S har ing the communit y voi ce of Eumundi and it s hinte rland Issue 9, Thursday 3 December 2020
Katie Rose Japanese Garden
The gardens at the Katie Rose Cottage Hospice are a major feature, providing families and guests with a welcome space to spend time to reflect and appreciate their surroundings. A group of volunteers developed the concept of a Japanese Garden as a destination for the families of their guests. With the aid of grants from The Gambling Fund, Noosa Council and Healthy Towns they have been working tirelessly towards the establishment of the garden. Volunteers have added a beautifully constructed Japanese teahouse complemented by waterfalls, ponds and bridges. Still to come are bridge
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balustrades, a traditional Japanese Torii gate and fish for the ponds. In keeping with the importance of the colour red in Japanese culture, a colour that represents wisdom, transformation and all that is sacred—many touches of red will be prominent within the garden. The traditional bridges offer a meditative and self-reflective experience, and whether it be physical or spiritual, are symbolic of a journey. Also new to the gardens is a gift of numerous rose bushes, many with the most beautiful scent, that have been transplanted with the assistance of a rose specialist. Pam Moffat, Volunteer
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International Volunteers Day An International Volunteers Day event will be hosted by Noosa Council, at Noosaville Lions Park Friday 4 December 9.00am-11.00am. Enjoy live music and outrigger canoe trips around Noosa Sound. Bring a picnic blanket or chair. Register at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ international-volunteers-day-celebrationtickets-127250360253.
Community tree planting Five hundred native trees, shrubs and groundcovers will be planted at this free event, to raise public awareness of domestic and family violence in our community to be held Friday 4 December 7.30am-9.30am at the Mooloolaba Foreshore reserve. Everyone is welcome, and staff will be on hand to help plant 1-2 plants each. Registration is essential. Register www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Experience-SunshineCoast/Events/Whats-On/3808. 3
What’s on
Magpies in Yandina Yandina’s Historic House in Pioneer Road has a museum, art gallery and craft shop. It is a wellknown historic precinct, with a gracious house, and now has an added attraction: a dramatic mural with a host of brilliant black and white magpies, and a variety of local birds that inhabit the gardens surrounding the House. Completing the mural was challenging due to rain, wind, storms, swooping magpies and the heat, explained local Animal Artist Fiona Groom from her studio in Ninderry. Fiona said magpies were
her inspiration. While volunteering as Gallery Coordinator she used to watch them sitting on the fence out front of the House. The Yandina and District Historical Society Committee made a successful application for a grant from the State Government Gambling Community Benefit Fund to support Fiona’s vision of the mural, which is a celebration of local wildlife.
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Pomona Railway Station Gallery Pomona Railway Station Gallery volunteers are hosting an exhibition by local artist Dom Violi in the Carriage Gallery 5-30 December. The Simple Things highlights the importance of everyday objects in our lives that we tend to overlook. Each work is painted with a refreshing naive simplicity. The official opening is Saturday 5 December 12.00pm-2.00pm. The Gallery in Station St features over 80 Noosa region artists and is the place to find a special hand-made gift or an original piece of art. Now also open Saturdays 9.00am-2:00pm. Wendy Catlin 4
Harvest Swap Eumundi People travelled from as far as Gympie and Cooran to take part in the recent Harvest Swap. New swappers were welcomed. Prized swaps included a blueberry and elderberry bush, gumby gumby plants, vervain and echinacea herbs, lemongrass, and back copies of Grass Roots magazine. The last swap for 2020 will be Thursday 17 December, at 79 Memorial Dr. Set up from 10am. Follow the group page on Facebook to find out more. Wendy Birrell, Volunteer Coordinator.
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RSPCA Wildlife Centre recovers The Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre at Eumundi was heavily impacted by the storm on Halloween. Several trees came down on the possum enclosures and one huge gum destroyed the bird aviaries. Thankfully, none of the animals were injured: a couple of possums even stayed in their destroyed enclosure. The focus has now turned to the clean-up. The worst affected area is only accessible by a small bridge or up a steep track making it near impossible to get the machinery in to make the area safe again. All of this has happened at the busiest time of the year. Spring is ‘trauma season’ as animals are on the move and encountering humans and vehicles. The Centre is caring for many baby birds, plus possums, koalas, reptiles and more. Volunteers are needed. Find out more 5442 8057.
