Coolum News July 2023

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS UPGRADE

WORKS START ON OVERDUE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IN

COOLUM

A $1million project to upgrade pedestrian access on David Low Way and Scrub Road is finally a step closer, with design work now underway.

A new pedestrian refuge on David Low Way will be installed as part of the project, along with a dedicated right-turn lane at the intersection with Scrub Road.

Ninderry MP Dan Purdie welcomed the news, saying the

community have been extremely patient after funding was first announced in 2021.

“The community have been asking for better pedestrian facilities in this area, as there are only a handful of locations to safely cross David Low Way, which is one of the busiest roads in our region,” Mr Purdie

Mr Purdie said he would be calling for more investment in local road infrastructure projects as part of next week’s State Budget.

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Dan is joined with local residents from left, Vicki and David James, and Graham Spencer, at the intersection of David Low Way and Scrub Road, where the new pedestrian refuge will be located.

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“Investment in our local roads has clearly not kept up with population growth and given the need to increase connectivity and active transport options, there clearly needs to be more investment in pedestrian facilities like this,” Mr Purdie said.

Mr Purdie said he will also be calling for funding for the Motorway duplication to be fast-tracked, upgrades and maintenance for the western section of Yandina Coolum Road, safety improvements for Eumundi-Noosa Road, and pedestrian facilities for Bli Bli.

“It’s not good enough to simply drip feed

the funding for these important upgrades. We need the investment now, so we can not only make sure our road network is safe for all users, but can also accommodate the increased volume of traffic that is anticipated as our region continues to grow.”

Mr Purdie said he was still waiting for further information about the expected timeframe for the upgrade of pedestrian facilities, but hoped the design work would be completed before the end of the year.

A copy of the proposed design layout is available on request.

FROM THE ED'S DESK

HELLO COMMUNITY, I have a confession to make, I may have stumbled upon a few spelling errors in the previous copy. I must admit that my spelling skills have been known to take an occasional detour through the land of autocorrect spell check mishaps. We all have

We’re currently working diligently to finetune our output and ensure that our future editions surpass your expectations. We appreciate your patience and understanding and we promise to keep working hard and improving with every issue.

In this issue, we have a delightful array of

stories, events, and happenings from our vibrant community.

As always, we encourage your active participation. If you have any feedback, suggestions, or even a funny story about your own autocorrect spelling mishap, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We value your input and readership.

In saying that, thank you for your unwavering support, and for being so forgiving of our occasional linguistic hiccups. We hope you enjoy the July edition of our beloved community magazine!

Warmest Regards,

Darren Van Der Westhuizen

Further to this, these persons agree to indemnify the publisher and/or its agents against any investigations, costs, claims and/or judgements.

RECORD-BREAKING COOLUM SPORTSMAN’S LUNCH

THE SEVENTH ANNUAL COOLUM SPORTSMAN’S LUNCH SHAPED UP TO BE OUR BIGGEST EVENT EVER

A very big thank you to our Aussie Sporting heroes Alastair Lynch and Petero Civoniceva who agreed to be our special guests and share their sporting stories with fans for a great cause.

Thank you also to Coolum Beach Hotel for playing host and for organising such a great lunch menu. It was a hit!

Coolum’s Brennan Carolan from Coolum Mitre 10 Hardware has been the Major Sponsor of this event for six years and has a strong history of supporting the Coolum Men’s Shed.

Peter Andrew Real Estate are proud to be a part of the event again along with Ray Barber Solicitors and have donated cash prizes of

$1000, $500, and $250 and several lucky door prizes.

The event has also been supported by other great local businesses in the form of Charcoal Chicken, Budds Butchers and Coolum @ the Beach Resort who all have contributed to making this great event a success.

We would also like to thank the organisational talents of Frank Bates from the Coolum Men’s Shed and Brendon Mulvenna at the Coolum Lions Club.

