Resilience

by KERRIE FRIEND

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the word resilience. It’s not easy to get up after you’ve been knocked down is it? Do you have within you the faith, hope and love to believe the best is yet to come or do you struggle to bounce back from difficult times? Your answer will determine your future and it will propel you higher or cause you to fall back and stagnate.

The wonderful thing about resilience is that it will always try again; it will always look for a new way and it will never quit through trying times.

We’ve all been through a lot since 2019, and the true test of resilience is if we’ve shrunk or grown as a result of these extremely testing years.

Resilience sees possibilities even when things have changed or altered. It brings forth character we didn’t even know we had. One of the most beautiful things from the pandemic was watching the rise of new creations, and a new way of doing things that created opportunities for all of us.

There will always be change, adversity and uncertainty in our lives, but our ability to be resilient allows us to keep moving and not languish far from the person we were created to be.

Isn’t it time you began dreaming again, took a chance on starting that new business, changed direction, or called that family member or friend?

Being resilient means picking yourself up and trying again. I have a saying that I often use, “It’s ok to start over”. We’re all built to thrive and quitting never seems to end well.

If you can find the resilience within you, it may not be tomorrow or the next day, but stick with it, as the answers will come and you will be triumphant.

Blessings www.KerrieFriend.com

Astrology

Heart Mind Astrology with Ruth Donnelly Explore your life with astrology, bringing you insight at times of turmoil, transition and transformation. Online consultations available. 0409 564 276 astrology@ruthdonnelly.com.au

Audiologist

Sunshine Coast Audiology

Emryn and Anita are experienced audiologists who have started a new independent audiology clinic to care for all your hearing needs. Conveniently located in Sippy Downs. Ph. 5378 2226. www.sunshinecoastaudiology.com.au

Beauty Therapists

Emmanuelle’s Beauty

Now at - 62B Maple Street Maleny. For all your beauty needs, facials, lash extensions, lash lift, waxing and more contact Em on 0410 670 519. Monday-Friday, evening appointments also available.

Chiropractors

Maple Chiropractic Maleny

Dr. Samuel Lowe, Dr. Catherine Metcalf, Dr. Rebel Hungerford & Nikki Duncan-Exercise Physiologist. Gentle, effective care for the whole family. Concession, family rates & HICAPS available 45 Maple St, Maleny 5494 3322 maplechiropractic.com.au

Hinterland Chiropractic

Dr Josephine Sexton. Using gentle, safe and effective techniques to maintain spinal health and wellbeing. Concession rates, Family discounts and HICAPS available.

2/70 Maple Street, Maleny. Ph: 5435 2987

Sunrise Chiropractic

John Pirie welcomes Dr Damian Treacey

Chiropractor & Applied Kinesiologist

Gentle hands on Chiropractic using Applied Kinesiology. Over 30 years in private practice. Mon and Wed 2-5pm, Fri 9am-12pm 19 Coral Street, Maleny. 0492 949 695

COUNSELLING & LIFE COACHING

Josie Coco: MGestTherapy - Gestalt

Psychotherapist

Together we’ll explore obstacles to achieving, thriving and living well. In person, online, and in groups. Counselling therapy and personal development. Ph: 0498 065 306 www.josiecoco.com

Heartspace Artspace & Counselling NEW

Liz Antcliff B. Psych; MA Coun; AThr ANZACATA ; ACA Sensorimotor Creative Arts Therapy and Counselling for individuals and groups. Creative Expression for wellness and health. www.heartspaceartspace.com E: liz@heartspaceartspace.com P: 0438 163 255

FITNESS, PERSONAL TRAINER ,DANCE

Get Active!!!

Group Fitness & Personal Training

Join me for a fun affordable and social way to achieve a fit and healthy body. All fitness levels welcome, fully qualified trainer. ‘Your Goals Are My Goals’. Rachel Ph: 0423 618 945 Email: rachel.lockman@yahoo.com.au

Maleny Vibes Pilates & Spin

Boutique reformer pilates and spin cycle studio. Introductory offer 4 classes $50 to all new clients. Book online www.malenyvibespilates.com Studio 37 Coral St, Maleny. malenyvibespilates@gmail.com Insta @malenyvibespilates_and_spin

Maleny Rumble Room Boutique Group Fitness Boxing & HIIT studio. Limited to 8 people per class. Introductory offer 4 classes for $50 to all new clients. Book online @ www.malenyrumbleroom.com.au 37 Coral Street, Maleny. Insta @maleny_rumbleroom

Hairdressers And Barbers

Nellies Creative Hair Design Cut and Colour specialists. Nellie, Annette and Jenny offer you the opportunity to have exceptional hair using great product at fantastic prices. 21 Coral St Maleny – Ph: 0438 785 443

Advertise your business in the HT classifieds for just $49+gst monthly.

Book direct from our website.

Home Care

HOLISTIC - Health and Wellbeing

Kinesiology

The New Leaf - Coaching and Kinesiology

Clear the rubbish off your life path and confidently move forward. Est.1997 The New Leaf offers sessions/programs via clinic/phone. Contact Zoe 0401 318 593 4/38 Maple St, Maleny www.thenewleaf.blog

Massage

Blue Zen Massage – Sensei Shayne Harris Dip.Remedial Massage & Dip.Reflexology

An integrated therapist shares deep-tissue holistic massages, MET, joint mobilisation, myotherapy. Unwind with Shiatsu, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, hot stones/cupping. Diamond Valley Treehouse www.bluezenmassage.com 0407 002 567 HF Rebates

Medical Centre

Ochre Health Medical Centre

Offering onsite Doctors, experienced nursing staff and Allied health services.