Nature Photography Sam kindly photographed the vibrant cover and supporting images of The Civilised Sultan in a recent issue of Eumundi Voice. These dramatic images were full of colour and showcased Eumundi’s theatre and performers. Sam also loves to photograph nature. His image Pink Clouds is taken from the steps leading down to the beach at Noosa National Park. Sam explained, “It’s quite an iconic image for most of the Sunshine Coast. This shot was different: I set the intention to go for a shot but with no expectations. I noticed a lot of cloud cover, and I knew the clouds would pop, but the question was, how much? With the amount of cloud, I knew that a long exposure would really add something special.” Sam Goodwin, Sgoodwin Photography
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Young achievers
President Olivia Dolan (left), Youth Director Greg Molyneux with Lincoln Favelle (right)
National Youth Science Forum Last week, Year 11 student Lincoln Favelle shared, with the Rotary Club of Eumundi, the presentation which secured him a place in the January 2021 National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) program. NYSF is a not-for-profit organisation that runs residential programs to encourage young people in their passion for science. Lincoln described his interest in robotics and neural networks and the possibilities of herding cows using Artificial Intelligence. He highlighted his involvement with the Peregian Digital Hub where members focus on maths, programming, 3D printing and robotics. Lincoln thanked Chris Boden, the Hub Director, for his guidance and knowledge. Lincoln also works at a bio-technology company—Provectus Algae in Rene St Noosaville—with bioreactor design, using algae to produce biofuels and synthesise food flavourings. Lincoln reminded the audience that “his last job was washing dishes at the bowls club” and that he intended to apply for placement at QUT in a new course, mechatronics, investigating prosthetics and robotics.
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Year 11 students interested in NYSF can apply through the partnership with Rotary Clubs through www.nysf.edu.au/what-we-do/how-toapply/.
Equestrian team In the year’s final report, Kym Stewart, the Equestrian Interschool Coordinator for Eumundi State School’s Interschool Queensland Equestrian team, said the team managed some great successes despite the impact of COVID19. Kym thanked parents and farewelled Year 6 riders heading off to high school next year. In the regional titles at the Qld State Equestrian Centre earlier this year, some riders had outstanding results. Sisters Grace (Yr 3) and Bonnie (Prep) did well in Dressage, Bronte (Yr 3) was declared Champion Primary Hunter Pony winning all three sections.
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Ocean Ink Tattoos Eumundi Ocean Ink Tattoos Eumundi has just opened at the top end of town. Steve and Angelina Smith, a local couple with five children, say this business complements their already successful business OceanInk Tattoo in Pacific Paradise, Mudjimba. They have retained Jason and Asha, a great team of well-known local artists, plus an apprentice. They are offering an opening special of a free T-shirt to Eumundi locals.
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Hinterland carols Last year’s Christmas carols were threatened by black clouds and rain, but this year the Hinterland Carols on Sunday 29 November at the Eumundi Showgrounds were the perfect way to celebrate Christmas. A COVID19-safe crowd of over 700 enjoyed an evening under the stars singing Christmas carols, with entertainment by a host of talented local performers. Organiser of Hinterland Carols at Eumundi Showgrounds, Renae Suttie said, “Sunday night was a great family night for the 700 attendees, the weather was kind, and the full moon beamed. It was pleasing to have families from near and far attend, many expressing their support for the annual event. The car parking donations raised $800 for the local fire brigades and SES.” A grass slope proved popular for cardboard-box sleds. For the younger crowd, Santa’s visit was the highlight in his red ‘sleigh’ accompanied by a beautiful Christmas pudding. Food stalls did a roaring trade with pizzas, donuts, ice cream, floss, and potato slinkys proving popular. Thanks go to sponsors: Sunshine Coast Council’s grant program, Experience Eumundi, Nicholsons Solicitors, Wythes Real Estate, Eumundi Service Station, EDCA Inc, Maggie’s Flower Crowns and Eko Consulting. Thanks also to a long list of partners.
