer for working groups or projects (from time to time)

• Attend public meetings and events

• Share ideas or concerns directly with the committee 

• Support fundraising or sponsorship initiatives

• Help spread awareness of PCA through your own networks

You can reach us via email info@palmcovealliance.org.au, our public Facebook group Palm Cove Alliance or through our website palmcovealliance.org.au . We welcome constructive questions, ideas and feedback at any time. 

We are not anti-development. We support development that is appropriate, considered and aligned with the character and needs of Palm Cove. Our goal is to ensure growth enhances our village and doesn't erode it. 

We acknowledge the efforts of many past groups and individuals who have advocated for Palm Cove over the years. Our association builds on that legacy by providing a permanent, structured, incorporated body with continuity and long-term focus. Some of our committee members have advocated for sustainable development and improved infrastructure via other local community campaigns in the past but we believe PCA is now the best way to achieve the outcomes our village needs. 

Success will be reflected in:

• The 95% community mandate for preserved village character being reflected in active, funded planning decisions — not sitting on a shelf 

• Greater community engagement and representation

• Constructive outcomes achieved through advocacy

• Visible improvements in village planning and infrastructure

• Measurable increase in tourism economic benefit, more jobs, longer stays, higher spends etc.

• A stronger sense of shared identity and pride in Palm Cove

95% of this community already agrees on what Palm Cove should be. Staying informed is how that majority stays connected — and how it stays effective.

Follow our official channels, subscribe to our updates, and attend any community meetings we organise. Members will receive priority access to information and updates. And of course, if you have any feedback, don't hesitate to get in touch at info@palmcovealliance.org.au