Sunshine Coast
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What to do with used batteries
Batteries can cause fires in rubbish trucks if not disposed of the right way? Residents are warned to never bin their batteries – it only…
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Carinity homecare finds a home
The ties between one of the services that supports Sunshine Coast seniors and a local church have been strengthened. Carinity Home Care Sunshine Coast now…
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Regis Salisbury gets set for a hairy challenge
Residents and employees at aged care home Regis Salisbury recently accepted the somewhat hair-raising challenge of shaving their heads, in a bid to raise awareness…
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Listening and laughing, key to a happy union
Being forgiving, understanding and always listening to each other is the secret to a successful marriage, according to Regis Maroochydore residents Gwen and Jack O’Malley,…
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Audiologist visit before important doctors appointment
My husband, a physician, always tells his patients that the most important organ to use in a consultation with him is their ears. I cannot…
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How home care packages work
Navigating the Aged Care system can be confusing and overwhelming, but those who do their homework can get a great result. That’s according to Sian…
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Time for the dark beers
As the mercury drops, it’s time to change colour when it comes to beers. Well at least that’s what I do. In the cooler months,…
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Noosa council services at Cooroy Library
Noosa Council’s customer service team has branched out into the hinterland with the launch of a new satellite help desk at Cooroy Library. Mayor Frank…
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Community grants available
The Buderim Foundation has opened applications for its annual Community Grants Program for 2024, with grants of up to $10,000 available for local organisations with…
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Community support for those struggling
Another community on the Sunshine Coast is opening its arms – and pantries – to help those in need. Extending a helping hand to people…
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CPR courses for Don’t Die July
Aussie ‘Police Rescue’ TV star and former military paramedics are amongst a group of Australian first responders to launch an international cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course…
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COTA leads the way in loneliness battle
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland is the first peak body for Seniors Social Isolation Prevention aimed at supporting more older people to stay connected…
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