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Christmas tree If you have a small pile of bread date tags hiding in the cupboard, make a Christmas tree to hang. Encourage kids to follow your lead and use these math terms as you are chatting for each step. Do not worry about whether children understand the terms exactly…mimicking new words develops familiarity and (eventual) understanding. Instructions: First, sort the tags into colours. Then, place one at the top of the coloured card for the first row. Underneath, place two (even) for the second row, then three (odd) under that for the third row. Flip and turn the tags so they fit. Keep the midline straight, so it is symmetrical. Continue to add even and odd rows. When you have enough, put three under each other, in a column, for the trunk. Move tags around to
vary how the colours are arranged (grouped or alternating). Second, glue each tag. Check how much time for the glue to dry. Attach the stickers, one for each tag. Third, draw around the tree with ruler and pencil to make a triangle, then cut out. Glue 10cm of string, at the top of the midline so the tree will hang evenly.
First Christmas Card
Are Christmas Cards a thing of the past? Each year Christmas cards are sent around the world, but with the high cost of postage and recent trends for emailing online cards, or a goofy family photo with a covering story of “what we did this year”, how many traditional cards will be sent in 2020?
Santa Quiz (answers page 27) Q1 We all know Santa, but what are some other names? Q2 Where is Santa’s home? Q3 You know the song Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer but when was it written? Q4 How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh? What are their names? Q5 When is Watchnight? Q6 What year was the first Christmas on December 25 celebrated? Q7 Has Santa always worn red? Q8 If Santa had an email address, what do you think it would be? 14
The tradition dates back to 1840 in England with the arrival of Royal Mail postage stamps. It took another 30 years for the USA to adopt the idea when Louis Prang introduced cards with cherubic children and humanlike animals. In Australia, due to our seasonal difference, our Santas are often pictured wearing board shorts, surrounded by an assortment of cute native animals. Long gone are the days of rushing to the letter box, hanging the cards on the venetian blinds and counting them every day to see how many we have. Nowadays, through technology, we have the pleasure of connection with loved ones all year long. Eileen Walder
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Firies
Let our firies know you appreciate their work: come and meet them and give thanks to these remarkable volunteers who support our communities with amazing acts of dedication and selflessness.
Thank you to our firies
Meet one of our fireman heroes
All residents of Eumundi and close by are invited to join in a presentation by Eumundi and District Community Association (EDCA) to honour and thank our local volunteer firies on Sunday 13 December, at the Old Scout Hall (near the pool) in Memorial Dr at 9am. EDCA will present each fireman with a beautiful Christmas hamper, as a thank you from our community. Eumundi Rotary will host a sausage sizzle—your gold coin will be donated to the local fire stations to buy supplies for volunteers. The QCWA Eumundi branch will provide sweets.
Alain Bouvier came to Australia 16 years ago from Marseille, France via French Polynesia where he worked as a resort and charter boat chef. Twelve years ago, Alain with his partner Alice, came to Eumundi. Here they found their house, and met friendly people. They took up bushwalking, beach walking, socialising and music which have become part of their lives.
From your local Fire Warden In the last week the Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade, based in Napier Rd, was called out to two ‘stack’ burns. Both were very large ‘stacks’ and both without a permit. If the brigade gets a call from Firecom, the brigade will turn out. The brigade will ask to sight your permit. If you do not have a permit, the brigade is obliged to put out the fire. If you have a pile of debris more than 2m x 2m x 2m you are required to make an application for a ‘permit to light a fire’. If your ‘stack’ is smaller than 2 cubic metres, you can feed the fire to maintain the size. Your two local Fire Wardens are here to help. Just paste Fire Warden Finder Rural Fire into Google and a map of QLD fire warden zones will appear. Zoom in to Eumundi, see the fire zones for Eumundi’s four zones and contact numbers for your wardens. Chris Strewe, Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade
Alain’s hobby of photography gradually took over from his work as a chef, and for 10 years he has worked in freelance commercial photography. Three years ago, Alain joined the Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade to ‘give back’ as a volunteer. As well as Tuesday night’s training, the brigade’s volunteers are engaged in stack burns, hazard reduction and control burns. Recently, Alain’s photography skills have led to a specialist role to photograph or video aspects of brigade incidents, to illustrate a story that might be used by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to strengthen fire education and research. “It’s been a special experience for me in Australia as a volunteer rural fire officer, something that would never have happened in France. I have made so many new friends through the fire service,” Alain said.
