Coolum News May 2021

MAY 2021 | VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 10

COOLUM NEWS INFORM • KNOW • GROW

FUTURE LEADERS Meet our Coolum State School captains

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IT’S OPEN: Coolum High School principal Troy Ascott with year 10 students Regan, Heidi and Ella on the long awaited footpath on Havana Rd West.

NEW PATH TO SAFETY PEDESTRIANS HAVE HAD A WIN THIS MONTH WITH THE OPENING OF 300M OF NEW FOOTPATH ALONG HAVANA ROAD WEST WHICH JOINS PEREGIAN SPRINGS WITH COOLUM VIA THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER THE SUNSHINE MOTORWAY.

The long-awaited, 2m wide, footpath provides a safer option for the estimated 600 to 800 students a day who use it to connect to Coolum High School.

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Troy Ascott said the new path was welcome.

“With no designated pathway, students previously had to negotiate their way to school using the road or the grass verge,” he said.

“Parents are extremely relieved and thankful that the footpath is now open which will allow their children a much safer journey to and from school.”

Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez said the pathway, on the southern side of the road, had been well received by locals.

HAVE YOUR SAY Tell Council what you think about transport

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FROM THE ED’S DESK MONEY, TIME AND EFFORT WELL SPENT.

That’s how I would define the hard work of the team who spent the recent school holiday period breaking the back of a new 300m, 2m wide, concrete footpath along Havana Road West adjacent to the northern border of Coolum.

The path, which officially opened on April 30, provides a vital piece of infrastructure for the students of Coolum State High School, some 600 to 800 of them every week, who were previously dodging cars on the road, or puddles and rough ground on the verge just to get to school and back each day.

It’s also a great win for all residents wishing to ride or walk between David Low Way and Peregian Springs taking advantage of the

pedestrian overpass in the process, rather than racing the traffic across the roundabouts on the Motorway.

Well done to Council and all those who’ve lobbied for the work to find its way to the top of the list for our area.

It’s the doing of things to help others, without the need to be paid for it, that is being celebrated this month via National Volunteer Week.

Whether it’s on the beaches with surf life saving, delivering meals with meals on wheels, or offering up time and energy to fundraise with groups such as Quota and Lions, our volunteers do an amazing job each and every day. Their selfless work makes others lives richer and it’s right that we should all take the time to say thanks for their efforts.

I hope you enjoy this month’s read. Geoff

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CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS. WITHOUT THEM, MANY OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS SIMPLY COULD NOT SERVE THE PEOPLE THEY ARE THERE TO HELP.

As we head into May Volunteering Australia has begun to promote National Volunteer Week from May 17 to 23, sharing the message of volunteering and inviting us all to celebrate the six million volunteers out there helping others where they can.

The theme for National Volunteer Week 2021 is Recognise. Reconnect. Reimagine. It aims to recognise the great work of the volunteers, to encourage people to reconnect by volunteering to help others and to reimagine the way in which volunteers are able to serve their communities.

The reimagining piece is a big part of the challenge with statistics showing that since 2014 there has been a 20 per cent drop in the number of hours volunteers give, and that during COVID-19, two-thirds of our volunteers stopped working.

On the recognition front, we’re all invited to join the Wave Your Appreciation campaign and plan a #waveforvolunteers and upload videos and photos of the event to social media using the hashtags #NVW2021 and #waveforvolunteers. See www. volunteeringaustralia.org/get-involved/nvw for more.

For Coolum resident Phil Layton, pictured above with a fellow Coolum walker, volunteering has added a new dimension to his life.

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Heart Foundation after having a scare of his own.

“It was five and a half years ago on Wednesday, 28th December at around 3.30pm whilst attending the Woodford Folk Festival with the full intention of playing my saxophone with some fellow musicians whom I knew there, with temperatures soaring at the high 30 end of the thermometer that I all of a sudden began to feel thirsty, dizzy, weak, uncoordinate and nauseated,” Phil said.

After seeing First Aid on site, he was sent to hospital having been identified as having Atrial fibrillation that can lead to the upper chambers of the heart quivering out of control. The scare led him to the Heart Foundation, and then the regular exercise of the walking group.

Phil is also involved as a volunteer with the Noosa Chorale and has been for many years.

“As a volunteer I have experienced, during these past 10 year that I have lived on the Sunshine Coast, a healthy boost to my selfconfidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction.

“In doing good for others and the community, I feel a natural sense of accomplishment.