It was a fantastic day, with a big crowd there in support, raising money for great causes in the form of The Coolum Men’s Shed and The Coolum Loins Club which are two of the many key pillars for our local community.

Thank-you to everyone for coming out in support of our local community and for digging deep for the two clubs.

NOOSA CIVIC REFURBISHMENT

lot has also been created for dedication to Council for a future Transit hub.

Mark Stockwell, Stockwell Managing Director said that they had received Council’s approval for the Noosa Civic Medihub and Hof apartments which are in the early stages of construction. An application is currently being assessed for an early learning centre & now they have lodged the application for the village precinct and existing centre refurbishment.

APPLICATION HAS BEEN LODGED

Stockwell have submitted a development application for a new mixed use village precinct & the refurbishment of Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, which forms part of the broader Noosa Business Centre masterplan.

The highlight of the new village will be Reading Cinemas Australia, known for being one of the top cinema operators. “Reading’s new complex will feature full recliner seating in all auditoriums. A brand-new Premium offering with enhanced food and beverage will showcase Reading Cinemas Noosa Civic as the Gold standard in Australian cinema. In addition, the complex will house two TITAN LUXE auditoriums with Dolby Atmos, 20-metre-wide screens and the latest in 4K Digital Projection equipment – providing an unparalleled theatrical experience for customers.”

The Noosa Business Centre is situated between Walter Hay Drive, Eenie Creek Road and Hofmann Drive and includes the existing Noosa Civic shopping centre, showroom precinct and business precinct.

Earlier this year, Stockwell completed the subdivision works for the Noosa Business Centre in line with the Noosa Plan 2020. This subdivision has delivered services, road infrastructure and land lots to create opportunities for businesses and the Noosa economy in areas of commercial, residential, medical and health, education, start-ups, entertainment, retail, and leisure. A transit

In addition to the cinema, entertainment and leisure precinct, the village will have a variety of uses and offers including new convenience, specialty retail, new build-to-rent apartments, a mix of professional suites and office space on the upper levels.

The village precinct will link into the existing centre by an open air, pedestrian friendly, civic spine, & preserved nature reserve, which will be lined with outdoor cafes, restaurants, and leisure retail similar in atmosphere to walking along Hastings St or Gympie terrace. This space is designed to accommodate 50 people or 5000 and will work in with Noosa Council’s tourism and event strategy.

Stockwell said: ‘Our ambition is to set up Noosa for the future, creating jobs for today and the next generation; keeping investment local; and for the community to not have to leave the local area for work, medical procedures or to use services or retail over 45 mins drive away.”

‘We look forward to working with Noosa Council and the community to deliver on this and Noosa Council’s vision to broaden the area’s economic base.’

A decision on the Development Application is anticipated by the end of the year. Learn more at www.noosabusinesscentre.com.au

Article sourced from:

https://www.stockwell.com.au/articles/ stockwell-and-reading-cinemas-are-set-toreignite-a-20-year-relationship-to-bringcinemas-to-the-noosa-business-centre

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UNITYWATER ANNOUNCES BELOWCPI INCREASE IN WATER AND SEWERAGE CHARGES FOR 2023-24

Unitywater has announced that there will be a below-CPI increase in water and sewerage charges for customers starting from 1 July 2023. The typical residential customer bill will see a 5.9% or $22.50 per quarter increase. Unitywater CEO Anna Jackson stated that the price rise is necessary to cover the utility’s increased costs, balancing the need to maintain essential services and consider the cost of living pressures faced by customers. The company plans to invest $1.8 billion over the next five years to renew and

expand networks and implement projects to improve waterways. Unitywater offers support measures for customers who need assistance managing their bills. The new pricing will be applied to bills received from 1 July 2023. Customers can access additional information and support through Unitywater’s website or by contacting their local contact center.

MISSED INFRASTRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Coolum Road, which despite being a major arterial road, is a patchwork of resurfaced potholes and a danger to road users.