New flag for our firies
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On Friday 27 November, Dan Purdie, Member for Ninderry, presented Geoff Garley, Crew Leader and Bob Miller, 1st Officer, and members of the Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade with a new flag for the fire station.
LOCALS UNITE FOR OUR HEROES Come & celebrate our volunteer firefighters 9am, Sunday 13th December 2020 Breakfast BBQ Old Scout Hut, Memorial Drive, Eumundi Hampers kindly sponsored by Eumundi & District Community Association
Photo competition Congratulations to this issue’s winner Jeanette Grevett with the first of this season’s roses. Jeanette said that they bring so much colour and joy. Our judge commented that it was nicely in focus for such a close-up, well-lit and composed very well. To enter, email your original photo to hello@ EumundiVoice.com.au. Include details such as your age, your camera, how you took the photo, location, if it was a difficult or lucky shot. Each fortnight a winning photo is chosen from entries held. The winner will receive a book voucher sponsored by Berkelouw Books Eumundi and Templeton Ginger.
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Div 10 Cr David Law Out and about I was honoured to be invited to the YandinaEumundi RSL Remembrance Day on 11 November to remember the brave soldiers who died during the First World War. To our local veterans, past and present, thank you for your service. Lest we forget. Well done to the entire community who did a great job cleaning up and getting businesses open after the severe storm event on 31 October. Council crews and residents worked hard alongside Energex and QPS to restore essential services.
Eumundi Placemaking Thank you to everyone who participated. Your feedback will be used to inform recommendations about how the streetscape can be enhanced to meet your future vision. A draft streetscape design in early 2021 is an opportunity for further feedback. Final designs will be produced and construction anticipated
in the 2021-22 financial year. Council’s Memorial Dr traffic counter will provide volume and speed of cars data, an important input to design.
Festive season Council has launched a campaign ‘Festive Season in My Neighbourhood’ which encourages people to celebrate good neighbours and connect. Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/festivekindess. I would particularly like to give a special shoutout to our wonderful volunteers and community groups who have gone above and beyond this year. I am so proud to call this community home. Until next year, please stay safe these holidays. Season’s Greetings to you all. If you have any questions please contact me at david.law@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and Facebook page @DavidLawDivision10. Div 10 Cr David Law, 0437 825 569
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Business news
Expressions of Interest are invited by the Investment Readiness Clinic to help businesses attract outside investment. Register through innovationcentre.com.au/investmentreadiness-clinic/.
Innovation EOIs The Sunshine Coast has many small business owners whose products and services are the life-blood of the local economy. The Innovation Centre and the Sunshine Coast Regional Innovation Pipeline Team (SCRIPT) can support local businesses to develop ideas and make them a commercial success. SCRIPT is a major partner of the Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast, a not-for-profit company and hub that supports business innovation, start-ups and high growth companies. The centre is located at the University of the Sunshine Coast campus at Sippy Downs.
Maroochydore City Centre Maroochydore’s City Centre, a major Sunshine Coast Council project, is developing rapidly. Recently, an Australian energy retailer announced it will open in Foundation Place after relocating to this new business centre. This facility will include a local call centre. City Centre offers employment opportunities for residents in Eumundi and the hinterland, as well as increasing ease of access for major firms and organisations. See more www.maroochydorecity.com.au/.
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Did you know? Ruth Fairfax The Federal Electorate of Fairfax, which includes Eumundi, Bli Bli, Yandina, Nambour, Mapleton and Kenilworth, was established in 1984. It is named after Ruth Beatrix Fairfax OBE (1878-1948) who was a founding member of the Country Women’s Association in 1922 and the first president of the Queensland Branch which began later that year. Mrs Fairfax was a feminist who gave her life to the service of women believing they were the ones who held families and communities together. She once described the CWA as “bringing happiness to many lives, usefulness to others and, above all, has taught so many of us the true meaning of ‘service’ and given us so many opportunities of expressing the meaning of it.” See www.qcwa.org.au/RuthFairfax. Janet Millington, QCWA
Turtles are back Great news for turtle lovers: community volunteers are thrilled with the recent discovery of three nests on Sunshine Coast’s beaches. Sunshine Coast Council’s TurtleCare Conservation Officer Simone Bosshard said early morning beach goers should look for tracks. Both green and loggerhead turtle nests were found. Beachside residents should limit external lighting after 8pm which can disorient turtles. For sightings on the southern end of the coast call 0437 559 067 and for Mooloolaba north call Coolum and North Shore Coast Care 0403 370 157. See www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Environment/Native-Animals/TurtleCare.
