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UPDATE
Suffered An Inury? As a proud supporter of many community based sporting clubs and events, we are aware that those of you participating in a sport, whether it be football, soccer, netball, running or something else will be well in to the season now. Unfortunately, over time injuries can occur; they may be an overuse/stress related injury such as shin splints, or an immediate injury such as a break or tear. Any type of injury can be very frustrating; we know how important it is to you to be participating in the sports you love. This is why we offer a wide range of examination types suited to all types of sportsperson and injury. From plain X-ray, to CT Scan or MRI or interventional radiology options such as therapeutic injections, we can offer them all. Same day appointments are generally available and any referral form is welcomed, which
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means you get seen, treated and back out there doing what you love, as quickly as possible. Avoiding injury is not always possible, but the principles of R.I.C.E can be adopted to lessen some of the ongoing impact sport can have. If you suffer an injury such as a sprain or a pull, you should stop immediately and apply the principles of R.I.C.E. R – rest. To prevent further injury. I – ice. Ice the area to reduce bruising and bleeding. C – compress. Limits swelling and supports the area. E – elevate. Use gravity to reduce swelling. If you would like to know more about injury prevention and treatment, why not come by our practice and ask for one of our free Guides on the subject.
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We have seen many plans for upgrades, which means many dollars spent with consultants with no outcome so far – other than ongoing frustration and even despair for many of us. As beautiful as they are for us locals, our foreshores could offer a lot more for our tourists. Don’t get me wrong; there are some great places to eat, some fantastic shops in the Jetty precinct, great he future of tourism for our beach activities and the Sunday markets see region was discussed at our May the area abuzz. As a local, it’s a great place board meeting, together with to enjoy. It’s good to see that the BBQs are the factors that are leading to a being upgraded; it would be great to see general decline in tourism along the eastern some of the railings painted and yes, dare I seaboard. It’s not only Coffs Coast that is say it, development. seeing this decline, as a strong dollar is seeing There will soon be more plans put forward, more Australians taking the opportunity to and this time I urge you to seriously take enjoy greater buying power overseas, while international visitors are delaying travel due to a look, write a letter of support and get behind it. Don’t quietly hope that this time their relatively weak buying power. The global we might actually get something happening; financial market hasn’t helped businesses get behind it, support it, and let’s make it in our region, and we are starting to see a happen. number of for lease signs in empty shops. On a lighter note, at the industry meeting What’s the solution? More flights, this month some members and volunteers supported by a strong marketing campaign from the Visitor Information Centre highlighting our destination as accessible and experienced some great outdoor offering a great getaway is one activities, including zorb balling way of increasing visitation, at The Centre – great fun but possibly pie in un rs and an excellent team te the sky. Why? As June sees Win their ith w , builder. I strongly th everything is market from 1st - 11 bour; ar H s off C in ar recommend that you first ye driven, there needs have their F1 Kart Hire will consider The Centre g tin ar to be a demand. K oG over 40’s annunalfrom the for any conferencing, Melbourne io competit an and av ar C e team building or end of th ; th 11 provides a – 8th will be at the ow sh ng pi year get together. We am C d great growth 16th an ground on theat ow Sh g enjoyed presentations in ch opportunity, but w 17th, and whalets ... on social media and QR ar we’re not that season st codes and Coffs Coast accessible, and we’re Marketing Manager Glenn not that well known in Caldwell launched their marketing Melbourne. To do that will take prospectus for the coming financial year, dollars that we just don’t have; you just have highlighting opportunities for industry to to look at Coffs Coast Marketing’s budget engage in strategic marketing for our region. to market our destination, and you will stop June sees Wintersun from 1st - 11th, with knocking on their door – it’s pitiful. their first year in Coffs Harbour; F1 Kart Budgeting is coming up soon, and we Hire will have their over 40s annual Gowill be lobbying Coffs Harbour City Council Karting competition from the 8th - 11th; and Bellingen Shire Council to increase their the Caravan and Camping show will be at marketing spend for our region. We’ve the Showground on the 16th and 17th; and done this for some years now, so far to little whale watching season starts. Unfortunately, avail, as the marketing budget has remained Spirit of Coffs no longer exists, but Jetty Dive static and hasn’t reflected keeping up with have a new boat and will be offering whale competing destinations. It seems that it’s just watch tours; it’s a fantastic way to see these not a high enough priority. One of our major assets for the Coffs Coast majestic creatures up close and personal but is, of course the harbour, jetty and foreshores, make sure you book, as daily tours fill up which really should be our jewel in the crown. quickly. ENJOY!
Hello all. We received mixed feedback from members in relation to trading during the recent school holidays, but one things that was consistent was that the first half of the holidays was busier than the second half.
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