MARCH 2022 | VOLUME 7 | ISSUE 7
PEREGIAN SPRINGS
NEWS
INFORM • KNOW • GROW
CLEAN IT UP Register for Clean Up Australia Day
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The Duck Pond park on The Avenue became an inland sea last week.
WATERLOGGED LIVING SIX DAYS OF RAIN INCLUDING ONE WITH MORE THAN 370MM SAW THE ROADS, PARKS AND STREETS OF PEREGIAN SPRINGS AND PEREGIAN BREEZE INUNDATED WITH WATER LAST WEEK.
The playground at The Duckpond Park had close waterfront views as the path around the pond went under and water crept over picnic sets, walking bridges and the viewing platform. At Peregian Breeze the road was blocked near the entrance to Peregian Beach College for several hours as water pooled at the lowest point. Peregian Springs News - March 2022
School was cancelled on February 28 as the State Government urged everyone to stay home and away from flooded roads while the clean up began. The Bruce Highway was closed to the north at Gympie and south from Caloundra to Caboolture for at least 24 hours, affecting the re-supply of local supermarkets which left residents with the strange sensation of walking in to find fresh food sections totally stripped of product on Monday night. It is expected there will continue to be transport challenges at least a week in the wake of flooding along the east coast as far as Lismore.
FLOOD PICS Where the water lay during the storms
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KEEP EARS SAFE Top tips for hearing health
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FROM THE ED’S DESK That’s probably the best way to describe the end of February at Peregian Springs. For days on end the rain has fallen, gradually pushing up the water levels on the ponds, golf course and low lying areas, around here and prompting wide spread flooding to our north. Spare a thought for the people of Pomona and Cooran where more than 1100mm of rain sent floodwaters rushing through their towns, and those homes and businesses along the Noosa River that found themselves with water pouring through their premises destroying everything in its path. Our local volunteers, council workers, emergency services personnel and experts from our utilities companies who have rushed to help those in need, to fix the power,
unblock the drains and roll out the tarps, deserve every bit of praise we can throw their way, and all of our support over the coming weeks and months as the big clean up begins. While the rain has hopefully gone for now, the damage to roads, homes and infrastructure will be ongoing. For those looking to find a tangible way to help out, Clean Up Australia Day on March 6 might be just such an opportunity. The annual event, now in its 32nd year, managed to attract more than 1600 registrations from Sunshine Coast residents last year, collecting more than 200 wheelie bins full of rubbish in the day. There’s every chance that record could be beaten this year given the rubbish around right now. See page 18 for details on where to register. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy this month’s magazine, Geoff
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PEDESTRIAN PATH ALMOST DONE AS THIS EDITION OF PEREGIAN SPRINGS NEWS WENT OFF TO THE PRINTER THE FINAL STAGES OF THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT WERE WRAPPING UP, AFTER SEVERAL DAYS’ BREAK BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER.
The protective screen on the pedestrian bridge at the end of Havana Rd is designed to protect the pedestrians who use the bridge from falling on to the road - and also to protect the cars driving below from having objects deliberately, or accidentally, falling on them while they’re travelling at 100km/h. Work is expected to be completed on the bridge by mid-March, weather permitting. The Department of Transport and Main Roads have appointed a local project management team and request anyone with concerns call 5451 7055 or email at northcoast@tmr.qld.gov.au
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LOCAL NEWS
BODY CORPORATE FEES TO RISE OWNERS LIVING IN THE RIDGES ESTATE CAN EXPECT TO PAY A LITTLE MORE FOR BODY CORPORATE FEES IN THE FUTURE AS THE FINAL STAGES OF THE DEVELOPMENT COME TO A CLOSE.
