Coolum News November 2022

BUTCHERS SNAG A WIN

THE REGIONAL BUTCHER OF THE YEAR AWARD HAS GONE TO A COOLUM BUSINESS.

Budd’s Butchers won the title at the recent Australian Meat Industry Council’s Queensland State awards, along with titles for is pork sausages and gourmet burgers.

Budd’s Butchers opened five and half years ago in Coolum and is owned and managed by Benn Budd.

Ben first started butchery as a 13-year-old working in his father’s

shop in the UK as a ‘clean up boy’. He learned the trade, how to work hard, the value of customer service and many family recipes that are still used in the shop today.

Travel landed him in Brisbane where he met his wife, then settled on the Sunshine Coast to open Budd’s Butchers.

]The business combines ‘new aged butchery’ with a tradition of a ‘village butcher’ in the UK.

They can be found at Coolum Park Shopping Centre, on South Coolum Road.

Budd’s Butchers team - L to R: Jude Hardy, Ben Budd and Kurt Hunter.

RETHINKING HOW YOU ARE AGEING

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE WITH ENERGY AND VITALITY, PLUS MAINTAIN PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AS YOU AGE?

The Healthy Ageing Forum 2022, Rethinking Ageing – Moving and Grooving into Healthy Ageing, to be held on Saturday, November 26, at the University of the Sunshine Coast, will offer tips to empower you to live a vibrant and balanced life as you age.

Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said while people may be living longer, they were not necessarily living with a good quality of life.

“The Healthy Ageing Forum 2022 will give participants the opportunity to learn and engage with experts from UniSC, Sunshine Coast University Hospital and other health practitioners who will showcase the latest

research on healthy ageing,” Cr Law said.

“You will have the opportunity to chat with stallholders from local organisations and can join in the fun at ‘Move and Groove it’ and yoga sessions.

“Be entertained by MC Lynda Prout, morning presenter at the Sunshine Coast’s radio station, Sunshine FM 104.9. Buy your ticket online and enjoy a day of fun, learning and connection.”

Bookings are essential as there will be no tickets available at the door. Tickets are $15 (plus booking fee) and include morning tea and lunch.

The event can be found online at eventbrite. com.au

Registrations commence at 8am at the Auditorium (Innovation Centre), University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs.

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EXTRA SUPPORT FOR SURF CLUB

DIGGING DEEP TO HELP KEEP SURF LIFE SAVERS ON THE BEACH IS THE SORT OF QUALITY GOLD SPONSORS ARE KNOWN FOR.

One of the latest local businesses to sign up to help Coolum Surf Life Saving club with its life saving mission is Signature Roofing and Guttering.

Owners Bec and Dave said they had been regulars at the club for several years and were keen to give back to the community.

The said partnering with the surf club was a natural fit as they provide such an important service to beachgoers every day especially as we head into the summer months.

“It’s great to take the kids down to the beach and visually show them the work that goes in to keep our beaches safe, they especially enjoy watching the IRBs in action on patrol and doing their practice runs and races,” they said.

This year, Signature Roofing and Guttering are also backing the Coolum Surf Life Saving Club IRB rescue boats.

They personally are excited for the IRB Premiership Series to kick off again to see the IRB team in full action.

The Premiership Series, starts when the volunteer patrol season finishes, and provides the opportunity for the IRB teams to hone their rescue skills against the best of the best.

Most recently, the team attended the BRD Group’s Annual Charity Golf Day, again in support of the club with all proceeds from the event going towards CBSLSC.

To celebrate their support of the IRB, Signature Roofing and Guttering are running a competition whereby if you take a photo of their logo on the boat and share it online, tagging Signature Roofing and Guttering in the post, you’ll go into a monthly draw for a $100 voucher to eat at the Coolum Beach Surf Club restaurant.

For other businesses keen to find out more about about they can support the surf club, the best bet is to visit their website at www.coolumsurfclub.com.au or phone the club on 5446 1148.

PHOTO ART FOR A GOOD CAUSE

COOLUM AND NORTH SHORE COAST CARE HAVE OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED THEIR 2023 FUNDRAISING CALENDAR.

The popular annual calendar features a range of work from local photographers passionate about our natural coastal surrounds.

Coolum and North Shore Coast Care president Leigh Warneminde said more than 670 photos had been submitted for the calendar.

“We hope locals and visitors will continue to support our coastal environment activities by purchasing many copies of the $10 Calendar from local outlets such as the Coolum Community Native Nursery, Mitre 10 and Wagtail Coffee.