Ph Maleny: 5494 2388; Book online at www.ochrehealth.com.au

Mental Performance

Jamie Milne Training

Jamie Milne is SEQ’s leading Mental Performance Coach. Finding your Mental Edge is Jamie’s specialty. His approach is unique in delivery and the results speak for themselves. Contact: jamiemilnetraining.com or call 0431 339 975.

Optometrist

Hammond Optometry

Deborah & Stephen Hammond are proud to be local, independent eye healthcare providers servicing the Hinterland since 1999. Focused on quality eyecare/eyewear for all the family, giving your eye health and vision the best personalised attention it deserves.

44 Lowe St Nambour Ph: 5476 2333

RangeCare

Offering in-home and respite care services to support independent living. Our tailor-made services are available to everyone in the community. We can deliver your home care package. Ph: 5445 7044 Visit: www.rangecare.com.au

Homeopathy

Pauline Ashford - B.H.Sc, Complementary

Med & Homeopathy Classical homeopathy; Lymphatic drainage; Dorn spinal, joint and headache therapy; EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques; Reiki

130 Ansell Rd Witta – Ph: 5494 4101

E: malenyhomeopathy@gmail.com

Hypnotherapy

Christian Dunham

Specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, a combination of clinical hypnotherapy and psychotherapy used to treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, phobias and other chronic conditions. Free initial consultation.

Ph: 0448 303 013 www.christiandunham.net

Wilson Fitzpatrick Family Optometrists NEW Local, independent optometrist passionate about exceptional eye care, individualised customer service, and impeccable frame design proudly serving the Hinterland since 1984. Come and see the difference! 40 Howard St, Nambour 5441 2277

Physiotherapy

Range of Motion Physiotherapy

Maleny, Mapleton and Imbil Russ, Karl, and Kathryn. Providing the highest quality care to restore & maintain optimal physical function & mobility.

Ph: 5478 6600 www.rangeofmotion.com.au

Advertise your business in the HT classifieds for just $49+gst monthly.

Book direct from our website.

New insect species

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University of the Sunshine Coast entomologist Dr Andy Howe, who coordinates 17 Queensland schools in the Insect Investigators citizen science project that started a year ago, said initial results were exactly what researchers hoped for.

“DNA testing in Canada and analysis by taxonomists at the University of Adelaide and partner institutes have confirmed that specimens sent from insect traps at schools in three states contained species undescribed by western science, with more to come,” he said.

“It will certainly be interesting to hear what they want to call it,” he said. “This wasp lays eggs inside living caterpillars and the larvae then eat their way out of the host.”

More than 14,000 insect specimens were selected from school traps in South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland last year for DNA barcoding and taxonomy.

About 56 percent of the DNA barcodes identified were new records to the Barcode of Life database, a freely available collection of molecular and species occurrence data.

Images and data from all schools is available at insectinvestigators.com.au/ results

Life on the rocks

During our wet seasons, the heavier clay soils of the Blackall Range can often be the death of many plants that naturally occur in well-drained sandier soils, due to being saturated.

But there are ways to keep these native beauties in your garden with a small rockery or rock retaining wall, by taking advantage of the environmental niche that the rocks provide with their improved drainage.

In this Garden for Wildlife garden on red volcanic soil, Yellow buttons, Chrysocephalum apiculatum, Guinea flower, Hibbertia vestita and Lomandra confertifolia are all thriving in a hot sunny spot on top of and in

Local biodiversity public forum

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Because biodiversity is everyone’s business, from our backyards to our recently-recognised UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and we can never know enough about it.

So why not soak in some up-to-date perspectives and details about our local fungi, plants and animals with local experts? Discuss your own in a Q&A session to follow, and share some refreshments with interested others.

Beerwah State High School will help taxonomists name a wasp species new to western science after the insect was caught by students as part of a tri-state, 50-school project to uncover more of Australia’s mysterious biodiversity.The State of Our Species Forum is on May 4 at the Arts and Ecology Centre, Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens, 51 Palm Creek Road, Tanawha from 2-3.30pm. As the second part of the ‘Backyards to Biosphere’ events organised for 2023 by the Friends of Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens Inc., it will feature three presentations:

FUNGI - Wayne Boatwright, President of the Qld Mycological Society

FLORA - Spencer Shaw, Forest Heart Nursery and Brush Turkey Enterprises

FAUNA - Dr Beth Brunton, Research Fellow, UniSC

This free event is not intended as a ‘state of the environment report’ or a listing of local species; rather, it

Whimsy likes a cuddle! 4

Paws Animal Rescue provides refuge for homeless dogs and cats on the Sunshine Coast. They are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers.

4 Paws Animal Rescue cannot survive without kind foster families who take in animals, giving them unconditional love, training, nursing and rehabilitation, so that they are ready for adoption.

Here is one of their beautiful furry animals who needs a new home urgently.