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USEFUL STUFF THAT MIGHT COME IN HANDY, EH

​See also HELP & ADVICE

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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


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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 Googl
e Play etc

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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.
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​Interested persons please contact: General Manager Greg Hansen 5539 3733.


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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


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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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  • Blokes Lounge
    • Why a Bloke's Lounge?
    • Vision & values
    • Who's who
    • What the Lounge means to me >
      • IT'S A FUN AND FRIENDLY PLACE - Mick Gannaway
      • Ageing gracefully - Ian Begaud
    • Foundation members
    • VALE
    • GALLERY >
      • 2020
      • 2019
      • 2018 >
        • Rollo's 80th Birthday
      • 2017
      • 2016
      • 2014-15 >
        • XMAS IN JULY
      • 2013-14
      • 2012-13
    • QUOTABLE QUOTES >
      • QUOTES 2019
      • QUOTES 2018
      • QUOTES 2017
      • Quotes 2016
      • Quotes 2015
  • ACTIVITIES & VENUES
    • Activities
    • Interests and skills
  • News/other stuff
    • You and Your Prostate
    • Early detection saves lives
    • 2018 Commonwealth Games
    • Brrm Brrm - Bloke's cars
    • Marathon Man 2
    • SIX BEST DOCTORS
    • Beer blokes
    • Poetry >
      • The Names of the Game
      • THE TOUGHS
      • THE PUFFS
      • GOF Golf
      • TORTOISE TABLE
      • BLOKES ON BIKES
      • Meanderthals
      • Darts for Old Farts
      • TEAM TORTOISE
      • Dehli belly
      • Security Guard
    • On ya bike, Mal!
    • Rollo Meyers Park
    • Marathon Man
    • Vitamin F
    • Mental wellbeing
    • Avoiding midlife crisis
    • Signs of a stroke
    • DARTS >
      • BULLSEYE CLUB
    • FISHING NEWS >
      • Piscatorial ponderings
    • Volunteering
    • Older news >
      • Fishing fees - open letter to MPs
      • Men's Health Week June 15-21
      • Helping the homeless
      • Brewery tour a bottler
      • Probing for members
      • Forging a future
      • GC Snrs Regional Roundtable
      • Bali bombing survivor an inspiration
      • Mental health & older fellas
      • Laughs & Chuckles
      • GC SportinG Hall of Fame
      • Superannuation update
      • Bowel cancer info session
      • Poetry in Paradise
      • Centrelink support for seniors
      • eBooks and library services
      • Aged care session
  • USEFUL STUFF
  • Contact Us
  • Help & advice