“We have not increased the price for over 10 years,” Leigh said.

Each of the 13 display pages provides a wonderful collection of birds, bugs, butterflies, as well as familiar landscapes, unique underwater scenes and Aussie icons.

The group said the cover photo by Ashley Page will surprise and delight all, especially the local Lake Weyba community.

Leigh said special mention should be made too of the back cover which highlights community efforts clearing up our beaches following floods and storms earlier this year.

“Overall, the calendar is a unique Christmas gift, souvenir, practical datebook and reminder of the unique beauty of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

“Additionally it is a donation to community coastal conservation, including our turtles, and the hardworking volunteers of Coolum

and North Shore Coast Care.”

The calendards can be purchased locally at businesses including: Coolum Beach

Mitre 10, The Shop, Red Zoo, Birtwill Physiotherapy, Ursin.DK, Barber & Bella, Compound Surf, Coolum Cutting Edge Hair & Beauty, Coolum Boardroom Cooroy

Little Shop of Soul Mt Coolum

Rock Paper Scissor Hair Salon Ninderry & Noosa

Fairhill Botanic Garden & Nursery, The Junction Bookstore

Peregian Beach

Annie’s Books on Peregian Verrierdale

Greenacre Organics Yaroomba

Coolum Community Native Nursery, Wagtail Coffee

If you’d like to stock the magazine at your business, email at info@coolumcoastcare.org. au or phone Coolum and North Shore Coast Care: 0478 435 377.

Local photographers showcasing the 2023 Coolum and North Shore Coast Care calendars which are on sale now for just $10. Photo by Spencer Hitchen

ARE YOU READY FOR STORMS?

PREDICTIONS OF A SUMMER OF WILD WEATHER ON THE SUNSHINE COAST HAVE PROMPTED WARNINGS FOR RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR THE WORST.

Sunshine Coast Council has joined with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority to urge the community to be ready for the return of a La Niña weather system.

A Get Ready Queensland Week was held last month after advice from the Bureau of Meteorology that La Niña would increase the chance of above-average rainfall during spring and summer.

Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) Chair and Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said long-time locals knew disasters could strike quickly.

“It’s not a matter of if, but when, so that’s why it’s important to prepare now so you are best placed to handle whatever Mother Nature throws at us,” Cr Jamieson said.

“Though Council and the LDMG continue preparations all year round, each of us has a role to play and being prepared is everyone’s responsibility.”

Cr Jamieson said there were a few simple steps to safeguard your family and home:

• Understand your risk.

• Prepare a household emergency plan.

• Pack an emergency kit.

An emergency kit should have enough supplies to last three days in case your home is without power, water or gas, or you lose access to the supermarket or pharmacy.

Cr Jamieson said the kit should be kept in a strong, waterproof container and, like a first aid kit, include important medication, a torch, spare batteries, hand sanitiser, enough food and water for three days and a batterypowered radio.

For a full list, visit the Get Ready Queensland website, getready.qld.gov.au.

“I encourage everyone to save a copy of the list and stock up on essentials next time you’re grocery shopping,” Cr Jamieson said.

Parts of the Sunshine Coast are still recovering from the heavy rain that hit the region between February and May, which caused flooding, fallen trees and major landslips.

Cr Jamieson reminded residents to keep safe on the road and to remember “If it’s flooded, forget it”.

For more on the latest updates, practical resources and what to do before, during and after an emergency, visit Council’s Disaster Hub website: disasterhub.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au.-

NEW SERVICE SET TO

STOPPING DOMESTIC

VIOLENCE

BEFORE IT STARTS IS THE AIM OF AN AUSTRALIAN-FIRST INITIATIVE

BY SUNSHINE COAST CHARITY SUNNYKIDS.

Save A Life Tonight (S.A.L.T.) focuses on immediately disrupting the threats and potential of domestic violence.

General Manager Kathleen Hope said SunnyKids needed the support of generous Sunshine Coast donors to offer families an option before an incident of family violence occurred.

“There is nothing like this in Australia. For just $300, you could literally save a life,” Ms Hope said. “This initiative will see families at threat of domestic violence immediately access a night’s hotel accommodation, food and basic hygiene products.”

Most assistance programs take days, if not weeks, to access, but SunnyKids wants to help to stop domestic violence before it starts to ensure risky and violent behaviour doesn’t become normalised in our homes.

