Peregian Springs News January 2017 by InFocus News

Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Vol 2. Issue 4

January 2017

0422 215 648

It’s back to school time THE holidays are nearly over and Peregian Springs students will be back behind their desks from Monday next week. While some local students will hit the buses for schools further afield or walk across the pedestrian bridge to Coolum High, more than 2100 students will be finding their way to schools within our estate at Peregian Springs State School and St Andrew’s Anglican College in 2017. For Peregian Springs State School parents and students this Friday, January 20, is Meet Your Teacher afternoon from 1.45pm. The office is open every day this week from 8am to 3pm, and students are due back at school from 8.50am on Monday, January 23. St Andrew’s students return to school on Tuesday, January 24.

Uniform shops for both schools are open this week - with opening hours available on the schools’ websites. The all important School Census Day for PSSS is on Thursday, February 2. It is on this day that the Education Department records the number of students formally enrolled in the school and allocates resources such as Teachers, and Teachers Aides too match.

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

From the Ed’s desk Welcome to 2017! I was lucky enough to chip away at my reading pile and enjoyed diving back into “The News - A Users Manual” a great novel by Alain De Botton on the role of news in modern communities and about presenting important information properly to engage audiences. Alain says many are switching off from much of the news – finding it confusing, boring and distracting, mostly because it’s presented in short bits in a disorganized, fragmented and intermittent way where important issues aren’t pursued for any length of time. He says as we don’t know why the information that’s presented to us is important, we don’t know where to put it on our mental bookshelf - so we switch off. I feel that’s where community news has an advantage and matters to people on a local level. An issue I’ll be following this year is residents’ apparently growing desire for a community centre. Alain says it’s hard to form direct impressions of the community and each other where no public spaces exist for people to get directly acquainted. The way people do this is , he says, is via architecture and the news. Through their appearance – streets, houses, parks etc they “combine to make a psychological portrait of those who designed and inhabit them”. I am aware the news helps form an idea about the area we live in too. I listen to people and hear issues important to them and am committed to covering them in a balanced and objective way with heart so perhaps people may wish get involved in the community to make it even better. By the way, if you didn’t get much of a break this Christmas - see our page 16 story on a local small business helping to lighten the load of tradies and small business. Until next Month…Rebecca 2

Readers Write Lenette Paul — Proud Peregian Springs homeowner of 12 years, penned this lovely piece on our local area. A great read to start 2017 . “Peregian Springs is a relatively new planned community that has proven to be a success by many measures. Let’s look at why: People: Warm friendly mix of families, singles and retirees. Just walk down the street and you’ll get a friendly ‘hello’. Education: A great range of schooling opportunities from early childhood to matriculation. Right near the 100 kilometres of pristine Sunshine Coast beaches. Easy access to the hinterland: bushwalks, waterfalls, mountain views and quiet waters for kayaking and swimming. Golf course: The centrally-located Peregian Golf Course is the jewel in the crown: soon to be shinier than ever. Inspiring and relaxed ‘holiday’ lifestyle. Abundant bushland reserves with plenty of wildlife. Nearby Noosa National Park: bush walks, everglades, coastal-fringing hikes and the unique natural attributes of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. Shopping: specialty shops, chemist and a major shopping centre. Parks: from sheltered BBQs overlooking duck ponds to carefully-designed shaded playgrounds and now a popular dog park. Relaxed standard of living: away from the nearby busy traffic areas of Coolum and Noosa. Interesting walking paths on our doorstep. Neighbourhood Watch: a terrific asset assuring community safety. Good places to eat: cafes, restaurants and coffee shops are within walking distance. Sunshine Coast is the most-prized region of Queensland with stunning geography, climate and opportunity and Peregian Springs, with all its attributes, is centrally located and an ideal locale to rear a family, live safely or retire happily. Why would you live anywhere else?”

www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

Local News

Busy time ahead for our local roads

PATIENCE. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one word that will get us all through the coming few weeks on the local roads. For Peregian Springs Drive users, road resurfacing between the Ridges Boulevarde intersection and north towards the Crestview intersection, from January 16 to January 30 is expected to slow the traffic down. For all drivers planning to be around the schools, the 40km school

zones will be active again between 7am to 9am and 2pm to 4pm on Peregian Springs Drive outside St Andrews and along The Avenue and Ridges Boulevarde, outside Peregian Springs State School. Expect to see police patrolling from January 23 as they work to ensure residents adjust quickly to school being back, particularly with new Prep children and parents at both schools.

