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🚨 It's time to start putting your emergency plans into action! 🚨

Make sure you’ve reviewed and updated your plans for you and your loved ones. Preparedness is key, and being ready can make all the difference when things get tough. Stay safe out there, and don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it – we’re all in this together! 💪

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⚠️ PREPARE TO TAKE SHELTER ⚠️
Issued 11am Wednesday 5 March.

We advise people on the Gold Coast to PREPARE TO TAKE SHELTER for Tropical Cyclone Alfred that is moving towards the Queensland coast.

Destructive wind gusts and significant flooding is forecast to start by 6pm today.

‼️ Everyone should take shelter at home or in a safer place by 6pm.

What you need to do:

🗺 Check the Disaster Flood Risk Map and stay up-to-date with the latest information dashboard.cityofgoldcoast.com.au. If you are in a risk area, decide now where you will take shelter.

🏠 Find out how to get ready and pack your emergency kit
getready.qld.gov.au/get-prepared

⛈ Keep up to date with weather warnings
http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

🌪️ Tropical Cyclone Alfred Update - Stay Prepared & Stay Safe 🌪️

Good afternoon, everyone. As Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to impact our region, we want to ensure that all families and individuals have access to the most accurate and timely information.

🌬️ Key Details:

Cyclone Status: Category 2
Location: Approximately 465 km east-northeast of Brisbane
Winds: Sustained winds of 85 km/h, gusts up to 120 km/h
Forecast: Severe coastal hazards likely for southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, with powerful easterly swells, high tides, and heavy rainfall expected.
⚠️ Important Actions:

Stay updated with reliable sources, including the Bureau of Meteorology and local emergency services.
Ensure your Emergency Rediplan (https://www.redcross.org.au/globalassets/cms/downloads/pdfs/disaster-plan/easy-english-rediplan-accessible.pdf) is ready and share your plans with loved ones and service providers.
Review advice from Get Ready Queensland for tips on preparing your property and emergency kit.
Follow your local council on social media for real-time updates.
Emergency Contacts:

📞 Emergency: 000
🆘 SES: 132 500
🏥 13 HEALTH: 13 43 25 84
🏠 Emergency Housing: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Please prioritize your safety and stay prepared. Together, we’ll weather the storm! 💪

The Carer Business Card a great service to offer carers a discount in recognition of their vital roles. There is currently a survey being conducted to help inform the effectiveness of the current program and determine what carers would find most helpful in the scheme. If you are a carer please take the time to compete this survey;

Fill | Carer Business Discount Card Survey We appreciate your time to complete this survey. We are seeking your feedback as a carer to help refine the benefits under the Carer Business Discount Card program. Your responses will help inform improvements to ensure the program offers the best value.  We care about your privacy. Your respon...

We would like to share with you the story of one of our clients with her permission. Tracey Sloss

Tracey was initially diagnosed with Choroidal Melanoma resulting in the removal of her right eye in March 2021. Leaving her with lifelong vision impairment.

Unfortunately Tracey received news at her latest review that the cancer has metastasized into 3 different areas in her body and there were no treatments available here in Australia for her.

Tracey is a valued member of the community and dedicates her professional career to helping those most in need. But now she needs our help.

There is a Go Fund Me campaign in place to help raise money for her to access the treatment she requires overseas to give her quality of life. Any donation large or small would be of help and if you are unable to donate sharing this post is just as valuable.

Tracey’s melanoma has NO treatment or cure in Oz!, organized by Sebastian Waldon Tracey SLOSS needs our help to get the much needed treatment to sa… Sebastian Waldon needs your support for Tracey’s melanoma has NO treatment or cure in Oz!

People's choice voting is now open for the AusMumpreneur Awards. If you would like to show your support I would appreciate if you could please follow the below link to cast your vote for me in the Disabled Business Excellence and Nonprofit Excellence categories by selecting my name from number 8 & 9 categories.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AUSMUM23

We had our finalist interview for awards yesterday. A great time to reflect on challenges and achievements. So often we get caught up in the day to day and don’t take time to acknowledge how far we have come. Make sure you take time out today to reflect and celebrate your achievements no matter how big or small!

Fantastic News 🗞
We have been nominated as a finalist for the Disabled Business Excellence Awards 2023!
People's choice voting commences 28/7/2023!

Transitioning from teenage years to adulthood can be challenging to navigate. Power to you offers parents and caregivers to young people with a cognitive disability, assistance with future planning. This is a free service.

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We are very excited and humbled to be nominated for the 2023 AusMumprenuer Awards - Disabled Business Excellence Category. We pride ourselves on offering an individualized service to help you grow and achieve your goals.

Great opportunity to get out on the water. Take your carer at no extra cost and have some fun!

Get in the Water with Inclusion Sessions Enjoy and Have Fun

If you or someone you care for is living with Parkinson's or Parkinson Plus Syndrome this Free Speak with Intent workshop will assist you with navigating your journey.
Melissa Spooner, Speech Therapist, specializes in these conditions to help you achieve your goals.
Don't hesitate to get in contact on 0450 794 371