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Travel
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Travelling in the time of COVID19 We had booked the Ghan some time ago Been ‘ghan to do it for a while Unsure about COVID19 though But needed something with some style Took off from Brissy on to Darwin With the wife and bags in tow First plane trip for some time Excited and happy you got to know Stayed the night at the top of Oz Not much had changed up there On the train the next morning With friends, experience we would share One day to travel 24 hours you know Six for sleep, 18 for play Stopped at Katherine for outback show Bar had closed, so called it a day Arrived at the Alice, still the same Walked into town, Todd River dry Bojangles had closed, what a shame Tomorrow Hot Air balloon, reach for the sky Early next morn above the red dusty land Flying the balloon, airport in the distance Another COVID19 reminder rows of planes in the sand Wonderful and fulfilling experience Drove to Uluru last there in ‘82 Walked around the rock again Sensitive, sacred, rules changed the view Stayed four days then back on the train Arrived in the Alice once again Flight Centre made a blue Problem evolved can’t get on the train Our friends me and Sue Problem solved, upgrade we got The train moved on rougher this trip Another 24 hours same as last lot 24
Meet the Eumundi Magpies Soccer-Roots Academy will be managing and coaching the Eumundi Magpies Futsal Club in the Sunshine Coast Futsal Association’s 20202021 tournament, fielding 10 players in the 8-9 years of age division, playing against nine clubs at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s indoor facilities. The Academy also aims to teach the basics of the sport to the 4-8 year age group, so children can move into a club and develop their skills during competition. The Eumundi club has great community support from parents, donors and local businesses. Thanks go to Experience Eumundi, Coolaz Design, Noosa Hinterland Realty, Flying West Coffee Roasters, Tiny Dragon, Autumn Leaves Garden Specialist, Hideaway Bakery and Led By Design. To know how local teams are doing, or to join next year, see soccer-roots.com.au/eumundimagpies-fc. Coach Fernando Navarrete Still having fun despite the blip Back in Adelaide all is well Cluster develops, news announced! Quick get the plane and run like hell Made it home before COVID19 pounced. Recommend this trip in non-COVID19 times. You just never know what is going to happen. When we left the train in November, it set off back to the Alice where it was stopped and turned around as NT had closed its borders to SA travellers. Les and Sue Godwin
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a lengthy restoration process: to turn this mess into a race car. Gradually we started to see the results of our efforts. The body was tidied, followed with upgrades to brakes, suspension, steering and engine cooling. The wiring, which was pretty dodgy, was upgraded and an aftermarket engine management system installed. The interior was stripped out, and a racing seat and harness installed. We decided to paint the car as a replica of the 1985 Bathurst winning car driven by Aussie John Goss and German driver Armin Hahne. A fellow club member did the paint job, and the graphics and stickers by a talented local friend.
Restoring a V12 Jaguar XJ-S Before the Jaguar appeared in my life, I was enjoying competition with a Datsun 260Z. It was a lovely car, but the decision to sell was an easy one after destroying the engine at the Noosa Hillclimb. A friend of mine in the Noosa Beach Classic Car Club spotted a very sad-looking Jaguar V12 XJ-S. The only reason I paid any attention was that it had a manual gearbox—needed to turn it into a race car. After protracted negotiations with the owner, I was ready to take it home. It started without much trouble, so I made a silly decision to drive the thing 10km home. It only took to the first corner to discover the brakes were working only on one wheel, and a couple more corners to see steam coming from the engine compartment. It was a less than relaxing drive home. The same mate that spotted the car now found himself roped into
The finished car was taken to the skidpan at Roadcraft Gympie for a shakedown, and I was delighted at just how well our efforts had paid off. Next was a proper run at Queensland Raceways where it performed faultlessly, except for the ten-year-old road tyres, which were promptly replaced with racing rubber. The car has since competed at several sprints and hill climbs, as well as race circuits. At one event, John Goss autographed the car: that made it extra special for me. I continue to enjoy the Jaguar and will always be grateful for the generous help I received from club mates. Daryl Shaw, Noosa Beach Classic Car Club
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Answers to Santa Quiz (from Page 14)
Planning alerts service It is sometimes difficult to find out what is going on where you live. However, you can join Planning Alerts (PA) and get a free email service about development applications submitted to your local council. PA is an independent project, run by a charity, the Open Australia Foundation. PA relies on the support of volunteers and donations, which are tax-deductible. Alerts have a linked comments form so you can make a public, named submission of your views about the application, which council may consider when it decides whether to approve the application. Just last week, PA collected 5763 new applications, sent 219,080 email alerts, and forwarded on 246 new comments. To get involved, view PlanningAlerts.org.au or contact@ planningalerts.org.au.