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

Local News

Manor makeover boosts resident’s space THE makeover is complete on the residents community area in Gracemere Manor at Aveo Peregian Springs Retirement Village and we hope to bring you some pictures in the February edition. The renovations included a new colour scheme and new furniture and the management of the Country Club generously donated the superseded furniture to the Lions Club of Peregian. The Peregian Lions have in turn kindly provided the furniture, including lounge and dining suites, to the Katie Rose Hospice, which will no doubt help enhance a homely and comfortable atmosphere for those struggling with serious illness. Eds Note– A past Lions Club of

Peregian president and resident at the Country Club, Jackie Stewart, recently received the 'Follow that Dream' award from Glen Elmes (State LNP Member for Noosa) for services through charitable work. Congrats Jackie! While we’re talking about the Lions Club of Peregian, I was made an honorary member late last year and was very proud to receive the honor. See the back page this month for the Lions Club of Peregian’s great fundraising and friendship making activities and efforts last year and to find details about getting involved.

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

Local News

Don’t let the stereotypes hold you back CAN you think of an activity for all ages and both genders that helps kids get great life skills - growing strong, power to connect with others, convey themselves with confidence and think creatively? Did you think dance? Before the stereotypes kick in - my son’s too boisterous, my daughter’s not graceful - think about whether your kids would enjoy having fun, making friends, becoming stronger and more coordinated, expressing themselves to music, developing as an individual and as a valued part of a team while learning new skills with the expert guidance of professional teachers in an atmosphere of total encouragement and support leading to a world of

possibilities of travel, exploring and adventure? All this is on the doorstep at the Dance Centre Peregian Springs, with so much on offer from Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Lyrical (acrobatics and dance), Hip Hop, Musical Theatre and Drama for all ages from toddler upwards to adult. With over 25 years world-wide teaching and performance experience Co-Directors Deborah Preece Brocksom and Richard Leader aim to create a friendly, family environment where children are nurtured and supported. Whether students dance for fun, or with professional aims, the Dance Centre has the unique

www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

Dance into 2017 connections and pathways to help achieve those goals. All ages, stages and abilities are catered for from toddler to adult with class structures to assist fun progressive learning and provide building blocks for a strong skills foundation. With the benefit of experienced teachers and purpose-built Peregian Springs studios featuring sprung flooring (kind to young feet), students have the opportunity to perform in concerts and local events and participate in internationally recognised exam and assessment programmes through the Royal Academy of Dance to achieve gradings and levels opening doors for them to compete, learn or work within Australia or internationally. Deborah says people arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily born dancers, but the right

Photo: Australian Ballet Interstate Program participants, standing, from left to right - Hannah Symons, April Stephens, Alfie Shacklock, Mei Mei Tan, and Scarlett O'Rielley. In front: Milana Gould training and dance school makes all the difference. Continued, page 8

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

Local News

—

Dance into 2017

FROM PAGE 7 “If only these kids knew how many successful dance students actually started with absolutely zero natural talent but with the correct training and dance school and heaps of hard work 'success' is often far easier than many realise,” Deborah says. If you come and take a class Deborah says “never be overawed by other talented students” as “most of them started off as uncoordinated, unmusical, stiff and clumsy students.” In 2016 students from The Dance Centre achieved great success including having six students accepted into the Australian Ballet Interstate Program (Hannah Symons, April Stephens, Alfie Shacklock, Mei Mei Tan, Milana Gould, and Scarlett O'Rielley). Alfie Shacklock, April Stephens and Milana Gould were also accepted into the Queensland Ballet Extension Program and Alfie was awarded a full scholarship to attend the Royal Ballet School Summer Programme in London. Alfie also danced in the finals of the Youth Grand Prix America and was awarded a full scholarship to the Queensland Ballet Summer School. In the Royal Academy of Dance classical ballet examinations - the

