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Sunday, May 6, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
APRIL MEETING 2012
Next Meeting at Crestmead PCYC Monday April 30th 6.30pm
Speaker from Animal Management
Speaker from Animal Management
FOLLOWING MEETING
Monday May 28th 6.30pm at Crestmead Police Station
Monday June 25th 6.30pm at Crestmead PCYC
PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Friday May 11th 6.00 pm
Crestmead Community Centre
Friday May 11th 6.00 pm
Crestmead Community Centre
NEWSLETTER April 2012
Message from The Area Coordinator
The speaker for our last meeting from Seniors Enquiry Line gave us one of the best talks we have had. What a wealth of knowledge from Cheryl and I must thank her for all the information she passed on to our group. If you need assistance relating to matters for seniors & grandparents raising grandchildren or advance care planning for later in life, don’t hesitate to contact the SENIORS ENQUIRY LINE see enclosed flyer for contact details. I would like to thank all those who supported our recent Community Booksale at Logan West library. We were able to provide free safe plate screws as well as a good read for less than $2 and also sold a large number of sausages and drinks. These occasional fundraising activities enable us to provide the Safe PL8 screws and door guards to help make the community safer. So if you see our future advertising please support us and you may want to join the group - we have a good social network and if you are new to the area you will be able to make new friends. We will be at the Crestmead PCYC CAOS on Saturday April 21st so please come along & say hi. Let us know what YOU want for the suburb - what can we do to help engage the youngsters & make Crestmead a safe & happy place to raise your family.
Our May meeting will be held at the Crestmead Police Station & we will have a speaker from Queensland Police to answer your questions on crime and traffic matters.
We are again selling ENTERTAINMENT GUIDES - only $65 & you will save that amount over and over during the next year. Contact details overleaf to purchase a copy.
Take care Geoff
2012-2013 ENTERTAINMENT GUIDES ON SALE NOW— ONLY $65
The speaker for our last meeting from Seniors Enquiry Line gave us one of the best talks we have had. What a wealth of knowledge from Cheryl and I must thank her for all the information she passed on to our group. If you need assistance relating to matters for seniors & grandparents raising grandchildren or advance care planning for later in life, don’t hesitate to contact the SENIORS ENQUIRY LINE see enclosed flyer for contact details. I would like to thank all those who supported our recent Community Booksale at Logan West library. We were able to provide free safe plate screws as well as a good read for less than $2 and also sold a large number of sausages and drinks. These occasional fundraising activities enable us to provide the Safe PL8 screws and door guards to help make the community safer. So if you see our future advertising please support us and you may want to join the group - we have a good social network and if you are new to the area you will be able to make new friends. We will be at the Crestmead PCYC CAOS on Saturday April 21st so please come along & say hi. Let us know what YOU want for the suburb - what can we do to help engage the youngsters & make Crestmead a safe & happy place to raise your family.
Our May meeting will be held at the Crestmead Police Station & we will have a speaker from Queensland Police to answer your questions on crime and traffic matters.
We are again selling ENTERTAINMENT GUIDES - only $65 & you will save that amount over and over during the next year. Contact details overleaf to purchase a copy.
Take care Geoff
WINTER SAFETY TIPS
· Install & maintain your smoke alarms: make sure you have an adequate number of suitable smoke alarms installed throughout your home & make sure you test & clean them regularly & change the battery annually
· Prepare and practice your Escape Plan: Develop a home escape plan and practice it with all members of the household. Assemble at your meeting point—eg letter box. Ring Qld Fire and Rescue Service from a neighbours house. NEVER go back into a burning house
· Check and Test your Electric Blankets: Check blankets for damage or frayed cords before placing them on the bed. To test an electric blanket, lay it flat on top of the bed, & then switch it on for five minutes to confirm it is OK, before affixing it to the bed.
It is recommended that they are turned on half an hour before going to bed & then turned off at the power point when getting into bed. Never sleep with the electric blanket on.
· Regularly clean your Clothes Dryer: Clean lint filter regularly. Don’t leave on for long periods of time & especially if you are leaving the house. Make sure they go through their full cycles, which includes cool down.
