Lions and Norrie Job Park, Coolum
In the coming months we’ll be sharing the concept design for the upgrade of this much-loved park. Based on the outcomes of previous community engagement, including the recently added basketball court, the design enhances what people already love about the park. The concept design also addresses some of the challenges including drainage and making the space more usable. Watch this space and register your email address with the project team if you wish to be kept informed. Email your details to LionsandNorrieJobPark@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Congratulations to Division 9 local Michele
Congratulations to Coolum local, Michele Lipner for being named Sunshine Coast Citizen of the Year. She has been honoured for her dedication to helping others, reducing food waste and advocating for vital behaviour change.
As the founder and coordinator of the local chapter of OzHarvest, Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, Michele and her team of volunteers, collect more than 15,000 kilos of quality surplus food from 40 food donors and re-distribute it to 45 agencies to feed people in need every month.
The local organisation also delivers programs such as ‘Cooking for a Cause’ and ‘Food Education and Sustainability Training’, to help empower the community make great sustainability choices.
Clean up Australia Day
Thank-you to those who participated in Clean Up Australia Day at Coolum on Sunday, March 5. We didn’t collect as much rubbish this year compared to last. I’m not sure of the reason but less rubbish to pick up is a good problem to have! A special thank you Raw Energy Coolum for organising the event once again.
BushCare calling for members
Do you love helping our environment and meeting like-minded people? Why not try BushCare – the local groups in Division 9 invite you to join their team of volunteers who look after their local bushland by removing environmental weeds and planting local natives.
Coolum and North Shore Coast Care – Watercourse Warriors group meet every Monday and Thursday, from 8.30-10am at the start of Beach Access 71, Stumers Creek Rd.
The Coolum and North Shore Coast Care – Stumers Dunes Group meet every Thursday, 8-11am (except 1st Thursday of month). Register for exact location.
There are more than 40 groups across the Coast for you to join if you can’t make those two, with regular working bees yearlong to fit your schedule. No commitment is necessary – join-in where and when you can.
Find a group near you and register by searching “bushcare” on council’s website.
A reminder that I regularly share my community chat days, local events, new development applications and other messages on my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MariaSuarezDivision9.