In a letter to members of the East Village Ridges CTS 41995, body corporate chairman Roger Cook explained that changes to the structure of the Principal Body Corporate, with the Aveo/FKP lots and the other lots on either side of Koel Circuit removed from the scheme, meant less income coming in to be used to pay for body corporate services such as security, road and garden maintenance. The changes also mean that for the first time, the Principal Body Corporate is now in the hands of “real” Ridges property owners rather than the developer which previously held the
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majority of the positions on the board and a 51% financial stake. “In line with teh rules published in the Community Management Statement (CMS) for the Scheme, whilst there were developer lots existing, the developer, FKP, had 50% + 1 of the total Lot Entitlements for the Scheme. In this way, the developer (s) could always be sure that they had the controlling vote during the development phase. “As a result of having the 50% + 1 Lot Entitlements, the developers also had to contribute 50% of the Scheme’s income to both the adminstration fund and sinking fund. “This also had the effect of making body corporate fees cheaper and therefore more attractive to new buyers. “However, given that these entitlements have been liquidated over the last few months,
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the Scheme has lost half of its income.” Mr Cook goes on to explain that currently the PBC pays FKP for access to the Rec Club on a fee calculated on total lots. With the developer lots out, that fee will decrease by 50%. He says while the actual fee rise will need to be formally established by Budgets and cofirmed by Annual General Meetings of the various sub body corporates, he estimates an increase of at least $400 per lot per year is likely. Each Body Corporate will also be required to vote on whether to accept the FKP/Aveo offer for the PBC to take over ownership of the Rec Club from July in a deal that would see the club handed to the PBC in exchange for the rental income from its commercial spaces for a period of 30 years. There are seven subsidiary body corporates in the Ridges scheme that roll up into the Principal Body Corporate. Every owner will be
asked to vote on the motion (s) to acquire the Rec Club this month in order to meet an April deadline on accepting the offer or declining it.
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FLOOD PICS FEBRUARY 26 2022
THE BIG WET Top left: The view on the Sunshine Coast Motorway looking right and heading south near the end of the slipway. Top right: The path disappearing into the lake on the left hand side of the avenue near the Balgownie St roundabout. Right: The Duck Pond Park.
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LOCAL NEWS
APPLY NOW FOR MAJOR GRANTS SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL’S COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM IS NOW OPEN.
Sunshine Coast community groups with great project ideas to make the region more active, vibrant, inclusive, resilient or creative are urged to apply for a Major Grant round which is open until March 13. More than $500,000 in funding is up for grabs in the latest round and eligible not-forprofit organisations can receive up to $15,000 for projects, events and activities that meet community need and provide community benefit. Grants up to $30,000 are also available for infrastructure projects that involve developing, maintaining or improving buildings or land that contribute to providing a safe, accessible and inclusive community
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facility. Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor David Law called on community groups to apply for a grant in one of the six categories. Major Grant applications can be submitted in one of six categories: o Community Development o Community Facilities o Creative Development o Cultural Heritage o Economic Development o Sports, Recreation and Healthy Living. Environment Levy Grants up to $5000 are also now open and available to not-for-profit community organisations for projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s biodiversity and waterways. See www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au for more information.
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GREAT START TO THE NEW YEAR MEMBERS AND GUESTS AT THE FEBRUARY MEETING OF THE PEREGIAN FAMILY AND FRIENDS GROUP WERE TREATED TO SOME GOOD NEWS ON LOCAL PROJECTS THEY HAVE BEEN BACKING FOR YEARS.
The best news, particularly for members of the original Family and Friends group, founded in 2017, was that the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club had met the milestones required to become independent again from 2022/23 season. Peregian Family & Friends President Leigh McCready, who founded the original Peregian Beach organisation in 2017 prior to the merger with the Peregian Springs Residents Association told the February 13 meeting the good news.
“Today we’ve reached several important milestones, with a new Supporter’s Club and committee established, a 10 year lease negotiation with Noosa Council commenced and confirmation that from the 22/23 season, the Peregian Surf Club will be an independent entity once again after eight years.” “Peregian Beach is the closest beach for around 15,000 people across Peregian, with a population big enough to support all the requirements of our local surf club - around 120 lifesaving volunteers, a thriving nipper program which educates children from across the whole area and a stable income stream. “In 2021, Peregian Family and Friends raised substantial funds for the Peregian Beach Surf Club, both for current operational needs as well as to rebuild the clubhouse in the future, as it is currently not fit for purpose.
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John Roderick (inaugural Chairperson, Peregian Beach SLSC), Leigh McCready (President, Peregian Family and Friends), and Ross Fisher (President, Noosa Heads SLSC).