“My role as a volunteer gives me a sense of pride and identity.”

To see what volunteer roles are out there, try www.volunteeringsunshinecoast.org.au.

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POLICE NEWS WITH SENIOR CONSTABLE MARIA O’BRIEN

BE ALERT FOR BEACH EXPOSURE THERE HAVE BEEN A TOTAL OF 179 REPORTABLE POLICE OCCURRENCES IN THE SUBURB OF COOLUM BEACH DURING APRIL 2021.

This is not the number of jobs police have attended, this is just the number of reportable occurrences.

These include: Assault – 1; Breach of Bail – 3; Domestic Violence – 19; Traffic offences (including drink driving) – 94; Drug offences – 9; Mental Health Emergency Examinations – 4; Enter with intent – 1; Found Property – 2; Graffiti – 2; Traffic complaints – 6; Traffic Crashes – 13 Unlawful Use of a Motor vehicle – 1; Steal from Motor Vehicle – 4; Wilful Damage – 3; Trespass – 1; Wilful Exposure – 1; Public intoxication – 1; Liquor offences – 1; Lost Property – 1; Missing Person – 1; Move on

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Direction – 1; Noise Abatement Direction – 2; Weapons offences – 1; Public Nuisance – 1; Seized Property – 1 Coolum Police are still receiving multiple reports in relation to wilful exposure and indecent acts occurring on our beaches.

Several people have been caught and charged for these offences, however often the offenders remain outstanding due to lack of evidence provided in order to identify an offender.

Coolum Police will continue to conduct uniformed and undercover patrols of the area in order to tackle this issue. If you are witness to any of these offences occurring, please attempt to obtain photographs or a detailed description of the offender when possible. To report any offences, please contact Police Link on 13 14 44.

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SCHOOLS - COOLUM STATE SCHOOL CAPTAINS

LEADERS OF THE FUTURE

Coolum State School captains: Livy Corvisy, Hazel Rahui, Archie Ruscoe and Hamish Johnson.

THIS MONTH WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE FOUR SCHOOL CAPTAINS AT COOLUM BEACH STATE SCHOOL FOR 2021 AND ASKED THEM A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THEIR ROLES, LEADERSHIP AND THE FUTURE. THEIR ANSWERS FOLLOW HERE.

HAMISH JOHNSON What inspired you to nominate for school captain?

I was considering nominating for sports captain, but my dad talked me through all the qualities of a school captain and apparently I had all of them. My grade 5 teacher, my sister and other students all encouraged me to go for it and I did. I’m pretty sure I made the right decision because look at me now, I’m known as ham and cheese bringing laughter to every parade I can.

What do you think being a leader means?

Being a leader doesn’t always mean having a cool shiny badge or a nickname of School Captain.

Being a leader is about representing other people, being selfless, caring and thinking about what you could do to help your peers.

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What do you love about your school?

What I love about my school, Coolum Primary is the students and teachers. Every time I walk through the gates in the morning I think to myself how lucky I am to be a part of the lovely environment around me with motivational kids, and enlightening teachers who really care about their students. This of course includes the amazing Mr Ryan (our principal). My school also offers lots of opportunities for kids to achieve things such as the chess club, soccer districts, netball districts, rugby districts, gardening club etc.

How do you hope the school will benefit your time as captain?

Some students might consider me as a funny leader who enjoys having fun with other students whether it’s on parade or around the school. My campaign last year as a candidate for school captain was to get sushi onto our canteen menu. I have made some progress by getting a special day for sushi but I am still working on getting it on the menu.

As a school leader I’ve helped out in student council projects and programs like the 10c recycling project.

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From page 6 This involves getting the non-recyclable rubbish from the 10c bins and sorting them into their correct bin.

If you were the prime minister what would you change and why?

One problem I would change in Australia as a prime minister would be our land fill sites. These big mounds of plastics and non-recyclable products are a big mistake.

They are making a mess of our beautiful environment letting toxic gasses into the atmosphere potentially killing wildlife. This needs to stop. My idea is to create a machine that degrades rubbish into tiny particles causing no harm to our environment what so ever.

And a joke to finish… What time do astronauts eat their food? …At Launch time!

HAZEL RAHUI What inspired you to nominate for school Captain?

My grade 5 teacher Mr P encouraged me and that gave me the confidence to try.

What do you think being a leader means?

Encouraging other kids and being the best I can be so that I am a role model.

What do you love about your school?

