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Attention all adrenaline junkies: have you given a thought to safety in planning for a trip? Diggerman Training now provides First Aid Courses on the Sunshine Coast . Take adventures to new heights knowing that you are able to respond to emergencies when the situation calls for it. You will be the most coveted travel buddy in town. If you don’t do it for others, do it for yourself. First aid course is a life skill every adventurer should have.
Diggerman Tranining is a nationally recognized training organisation that aims to make workplaces a safer place. Their training programs are both preventive and proactive. Participants learn safety best practices and proper handling of an exhaustive range of heavy machinery as a preventive measure from accidents. With first aid course, workplaces (and travelling) will be safer as more of Sunshine Coast learn to proactively respond to emergencies.
This Sunshine Coast first aid course is nationally accredited and adheres to the guidelines of the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC). Take your Sunshine Coast first aid course from known experts in the field of safety training. There is no margin of error when lives are at stake.
First aid Course from the best training facility on Sunshine Coast
Through the years, Diggerman Traninig has become an icon for safety. They operate one of the best training facilities not only in Sunshine Coast but countrywide. It is a big deal that they now offer a first aid course that is open for everyone over the age of 14. Participants do not need prior training to qualify for the program.
Government institutions as well as private corporations have been sending their employees to take nationally recognised courses at Diggerman Training. There is no better facility in Sunshine Coast to consider for safety training. You will be getting first aid course from the best team in town.
What to expect from Sunshine Coast first aid course
There are three available courses that take half a day each to complete. First timers are encouraged to take the basic first aid course before progressing to emergency life support and then providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
First aid course will not just make you the best travel companion to have around, it also adds to your value in the workplace. Accredited Sunshine Coast first aid course can be added to your qualifications.
First aid course are conducted face to face at the Diggerman Training facility located on Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast. Each of the first aid courses are divided into two parts. The first half of the session is spent on theories while the second part focuses on application. There will be hands-on training to ensure that participants are able to apply the skills when necessary.
First aid courses available are:
• hltaid011 – provide first aid
• hltaid010 – provide basic emergency life support
• hltaid009 – provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
You can expect to acquire basic first aid skills to respond to emergency situations.
Provide first aid course
This first aid course is the most basic but also the best introduction to first aid. Finishing this course enables one to provide basic first aid in various emergency situations, communicate effectively with health care professionals and then document the incidents with sufficient details.
Provide basic emergency life support
This first aid course is very practical as it covers more scenarios that one can face. You will acquire skills in providing basic life support. The goal is to buy time before professional health care providers arrive. For example, with heavy bleeding, learning to apply pressure in the right areas can save an injured person from bleeding to death. You will be able to prevent excessive blood loss until the person can access medical attention.
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Learning CPR is a life skill that is very useful to have. The window is very small for saving a person who is experiencing blockage in the airway. A few seconds of delay may mean a lifetime of brain damage or death.
Situations requiring CPR is surprisingly common. A child can be laughing one second and then choking on candy the next. An adult can be enjoying a leisurely tennis match and before you know it, gasping for oxygen. Your family can be enjoying a fun swim in the lake before noticing that the precious infant is submerged in water. It is an unfortunate reality in life that accidents happen no matter how hard we try to prevent them. Before being hit with tragedy, take the Sunshine Coast first aid course that is now available at Diggerman Training.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) follows the same principle of freeing the airway and pushing air in by applying pressure on chest area. The techniques in doing so are different from an adult, a child and an infant. Proper CPR considers what a person’s body can take. An infant suffering from air blockage can be further injured if the pressure from CPR is too much. This is why face to face training is vital for participants to properly execute the theories of first aid.
Diggerman Training ensures that proper training and assessment are done so that participants can properly respond to emergency situations.
Book Sunshine Coast first aid course and plan your next adventure
You are always looking for a thrill. We get it, adrenaline rush is addictive! It is highly recommended to complete your Sunshine Coast first aid course before planning for your next out-of-this-world adventure.
The big realization from taking first aid course is that there are countless of risks around us – risks that are exponentially higher when travelling. After completing your first aid course, you may wonder how you were able to live this long without the skills you acquired from first aid training.