“Through this immediate interruption, we can then support people to make empowered decisions and provide family counselling,” Ms Hope said.

Sunshine Coast Mayor and SunnyKids patron Mark Jamieson said the initiative would create more opportunities for the charity to work with parents and provide more support for children at risk.

To learn more about S.A.L.T. and how to donate, visit sunnykids.org.au.

If you are unsafe right now call 000. If you need SunnyKids during business hours, call 5479 0394 or 1800 811 811 after hours.

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS

By Graeme Wilson

PICTURE THIS ALL YOU KEEN PHOTOGRAPHERS … ONE MAN’S LOVE FOR TRAINING AND DESIRE TO SHARE HIS KNOWLEDGE CAN TAKE YOUR BEST PHOTOS AND MAKE THEM BETTER.

Since retiring to the Sunshine Coast 20 years ago, John Dumble has trained hundreds of University of the Third Age (U3A) students in photo enhancement and is now keen to educate others through one-on-one courses at his Coolum home.

While only fully embracing his own passion for photography on retirement, John’s long working life as a trainer for the Army, and then Mercedes-Benz, gave him a solid base when it first came to sharing his intimate understanding of the Adobe programs Lightroom and Photoshop.

“My wife often says the Army has a lot to answer for with regards to some of my strange ways, and I’m sure she's right,” he laughed.

“But it was there that I honed my skills as a trainer. I was not aware of just how important those skills would be for me once I left the service.”

One of the key learnings from John’s Army years was the importance of clear and concise technical instructions, commencing at ground level, for those learning new skills.

“All students like having well-written notes handed out,” he said.

“If they’re trying to listen and scribble notes at the same time, and then try to understand what they’ve written when they get home, it's terrible. I've been there and I know.”

So students on John’s courses receive carefully crafted notes to help them once

they’ve left the classroom environment.

“It means they don’t have to scribble things down themselves, and can just concentrate on learning what they need to know.”

John’s “training world” began back in 1967 when he took on a job teaching Army tradesmen about the repair and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicle equipment.

Various Army training roles followed, but in 1984 he left the “green machine” and signed up with Mercedes-Benz to help with the smooth introduction of 1900 Unimog trucks into the armed forces.

After that job was completed, he became a full-time truck trainer for the company in Victoria and retired in that role aged 61, prompting the move to Coolum and more time to invest in his interest of photography.

“After about one year retired, I found I missed training and heard of this University of the Third Age,” John said.

“Volunteers with any skills of any kind could offer their services to teach other retired members, so I jumped on the wagon and am still a tutor at the Sunshine Coast U3A (at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs).”

A passion for photography prompted John Dumble to develop training to help people enhance their snaps.

Courses he teaches there are Introduction to Your DSLR Camera, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Photoshop, the latter two being the courses he’s now also offering privately from home.

His one-on-one courses are run in roughly four or five two-hour blocks, with flexible timing and a low cost he feels everyone will be comfortable with.

“I’m not motivated by a financial need, but more because I enjoy training and helping other photography enthusiasts,” John said.

“And I don’t focus too much on the clock … if it takes two and a half hours, who cares. And if you’re not available one day or one week, we’ll just do it the next.”

If not already familiar with the program, John recommends all students start with the Lightroom course, which concentrates on simply enhancing photos to achieve the best result.

“If you’ve taken a nice photo and just want to enhance it, you don't really have to go past Lightroom,” John said.

“But if you want to change the sky, or add backgrounds, or combine separate photos, then you need Photoshop.”

John said many people had a fear of Photoshop, thinking its use of different layers could be too difficult to master.

“But when it's explained properly, it's not that hard to understand. That's my thing – I like to train, I like to teach, I like to see people

With a bit of training, some patience, and a great idea, you too, could be creating photo art like the image above.

learn and improve,” he said.

“One could also argue that as we age, we still like to think we are of some value in society.”

To find out more about the Lightroom and Photoshop courses (or alternatively free photo editing apps such as GIMP), call John on mobile on 0414 913 109 or email him at vk4jtd@exemail.com.au.

Local Sunshine Coast author has done it again

Alan Sampson was awarded the national Finch Memoir Prize at the 2015 Sydney Writers Festival for ’Schools of Fish’.

His latest novel, ‘FIST’ has just arrived and has been receiving 5 star reviews:

‘A riveting heart felt story.’

’The perfect book if you are looking for an escape.’

‘A gripping story of domestic violence , hope and loss.’