Seeing my friends and especially my prep buddy. And our teachers are all nice.

How do you hope the school will benefit from your time as Captain?

I will give other kids in younger grades the confidence to try things that seem hard.

If you were Prime Minister what would you change and why?

I would put traffic lights at the front of schools to make going to school and leaving school safer for everyone.

LIVY CORVISY What inspired you to nominate for school captain? Well I was originally going to go for sports captain, but my dad inspired me to apply for school captain. My friends also 8

encouraged me to do it.

What do you think being a leader means?

A leader has to encourage others and be a good role model for whatever you are leading. You have to do what you say you will do for your school.

What do you love about your school?

Well I can see my best friends every day and I have the best teachers and principal EVER!! Also the school has lots of different programs, like the surfing program, chess club, dance team, rock bands and so much more.

If you were the prime minister what would u change and why? I would make homework illegal, and I would have every school have an after school program for learning that the students had a choice to do.

ARCHIE RUSCOE What inspired you to nominate for School Captain?

It was always a goal of mine to run for School Captain and I knew it would make my Mum and Dad proud. Another reason is that one of my older brothers was Sports Captain.

What do you thnk being a leader means?

Being a leader means being responsible and a good role model to all. Also representing whatever you do with confidence and pride.

What do you love about your school?

I love that Coolum State School has good, fun, teachers that encourage you. I also love the school because I get to see my friends everyday.

How do you hope the school will benefit from your time as Captain?

I hope I do a great job that I inspired others to become a leader and I hope that I was a good role model to the younger students.

If you were Prime Minister what would you change and why?

I would change the curriculum to make sure there was a pool at every school so that all children can have free lessons so they know how to swim. coolumnews.com.au

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COUNCIL: DIVISION 9 WITH COUNCILLOR MARIA SUAREZ

A LOOK AT THE YEAR THAT WAS CELEBRATING A YEAR IN THE JOB

It’s been a year since I began my role as your Division 9 Councillor so I thought I’d reflect on the past year and look forward to some of my future goals.

I have learnt so much, it’s been interesting learning about the vast and varied work of council. Some of my previous misconceptions have been dismissed, others have been confirmed. I’ve enjoyed working with the other Sunshine Coast councillors, who are a positive and respectful group open to working collaboratively on issues.

SOME WINS ALONG THE WAY

Achievements I’m proud to be involved with this past year include improving the transparency of council meetings with live streaming and providing a mechanism for confidential reports to eventually be made public; championing sustainable development which balances economic and environmental benefits; continuing to protect and enhance environmental areas such as the Blue Heart and inter-urban break; and endorsing a new community engagement framework so our community can continue to inform council decisions.

MORE INFORMATION ONLINE

Please head to my Facebook page @MariaSuarezDivision9 to hear my full overview of my first year as a Sunshine Coast councillor.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Two issues requiring feedback at haveyoursay. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/open-consultation are stormwater management and mass transit.

Stormwater management is about protecting our waterways from pollutants and increased or concentrated water flow, using rain and stormwater as a resource, and managing stormwater flood risk for the wellbeing and resilience of our communities. Have your say on the Draft Stormwater Management Strategy before Friday 14 May, 2021.

Tell council your thoughts on a public transport network system for the Sunshine Coast by providing feedback on Council’s draft Options Analysis report before it goes to the Queensland Government. Feedback closes 22 June, 2021.

CHALLENGES AHEAD

COME AND SAY HELLO

For the next three years I hope to further understand the waste issues across the region so we can continue to consider community requests for kerbside collection or waste vouchers.

Along with division one and five councillors, I’m advocating for more funding to seal gravel roads and will continue to look at resolving traffic safety and pedestrian safety issues, with road upgrades and new pathways.

I’d like to complete Jack Morgan Park at Coolum, and will continue to work with Peregian Springs residents on the preplanning of a community facility.

On Wednesday 12 May I’ll be out and about in the community to talk to you – 8.30 am to 10.30 am at Coco Cantina, Peregian Springs Shopping Centre; 11 am to 1pm Arts Shelter, Tickle Park, Coolum Beach; and 2pm to 4pm Outside White’s IGA, Bli Bli. Hope to see you there.

If you have other suggestions, please contact me on 5475 9810, maria.suarez@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or via my Facebook page @MariaSuarezDivision9.