KEY EVENTS FOR THE START OF THE YEAR

 Term 1 begins Monday 23 January 2017  Free community dance parties to kick off the

new term: Saturday 21 January 2017 - 11am noon Princess Ballerina Party (ages 3-6); 2-3pm Wild About Dance Party (ages 7-14) • Back to dance workshops January 18-20 from 9am - 4 pm

Centre’s recreational students received a huge majority of Distinctions (the highest mark) and all of the Vocational students received Distinctions. At the 2016 dance competitions Contemporary, Lyrical and Jazz numbers all ranked in the top three with the classical ballet dance numbers winning 99% of competitions entered. The Performance Group who perform at the competitions and community events is made up of recreational and vocational students. The only criteria is to be passionate and committed and to have fun. Deborah says: “Winning is not why we enter but performing and bringing joy to our audiences is our goal.” In April this year six students will attend the Alana Haines Australasia Awards competition in New Zealand, Alfie Shacklock, Mei Mei Tan, April Stephens, Milana Gould, Ella Hawkins, and Laura Scott.

Peregian Springs News

Inform know grow

ADVERTISING DEADLINES FOR NEXT EDITION: Copy and advertising art is

Copies are delivered to letterboxes in Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze without no junk mail signs, the Pool Café, and the shopping centre.

due by NOON, February 6. Phone Rebecca on 0422 215 648.

Peregian Springs News is independently produced and published by Rebecca J Crockett T/As Peregian Springs News (ABN 49865205676). Those who make advertising placement and/or supply copy material or editorial submissions to the publication undertake to ensure that all such material does not infringe the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 or other laws, regulations or statutes. Further to the above mentioned, these persons agree to indemnify the publisher and/or its agents against any investigations, costs, claims and/or judgements. 8

www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

Local Heart

* OUR RESIDENT HISTORIAN PRESENTS AT U3A Noosa... Peregian Springs local and university trained historian Darrel Roche is presenting an ancient history lecture series at the University of the Third Age at Noosa with topics on "A History of Ancient Greece", "A History of Ancient Rome", "A History of World Religions". Each topic runs over 6 weeks comprising a weekly 2 hour session. The first 6 week series on Ancient Greece starts Monday 30 January 2017 from 9.30am to 11.30am including morning tea break. Attendees would have to be members of U3A Noosa (they can join up), and each lecture will cost $3 per person, with all funds going directly to U3A Noosa. Exact dates for the lectures on "Ancient

Rome" and "World Religions" have not been determined yet. More Information contact Darrell on 5448 3708 or 0428 348 965. * LIONS CLUB OF PEREGIAN Community project work combines with fun and humour. New members welcome. Call Ross on 5448 1592. * PEREGIAN SPRINGS STORY TIMEâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;3-6 year olds and their carers enjoy different books ,themes and activities each weekâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Group is back in January. Stay tuned to facebook.com/ groups/841394885961335/ for updates *ABCD Scramble a singing, dancing and story based playgroup encouraging literacy is back on 9 February -Holy Spirit Anglican Church Coolum Hall-Phone Carol Roth on 5446 5334 for information.

www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

Community Groups * HAVANA NIGHTS PEREGIAN SPRINGS MARKETS are held at the Rec Club carpark on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 4-8pm. Put a note in your diary to go along and check out the live music, amazing food stalls, and a host of local stallholders selling all manner of plants, arts and crafts. The next market to be held will be January 28, followed by February 11 and February 25. Follow all of the market news on facebook at www.facebook.com/ havananightsperegianspringsmarkets * JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION A JP service is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am-4pm at the Noosa Court House, Langura St. JPs can also be found at Noosa Library (Wallace Drive) on Tuesday and Saturday from 9am -NOON and at Noosa Fair (Lanyana Way) next to the Reject Shop on Thursday