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“Peregian Family & Friends is the Coast’s only resident’s association which spans both shire and electorate boundaries. Our organisation has grown from strength to strength, with our most important achievement so far being leading the community effort to revive the Peregian Surf Club.” Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club Chair John Roderick shared more news on the surf club at the meeting, followed by Councillor Maria Suarez (SCRC Division 9) who provided an update on the process for investigating a community centre in Peregian Springs and confirmed that she had sought advice from TransLink on whether there were plans for more bus services in the Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze area and the answer was no. For further information about Peregian Family and Friends or to become a member, please visit www.peregianfriends.com or the Peregian Family & Friends Facebook page.
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NEW ERA FOR OUR SURF CLUB AN INDEPENDENT, COMMUNITYBASED SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB AT PEREGIAN BEACH (PBSLSC) IS ONE STEP CLOSER.
The right mix of enthusiatic volunteers backed by local community organisations and the strong support of Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast Branch and Advisory Board, Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club and state governing body Surf Life Saving Queensland, have created the right environment for Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club to become an independent entity from the 2022/23 season. Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Working Group Chair John Roderick, who has led the final push to the line for a project three years in the making, said it was a good result for those keen to have their own club. “There’s been an enormous amount of hard work and collaborative effort to demonstrate that we have the determination, community support and local Peregian surf lifesavers to return the Peregian Club to independence when the time was right,” Mr Roderick said. “The rejuvenated Peregian Nippers program, and recent growth in the number of Nippers parents and local adults undertaking lifesaving training are healthy indicators that we are now ready to drive the growth of the new Club.”
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A new Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Supporter’s Club committee has been established and will work to generate a sustainable income stream to support the Lifesaving Club. Equally important will be a focus on social and member events. “We wish to thank and acknowledge Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club, President Ross Fisher, his committee, members and staff for their enormous support over the past eight years as well as the many volunteers who have generously committed their time and expertise to ensure that previous years and the 2021-2022 season has been successful on and off the beach,” Mr Roderick said. “We are sure this relationship will strengthen over the years ahead. “It is an exciting time to join the Club and we are looking forward to working with members and the community to create a new path forward that unites us. “We also encourage input and support from members of the Peregian community and we invite you to contact us with any questions you may have.” If you would like to be part of our family friendly club please contact us at hello@ peregiansurfclub.com.
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT FEATURE
HEARING LOSS CAN START EARLIER THAN YOU THINK SOME 1.1 BILLION YOUNG PEOPLE (AGED 12-35 YEARS) ARE AT RISK OF PERMANENT HEARING LOSS FROM LISTENING TO MUSIC AT LOUD VOLUMES OVER PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME, ACCORDING TO THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION.
Hearing loss has potentially devastating consequences for mental health, education and employment. “More and more young people are placing themselves at risk of irreversible damage to their hearing with daily use of personal audio devices”, Noosa Hearing principal audiologist Deidré Breytenbach said. “Young adults should be made aware that once you lose your hearing, it won’t come back,” Deidre said. “Simple preventative actions such as turning the volume down, taking short listening breaks and restricting daily use of personal audio devices to less than one hour may help lessen the risk.” Safe listening depends on the intensity, or loudness of sound, and the duration and frequency of listening. Exposure to loud sounds can result in temporary hearing loss or tinnitus which is a ringing sensation in the ear. When the exposure is particularly loud, regular or prolonged, it can lead to permanent damage. The focus this World Hearing Day, March 3, 2022, is on the importance of ‘safe listening’ as a means of maintaining good hearing health across your lifespan. ‘Safe Listening’ is not just for those working in noisy environments. It also applies to the child in your care. Starting early with prevention techniques can only lead to better, overall hearing health leading to the theme of this year’s day as: “To 14
hear for life, listen with care”. This year’s theme will focus on the importance and means of hearing loss prevention through safe listening, with the following key messages from WHO: • It is possible to have good hearing across the course of life through ear and hearing care. • Many common causes of hearing loss can be prevented, including hearing loss caused by exposure to loud sounds. • ‘Safe listening’ can mitigate the risk of hearing loss associated with recreational sound exposure. Deidré, an Audiologist with over 10 years of experience, says everyone, at all ages should regularly have a hearing test. Ongoing monitoring means changes can be responded to quickly. An initial hearing assessment typically takes around an hour and is tailored to be enjoyable and engaging for young children, teens and adults alike. A comprehensive hearing assessment may be fully subsidised if you are a DVA or pension card holder (conditions apply under the Australian Government Hearing Services Program). Noosa Hearing also offers over the counter or custom-made hearing protection such as musician earplugs. Noosa Hearing operates within the longestablished Noosa Optical. For a personal approach to optimal hearing health, call Deidré at Noosa Hearing on 5231 8867. peregianspringsnews.com.au
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NEWS IN BRIEF
KIDS IN ACTION BACK FOR 2022
IT’S SO COOL TO BE KIND
Sunshine Coast schools and students keen to make a difference to the environment are being urged to get involved in Sunshine Coast Council’s Kids in Action program. This year’s program, suitable for children in Years 5-8, is themed Catchment Connections: Mountains to the Sea, and will explore the movements and relationships of the Coast’s waterways, plants and animals. Email kidsinaction@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to find out more.
