Recently, Sue (my assistant) and I spent the morning delivering meals to Coolum Beach residents, with the local Meals on Wheels team. Sorry if we were a tad later than your usual delivery time, it was too hard not to chat with everyone! There is a huge effort behind the scenes from a great group of volunteers who are truly making a difference to people’s lives. It’s impressive the amount of work that goes into the organisation and coordination to cook and deliver the meals. The group is calling out for more volunteers in the kitchen and as drivers as client numbers continue to grow. To contact Meals on Wheels visit www.coolummealsonwheels.org or call 5446 1000.
It’s been a year since I began my role as your Division 9 councillor and 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. Please head to my Facebook page @MariaSuarezDivision9 to hear my full overview of my first year as a Sunshine Coast councillor.
Council is considering options for an improved public transport system and wants to know your thoughts about what’s being considered, from road upgrades, a quality bus corridor, rapid bus services to trackless trams, light rail and more. I encourage participation from the Coolum community, even though our region is located outside of the southern coastal corridor, the outcome will still affect the way you travel when heading south for work, appointments or leisure.
Learn more at haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au before June 22 or come along and chat to the Sunshine Coast Mass Transit Project team in person on Tuesday June 1, from 10am to 12noon at the Coolum Library.
A reminder that on the second Wednesday of every month, from 8am to 4pm, I’ll be at out and about in Division 9 to chat to you about any local government issues. I’m basing myself at the Art Shelter in Tickle Park from 11am-1pm, however keep an eye on my Facebook page in case details change.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me on 5475 9810, maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or via my Facebook page @MariaSuarezDivision9 however if your issue is operational in nature, like a missed bin, pot holes, report graffiti, pets etc. the quickest and simplest way to get a response from council is via the contact options on the website at – sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.