WARNING: Tongue-in-cheek alert Inspired by comedian Mel Buttle s hilarious take-down of Brisbane suburbs, we ve delivered a blunt appraisal of many Coast suburbs. Here it is, and sorry, we still love you, we live in these suburbs too.
BUDERIM: Jaguars in the garage, gloves on to drive. Top of the hill is grey rinse heartland.
GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS: That place the SES crews are constantly climbing to rescue stricken selfie-takers off cliffs. Also pineapples.
NOOSA HEADS: High-rolling egos incapable of looking at each other to drink a coffee. Only rule is you must record every movement on Instagram while in the suburb.
According to the Cooroibah first officer Michael Orkibi, all that remains for his band of 14 volunteers is to finally be activated next week.
“We’re already to roll, it’s just up to Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to press the button,” Mr Orkibi said.
“We were part of Tinbeerwah and District (rural brigade) – we were the district part,” he said. The Cooroibah Rural Fire Bridge is gearing up to look after the emerging bushfire risks in the year ahead with the help of local brigades.
He said half of that brigade would form the new outfit but like all rural fire outfits the two would one be only one alert away from emergency back-up.
Sexual assault counsellor
Laurel Place is seeking a qualified sexual assault counsellor to work two days each week in its Gympie office.
The successful applicant will provide a range of trauma-informed counselling and support options to women and men (15 years and over) who have experienced sexual violence.
A tertiary qualification is required, along with and at least two years of experience in the field of sexual violence.
Employment consultant
Not-for-profit group Busy At Work wants someone to join them as a full-time to help put the region’s youth into jobs.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong focus on being able to build relationships.