A CALL to fill a critical shortage of volunteers in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) hopes to inspire more Queenslanders to provide social support for some of the most vulnerable in our community.The Re-engaging Volunteers into Residential Aged Care Facilities Program…
Artist Jack Hagan who is also known as ‘Keeper 07’ will be participating in an interactive and immersive art experience in Coolum’s Tickle Park from Friday May 13. Photo: Contributed JACK HAGAN will be reading Coolum residents’ and visitors’ mail…
Photo: Contributed ALP candidate for Fairfax Sue Ferguson has been busy of late getting out into the community and trying to meet with as many people as possible to find out what matters to them in regard to the upcoming…
Flood appeal update THE Australian Red Cross has distributed funds to more than 30,000 people affected by floods in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales (as of 9am Monday 18 April). This represents: *33,939 financial assistance grants of $500 to…
QUARANTINE requirements will be removed for close contacts from 6pm Thursday April 28 with Health Minister Yvette D’Ath stating that the relaxation of the rules was the next step towards managing COVID safely in the community and getting our lives…
Anzac Day 2022 was celebrated across the country on Monday, April 25 and the Coolum-Peregian RSL held their annual dawn commemorative service with close to 3,000 people turning up before dawn to show their respect for those who fought for…
THE RACE is well and truly on for the Federal Election which will be held on Saturday, May 21 and the official ballot has been drawn with the candidates officially listed on the voting cards for each electorate. The ballot…
Ninderry MP Dan Purdie presenting the new Coolum Peregian RSL Sub-branch President, Peter Lloyd, with the ‘Supporting Local’ hampers to support their fundraising efforts. Photo: Contributed IN AN effort to continue the work of helping returned service personnel the Coolum-Peregian…
FUNDING NURSING Dear editor, At a recent forum about aged care, addressed by nurses who work in the sector, they acknowledged that it may take many years before aged care standards were as they should be due to staffing and…
The majestic Maroochy River which feeds into the area known as the Blue Heart. Photo: A.Bowen The Blue Heart once again performed the job that it is intended to do during the recent severe weather events, with the project…