There should also have been funding for our local schools – to repair and upgrade flood-prone and asbestos ridden buildings at Coolum State School, and for a new hall for Coolum State High. This is just the start of local issues I’ve been fighting for, which the Government has failed to address.

STATE BUDGET

The recent State Budget, bolstered by more than $15billion from coal royalties, was a missed opportunity for our region.

With proverbial rivers of gold flowing into the state’s coffers, much needed investment in our road infrastructure should have been a key priority for the government.

With less than 9 years until the 2032 Olympics, now is the time to build and upgrade critical infrastructure that will ensure the Sunshine Coast has the capacity to host events and cater for the tens of thousands of visitors that will descend on our region.

Not to mention the massive population growth we’re already experiencing and forecast to reach over 500,000 in the next two decades.

It was back in 2008 when the Beattie government first announced plans to duplicate the Sunshine Motorway.

Now, 15 years later, work is now finally underway, but this Budget should have provided the funds to move to the next stage of this multimillion-dollar project.

Similarly, there should have been funding to upgrade the western section of Yandina

The Budget also failed to deliver any longterm solutions for those big issues impacting our community, including the health crisis, homelessness, youth crime and cost of living pressures.

The investment in free kindy is very welcome, and I know households will welcome the one-off cost of living payments, but it simply doesn’t go far enough at a time when services have never been worse.

KINGS BIRTHDAY HONOURS

Congratulations to local residents whose many years of service have been recognized nationally, taking out prestigious awards in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List.

• Mr Milton ‘Ross’ Bartlett AM

• Mr Allan Davies OAM

• Mrs Lyn Davies OAM

• Ms Michele Lipner OAM

Very deserving recipients of a nationally revered awards program. Well done!

STAY IN TOUCH

If you have a State Government issue you’d like to talk about, please give me a call on 5406 7900, email me at ninderry@parliament. qld.gov.au or drop by the electorate office at 11 Heathfield Rd, Coolum.

Dan Purdie presenting Peregian State School with a new flag

SUNCOAST ANGELS

ANGELS IN THE SAND DUNES

“A man walks down the street. It's a street in a strange world. … He looks around, around he sees angels in the architecture spinning in infinity and he says, "Amen" and "Hallelujah!”

Paul Simon, You Can Call Me Al

Paul Simon sang about angels in the architecture, but we have our own Angels in the sand dunes! The SunCoast Angels is a group of Angel investors based on the Sunshine Coast that promotes and supports start-ups and the innovation community.

“There are some fantastic local start-ups,” says SunCoast Angels President Steve Barnes. “It is exciting to hear about the great ideas and businesses being developed and, when the right opportunity arises, it is great to get involved in supporting these businesses by investing. It is high risk investing, but it can be high reward as well, both financially and in terms of getting involved with great entrepreneurs.”

“Obviously many dream of finding the unicorn investment, “ says Barnes, “the one that makes a big return. In practice it is about investing in a portfolio of start-ups recognising that some will.”

Angel investors play an important role in the supporting start-ups, providing funding in the early stages to help get them to the point where they are attractive to larger investors like venture capital firms or potential acquirers. Traditional sources of funding, such as banks or venture capital firms, may be hesitant to invest in unproven or high-risk ventures in these early stages. Angel investors fill this gap. While Angel investing is often associated with high tech companies, angels invest is a broad range of businesses – so not

just software companies.

Data on the total value of Angel Investing in the Australia economy is a little sparse, but a report from 2020 suggests it was around $288m in that year. By investing in early-stage businesses, Angel investors also support job creation and importantly they can bring investing and the associated economic benefits to regional areas – taking it beyond the boundaries of capital cities.

‘Often start-ups have a product and some level of early sales but need investment to help them accelerate growth to go after the big opportunity,” says Sunrise local and SunCoast Angels Committee member Rob Easton. ‘Angel funding can play a critical role in enabling that,’ he says.