Cheers, Cr. Maria Suarez Division 9 – Sunshine Coast Council

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEWS: MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX TED O’BRIEN

ROAD WIN AT YANDINA CREEK SEALED THE DEAL

I was in Yandina Creek recently to meet local resident Angelo Reitano (pictured right) Angelo has been campaigning for improvements to Zgrajewski Road for three decades.

He contacted my office last November to explain his frustration and I was pleased to personally deliver news to him a few weeks ago that the Federal Government has allocated $3.2 million to seal the gravel road.

The funding was provided as part of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Funding grants.

So far, the Government has provided $1.5 billion dollars through this fund to boost local employment, businesses and help the economy recover from COVID-19.

The Sunshine Coast Council has provided the balance of the funding for the $3.52 million resealing project and will carry out the work. I can assure you, after 30 years, Angelo can’t wait for the job to start.

OLYMPIC BID LEAPS HURDLE

As the Prime Minister’s representative for our bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in South East Queensland, I’m delighted with the status of our candidature.

We’re not there yet, but the PM’s offer for the Federal Government to fund 50% of critical infrastructure puts us in a winning position.

BARNS LANE UPDATE The Barns Lane development application is awaiting approval from the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) before the next steps can be taken.

SARA has requested further information from the developers to show that the development will not have an adverse effect on State-controlled roads in the area either from water mitigation or traffic impacts.

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Time will tell if we’re chosen to host the Games.

AUTUMN ROAD TRIP

It was great to meet so many Fairfax constituents during my recent autumn road trip. I visited Coolum Beach, setting up my mobile office in Tickle Park for a few hours.

If you weren’t able to come and speak with me in person and you have an issue or concern that you’d like to discuss, please contact my office on 07 5479 2800 or email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au.

If you’d like to speak to me in person, I’ll be at the Sunshine Coast Show in Nambour, June 11 -13.

Keep an eye on my website for dates and locations of my winter road trip, coming soon!

Council’s Development I website for MCU21/0030 at 39 Barns Lane show a request from Mewing Planning Consultants on behalf of the developers BLF Coolum Pty Ltd seeking to extend the “stopped Council assessment period” until May 3. coolumnews.com.au

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STATE GOVERNMENT NEWS WITH MEMBER FOR NINDERRY DAN PURDIE

SAD NEWS FOR LIONESSES GOOD NEWS ON ROAD UPGRADES

Some good news for regular users of Yandina Coolum Road, with funds finally committed to commencing long overdue upgrades.

Work is due to start on bitumen resealing works on approximately 5km of the road, from the other side of the Bruce Highway through to Valdora Road.

This will improve the safety of the road by improving skid resistance, provide a waterproofing layer, and help extend the life of the road in the short term.

This is an important first step in our ongoing campaign to improve the overall safety of this road.

Last month, I jumped in with a local trucker drive to film the condition of the road, which was recently listed in RACQ’s top 10 worst roads in Queensland, and it’s clear there’s a lot more work needs to be done, but this is an important first step. You can check out the vision on my Facebook page.

EML FEE HIKE

My office has been inundated from concerned property holders in Coolum and Peregian Springs who were recently informed of a 112% hike in the Emergency Management Levy (EML).

This levy is collected by Council (via rates notices) on behalf of the State Government for the provision of fire and emergency services.

Currently, Coolum and Peregian Springs homeowners pay an annual levy of $110.60, however due to the reclassification of the district and the (welcome) addition of five permanent officers at the Coolum station, the levy will increase to $226.

NAMBOUR SHOW A GO The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show is coming up with gates to open on Friday, June 11 and close on June 13.

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This appears to be yet another classic example of the State Labor Government giving with one hand, and taking with the other, and I look forward to the Minister’s response to my letter on behalf of concerned locals.

COOLUM LIONESSES

During the last sitting of Parliament, I took the opportunity to highlight the invaluable contribution of one of our local community’s most enduring service groups, the Coolum Lionesses.

Unfortunately, due to a directive from Lions International, Lioness clubs have been forced to close, which will indeed be a loss locally.

The Coolum Lionesses began their journey in 1978, and since then have raised more than half a million dollars.

But they have invested so much more than money into our community – they have given their time, compassion and hope for a better life for those less fortunate.

I look forward to hosting the Coolum Lionesses for a celebratory morning tea later this month where I will get to personally thank them for their tremendous contribution to our community.