You will become more conscious of safety to prevent accidents from happening. At the same time, you will also build confidence knowing you are equipped to handle emergency situations.
Book now for Sunshine Coast first aid course and be on your way to your next adventure!
The real winter fishing has started in earnest, at least until this last lot of unseasonal rains. The water turbidity had cleared nicely, right through the Passage and those steady days that are typical of SE Qld winter were encouraging lots of hopefuls to throw a line in. The good news is that the water is still fairly clear, but its temperature has certainly dropped, currently around 19-20 degrees, which is a good sign for a few fish species. Reporting on fishing in the Pumicestone Passage is always a bit like telling two different stories, depending on the side of the Passage, but even more so this month. The mainland is all about flathead and the Bribie side story features whiting and lots of them.
From the second green marker south of the bridge and right up through the Passage, at least as far as Lime Pocket, there have been good Flathead catches. Most of the bigger catches have been on Pilchards or Prawns. Sarah used pillies near the bridge on a falling tide, and caught two Flatheads, 45 and 50cm; her friend Emma had a 60cm Flatty and Jo had a couple of 32cm Bream. A nightfishing session from the shore, between Spinnaker Marina and the bridge, landed a couple of 30+cm Breams for Reggie and Levi.
Shane, Nev and Brent have also been scoring well with prawns and pillies. They’ve been fishing a few times out at their “special spot”, somewhere not far north of the Ningi Creek marker, and consistently get onto big Flathead. They’ve also been bringing in a few Flounder, the occasional Bream, and some winter Whiting. Brendan went into Ningi Creek, to escape the chilly winds and caught five Flatheads, 40-55cm, using soft plastic Squidgees.
Dave and Amanda were keen to get something for the Everton Park Fishing Comp, so they headed to Ningi Creek and used worms to land a potentially prize-winning Flathead and seven Whiting around 30-31cm. There have been some winter Whiting and Sand Whiting showing up along the mainland side, but along the shore of Bribie has been much more consistent.
The sandflats of Banksia Beach are an easy place to get to, to target Whiting – a rising tide, light winds, pleasant weather and the right gear make a surefire combination. It might also be a good idea to gather up a few soldier crabs or yabbies – live bait is definitely the best for Whiting. Not always necessary though – Lyn, Paul and a friend caught 30 Whiting’s (15 worth keeping), over the top of the tide at Banksia, with prawns or little strips of squid on very small hooks. Deb fished the ripples on the rising tide, with prawns for bait, and kept 12 Whiting for her morning’s effort.
Another crew of three went chasing fish all over the Passage but only got lucky near the ripples, with reasonable catches of Whiting as well as Tailor – although they said: “there was nothing really exciting, especially after the wind picked up over 20 knots”. The Tailor has certainly started up through the Passage and the cold snap will help draw them in.
South of the bridge on the Bribie side is sometimes working well for Whiting, too. King and his mate had 10 Whiting in their bag, as well as a Mackerel, after a drift towards Bongaree Jetty. He was after Squid but was still happy enough. Squid are another species that should really pick up with the drop in water temperature, so King will probably back out there soon.
Further afield, Caleb was in the Caboolture River, drifting over Baker’s Flat and trying Swimmerz and Minnowz lures. Swimmerz scored zero but the Pink Glow Minnowz nabbed ten legal Flatheads and he kept three of them, one 45cm, two 65cm. Leroy fished the “prawn farm beacon” (wherever that is) and caught three longtail Tuna with live Herring. Michael and Scotty said there was “a heap of Sea Bream at the Barwon Banks”, which they didn’t want; they did get some good Cod, Mangrove Jack and a couple of Parrot Fish. Scotty’s mate, Rob, was out the same day, at the yellow Fad off Cape Moreton, where he hooked up 6 Dolphin Fish. A few days later, Will and Lachie were at Scarborough Reef, using fresh prawns for bait and caught ten fish, including Snapper, Bream and Whiting, but no keepers.
Lastly, a reminder that the Snapper closed season is about to start up – July 15 to August 15. That doesn’t mean that you won’t catch the odd Snapper – it means you have to put it back!