A1 Kris Kringle, St Nicholas, Father Christmas, Santa Claus. A2 North Pole, others say Korvatunturi in Lapland. The Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland is regarded as Santa’s official North Pole residence. A3 1949. A4 Eight reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen. Rudolph was not in the original poem, only the song. A5 For some, Christmas Eve, for others on New Year’s Eve. A6 The first recorded date was 336 during Christian Roman Emperor Constantine’s rule. A7 No. The tradition of red suit, cap, white fur lining and buckled black belt began in the 1870s with the American cartoonist Thomas Nast. Prior to Nast’s work, Santa’s outfit was tan or green. In 1931, artist Haddon Sundblom’s advertising images of Santa for the Coca-Cola Company standardised Santa to Nast’s work. A8 Invent your own answer such as santa@northpole.org.
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at Kilkivan, planning what to do next. Andy now works as a popular DJ around the Coast; Claire’s smile is always beaming for Phoenix (8 yrs) and Havana (5 yrs) and those tough times are faded memories. However, after 10 years in the army and witnessing so many comrades also suffering PTSD and some committing suicide, the couple has vowed to make a difference. “I survived because the fire inside me burnt brighter than the fire around me,” Andy said. “That inner fire has ignited Invisible Injuries.” On 1 March 2021 the family will embark on a 12-month Australian Invisible Injuries tour starting in Wide Bay.
Invisible injuries Life for Andy Fermo changed, physically and mentally in 2010, when an Improvised Explosive Device blew apart a vehicle in Afghanistan. A commando on his second tour of duty, Andy suffered hearing loss and severe injuries to his shoulder, back and ankles. Medically discharged, he faced the invisible injuries of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). With wife Claire’s support, Andy worked tirelessly to regain his physical and mental health. In 2016, the family moved from NSW to Noosa, hoping the calmer lifestyle would ease the traumatic memories and to be closer to immediate family support. However, the excitement of putting a deposit on a house, commencing renovations with a delayed settlement quickly gave way with news from the Banking Royal Commission. Their dreams shattered just eight days before settlement with the announcement that military pensions were not being recognised for finance. The young family spent that Christmas homeless, camping 28
Andy has been a guest speaker for many events around the Sunshine Coast including the recent Yandina-Eumundi Remembrance Day service. By sharing their story, the couple aim to improve the well-being, mental health and lifestyle of military veterans, first responders and their families who are suffering the effects of PTSD. Their website will be a one-stop source for information, support networks, organisations, retreats, and counselling services. Their urgent need is for an affordable caravan/ motorhome to hire or borrow so they can uncover stories, meet providers, organisations, and locate activities and retreats to link people who are struggling to get the help they need. To find out more, volunteer, donate or receive help, contact Andy 0411 624406, Claire 0420 499 953 and info@invisibleinjuries.org.au.