· Stay clear 1metre around your Heaters: Portable heating equipment should be placed in a stable position, a safe distance away from clothes curtains, tablecloths, and bedding. Keep a clear space of 1 metre around heaters.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FIRE STATION FOR FURTHER ADVICE
· Install & maintain your smoke alarms: make sure you have an adequate number of suitable smoke alarms installed throughout your home & make sure you test & clean them regularly & change the battery annually
· Prepare and practice your Escape Plan: Develop a home escape plan and practice it with all members of the household. Assemble at your meeting point—eg letter box. Ring Qld Fire and Rescue Service from a neighbours house. NEVER go back into a burning house
· Check and Test your Electric Blankets: Check blankets for damage or frayed cords before placing them on the bed. To test an electric blanket, lay it flat on top of the bed, & then switch it on for five minutes to confirm it is OK, before affixing it to the bed.
It is recommended that they are turned on half an hour before going to bed & then turned off at the power point when getting into bed. Never sleep with the electric blanket on.
· Regularly clean your Clothes Dryer: Clean lint filter regularly. Don’t leave on for long periods of time & especially if you are leaving the house. Make sure they go through their full cycles, which includes cool down.
· Stay clear 1metre around your Heaters: Portable heating equipment should be placed in a stable position, a safe distance away from clothes curtains, tablecloths, and bedding. Keep a clear space of 1 metre around heaters.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FIRE STATION FOR FURTHER ADVICE
PCYC NEWS
The 2012 Crestmead Annual Outdoor Spectacular (CAOS) will be held Saturday April 21st from 11am – 5.00pm at Crestmead Community Park Gimlet Street Crestmead.
CAOS is the largest event in Logan’s National Youth Week calendar, and is run in conjunction with multiple youth services from around Logan. The day will host food, drinks, rides, stalls and entertainment as well as a skateboard/scooter/BMX competition. All enquiries to Crestmead PCYC 3805 4100.
The 2012 Crestmead Annual Outdoor Spectacular (CAOS) will be held Saturday April 21st from 11am – 5.00pm at Crestmead Community Park Gimlet Street Crestmead.
CAOS is the largest event in Logan’s National Youth Week calendar, and is run in conjunction with multiple youth services from around Logan. The day will host food, drinks, rides, stalls and entertainment as well as a skateboard/scooter/BMX competition. All enquiries to Crestmead PCYC 3805 4100.
ST FRANCIS COLLEGE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL & VACATION CARE
Childcare is offered from Prep up to grade 10 - For more information phone KIM 0408 652 088
CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE FITNESS & DANCE CLASSES - Monday various age groups between 3.30pm & 8.30pm
LITTLE SQUIRTS PLAYGROUP - Tuesdays 9am to 11am
SCORPION DOJOS Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm
DAD’S PLAYGROUP Wednesdays 9am - noon
ASPERGERS SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Sunday between 3pm to 5pm - find support & friendship with other families & carers
CHILD HEALTH NURSE Friday 8.30am to 11.30am & 1pm to 3pm
COMMUNITY CAFE is open Monday to Friday between 9am & 3pm .
MENS SERVICES - contact Arthur for support & counselling
ALL ENQUIRIES - 3805 1423
Childcare is offered from Prep up to grade 10 - For more information phone KIM 0408 652 088
CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE FITNESS & DANCE CLASSES - Monday various age groups between 3.30pm & 8.30pm
LITTLE SQUIRTS PLAYGROUP - Tuesdays 9am to 11am
SCORPION DOJOS Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.30pm to 7.30pm
DAD’S PLAYGROUP Wednesdays 9am - noon
ASPERGERS SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Sunday between 3pm to 5pm - find support & friendship with other families & carers
CHILD HEALTH NURSE Friday 8.30am to 11.30am & 1pm to 3pm
COMMUNITY CAFE is open Monday to Friday between 9am & 3pm .