10am-2pm. Ph: 0409 629 118. * PEREGIAN LADIES COFFEE GROUP is on holidays but will be back at The Pool Cafe on 3 February. The group of self described “mature ladies” work to support local people in need. Email Di at diheath3930@gmail.com * OVER 30s WOMENS SOCIAL GROUP a range of events on offer in a fun group established by Wendy Wilson see www.lifebeyond30.com.au *PEREGIAN SPRINGS BOARD GAMING GROUP Have fun and meet new people playing some well known and rare board games .Beginners welcome! Call Darrel and Sue for more info on 0428 348 965 * SCHOOL KIDS SEWING FUN– Peregian Springs local seamstress Bernadette Doherty is offering sewing classes for kids. Call Bernadette for more on 0416 195 995.

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

Local News Strong showing for Golf Club over the holidays GOLF Services Management director Ian Denny says the opening of the Peregian Golf Course as a public venue “a big hit in many aspects”. “Its been wonderful to see such a mixture of first time users along with many former members coming back to the place they love,” Mr Denny said. “Sales of annual playing passes are up on forecasts and we appear to have the right mix of unlimited and casual passes in place with the lifestyle pass proving very popular. “The objective is to accommodate those that want to play on a regular or irregular basis and then start attracting tourists to this wonderful facility.” Mr Denny said the staff had done a “fantastic job” getting the course back to where it is in such a short period. He said competitions were now available on four different days for golfers keen on this style of play. Mr Denny said the relaxed dress

requirements had “certainly turned a few heads particularly on the driving range with raw beginners turning up to tackle the sport for the first time”. “New mats and range balls make this most enjoyable and you can also hire individual clubs if you don’t own any.” Recruitment of a golf professional to head up the GSM Golf Academy is underway and should see junior and beginner clinics along with private lessons available soon. Mr Denny said there were also more ground staff and driving range jobs being advertised now. “There is a good buzz around the place and with news of the liquor license expected soon we will see the reopening of the Champs bar, which will certainly please plenty of locals,” Mr Denny said. “It’s only early days, and there is long way to go, but it’s certainly been a very positive start.”

NBN expected to roll out by the end of March THE latest information available on the roll out map provided by NBN Co at the www.nbnco.com.au website shows construction underway now to bring fixed line services to Peregian Springs, with completion expected at the end of March 2017. An NBN Co spokeswoman said fixed line service construction is underway for 3411 residences in Peregian Springs, with 447 residences in new development areas, including Peregian Breeze and The Pavillions, already available for service. 14

NBN Co works as a wholesaler, charging phone and internet providers for access to three different download speed levels, NBN 25 Mbps, NBN 50 Mbps and NBN 100 Mbps. The speed of service available to residents will depend on a number of elements, including the speeds offered in packages by phone and internet providers, the quality of network equipment and software. For more information on NBN speed see www.nbnco.com.au/learnabout-the-nbn/speed.html

www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

Business profile — DBC... Enjoy business and get YOU time-It’s possible! ARE you a tradie or small business owner and started 2017 with a sinking feeling? Didn’t get much of a break and still have things on the list you didn’t get to last year? Small business has its rewards but it’s tough. With managing paperwork, people (employees and or contractors), accounts, government compliance, scheduling jobs and customers, marketing and planning — it’s easy to drift away from what you enjoy and you’re good at in business and have “Coast” time for yourself and family. Peregian Springs residents and owners of your Dedicated Business Consultants Tony Lavin and Jo Fiorenza, know the feeling. They want to help you get back to what you enjoy in business and give you a break. They set up your DBC last year with the aim to do the things that cause the headaches for small business, that if ignored, can create terminal illness or death of a small business. At one stage during his almost 30 years working in the building and transport industries in various sales and management roles (project, operations and logistics), Tony owned a roofing business that he grew through his enjoyment of talking to clients and suppliers directly and passion for customer service. From these strong relationships that Tony enjoyed building, the business grew to more than 17 employees. But then Tony said he stopped enjoying the job because the 16