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Summer tick bites Tick bites are not just a mild irritant, but potentially dangerous. Last year, 153 people attended hospital on the Sunshine Coast with tick bites. Prevention is the best defence, so wear light-coloured clothing, long-sleeved shirts and pants, and spray with DEET repellent. Bites cause redness, swelling, itching, and can trigger Mammalian Meat Allergy (MMA) and can result in anaphylactic response. Australia has the highest incidence of MMA in the world. Ticks stab you with their mouthparts, then inject saliva which can cause a severe reaction with vertigo and vomiting. Bites can lead to bacterial diseases. The eastern paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) can cause paralysis and antitoxin is required. Australian researchers have updated their treatment advice. Do not scratch, pull it out with your fingers, burn it, put petroleum jelly, nail polish, methylated spirits or alcohol on it. These actions only agitate the tick. You can use special fine-tipped forceps to remove the tick, but this increases the risk of squeezing, which will irritate the tick to inject more saliva. Or, leave the tick alone and seek medical help. Current advice is to ‘kill the tick in place’. The Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy recommends freezing the tick using an aerosol ether-containing spray. Available from pharmacies, sprays rapidly kill, minimising potentially serious reactions. Then, leave the tick to fall out. Dab tiny ticks with permethrincontaining cream. See www.allergy.org.au/ ticks. View ABC Catalyst How to Remove a Tick www.youtube.com/watch?v=j77nrTVM_ j8&feature=emb_title.
As we look back at the year that was, there’s no denying it’s been tough for many Sunshine Coast residents, as our region united during an unprecedented global pandemic. Now we continue to build together, supporting and strengthening our community. You can reflect with us and watch this year’s annual State of Our Region address by Mayor Mark Jamieson, joined by members of the community and hosted by Caroline Hutchinson live on Council’s Facebook and YouTube pages December 8 at 10am.
200 FREE adventures on your doorstep Your school holidays are covered thanks to Adventure Sunshine Coast - your number one way to find 200 FREE walking, cycling, paddling and riding trails across the region. So whether you’ve got teens who are up for a challenge or preppies who might need something gentler, visit adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au today and find your next adventure.
One for the calendar Next Council Ordinary Meeting, December 10
Festive fun in your street You’re invited to celebrate with Council’s Festive Season in My Neighbourhood. Why not gather with your street to spread the good cheer. It’s time to celebrate together, be kind, have fun and be inspired. Download your free invitation from Council’s website and check out lots of festive ideas for the whole family.
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Home for Christmas As the end of year approaches properties for rent remain in high demand with 30 plus groups going through many available rentals. If you are thinking of leasing your investment property call the property management team at Hinternoosa today for a safe on site appraisal or a virtual appraisal at a time that suits you. We look forward to providing our quality, boutique service to new and existing clients in the New Year. Hinternoosa takes this opportunity to wish all of our lessors, tenants and service providers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. THE SALVATION ARMY’S
This year Hinternoosa has partnered with The Salvation Army to host a food and toy drive. If you wish to make a donation please drop off your gift or food item to one of our friendly staff members at the Hinternoosa office at 30 Maple Street, Cooroy as early as possible. We will deliver all donations to the Salvation Army on Fri 18th December to ensure they arrive to those in need in time for Christmas.
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EUMUNDI RARE & EXCLUSIVE ACREAGE IN DOONAN
Carol Dolan 0412 062 882 PRICE BY NEGOTIATION $845,000
An opportunity to design a home amongst established native trees in a great location. On approximately one acre of relatively flat land and featuring a seasonal creek directly behind the block. A bushland reserve alongside and at the rear of the property ensure a leafy backdrop. This is your opportunity to secure both privacy and peace amongst highly prestigious homes in an upmarket location!
DOONAN MODERN BALINESE ACREAGE
Adam Kuczynski 0407 596 547 $875,000
Take in the fresh air and natural surrounds whilst being just minutes from the Eumundi township. This modern gem sits elevated on a very private and leafy 1.93 acre block. The vibe of the 3 bed 2 bath home invites a relaxed resort style living with Balinese flare with a huge patio and spa. High ceilings, beautiful hardwood timber floors and quality fixtures can be seen throughout. Cleared section of the property with easy access from the street would make the ideal location for a huge shed or potential second dwelling.
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Versatility and uniqueness abound in this European style mansion located in a quiet cul de sac. No expense spared, high quality build and finish with several great outdoor and indoor entertainment areas. Large formal dining room + huge open fireplace situated in the middle of the main living area. 6 bedrooms 4 bathrooms and 3 living areas there is plenty of space for the whole family. Set on 1.38 acres with an award-winning pool including waterfall and spa, your lifestyle is complete!
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