SIGNS OF A STROKE
The National Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke. Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions:
- Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
- Arms Can they lift both arms?
- Speech Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
- Time Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away
The National Stroke Foundation recommends the F.A.S.T. test as an easy way to remember the most common signs of stroke. Using the F.A.S.T. test involves asking these simple questions:
- Face Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
- Arms Can they lift both arms?
- Speech Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
- Time Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away
The Emergency+ app is a free app developed by Australia's emergency services and their Government and industry partners. The app uses GPS functionality built into smart phones to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical location details required to mobilise emergency services.
Download for your smart phone from App Store of Google Play etc
Download for your smart phone from App Store of Google Play etc
DRIVERS SOUGHT
Transcord Community Transport inc assists Gold Coast residents who have difficulty getting to medical & other appointments, social activities etc and who are transport disadvantaged.
Transcord seeks people interested in volunteering as a driver one or two days a week: cars, wagons or 8-12 seaters, standard licence only required. Familiarisation process to get driver authority, get to know procedures etc.
Interested persons please contact: General Manager Greg Hansen 5539 3733.
Transcord Community Transport inc assists Gold Coast residents who have difficulty getting to medical & other appointments, social activities etc and who are transport disadvantaged.
Transcord seeks people interested in volunteering as a driver one or two days a week: cars, wagons or 8-12 seaters, standard licence only required. Familiarisation process to get driver authority, get to know procedures etc.
Interested persons please contact: General Manager Greg Hansen 5539 3733.
FUEL PRICES
For decades under state governments of all colours, Queensland has borne the brunt of fuel price gouging, and sadly this continues today. There a a number of websites where you can seek info on best local prices. COMPARE THE MARKET has been suggested as being particularly useful. 
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WHEN YA GOTTA GO
As part of the National Continence Program, the National Public Toilet Map provides information on over 16,000 publicly available toilets across Australia, including accessibility, opening hours and facilities, such as showers 
Radio COTA is a weekly podcast focused on topical and relevant information run by COTA (Council on the Ageing) Queensland. Hosted by media veteran Andy Neil, it can be accessed through any mobile device or computer. Each week Radio COTA is out in the community speaking with people of all ages to gather their opinions on a wide range of topics. For more information
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