Angel Investors have traditionality been high wealth individuals, but various trends are opening these sorts of opportunities. Some Angel Groups use structures that make it easy for Angel groups to contribute a larger number of smaller investments, which could start at around $5000.

Angel investing is high risk so there is a requirement that Angel investors can qualify as ‘sophisticated investors’. Previously this has been based on wealth, but there are now short courses that enable people to qualify through education. The qualified early-stage investor

course run by University of Queensland is one example.

“We are a group for traditional angel investors on the Sunshine Coast, but we are also keen to build a broad and diverse membership and to help the next generation of Angel Investors develop,” says Gilad Bakas another member of the Suncoast Angels Management Committee. “

SunCoast Angels is working to strengthen connections and promote the development of innovation and start-ups on the coast. “We believe we play a valuable role connecting locally based investors with local start-ups,’ says Bakas, ‘we provide a forum for the start-ups to pitch their business ideas. This is not just about money, it is also about helping create a local community to support innovation. Angel Investors don’t just bring funds to the table, but also bring experience and networks that can help local start-ups.”

“There are lots of different ways people can invest,’ says Barnes, “such as crowd funding platforms for example. But one of the great features of Angel Investing is that you get to meet the founders and hear

their story first-hand. It feels much more connected.”

SunCoast Angels meets monthly at different locations around the coast and meetings are open to anyone interested in investing or just hearing about innovation and start-ups. The events include pitches from local start-ups but also some from around the broader SouthEast Queensland region and beyond.

To find out more you contact them via their website suncoastangels.com.au or find information on events at humantix website under SunCoast angels (Humantix.com, search SunCoast Angels).

Steve Barnes

Gilad Bakas

Robert Easton

ALL SHOOK UP

A LAVISH SMORGASBORD OF LOVE, DECEPTION, AND ROCK ‘N’ ROLL DELIGHTS

Shakespeare said ‘music is the food of love’ and All Shook Up by Coolum Theatre Players is a lavish smorgasbord. Featuring songs made popular by Elvis Presley, the show is about love and how it cannot be controlled. Packed with wistful romance, mismatched partners, deception, disguise and a motorcycle riding, leather jacketed, swivel hipped newcomer to town named Chad.

Things get “all shook up” in a quiet little town when Chad (played by CTP newcomer Aaron Sinclair) arrives in town.

He meets Natalie (Ashleigh Marriot) who is instantly in love, the only problem, Chad has a romantic interest in the chilly Miss Sandra.

Things get “shaken up” when Ed, who is really Natalie in disguise, helps Chad romance Miss Sandra. Meanwhile Miss Sandra falls for Ed and Dennis (played by CTP newcomer Jarrod Bain) is besotted with Natalie, causing all-round confusion.

What would a 50s musical be without a Honkey-Tonk bar, groovy dance numbers and a rebellious teenager, Lorraine (Raine Barr).

Lorraine falls in love with the mayor’s rigid son Dean (Nikki Middleton).

Dean has never disobeyed his mother but ends up with a rebellious streak due to his relationship with Lorraine.

With all this “Shaking Up” and directed by Linda Gefken who brought you sold out shows with Chicago and Ladies in Black, All Shook Up has all the trappings of a successful endeavour.

GENERAL INFORMATION

All Shook Up is coming to the stage at the Coolum Civic Centre and will run from August 4-5 at 7.30pm and August 6 at 2pm, August 1112 at 7.30pm and August 13 at 2pm.

Table seating of eight and patrons can BYO drinks and nibbles.

Tickets start at $25 for members, $28 concession and $30 adults.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.coolumtheatre.com.au or by phone at Clever Girl Productions on 0415421045.

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82 KM COASTAL WALK ADVOCATING FOR VOICE TO PARLIAMENT

way to meet people who may be interested in developing their thoughts ahead of this important vote. I will also distribute supportive campaign brochures in the various beachside community centres” she said.

“I hope to gather strong support from community groups and younger people to join me on some sections of the walk. I have arranged ‘meet and greet’ points at beachside community parks for chats with supporters and locals as I pass through.”