Local businesses, Sunshine Coast Council and Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service have joined forces to launch a new campaign promoting kindness in our region. The It’s Cool to be Kind campaign features unbranded videos, posters and marketing content for all businesses to use to remind us that it costs nothing to be kind. It comes in the wake of reports that in many sectors, including hospitality, retail, transport, medical and administration, staff are experiencing an increase in customer anger and abuse. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said staff don’t deserve to be treated poorly. “Everyone is doing their best, so please remember to keep kindness front of mind in all your interactions. If you don’t have anything nice to say, it’s best not to say anything at all,” Mayor Jamieson said. See www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Business/COVID-19-Support-for-Business/
CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY MARCH 6
The 32nd annual Clean Up Australia Day will be held on March 6. To find an event near you, and register your participation, go to www. cleanup.org.au/cleanupaustraliaday and selection “join a clean up”. Last year 1630 people on the Sunshine Coast registered to be part of the event and they removed a total of 207 wheelie bins full of rubbish.
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COUNCIL NEWS WITH DIVISION 9 COUNCILLOR MARIA SUAREZ
HAVE YOUR SAY ON PLANNING YOUR FEEDBACK REQUIRED
Please take the time to provide feedback on the planning directions for the new planning scheme. This is the first step in preparing a new scheme for the region to guide future growth and development and to help preserve the things we love about our local area. Have your say by visiting council’s website by March 31. You can view information session for the Peregian Springs and Coolum area and read associated information on the have your say page https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/newplanningscheme/informationsessions CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
It’s Clean up Australia day this weekend, Sunday, March 6. You can register to join a group to help clean-up our local area. To register, simply visit the Clean Up Australia Day website at www.cleanup.org.au/ cleanupaustraliaday, select ‘join a clean-up’ and search for an event nearby by entering your postcode or suburb. INNOVATION AWARDS OPEN
The Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards are back again in 2022 and entries are now open for high school students from across the Sunshine Coast region. The awards are open to students in Years 9 to 12 and are designed to help bring their creative ideas to life and connect with industry mentors. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.studysunshinecoast.com.au/ innovationawards GARDEN ORGANICS BIN
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Each fortnight, the bin will be emptied by council, and diverted away from landfill and mulched ready to be reused to extend our landfill life and reduce greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere. It’ll cost around $35 per year for a 240L bin. If you already have a garden organics bin your annual fees will reduce to the new rate. You can find more information at www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/gardenbin. BE KIND WHENEVER POSSIBLE
The upheaval of the last few years has tested everyone patience at times, and a kind word or action can change everyone’s day for the better. That’s why local businesses, Council and Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service have joined forces, launching a new campaign promoting kindness. It’s Cool to be Kind is designed to support local businesses and industry in the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Download your free, unbranded resources, such as video, posters and social media images, from council’s website now. STAY IN TOUCH
If you have issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 5475 9810 or maria. suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or come along to one of my community chats. Please keep an eye on my Facebook page for details. Cheers, Cr. Maria Suarez Division 9 – Sunshine Coast Council peregianspringsnews.com.au
HOBBLING WITH HEEL PAIN? Plantar fasciitis: Medial heel pain with prolonged periods of standing, first thing in the morning or walking on a hard surfaces.