FIST is available now from leading websites including Booktopia and Barnes and Noble.

BE PATIENT WITH MAINTENANCE

MOVING DELAYS

We’re in for a wet spring and summer with our region predicted to see a significant increase in rainfall.

Increased rainfall and warmer soil conditions make for favourable grass growing conditions. Council has increased its mowing roster to stay ahead of the growth. However, often many sites are too wet for heavy mowers to access without doing considerable damage.

GET READY

Spring is also a good time to make sure you have your Get Ready plan in place for this summer storm season as we are being told that it’s not if, but when.

There are a few simple steps you can take to help safeguard your family and home. Check flood mapping and other information at disasterhub.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Prepare a household emergency plan – tips are at www.getready.qld.gov.au/plan. Pack an emergency kit in a strong waterproof storage container.

DAWN AWAKENING RESCHEDULED

Dawn Awakening, an uplifting multi-arts celebration of remembrance, dreaming and ritual, has been rescheduled to Sunday October 30. The free event will be held at Coolum’s Stumers Creek from 4.30am. It’s worth the early morning but registrations essential at www.horizonfestival.com.au/ event/dawn-awakening.

CALLING ALL COMMUNITY GROUPS

Minor Grants of up to $2000 are available for community groups to deliver projects, events and activities that provide community benefit via Council’s Community Grants Program. The current round closes on Monday, October 31. Visit www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to apply today.

COOLUM PROJECTS

The Coolum Sports Precinct exit road widening, the beach stair replacement and an irrigation project in Tickle Park are all currently underway. Please take care near the work.

MOTION FOR BETTER HOUSING DESIGN

Our motion to lobby the State Government to make changes to the Queensland Development Code and National Construction Code to provide for more locally sustainable design measures to be incorporated in planning schemes or amending codes to include mandatory requirements. The aim is to ensure the creation of liveable homes that are suited to local climates.

SERVICE REQUEST PROCESS

For service requests such as road hazards, dumped rubbish or tree issues, visit council’s website for contact details or fill out a service request. If you have other issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 5475 9810 or maria.suarez@sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au.

STAY IN TOUCH

A reminder that I regularly share my community chat days, local events and other messages on my Facebook page at www. facebook.com/MariaSuarezDivision9. Cheers, Cr. Maria Suarez Division 9 – Sunshine Coast Council

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TASTY TREATS FOR EDUCATORS

STATE EDUCATION WEEK

Hats off to all our educators! As part of State Education Week last month, I teamed up with Coolum business, the German Bakehouse, to deliver some fresh treats to all our local schools, in recognition of the efforts of all our teachers and staff.

This year’s theme, ‘Realising the potential of every student’, serves as a reminder that success can take many forms, and it is thanks to the impressive efforts of our local educators that we are always hearing good news stories about students’ achievements locally.

DV SAFE PHONE

My office is now a collection point for your old mobile phones (in working order). I’ve teamed up with DV Safe Phone, which repurposes old phones in good working order and gifts them to victims of domestic violence. To learn more about this fantastic initiative, visit www. dvsafephone.org.

ERGON ENERGEX COMMUNITY FUND

Applications are now open for the 2022 ErgonEnergex Community Fund. The grants program provides funding for not-for-profit community groups looking to make a difference in their local community, with grants up to $10,000 on offer. For more information, visit www. energex.com.au.

Applications close on 18 November – so don’t delay!

SURF'S UP!

Summer is just around the corner, so if there are any mad surfers in your household, you might want to get your hands on a ticket in my Surfs Up! promotion at your local school. Each school has a custom-built BeachBeat

surfboard to give away to one lucky winner. To get in the draw, contact your local P&C. This is just another way I am able to help our local P&Cs raise money for important school resources.

Participating schools include Coolum State School, Coolum State High, Peregian Springs State School and Coolum Beach Christian College.

NEW POST OFFICE FOR PEREGIAN SPRINGS

You have probably heard by now that Australia Post is moving to Peregian Springs this month. I’ve been told it will open in the new location, in the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre, at 9am on Monday 14 November, with the new site offering convenient parking and an increase in the number of PO boxes.

A DECADE YOUNG

Happy Birthday to Coolum Mens Shed, who last month celebrated their 10th anniversary. The Shedders provide so much support to other groups in our community, and it was fitting they were able to showcase some of the many activities that keep them busy at their Research St home.

Andy Lake, Director | Property Consultant

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 5442 4218 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

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