STAY IN TOUCH

If you have any State Government matters to discuss with Dan, drop by the office at 11 Heathfield Rd, Coolum Beach, call 5406 7900 or email ninderry@parliament.gov.au Sunshine Coast Council region. Competition sections are now open with details to be found at www.sunshinecoastshow. com.au. For the latest updates, see @ sunshinecoastagriculturalshow on Facebook. coolumnews.com.au

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON TRANSPORT PETROL PRICES AND TRAFFIC CONGESTION MAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORT A PRETTY ATTRACTIVE OPTION - BUT ONLY IF IT’S PROPERLY PLANNED AND PRACTICALLY PROVIDES FOR IT’S POPULATION. So, now’s your chance to make your mark on the region’s public transport future.

From April 28 to 22 June 2021, you can have your say on a range of transport options being considered by Sunshine Coast Council.

The options range widely from bus network upgrades to bus rapid transit, trackless trams, light rail transit and more and are taken from Council’s draft Mass Transit Options Analysis report which is available online.

Transport Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski, pictured above right with Mayor Mark Jamieson, said while public transport was a State Government responsibility, Council was leading the important planning work to attract state and federal infrastructure funding and needed community feedback and support to achieve that.

“We know we need sustainable and efficient transport options that can move us around quickly as our population grows yet still protect our local lifestyle and environment,” Cr Baberowski said.

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“We are considering a range of options, and we are keen to know your thoughts.”

Feedback received about the various ways of accommodating growth will help inform the preparation of the new planning scheme, which is proceeding over the next few years.

Click on the QR code below or Visit council’s website and sign up today to receive project updates, engagement activities and be ready to have your say.

Alternatively, there are a series of pop-up events available that will be held as part of the feedback process.

The closest options for local residents appears to be Coolum Library on Tuesday, June 1 from 10am to Noon or alternatively, Sunshine Plaza on Monday, June 7, from 10am to Noon.

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ANDY WARHOL & THE BIG APPLE

ALTHOUGH BORN AND BURIED IN PITTSBURGH PENNSYLVANIA, ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST-RENOWNED POP-ARTISTS, ANDY WARHOL, WILL FOREVER BE ASSOCIATED WITH NEW YORK, AKA THE BIG APPLE.

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Arriving in Manhattan in 1949 as a successful young commercial illustrator Warhol gained a place for himself in the ‘popular’ mid-century mass culture movement called pop-art, branching out into myriad avant-garde activities assuring him massive amounts of free publicity and celebrity.

Pop artists found inspiration in cartoons and everyday objects and Warhol hit the big time with his renditions of thirty-two Campbell’s Soup Cans and Brillo Soap Pads Boxes.

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With Warhol’s promotion, Studio 54 became the premier NY party venue for celebrities and groupies: everyone trying to be more outrageous than the other.

Drug and alcoholfuelled excess eventually shut the club down. Studio 54 is now a successful Broadway theatre.

Warhol’s wet-ink screen-prints are easily recognisable and silk screens of the iconic celebrities Elvis Presley, Jackie Kennedy, Chairman Mao, Marlon Brando and Marilyn Monroe are worth a fortune. Andy also produced a TV show called Andy Warhol’s Fifteen Minutes believing that in today’s media age, everyone can be famous for fifteen minutes.

His legendary film of the Empire State Building was sensational: eight hours from dusk till late at night in one uninterrupted shot. “Is this art?”

The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburg is the largest museum in America devoted to only one artist. Well-worth a visit. coolumnews.com.au

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Angela said she worked for a while in a salon where cats were groomed to learn the tricks of Search forandsome words the trade came tocrossword understand that the idea cats keep themselves clean was not quite right.

“I’ve learned that cats don’t groom themselves - they lick themselves. The cats ingest all of that grease and they are still not clean.

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LOCAL CHURCH CONTACTS

Call the Churches or see their websites for service times.

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. Call Warren or Denise 0400 797 480 / 0418 214 723.

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 SCHOOL CONTACTS

Coolum State High School - Havana Rd East, Coolum Beach - 5471 5333.

Coolum State Primary School - School Rd, Coolum Beach - 5471 9300 Coolum Beach Christian College - 2 Arcoona Rd, Yandina Creek - 5446 4780 LOCAL BUSINESS CONTACTS

Coolum Business & Tourism - 5440 9870, info@coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au, www.coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS

Quota Club of Coolum Beach have a business meeting 2pm at the Lion’s Den, 14 Russell St, Coolum Beach on the third Tuesday of the month.

We hold fundraising events to support disadvantaged women and children in the 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 Club: 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.

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