MENS SERVICES - contact Arthur for support & counselling
ALL ENQUIRIES - 3805 1423
2012-2013 ENTERTAINMENT GUIDES ON SALE NOW— ONLY $65
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
MARCH MEETING 2012
Next Meeting at Crestmead PCYC
Monday March 26th 6.30pm
Speaker from Seniors Enquiry Line/Time for Grandparents & Grandparents Information
Monday March 26th 6.30pm
Speaker from Seniors Enquiry Line/Time for Grandparents & Grandparents Information
Following meeting will be April 30th
UPCOMING EVENT:
COMMUNITY BENEFIT BOOKSALE
MARCH 31ST 9AM TO 2PM LOGAN WEST LIBRARY
COMMUNITY BENEFIT BOOKSALE
MARCH 31ST 9AM TO 2PM LOGAN WEST LIBRARY
PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Friday APRIL 13th 6.00 pm
Crestmead Community Centre
NEWSLETTER March 2012
Message from The Area Coordinator
Following the incredible wet weather recently please make sure that you allow extra stopping distances in your car journeys and also NEVER enter floodwaters even though you may feel that you know the roads and areas well enough. We were advised by the staff at PCYC how quickly the drains at Crestmead Park became raging torrents and could easily have sucked a body through with the force of the water. Therefore all parents and carers ensure that you are aware of where your youngsters are since the weather can change in an instant and as we know lives have been lost when people have thought they could just get through that one last obstacle.
Don’t forget that April 1st is officially the day that the Qld Fire and Rescue service remind us all to replace the batteries in our smoke alarms. As their motto goes - DON’T BE AN APRIL FOOL - after the tragic events of last year with so many lives lost from house fires during the winter we should all remember that having a working smoke alarm is literally a LIFESAVER. For the cost of a new battery you owe it to your loved ones to make sure the battery is working - how about replacing one for an aged or infirm neighbour too?
We are having a book sale at the Logan West library at the end of the month and we will be offering to affix safe plate screws to registration plates so come along and get a bargain book or CD, and have a sausage and or drink whilst you are waiting. Don’t forget the inconvenience and cost of replacing stolen registration plates can be avoided by taking this offer - otherwise contact your local police station. Our speaker this month will have information for grandparents raising grandchildren and a free state wide information and referral service for seniors both of which are very important subjects. I hope to see you soon
Take care Geoff
HOONING
Making Logan's streets as safe as possible is a priority for Logan City Council and Deputy Mayor Russell Lutton (Division 2) is calling on residents to help put the brakes on hooning in the city's streets. Chairman of the Logan Road Safety Advisory Committee, Cr Lutton acknowledged like many communities throughout Australia, hooning was a problem in some sections of the city.
''Alongside barking dogs, hooning is certainly one of the main issues residents contact individual councillors and Council about,'' he said. ''As a Council we certainly acknowledge & recognise the importance of doing what we can to prevent hooning behaviour whether it be irresponsible drivers doing burn outs, screeching their brakes, driving as a rolling road block, or street racing.
''Regardless of the nature of hooning, it is clearly dangerous and can be the cause of the driver responsible losing control of their vehicle.
''But there is a limit to what a Council can do. Wherever possible we install traffic calming devices but that isn't enough.''
Cr Lutton said addressing the issue of hooning was primarily the responsibility of the police. He said the establishment of the Hoon Hotline in December 2010 was an important step in the community taking a stand against hooning.
''Information provided to the Hoon Hotline is relayed to the police for further investigation, allows them to locate hooning hotspots, and take action to try and prevent its reoccurrence,'' he said.
''To assist police with their investigation, reports of a hooning offence should include the details of the behaviour observed, the car's registration and characteristics, and a time and location of the incident.
''I don't know if anyone has the definitive solution to the problem of hooning but with the police and Council working together through the Hoon Hotline & our traffic calming devices, we hope to make an impact.''
HOONING HOTLINE 134 666
CRESTMEAD NEWS
CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE MENS HEALTH GROUP
meeting from 21st February 1.30pm to 3.30pm every fortnight
DAD’S PLAYGROUP
Tuesdays 9am to 11 am please contact the Community Centre 3805 1423 for details
ASPERGERS SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Sunday between 3pm to 5pm - find support & friendship with other families & carers
MENS CLUB every Friday 4pm to 8pm (except
2nd Friday of month for PCYC Blue Light Disco)
COMMUNITY CAFE is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm . There is a small café,
free computer and internet use, free community meeting space, resource library, free workshops,
classes and demonstrations
PCYC NEWS
The 2012 Crestmead Annual Outdoor Spectacular (CAOS) will be held Saturday April 21st from 11am – 5.00pm at Crestmead Community Park Gimlet Street Crestmead.
CAOS is the largest event in Logan’s National Youth Week calendar, and is run in conjunction with multiple youth services from around Logan. The day will host food, drinks, rides, stalls and entertainment as well as a skateboard/scooter/BMX competition.
