Eumundi Voice - Issue 109, 23 January 2025

MEET A LOCAL

Connecting Community

When Stacey McCray swapped Sydney’s fast pace for Noosa’s enviable lifestyle, she stepped into a fresh chapter brimming with fun, wellbeing and meaningful community connection.

The launch of Noosa.Radio was a perfect match for Stacey’s passion for fostering community spirit. Drawing on her experience as a podcast host on SME Radio – where she explored business opportunities between Asia and Australia – Stacey is one of 20 local presenters broadcasting live from the Noosa Surf Museum in Tewantin. Her shows are a dynamic mix of engaging interviews, personal musings and updates on what’s happening in and around Noosa. All of this is set to classic hits from the 60s to today, with a special love for 80s music.

Stacy said, “Being part of Noosa.Radio is about more than music. It’s about creating a platform for community engagement – sharing life’s moments, from laughing together to dancing like nobody’s watching.”

Noosa.Radio’s impact on the community runs deep. As a charity partner for Katie Rose Cottage Hospice, the station supports events such as their Melbourne Cup luncheon, blending celebration with fundraising to support vital end-of-life care. The station also collaborates with local businesses, helping them enhance their marketing strategies and expand their connections throughout the region.

Stacey’s interviews are varied. She has interviewed the likes of Sam Parker from the Grab Life by the Balls movement, which champions mateship, Dr Espen Wold-Jensen a researcher in neuroscience and quantum physics, and Naomi Oyston from the She Sings for the Sistas, who raises funds for breast cancer.

Stacey is frequently called upon to MC events and moderate panels. Through her Meetup groups, Noosa Social Connections and Noosa Wellbeing Experiences, she creates opportunities to bring people together. “We’re all on this wild journey called life, with its ups and downs. Being part of a community not only provides support but also fosters personal growth, fun and those unforgettable moments that make it all worthwhile,” said Stacey.

To listen to Noosa.Radio download the app. You can also follow Stacey on social media @ staceymccraycoach or join her Meetup groups to stay connected.