success gradually took him from direct customer contact having to do more administrative and compliance tasks which also ate into precious family time — adding to the resentment of the job. He ended up selling the business and moving to a senior management role for a large building components supplier. “It would have been nice at the time to farm out the parts of the business I didn’t enjoy,” Tony said. Tony and Jo have a passion for small business and a special interest in the building and construction industry and tradies. He says lots of small businesses and sole traders fold or fail to thrive because owners get bogged down in the stuff they don’t enjoy or aren’t good at or worse — they ignore the important things like having the proper documentation, policies, procedures and training schedules in place and the worst happens – a workplace accident, an unfair dismissal or government investigation which could

www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

Dedicated Business Consultants lead to a huge toll on a human, financial or business level. Jo offers services to tidy up your business and do the things you don’t like or don’t have the resources to deal with from Administration, Customer Service, Phone answering and email management (even after hours), Executive and Personal Assistance, Human Resources, Workplace Health & Safety compliance and training and almost everything in between. Anyone in business, sole trader or large employer, can benefit from one call to DBC, Tony says. “We can come to your worksite, office or even your semi-trailer and have a friendly chat about where things are at for you with no obligation and come up with different scenarios or solutions no

matter what your budget ,” Tony said. With Tony’s 30 years in project management and logistics, together with Jo’s 20 years in administration and human resources roles working with everybody from the factory floor up to the Board of Directors, they say they work together to quickly see where you need help and offer simple, practical budget friendly, personal solutions for you. “People in small business are struggling and need help,” Tony said. “We’re down to earth people – there’s no criticism or judgment — we’re a lifeline for your business… You don’t have to find the solutions alone.”

To get in touch with Tony and Jo phone 1300 9687 322 or see their range of services on page 22.

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

Happy New Year! MORTGAGE MATTERS with Trevor Ryan Aussie Coolum Phone: 0411 211 401 THE start of the year is a great time to do an ‘audit’ of your financial situation. Now is the time that people are often thinking about what they want to get or what they want to achieve – this is why many people make New Year’s resolutions. Here are a few tips to help you get started …  Look at your statements when they come in … You can be billed for goods and services you haven’t had, you no longer want, or have forgotten you were already paying for.  Taking a holiday, saving for your children’s education or planning for retirement are all goals that are worth reviewing regularly. Think about these goals when budgeting so they can guide your monetary decisions throughout the year.  Plan a savings strategy that suits you, like setting aside a

portion of your wages to go into a savings account, or putting your lunch money aside and bringing food from home instead. Even the smallest amount of savings can start earning you interest and bringing you closer to your financial goals. 

Increasing the frequency of your repayments can make a huge difference to the amount of interest you pay on your home loan, and will help you pay it off sooner. Check if extra repayments are possible on your account and consider a weekly payment plan or budgeting for a regular top up from your wages. It may also be a good time for you to review your loan and see if there are any better options available - you may be surprised how much you might be able to save!

Our new store is nearly finished and should open late-January, so we’d love to see you there sometime and help you get off to a great start in 2017!

www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

Important changes to home care funding WEALTH NEWS with Tom Wigzell & Aaron Cross Patersons Peregian Springs Phone: 5409 6120 FROM 27th February 2017, the funding for an approved Home Care package will be allocated to the client rather than to the service provider. Home care packages provide a co-ordinated package of services tailored to meet a client's more complex care needs. These services include: personal care, support services, clinical care, care coordination and case management. These services are provided in the person's home, including if they are living with children (or other friends/family members), nonhomeowners in rental accommodation or living in the independent living area of a retirement village. But because each package will only provide a certain number of hours care, they are most likely only suitable for someone who is living with a spouse or other family member or has good personal support networks available to help out. The packages are provided by a range of not -for-profit and commercial enterprises and are subsidised by government. An Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT, or ACAS in Victoria) assessment is required to access a package.

