PHARMACIES UNDER THREAT

Cyber Security Highlighted At The Fairfax Seniors Forum

Thank you to Living Choice at Twin Waters for hosting my 2023 Seniors Forum, where we discussed cyber security and keeping safe online.

Online safety continues to be a priority issue for many seniors and it was great to hear from the experts - NBN Australia, IDCARE and CAPA Services.

Preventing scammers from reaching our information was the number one message, and below are the top three points taken from the presentations on the day:

1. Stop and think. If you receive unsolicited contact from someone (phone call or email), pause and cease contact to verify what they are saying. Contact the organisation directly using publicly available contact points;

2. Never allow anyone remote access to your computer unless YOU have initiated it; and

3. Consider using a password manager and multi-factor authorisation apps for added layers of security.

If you or a loved one thinks they may have been scammed, contact iDCare on 1800 595 160 or www.idcare.org.

Community Pharmacies

A number of community pharmacies on the Sunshine Coast are under threat due to Labor's new policy on dispensing medicines. My Coalition colleagues and I have called for the government to guarantee that its new policy will NOT:

• harm the viability of community pharmacies;

• adversely affect medicine supplies; and

• increase medicine stockpiling and wastage.

If you’re visiting a community pharmacy, please be conscious of the pressure they’re under. Some pharmacists are worried about being able to keep their doors open and their staff in jobs as a result of this new Labor government policy.

Supporting Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of our community and they deserve our thanks and support.

Sociologists like Hugh Mackay point to the Sunshine Coast as a region that has the highest levels of ‘social capital’, evidenced, in part, by the number of residents who volunteer their time to help others.

We should be justifiably proud of this commitment to our local community and that’s why I was delighted to secure funding of $66,000 to support local volunteers under the latest round of Volunteer Grants.

The funding will be shared between 34 community groups in Fairfax, including:

• $3,745 to Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels;

• $1,500 to Coolum and North Sore Coast Care;

• $1,500 to the Coolum Cricket Club;

• $1,200 to the Coolum State School P&C; and

• $1,500 to the Coolum Football Club.

A full list of successful groups can be found on my website at www.tedobrien.com.au.

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

ACROSS

1. Throws softly (4)

3. Aggression (coll) (5)

9. Stead (4)

10. Deity (3)

11. Kingdoms (6)

12. Lath (4)

13. News (7)

17. Depending (7)

20. Vapour (4)

22. Precipitated (6)

23. The self (3)

24. Against (4)

25. Mend garments (5)

26. Small island (4)

DOWN

1. Lawful (coll) (5)

2. Portended (5)

4. Glazed (6)

5. Fish organ (4)

6. Stay (6)

7. Evict (4)

8. Greek goddess of peace (5)

14. Large lizard (6)

15. Peaceful (6)

16. Valley (5)

18. Articles (5)

19. Mitten (5)

20. Bind securely (naut) (4)

21. Baseball glove (4)

1. Solve the crossword puzzle

2. Search for some crossword words

© Auspac Media - MP1626

3. The leftover letters form a saying

ARE YOU READY TO CARE?

At IFYS Foster Care we know every child deserves to be safe, nurtured, cared for and loved.

We also know that adults are crucial in ensuring children are safe from abuse and harm.

At IFYS we hope of a world where every child lives a life that is free of hurt and trauma and they grow up in a caring and nurturing family knowing they are loved.

Sadly, this is just not the reality for many children who have to enter the child protection system through no fault of their own.

Types Of Foster Care

Emergency

Up to a few weeks, with not very much notice.

Short Term

A few weeks, up to a few years.

Long Term

A few years, up to when a child turns 18 and beyond.

Respite weekend care for a child, or different children, two weekends a month.

Right now we need all types of Foster Carers for children aged birth -18. So if you have ever thought about changing a life, contact us at...

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, 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

Parkinson’s Support Group

This group will meet on Monday April 17 and

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(4) (coll) (5) Portended 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.

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. Email:

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June 2023

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