As I write this, I’m enjoying a delicious stovetop coffee at home, and wondering when we became so precious about coffee? When did the humble cup of Joe become a pretentious bratbeverage probably re-named Juan-Carlos? There are coffee shops (sometimes kiosks) and popup coffee vans on every street corner (preferably in an industrial precinct, with upturned milk crates for seating) catering to the modern hipster’s serious addiction to what is after all just a hot drink. I can hear the gnashing of urbanites’ bespoke veneers from here at that last sentence.
I’ve been around long enough to remember the brands of instant coffee that used to be prevalent in workplaces. I’m talking International Roast and Pablo. Heresy I know. Back then we were thrilled to have the privilege of a dedicated lunchroom let alone free coffee. No, I didn’t live in a shoebox. Thanks for asking.
For me, a rare treat was a cappuccino from a flash café. Something the lady-down-the-road called a ‘cup-o-chino’. We then moved on to Nescafe and, wonder of wonders, Moccona.
My, how things have changed. Or have they? Apparently the first ‘coffee house’ appeared in Mecca sometime in the fifteenth century; the phenomenon then spread to Europe and the Americas. The coffee house was a place where people gossiped, checked the news, exchanged ideas, and just hung about. It seems coffee establishments the world over has always been places where people conducted their daily affairs – signing a new business deal or sussing out a prospective employee. We still do all these things and more at coffee shops, though we might use tablets and iPhones to connect.
The last government office I visited recently sported an enormous Italian coffee machine – all silvery chrome and shiny plastic, matching the sleek functionality of the office decor – dispensing ‘real’ coffee to bored bureaucrats at any time of the day. Said bureaucrats fill their re-usable, sustainable, biodegradable coffee cups with the brew of their choice (latte, decaf, skinny cappuccino) and return to their sad little sterile cubicles in the faint hope that the coffee will give them the energy they need to populate their latest spreadsheet.
Coffee these days is all about lifestyle. Of course, we couldn’t afford a ‘lifestyle’ back when I was working in offices. In fact, I didn’t even know there was such a thing. We had a boring thing we called ‘life’. Far less sexy. Now we are ‘woke’ to the properties of a perfectly curated coffee. Yes, even a cup of coffee can be curated. OK, boomer?
Remember the ‘turmeric latte’ from a few years back? This was a trend that I suspect began in Mullumbimby and was designed to rearrange your chakra and adjust your aura. Worked for me! We bring the same pretentiousness we previously accorded wine to our coffee. And there are decisions to be made, my friend. Will you order a long black, a flat white, or perhaps just a shot of espresso? (And please don’t call it ex-presso!) You may even prefer de-caf (‘Why?’ I ask. ‘What’s the point?’ That’s just wrong; like ordering nonalcoholic wine).
Once you’ve figured out which species of coffee you will order, and rest assured, it will be organic, you then need to decide on the milk. Soy, almond, oat, skim, trim or (if you can withstand the pitying expression and eye rolls from the barista) regular full cream. And of course, there’s the coffee blend itself. If you want to increase your social standing, ask the barista about the ‘profile’ of the blend and its ‘character’. After all you wouldn’t want a hooknosed coffee with a dodgy moral compass, would you?
Just this morning, one of my favourite establishments announced its new autumn blend. Apparently, it tastes like ‘orange zest, sweet spices, roasted walnuts with brown sugar sweetness and plum syrup finish’. Ah but does it taste like coffee? I want to ask.
And just when I was getting my head around the whole coffee conundrum, I was recently made aware of ‘cold brew’ coffee. Apparently, this is made by steeping the coffee beans in cold water for several hours. I’m afraid I’m at the age where time is of the essence, so I won’t be waiting around for a cold brew any time soon.
Nope. When it comes to coffee, I’m old fashioned and here’s how I like my coffee. I like a blend that’s robustly coffee-ish, with a strong taste of coffee, a coffee profile, coffee character and, well, a coffee finish. Though I do like the look on the barista’s face when I ask for a large double-shot latte but split with 1½ of normal espresso and ½ decaf and with almond milk.