Margaret has a small keen support group who are working on the practical arrangements. She says “I would really appreciate the company of as many walkers as possible”. 82 yo walks 82 km for voice Yes vote! For more information visit (7) Walk for the Voice | Facebook

AREA OF ACTIVITY:

82 YEAR OLD TO WALK 82 KM OF COASTAL PATHWAY FOR YES VOTE FOR VOICE TO PARLIAMENT

Margaret Landbeck, a strong supporter of the Yes campaign for the Voice to Parliament, is walking 82km from Peregian Beach to Bells Creek Caloundra. “As an 82 year old nonindigenous woman, I have decided to play my part in promoting the Yes vote by walking the 82km of the Coastal Pathway”-Margaret said. Her walk commences at 8.00am Wednesday 5th July with a small ceremony with well wishes at Peregian Beach. She will be supported along the way by various groups of walkers joining for a beach to beach walk or for a full day.

Margaret and her troop of enthusiastic supporters will be cheered home four days later at 1.00pm on Saturday 8th July 2023 at Bells Creek, Caloundra with a celebration led by State Member for Caloundra Mr. Jason Hunt MP.

“The walk may be novel but it is an effective

Wednesday 5th July: Peregian Beach Park Start of walk 8am-8.30am(dignitaries); Coolum Beach 9.45am ( Councillor O’Pray invited);Marcoola 2.30pm; Mudjimba 3.15pm; Twin Waters Novotel Entry 4.00pm

Thursday 6th July: Twin Waters Novotel entry lawns start 9.30am; Chambers Island bridge 10.45am; Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre 12.00noon;Mooloolaba Spit 3.00pm.

Friday 7th July: Mooloolaba Spit 9.00am;Buddina La Balsa Park 11.00am; Bokarina Beach 2.30pm( Councillor Cox invited) Currimundi Lake 4,00pm:

Saturday 8th July: Currimundi Lake 9.00am; Moffat Beach 9.45am; Kings Beach 10.30am; Golden Beach 12noon.; Bells Creek-Keith Hill Park– Ramp 1.00pm Finish Celebrations with Mr. Jason Hunt MP and a Community BBQ and sausage sizzle.

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Enhance your curb appeal - First impressions last

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Renovate where required

Consider updating key areas of your home to make it more modern and appealing Focus on key areas such as the kitchen, bathrooms, and outdoor spaces. Depending on the budget, changes as simple as painting the walls with fresh and modern colours can have a significant impact on the sale price

Consider appointing a professional interior stylist

Staging your property can give buyers a better idea of how the space can be used

Hire a professional home stager or use online resources to stage your home with appropriate furnishings and accessories. Choose a marketing campaign that will catch the attention of a wide audience of qualified buyers

In today's digital age, effective marketing is essential to getting the right exposure for your property. Building an effective marketing campaign also means pricing your property correctly to catch the attention of qualified buyers from day one

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Take action now and consult with an agent who can guide you through the optimal timing and winning strategies

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GRIP AND FORM CONSISTENCY

HOW HARD SHOULD YOU GRIP THE CLUB AND WHY DOES IT MATTER WHERE MY ARMS ARE?

Grip pressure and arm positioning both play a significant role on how well you body rotates and the efficiency of your swing.

To tight with the grip, or to rigid with the arms means the body won’t move as efficiently as it can.

So how should they look and feel?

When addressing the ball, allow your arms to hang naturally down, maintaining a relaxed and neutral position, keeping the golf shaft pointing in the centre of your body.

Your arms should not be excessively rigid or tense, you want to focus on maintaining a balanced and relaxed posture, with your arms comfortably hanging straight down from your shoulders.

If your arms are hanging correctly you will

find your grip pressure will instantly be better. The perfect feel is tight enough to have control but soft enough to make tiny circles with the head of the club. Be careful not to be too loose, as we don’t want the club slipping in your hands.

