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Drop by the Bear Cave for a snip and sip FREE beer, ear waxing, nose waxing, haircuts, beard trims - the Bear Cave in Cooroy has it all. Owner Jo Wood, who has been living in the area for more than a decade, and worked cutting hair in Cooroy for a fair chunk of that time, said the time was right for her to go out on her own and offer a costeffective service to locals. As a business, Bear Cave offers adult haircuts for $30, children's for $20, and a range of hair products sourced locally with a view of being able to keep the prices as affordable as possible. Jo said the $30 rate was the same for everyone
Cuddle beds add extra comfort at Katie Rose CARING for people in the final stage of their lives is at the heart of the role of the staff and volunteers at Katie Rose Cottage Hospice. The service has strong support from local families and philanthropists and was recently able to purchase two $21,000 Cuddle Beds with donations from families and the Queensland Community Foundation's Sunshine Coast Committee. Now, the Hospice is in need of volunteers to help in providing personal caring alongside nursing staff to ensure the best possible care and comfort for guests. KRCH is urgently seeking volunteers who can give a few hours of their time on a regular basis - in particular retired nurses and affiliated health workers who
understand the role and have an interest in palliative care. It is a Government requirement that volunteers be fully vaccinated too. Visit katierosecottage.org/ volunteering.
Bear Cave owner Jo Wood outside her new venture in Cooroy.
based on the fact the service was the same. She won't be doing colours or perms, but if it's a hair cut you're after, she will get it done. For Jo, the chance to have her own shop in town, where her eight-year-old son and her three daughters aged 16, 18 and 21, could just drop in on the way
home from school or work was part of the attraction of the space on Emerald Street, next to Harvest Fresh. The shop will be open six days a week, 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays and it is set up for walkins, with plenty of seating outside if there's a wait.
Nurses signing on at record levels LOCAL nursing numbers have had a welcome boost with news that 30 graduates have joined the Ramsay Health Care hospitals here on the Sunshine Coast this month. Ramsay, which operates hospitals including Noosa Hospital, Nambour Selangor Private Hospital and Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, have reported this as a 130 per cent increase on the number of Registered Nurses when compared to the previous year. CEO Justin Greenwell said the new graduates would receive plenty of support in their new roles, including being part of a buddy system they have
developed to ensure staff are supported on their journey into a new career. "Like so many industries, workforce shortages have been a signficant challenge over the past two years, so it's wonderful to welcome so
many new members to our team," Mr Greenwell said. Noosa Hospital will receive 14 Registered Nurses (RNs), up from four in 2021. Selangor will be seeing seven new faces and the SCU Private will see nine.
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understand what is said. And a world where you’re more aware of your surroundings. They enhance your hearing on the phone. Voices come through smoother and clearer. Everyone can watch TV at a similar volume. You can set the TV to the level others prefer and better follow what’s said. Soft sounds are more audible. So you’ll improve your understanding of people who speak soft-
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ty of life will likely improve. Some people will experience difficulties sooner, but everybody’s hearing ability degenerates naturally over time. Research confirms that the sooner you seek treatment, the better your results will be. This is because sound stimulation preserves the hearing part of your brain, keeping it active. So, if you feel you miss a lot of sounds, it’s time to take action now.
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This technology is available through the independent clinic Acoustic Hearing Clinics. Centrally located at 46 Maple Street in Cooroy, we are in close proximity to everyone in this township. Call 5443 6633 now to book your FREE HEARING CHECK. See if this worldleading technology is right for you.
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