There are four packages available: Level 1 - Basic care package Level 2 - Low level care package Level 3 - Intermediate care package Level 4 - High level care package Once a client is approved by ACAT and accepts a package the funding is allocated to them specifically. The client can then use the My Aged Care Gateway to choose their service providers. It is hoped this change will cut red tape and the administration cost of packages so more of the money is available to pay for care services. It is expected to open up competition and make providers compete in a more open marketplace and focus on how they are adding value to clients. If clients decide to switch providers, any unused funds will be transferred with the client to the new providers. If clients are moving areas this will help to achieve continuity of services. Service providers will no longer apply for an allocation of packages through the Aged Care Approvals Rounds. Instead, approved home care providers will need to market services and attract clients through the My Aged Care Gateway. The government will still limit the number of packages available. Patersons Peregian Springs advisors are accredited to help people structure their financial situations to find the best solutions for funding these packages. For more information, please contact us.

Need help navigating the aged-care maze? Our comprehensive Aged Care Advice Package can help. Talk to one of our Accredited Aged Care specialists today.

Tom Wigzell (07) 5409 6120

Aaron Cross (07) 5409 6100

Patersons Peregian Springs, Suite 4, 2 Balgownie Drive, Peregian Springs 4573

www.psl.com.au

Patersons Securities Limited ABN 69 008 896 311 AFSL No. 239 052

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

www.peregianspringsnews.com.au

Local Connect 8 spots per page: Price $40 for 1 spot, $75 for 2 spots. EACH SPOT: 6.2cm wide by 4cm high Email: peregianspringsnews@gmail.com

PEREGIAN SPRINGS NEWS is printed by Limehouse Printers at Maroochydore. For all of your printing needs, phone Nick on 5443 8227.

BUY THIS SPACE FOR $40 for February

Peregian Springs News, January 2017

Lions Club wrap 2016 “TO empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.” Such is the Mission Statement of Lions International, and it’s truly been upheld locally by the team at the Lions Club of Peregian. In 2016 the Club raised enough money to be able to donate about $20,000 to worthy recipients, and lent a hand at many an event to make life easier. Fund Raising Lions Club members turned out on a regular basis in 2016 to serve up sausages and guide drivers to carparks with most of the money raised coming from Bunnings BBQ’s, Peregian Beach Markets fundraising, Eumundi Car Parking, a Trivia Night, Peregian Breeze Open Day BBQ, Peregian Beach College Fair BBQ and selling Lions Christmas Cakes. Donations Beneficiaries of the donations included: * Anglicare Foster children Christmas Presents * Anglicare Foster Program – Woolworths and Big W gift cards for Carers * To a local family to assist with overseas travel costs after the death of a loved one. * Andy Elsworthy- assistance with the installation of a vehicle hoist * For assistance for a local couple after accident caused a stroke. * Coolum Board Riders Club – Part Proceeds of Australian Surfing Championship BBQ * Coolum Lioness Club – Part Proceeds of Australian Surfing Championship BBQ * REAP – Purchase of a fridge freezer * REAP – Funds from Trivia night to help with their ongoing expenses * Peregian Beach College – Proceeds from Fair BBQ * Peregian Beach Originals – Proceeds 24

from Carols BBQ to help offset costs. * Peregian Springs State School – Funding of their Environmental Awards * Peregian Springs State School – Purchase new Laptop for the Year 5 Loan Scheme * Education Builds Bridges * Lions Insearch Program * Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation * Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation * Lions in Place – Nambour Emergency Shelter * Follow Your Dream Foundation * Katie Rose Cottage – furniture donated to us from Peregian Springs Country Club Other Activities * Assist Coolum High School Breakfasts * Recycled for Sight – Collection of reading glasses for distribution to underdeveloped countries * Assist with Peregian Beach Fashion Fiesta * Stamp collecting and selling for Lions Child Mobility Foundation * Peregian Springs Dog Park opening-Free sausage sizzle * Youth of the Year Speech contest * Adopt a Road – Cleaning litter from David Low Way, Peregian Beach Village to the roundabout. * Christmas Santa Golf Buggy run * Peregian Beach Carols. LIONS CLUB OF PEREGIAN Community project work combines with fun and humour. New members welcome. Family -friendly meeting venues coming in 2017. Call Ross on 5448 1592.