What a marvellous time of year is the Queensland Winter! Gone is the heat and humidity of Summer, now is the time for blue skies and gentle sunshine during the day, and cold crisp nights that make cuddling up under the blankets a real delight. Yes, I am aware that this year we have been troubled by unseasonable rain, causing chaos and distress to so many folks, but it seems that at present we are being given some kind of respite.
At last, Winter has decided to behave itself, and for the last few weeks, at least at the time of writing this, we have had a taste of the glorious weather that makes an exPom, like myself, glad to be alive and full of energy. In my younger years, my husband and I would walk for miles in the Derbyshire Dales. We would take a bus from Sheffield Central Bus Station and dismount in either Buxton or Bakewell, small rural townships, and head out to the fields and footpaths beyond. Occasionally I would burst into song, so full of joy I was, leading to a cruel criticism from my partner in life who implored me to desist. This was followed by an accusation that I was disturbing his enjoyment of the peace and quiet of the countryside. Incomprehensible! His comment rankles still.
Perhaps, to be placed amongst those of present-day friends, who, equally lacking in any appreciation of my skills as a songstress, have, on several occasions, threatened to tie me to the roof racks of their vehicle if I did not cease my renditions of Hymns, Ancient and Modern. Equally mystifying! Once back in Australia, Don would take me to Stanthorpe for a long Winter weekend, hoping that I might actually see snow again. We never did, but there was frost aplenty, the temperatures dipping down to those of the proverbial “brass monkey”. Oh, how we enjoyed those big open fires in the local pubs, throwing out so much heat that we learnt not to select a table too close to them lest we got roasted. As compensation for any disappointment, I might be feeling about the lack of the white stuff, he told me about the meeting he had with some Australian friends whilst in London, who, on seeing snow for the first time in their lives, asked him, “Are they burning off in Hyde Park?”. A memorable phrase indeed!
Nowadays, the years have caught up with me and though I still like to dance in the privacy of my study to the music of my youth, partnered by my office chair, who never utters a word of complaint about my balletic skills, the long healthy walks of my prime seem to be beyond my endurance and comfort zone. I even found keeping up with my very fit twentyone-year-old grandson as we travelled the length of the Morayfield Shopping Centre and back again, somewhat difficult. Though I blame this on the non-moving escalator that one had to mountaineer up, before the straight run, followed by navigating the steep descent to finish, hopefully in one piece, at the car park. If nowadays, I am not quite as spry as once I was, I still find that I will take any excuse to blow the cobwebs away. At night-time, I sleep with my windows wide open, protected from those blood-sucking mosquitoes and other uninvited visitors by the fly screens. During the day, should I find myself feeling less than my usual cheerful self, I leap aboard my motorised scooter and head for the Great Outdoors. Not only do I find the fresh air invigorating, but I see so many of our avian friends. The flocks of Corellas, the Seagulls standing in formation, all pointing in the same direction, so lady-like compared with their greedy larger cousins down South, the Pelicans, Egrets and Spoonbills. The colourful Lorikeets with their constant chatter, yes, and though not everyone’s favourite, those snooty billed, scavenging Ibis. The Brush Turkeys appear, seeming to abound at this time of year, and so many more birds that I have no space to mention. And this is the time of year when I used to catch my favourite fish, small, chopper, Tailor!
If Nature was not enough to lift the spirits, one gets to meet such nice people! So different from being enclosed in your own bubble of space in a car. It would seem that there is an unofficial social club amongst drivers of mobility scooters. I have yet to meet a grumpy rider, we always acknowledge each other by smiles and waves and sometimes by a brief non-intrusive conversation. We can stop and make friends with dogs and their owners, all seem willing to take a few minutes out of their day, and no one appears to be in a rush, so different from car drivers whose impatience leads one to believe that their very lives depended on everyone travelling at the maximum speed that the law allows. In their defence, however, the sight of a scooter on a Zebra Crossing does seem to bring out the best in them, which I always acknowledge by a courteous thank-you wave. Pedestrians too, young or old, go out of their way to be helpful, allowing you to overtake them once they are aware of your presence. Ferrari 2 has a very loud horn, which can startle folk, so my usual way of warning that I wish to pass is to gently call out Beep, Beep! Quite sufficient, whilst avoiding any risk of heart attacks.
