Carer friendly business awards By Sonia Clark
Members of the Beerwah Carers group have helped two Sunshine Coast businesses win commendation awards from Carers Queensland for providing outstanding service in the annual Carer Friendly Business Awards held recently during National Carers Week. Beerwah Carers group member Carolyn Robertson nominated I Age Well, with the business director Tanya Dave accepting the Great Business Commendation award. Margaret Thompson nominated Ozcare Currimundi’s dementia advisor Pauline Hope, who received the Great Employee Commendation award. Margaret said she nominated Pauline because of the way she had tirelessly helped her navigate the challenges of dealing with a loved one with dementia. “Pauline was just incredible - giving practical advice, assistance and support," Margaret said. “I felt like I had someone I could finally talk to who understood what I was going through as a carer. “It was very comforting to know there was someone I could just call up when I needed to and that she was always there to help,” Margaret said. The Beerwah Carers group meets on the first Friday of each month from 10am-12noon at Beerwah Library. The next meeting will be Friday, February 7 and anyone who cares for others in any capacity is welcome to attend. If you would like to find out more about the local group contact Carers Queensland on 1800 242 636.
Katrina Thurger from Ozcare accepting the commendation award on behalf of Pauline Hope, with award nominator Margaret Thompson
Disaster management sub-group forms
A new local disaster management community sub group has been established in the Mooloolah/ Eudlo area and it needs a volunteer secretary to join it. While the Sunshine Coast Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) will still be responsible for maintaining the overall regional disaster management plan, the re-established Mooloolah/Eudlo community sub group, with its local knowledge, will act in the local community’s interests to prepare for and, wherever and whenever possible in the initial stages, respond to a major incident or natural disaster. Jason Carroll has been appointed the new coordinator who will oversee the Mooloolah Valley/Eudlo/Diamond Valley and Glenview area. Currently the group has Judi Brown as its deputy and Ryan Cornett as communications officer. Jason said that once the group was fully established it would meet four times a year, with a full activation of the disaster plan once a year.
Visit Fairview and learn more
Four brothers - Stan, Ernest, William and Albert Pattemore - constructed Fairview, a sturdy farmhouse (also now known as Pattemore House) from white beech timber in 1907 for their parents, Emily and JR Pattemore. The family came to Maleny in 1906 from Central Tilba, where Emily and JR operated both a butchery and a property called Myrtle Vale. They raised their four sons and three daughters there and, according to family folklore, the 1902 drought was so severe that the Pattemore family decided to move to a farming area with more reliable rainfall. Bill and Stan heard of the lush Blackall Range in Queensland, then being promoted for its dairying opportunities. By 1906 they were cutting timber there and sawmilling at Maleny in partnership with Maleny fruit grower ET Thynne, as Thynne and Pattemore.
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“What we need is someone to provide secretarial support to the meetings, administration of the group, support for the coordinator and deputy, and at times of emergency activation to be available to record all actions and duties as required," Jason said. "While we are in the initial set-up stage there will also be a requirement to meet regularly to fully establish the group." The purpose of the Mooloolah/Eudlo local disaster management community sub group is to establish a core group of people within the local community who possess the local knowledge and expertise to ensure that disaster management and disaster operations within the local area are managed. Interested? Then send an email to jasonmooloolah@gmail.com with information about you, why you would like to be considered for this volunteer post and, ideally, a resume, along with a telephone number so you can be contacted.
Bill and Stan were joined by their brothers Ernest and Albert in 1907 and together they built Fairview. The brothers pit-sawed the timber on the property, hand planed it and made six inch tongue and groove boards with a single beading. Fairview is significant as one of the few remaining buildings constructed in this way. Why not visit this beautifully preserved home to see its hand-sawn floor boards, walls and much more this Saturday. There will be house and garden tours, and you can take a look at the photographic, film and other displays, including a display of tools used for construction. When: Saturday, November 30, 1–4pm Where: 15 Porters Lane, Maleny What: Teas will be served on the wide verandahs and you can stock up on homemade jams and pickles. There's plenty of parking and disabled access.
Hey, it’s almost Christmas! At Beerwah Picture Framing, Seb is right into doing Christmas picture framing, canvas stretching and photo restoration. Seb will work with you to produce beautiful custom framed art pieces that you will be proud to give as special Christmas gifts for family and friends. Don’t forget that Seb can restore that special family photograph, print as many copies as you require, then mat and frame them… Christmas shopping done. Call in and discuss your Christmas art ideas with Seb, before time runs out.
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