All enquiries to Crestmead PCYC 3805 4100.
ST FRANCIS COLLEGE BEFORE &AFTER SCHOOL & VACATION CARE
Childcare is offered from Prep up to grade 10
For more information phone KIM 0408 652 088
Following the incredible wet weather recently please make sure that you allow extra stopping distances in your car journeys and also NEVER enter floodwaters even though you may feel that you know the roads and areas well enough. We were advised by the staff at PCYC how quickly the drains at Crestmead Park became raging torrents and could easily have sucked a body through with the force of the water. Therefore all parents and carers ensure that you are aware of where your youngsters are since the weather can change in an instant and as we know lives have been lost when people have thought they could just get through that one last obstacle.
Don’t forget that April 1st is officially the day that the Qld Fire and Rescue service remind us all to replace the batteries in our smoke alarms. As their motto goes - DON’T BE AN APRIL FOOL - after the tragic events of last year with so many lives lost from house fires during the winter we should all remember that having a working smoke alarm is literally a LIFESAVER. For the cost of a new battery you owe it to your loved ones to make sure the battery is working - how about replacing one for an aged or infirm neighbour too?
We are having a book sale at the Logan West library at the end of the month and we will be offering to affix safe plate screws to registration plates so come along and get a bargain book or CD, and have a sausage and or drink whilst you are waiting. Don’t forget the inconvenience and cost of replacing stolen registration plates can be avoided by taking this offer - otherwise contact your local police station. Our speaker this month will have information for grandparents raising grandchildren and a free state wide information and referral service for seniors both of which are very important subjects. I hope to see you soon
Take care Geoff
HOONING
Making Logan's streets as safe as possible is a priority for Logan City Council and Deputy Mayor Russell Lutton (Division 2) is calling on residents to help put the brakes on hooning in the city's streets. Chairman of the Logan Road Safety Advisory Committee, Cr Lutton acknowledged like many communities throughout Australia, hooning was a problem in some sections of the city.
''Alongside barking dogs, hooning is certainly one of the main issues residents contact individual councillors and Council about,'' he said. ''As a Council we certainly acknowledge & recognise the importance of doing what we can to prevent hooning behaviour whether it be irresponsible drivers doing burn outs, screeching their brakes, driving as a rolling road block, or street racing.
''Regardless of the nature of hooning, it is clearly dangerous and can be the cause of the driver responsible losing control of their vehicle.
''But there is a limit to what a Council can do. Wherever possible we install traffic calming devices but that isn't enough.''
Cr Lutton said addressing the issue of hooning was primarily the responsibility of the police. He said the establishment of the Hoon Hotline in December 2010 was an important step in the community taking a stand against hooning.
''Information provided to the Hoon Hotline is relayed to the police for further investigation, allows them to locate hooning hotspots, and take action to try and prevent its reoccurrence,'' he said.
''To assist police with their investigation, reports of a hooning offence should include the details of the behaviour observed, the car's registration and characteristics, and a time and location of the incident.
''I don't know if anyone has the definitive solution to the problem of hooning but with the police and Council working together through the Hoon Hotline & our traffic calming devices, we hope to make an impact.''
HOONING HOTLINE 134 666
CRESTMEAD NEWS
CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE MENS HEALTH GROUP
meeting from 21st February 1.30pm to 3.30pm every fortnight
DAD’S PLAYGROUP
Tuesdays 9am to 11 am please contact the Community Centre 3805 1423 for details
ASPERGERS SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Sunday between 3pm to 5pm - find support & friendship with other families & carers
MENS CLUB every Friday 4pm to 8pm (except
2nd Friday of month for PCYC Blue Light Disco)
COMMUNITY CAFE is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm . There is a small café,
free computer and internet use, free community meeting space, resource library, free workshops,
classes and demonstrations
PCYC NEWS
The 2012 Crestmead Annual Outdoor Spectacular (CAOS) will be held Saturday April 21st from 11am – 5.00pm at Crestmead Community Park Gimlet Street Crestmead.
CAOS is the largest event in Logan’s National Youth Week calendar, and is run in conjunction with multiple youth services from around Logan. The day will host food, drinks, rides, stalls and entertainment as well as a skateboard/scooter/BMX competition.
All enquiries to Crestmead PCYC 3805 4100.