By the time I reach home any worries I might have had on setting out have been blown away, the Winter winds, having done their job so that I am restored to my usual cool, calm and collected self!
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the founding of the Bribie Island Sailing Club, we are holding a small boat Regatta, to be held on the weekend of 30th and 31st July. Twenty-five trailer sailers from Bribie Island and surrounds will be sailing up to Mission Point on Saturday, 30th July and returning to berth overnight at Pacific Harbour Marina.
On Sunday, 31st July, from 9.30 a.m. there will be public viewing of the boats at Sylvan Beach, prior to sailing at 10.30 a.m.
The Bribie Island Sailing Club has 36 members who regularly sail on the Pumicestone Passage. We lease a compound from the Moreton Bay Regional Council on Sylvan Beach Esplanade, where we store a support boat and two Laser Pico dinghies that are owned by the club.
WHEN YOU ARE FEELING STRESSED OR ANXIOUS, IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO CALM YOURSELF DOWN. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE IF THE SITUATION YOU ARE IN IS STRESSFUL OR CHALLENGING. HOWEVER, WITH A BIT OF PRACTICE, YOU CAN LEARN HOW TO SOOTHE YOURSELF AND REGAIN YOUR COMPOSURE.
WHAT IS STRESS?
Stress is a response to a situation that is perceived as dangerous or challenging. When you are stressed, your body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones prepare your body to either fight or flee the perceived threat. This is known as the “fight-or-flight” response. While the stress response can be helpful in some situations, it can also be detrimental to your health if it occurs too often or lasts for too long. Chronic stress can lead to several health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. It can also weaken your immune system and make you more susceptible to infections and illnesses.
Therefore, it is important to learn how to calm yourself down when you are feeling stressed. The following tips can help you do just that. Take a few deep breaths. It’s important to take a few deep breaths when you are feeling stressed. This will help to slow down your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. It can also help to clear your mind and allow you to focus on the task at hand.
Try relaxation techniques. There are several different relaxation techniques that you can try in order to calm yourself down. These include progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and yoga. Relaxation techniques are effective in terms of both short-term and long-term stress management.
Talk to someone you trust. Sometimes, all you need is to talk to someone you trust to feel better. Talking about your stressors can help to put them into perspective and make them seem more manageable. It can also help to release some built-up tension that you are feeling.
GET SOME EXERCISE.
Exercise is a great way to reduce stress. Not only does it release endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects, but it also helps to improve your overall health and well being. Therefore, you need to make sure that you are getting enough exercise on a regular basis.
TAKE A BREAK.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by stress, it is important to take a break. This can be anything from taking a few minutes to yourself to going on vacation. Taking a break will give you the time and space you need to relax and rejuvenate. Identify your stressors. One of the best ways to reduce stress is to identify your stressors and find ways to eliminate them from your life. This may not always be possible, but it is important to try. If you can’t eliminate your stressors, try to find ways to minimize their impact on your life.
REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE SITUATION
If possible, it is best to remove yourself from the situation that is causing you stress. This will allow you to take a break and calm down. Once you have calmed down, you can then decide how to deal with the situation.
FOCUS ON SOMETHING CALMING OR POSITIVE.
Think about a happy memory or place that makes you feel relaxed. Focusing on something calming or positive can help to take your mind off the stressful situation and allow you to relax. Repeat a calming mantra or affirmation to yourself. Something as simple as “I am safe” or “I am in control” can be helpful in calming your mind. Make sure to always use positive words when repeating your mantra or affirmation.
USE AROMATHERAPY.
Certain essential oils can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Some of the best essential oils for stress relief include lavender, chamomile, and ylang-ylang. You can use these oils in an oil diffuser or add them to your bathtub. You can also add peppermint oil your diffuser. This oil is known for its calming and relaxing effects.
GETTING RID OF STRESS IS IMPORTANT
Remember, the most important thing is to take care of yourself both mentally and physically. If you are feeling overwhelmed by stress, don’t hesitate to reach out to a mental health professional for help
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