Having a perfect balance between a relaxed and natural arm hang combined with great grip pressure makes it a lot easier to feel your body and activate the big muscle groups in your body rather than just your hands and arms. Practice and experimentation will help you find the perfect balance for your game, allowing you to unleash your potential on the fairways.

Hope you enjoyed, happy golfing

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COOLUM’S UPCOMING ENHANCEMENTS

IN THE BUDGET FOR COOLUM

Council adopted the 2023-24 budget on June 22. As councillors, we go through an extensive and very considered process to reach an outcome and balance our community’s needs across the region.

For Coolum, while detailed planning for the future of Lions-Norrie Job Park continues, Coolum locals and visitors will start to see some of the initial multi-staged works begin – I’m excited to see elements of this park emerge!

Work will move forward on the new toilet block for Jack Morgan Park and the learn to swim pool at the Coolum Aquatic Centre will get a new heart pump.

There will be fence, seat and shower updates to local parks across the suburb and it should be easier to exit the Coolum Sports Complex with the continued upgrade to the intersection onto David Low Way.

Construction will start on Lowes Lookout Pathway and council will start designing both the east-west lighting for Havana Road and a broader project across the division called Coolum Connections that will look at linking parks and paths across the suburb to make it safer and easier for our community to enjoy our local green spaces.

BOOK NOW FOR DOONAN PLANTING FESTIVAL

Book now for Doonan Planting Festival, a National Tree Day event on Sunday July 30.

Bring your family and friends out to Doonan Creek Environment Reserve, Verrierdale to plant food and habitat trees for koalas, glossy black-cockatoos, grey-headed flying-foxes and other wildlife.

Get in quick for this free event with tree planting, wildlife display, craft activities, stalls, live music, face painting, coffee, sausage sizzle

and a free shuttle bus. Get advice and buy native plants for your backyard from our local Community Native Nurseries. Reserve your sport for Doonan Planting Festival at events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

As always, please contact council direct for any service requests such as road hazards, graffiti, dumped rubbish, parking, parks, potholes, roads, trees and waste collections. Contact details or service request forms are available at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

A reminder that I regularly share my community chat days, local events, new development applications and other messages on my Facebook page at www. facebook.com/MariaSuarezDivision9.

STAY IN TOUCH

As always, please contact council direct for any service requests such as road hazards, graffiti, dumped rubbish, parking, parks, potholes, roads, trees and waste collections. Contact details or service request forms are available at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

A reminder that I regularly share my community chat days, local events, new development applications and other messages on my Facebook page at www. facebook.com/MariaSuarezDivision9.

If you have other issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 5475 9810 or maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

ARE YOU READY TO CARE?

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CONSULTING FOR INCLUSIVE ENERGY POLICY

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OLD MATES

Recently I had the pleasure of attending the opening of a local film, “Old Mates”, about a bunch of mates, each of whom has been through life’s ups and downs, and through rowing have stuck together.

In part, it’s a story about surf lifesaving clubs and a piece of history of the Sunshine Coast, but mostly it’s about mates and mateship. Hats off to Rob Brough who pulled it all together. It was such an honour to attend the opening of the film at the Coolum Civic Centre. Congrats to everyone involved!

GRANTS FOR LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to Sophia Innis of St Andrew’s Anglican College who was recently awarded a Local Sporting Champion grant of $650 to help with the cost of participating in 2023 Cadet/Junior Oceania Championship for Karate in Liverpool, NSW as part of the Australia Karate Federation. Do you have a young sporting champion in your family?

Applications are now open for Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions grants of up to $750 for 12 to 18-year-olds

I recently attended Coolum State High School and met with Year 11 & 12 students, who shared their views on climate change and next-generation clean energy solutions, including zero-emission nuclear energy.

I know our future will be in great hands with smart, informed leaders like this.

Thank you to Principal Troy Ascott and all the students involved.