Are you waking up first thing in the morning and hobbling with heel pain? Is your walking or running capacity limited by heel pain? Is your heel pain is becoming chronic? There can be many reasons for developing heel pain. Common reasons can include plantar fasciitis, achilles tendon problems or referral of pain from the lower back. It is essential that you have an accurate assessment and diagnosis so a treatment pathway can be formed. Here are some tips from the Synergy Physio team to explain the two most common causes of heel pain.
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Causes include tight calf muscles, poor footwear, loss of foot arch strength and weight gain. Try regular calf stretches and more supportive footwear including our archies! However to fully recover a specific strengthening program is often needed. Achilles tendon pain: Felt toward the back of the heel, achilles tendon pain is often caused by tendon weakness. Stretches don’t usually help! Other causes include poor footwear, a sudden increase in walking or running or poor running technique. The key to resolving this is an accurate assessment and a specific tendon strengthening program.
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STATE GOVERNMENT NEWS WITH MEMBER FOR NINDERRY DAN PURDIE
COME ALONG TO WOMEN’S SHED COOLUM WOMEN’S SHED
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, March 12, Coolum Women’s Shed will throw open their doors as part of week-long activities to celebrate International Womens Day (March 8) Week, Queensland Women’s Week and National Women’s Shed Week. As one of the only groups of its kind in region, Coolum Women’s Shed offers a wide range of programs and networking opportunities for women of all ages. If you haven’t already checked it out, the Open Day on March 12 is the perfect opportunity. COOLUM WEDGE
The countdown is also on for the second annual Coolum Wedge, from March 25-27. Last year’s event saw some of the country’s best body surfers ranging in age from 10 to 80 years hit our local waves for the inaugural competition, which was also a great boost for the local economy. Registrations close on March 11. For all the details visit their new website at www.coolumwedge.com TEACHER APPRECIATION
It was no doubt a welcome relief for parents and carers when students finally returned to school last month. It’s also been a challenging time for our principals, teachers, support and admin staff, who’ve been forced to go above and beyond to reimagine education and learning over the past two years. To help ease them back into school life, and to say thanks for all their hard work, I took the
EASTER ART EXHIBITION PLANNING Coolum Art Collective will present its annual Easter Art Exhibition at the Coolum Civic Centre from April 15 to 17. The event will feature more than 200 original artworks from the Sunshine Coast’s 22
opportunity to drop by our local schools to deliver some ‘Appreciation Buckets’ during the first week back at school. I hope they were put to good use in the staff rooms, far from the eagle eyes of students! GAMBLING FUND SUPER ROUND NOW OPEN!
Just a reminder that the $100,000 Super Round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund is now open, with applications closing on March 31. Don’t miss this opportunity to share in this generous funding round. MARQUEES
If you are part of a local club or group that could benefit from a marquee, please let me know. I am in the process of placing orders for the next round of my sponsored marquees, these 3m x 3m marquees are easy to set up and are customised in your club colours and with your logo. Let me know as soon as possible, as the order will be placed in the next couple of weeks. STAY IN TOUCH
If you have any State Government matters to discuss with me, drop by the office at 11 Heathfield Rd, Coolum Beach, call 5406 7900 or email ninderry@parliament.gov.au. leading artists and artisans working across a wide range of mediums including oils, watercolours, acrylic, mixed media and pastels. Entry is free and visitors are able to vote on a People’s Choice Award winner too. peregianspringsnews.com.au
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEWS WITH MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX TED O’BRIEN
EXTRA MONEY FOR BUSHFIRES MORE BUSHFIRE FUNDING
As you would remember, Peregian Springs was devastated by the Black Summer Bushfires just over two years ago. At that time, I met with the local community, emergency service workers and indigenous leaders and received one piece of reoccurring feedback. The importance of communication during a crisis. That’s why I was so please to announce $561,000 for an emergency management and evacuation call system at the Nambour Showgrounds recently, a site which doubles as a major evacuation centre. Over the past two years I have helped deliver over $3.3 million in Federal Government for bushfire recovery projects here on the Sunshine Coast.
problem on the Sunshine Coast. There is still work to do, but this is an excellent outcome. BOOSTING AUSSIE SUPER
From July, more than 300,000 Australian workers will begin to earn super on their salaries; an effective pay rise of 10% for some of our lowest paid workers. The Morrison Government, as part of the Women’s Budget Statement, promised to abolish the $450 threshold - and we have delivered. PLANNING THE FUTURE
GOOD FEMALE & YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT NEWS
While there is still much work to do, the latest economic figures demonstrate Australia’s strong economic recovery from COVID-19. Unemployment for women is now at 4% with one million more women in work since the Liberal National Party came to Government and the gender pay gap has narrowed to record lows. It’s also good news for youth unemployment – now at 9% - which has been a perennial
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I sat down with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Urban Infrastructure Minister Paul Fletcher recently to discuss future plans for South-East Queensland, including a Zoom meeting with the SEQ Council of Mayors to discuss the SEQ City Deal and the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Even though the Federal Government is delivering record amounts of infrastructure here on the Sunshine Coast, there’s no room for complacency. I’m going after more.
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CHAPPY’S CORNER WITH MARK HORSFALL
TIPS FOR TACKLING THOSE FEARS Russia declared war, Covid is running ramped through our community, our economy is moving around like the waves in the ocean … How do we keep ourselves on a even keel and manage our fear? Understand your fear. Fear is designed to keep you safe, helping you recognise danger and act accordingly. Embrace the fear as instruction and let it inform your actions and decisions, but not control your life. Acknowledge what you are fearing as it can help give you strength and focus to overcome it. Think long term. If I look at my shares with a short term mindset I would become quiet depressed. However keeping a long term mindset reminds me that the share market is an investment over many years. We can easily get caught up in short term fears however if we can face our fears with resilience and strength and eyes looking to the future we can overcome them. Thinking about the long term won’t fix the short term problem but will help you keep it in perspective and think about it objectively. Support each other. Sharing our fears with others, encouraging each other, picking each other up when down
are some great benefits of having supportive relationships in your life. Last weekend, a friend and I held a snake (we’re both petrified of snakes) for the first time. If we become insular and withdraw, our fears can weigh us down. We are in it together, so draw on the community that is around you. Ensure you maintain your social connections during challenge and fearful times. Our greatest inspiration can come by watching others overcome their fears and learning from them. Keep your social media balanced. It is important to stay informed and updated but too much time on social media can create fear, panic and hysteria. Should you feel your fear rising, turn social media off for a couple of hours or a day. There is a lot of misinformation so make sure you are acquiring information from reliable sources. Focus on what you can control. There are so many things outside our control and worrying about them won’t change anything. Focus on what is around as this will help prevent you from fearing what you cannot control. Fear does not have to control your life so chose today to rise above it! * Mark Horsfall is the Chaplain at Coolum State High School
Growing sustainably takes careful planning Sunshine Coast Council is preparing a new planning scheme to guide future growth and development and to help preserve the things we love about our region.
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Beach State High. Ph: 5353 5152. Weekly events for youth, children and adults. wavechurch.com.au PEREGIAN FAMILY & FRIENDS INC
Peregian Family & Friends Inc Est 2017. Advocates for and organises family friendly initiatives across the Peregian region. Email: info@peregianfriends.com Mob: 0400 053 444 Web: www.peregianfriends.com Meets: 2nd Sunday of each month 1pm Peregian Surf Club ROTARY NOOSA DAYBREAK meet regularly on Thursday mornings for breakfast at Noosa Springs from 6.45am for fun, furthering community projects and to hear from regular interesting speakers. See www. noosadaybreakrotary.org or @rotarynoosa on Facebook to find out more, or phone 1300 791 226 or email secretary.noosadaybreak@ rotary9660.org QUOTA CLUB OF COOLUM BEACH
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