AUSTRALIA POST COMMUNITY GRANTS FOR MENTAL WELLBEING

Are you a member of a community or sporting group seeking funding?

Up to $10,000 is available for projects that connect individuals and communities to improve mental health and mental wellbeing.

For more information and eligibility go to www.tedobrien.com.au. or contact my office. Applications close 2 July.

STAY IN TOUCH

If you have any Federal Government issues you would like to talk to me about, call the electorate office on 07 5479 2800 or email ted. obrien@mp@aph.gov.au

LOCAL CONNECT

CHURCH CONTACTS

Coolum Beach Anglican Church - Cnr Perry St & Beach Rd Coolum Beach 0447 002 573 email ang.coolum@gmail.com or see www.anglicanchurchcoolum.com

Coolum Beach Baptist Church

1912 David Low Way -call 5446 1957 or www.coolumbeachbaptist.com/

St Peter’s Catholic Church

28-32 Elizabeth St, Coolum 5443 3488 www.saintsonwaves.com.au

Coolum Christian Family Church

2 Arcoona Rd (Coolum Beach Christian College) http://ccfchurch.org.au or call 5446 1295.

Coolum Uniting Church, Cnr Elizabeth St & Heathfield Rd ,Coolum www.maryburnettpres.org.au or 5446 1815

Salvation Army, Meeting Rooms 127, Greenoaks Drive Coolum. Community drop in space on Mondays 10am to 1pm. Women’s Fellowship on Thursdays at 9.30am. Contact 5335 8508 for further information.

GOVERNMENT REP CONTACTS

Local: Sunshine Coast Councillor Maria Suarez, office (Division 9) Tel – 5441 8086

State: (Ninderry) - Dan Purdie

(Liberal National Party) Tel - 5406 7900

Federal: (Fairfax) Ted O’Brien

(Liberal member of Liberal National Party) Tel- 5479 2800

LOCAL BUSINESS CONTACTS

Coolum Business & Tourism - A group for business owners in the Coolum region offering networking and business support. Phone 5440 9870, send an email to info@coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au, or check out the work they do online at www.coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au

LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS

Quota Club of Coolum Beach have a business meeting 2pm at the Lion’s Den, 15 Russell St, Coolum Beach on the second Tuesday of each month. We hold fundraising events to support disadvantaged people in our local community. The club also holds active social activities for members. For more phone Sandra Verrall on 0457 355 734 or email secretary@ quotacoolum.com.au

Coolum Beach Senior Citizens Club: This club meets every Monday from 11.30-4pm at Coolum Civic Centre and welcomes everyone aged 50 and over for activities including Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Card and Board games. Entry fee includes afternoon tea and a ticket in the door prize. For more phone Louise on 0420 331 948.

Coolum Beach Combined PROBUS:

The club for retired and semi-retired people looking for friendship and fun. Probus meet at 9.15am at The Uniting Church on the first Tuesday of the month, 22 Elizabeth St, Coolum. Visitors welcome. Phone Keith on 0416 275 590 or Faye on 0419 644 651.

Coolum Beach Baptist Church Playgroup: This group meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am at the Coolum Baptist Church on David Low Way. All welcome. See Facebook or phone 07 5446 1957.

Friends of Yaroomba

The Friends of Yaroomba Inc. AGM will be held on Sunday, October 30th at 3:00 pm at Birrahl Park, Yaroomba. Ever considered getting involved and giving something back to our wonderful community? We’d love for you to join our friendly community group. Membership is free. All are welcome. See Facebook for further info or email friendsofyaroomba@gmail.com

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Parkinson’s Support Group

This group will meet on Monday April 17 and then revert to the second Monday of each month at the Coolum Bowls Club. People from Coolum and surrounding areas are welcome to attend and discuss how to live better with Parkinson’s disease.

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Guest speakers and videos as well as discussion on such topics as diet, exercise and sleep. Meetings start 10.15am and finish Noon with the option to stay for lunch. Phone Peter on 0429 361 301.

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