ST FRANCIS COLLEGE BEFORE &AFTER SCHOOL & VACATION CARE
Childcare is offered from Prep up to grade 10
For more information phone KIM 0408 652 088
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
FEBRUARY MEETING 2012
Next Meeting at Crestmead PCYC
Monday February 27th 6.30pm
Monday February 27th 6.30pm
March 26th - speaker from Seniors
Enquiry Line/Time for Grandparents
& Grandparents Information
Enquiry Line/Time for Grandparents
& Grandparents Information
UPCOMING EVENT
COMMUNITY BENEFIT BOOKSALE
MARCH 31ST 9AM TO
2PM LOGAN WEST LIBRARY
MARCH 31ST 9AM TO
2PM LOGAN WEST LIBRARY
PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Friday MARCH 9th 6.00 pm
Crestmead Community Centre
Friday MARCH 9th 6.00 pm
Crestmead Community Centre
NEWSLETTER February 2012
Message from The Area Coordinator
What an interesting talk we had from our speaker at the January meeting Susan Teerds CEO from Kidsafe. For all of you who have the care and safety of young ones, I do recommend that you check with the website www.kidsafeqld.com.au a wealth of information which can help prevent serious injury or even death of our most precious resource. With TV’s becoming lighter and slimmer, and more prone to tipping, this can be easily avoided by using Crests new TV Safety Strap that attaches the TV to the cabinet or wall. On sale at Kidsafe House for $20 or $30 for 2sets plus p&h.
A really bad month as you can see for offences in January, so please be more vigilant with locking your property - both homes and vehicles. If you want a safety audit contact your local police station for advice, for identification you can purchase microchip kits from PCYC or use engraving tools again available through your local police station. Finally with your vehicles keep valuables out of sight, doors locked even in your driveways and make sure that garage and shed doors are locked. When you are at home, lock security doors and remove keys and reduce the chance of sneak thieves calling by leaving windows open, even if you are only in the rear garden -it only takes a few minutes.
Thanks to all the supporters of our recent bbq it really kicked off the new year well for us, and we have our next fundraising venture at the Logan West Library on 31st March 9am to 2pm. The Community Benefit Booksale will also have magazines, audio books and cds for sale nothing over $2 and we will also have a bbq and drinks for sale.
Finally we say goodbye to Snr Sgt Col Henderson on his promotion we thank him for his help over the years and wish him every success. Also Happy 15th birthday to Marsden NHW!! I look forward to seeing you soon.
Take care Geoff
Home security
Property owners can greatly reduce the risk of becoming a victim of a burglary by implementing measures to improve the security of their home. These measures can be simple and don’t necessarily need to cost a lot of money. For example:
Get to know your neighbours. Exchange telephone numbers and keep and eye on each other’s homes. Observant neighbours can reduce prowling, loitering and burglary by reporting suspicious people or vehicles to police.
Even when you are at home, be aware of your home security and ensure doors and windows are secured, particularly in areas that are unoccupied.
Before you hire a professional house cleaner or gardener, check all references thoroughly.
Secure your home when you leave by locking all doors and windows. Many burglars simply enter through an unlocked door or window. Remove keys from internal doors and windows when you are not at home.
If you have a faulty alarm that frequently goes off, get it fixed immediately and tell your neighbours that it's been repaired. Many people ignore an alarm that goes off regularly.
Ask for credentials from all salespersons who request entry to your home. If you're doubtful, check with the person's office before letting him or her in.
Give your home the “lived in” look when you’re out by leaving a light on and the radio playing. Timing devices are effective for this. When you are not at home, adjust the ringing volume down on your telephone so it is not obvious the home is unoccupied.
Keep cash, keys & valuables out of sight & out of easy reach.
Don’t leave notes on the door as they suggest that no one is home.
Don’t leave a house key under the door mat or a pot plant, in the letterbox or in other obvious places.
Ensure you house/unit number is clearly visible so it can be located quickly in an emergency.
Mark valuable property using the Property Identification System.
Know which doors and windows you can use as an exit in an emergency so you can leave quickly and safely.
In an emergency always ring triple zero (000).
Use the speed dial of your telephone to record other important numbers.
CRESTMEAD NEWS:
CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE:
MENS HEALTH GROUP meeting from 21st February 1.30pm to 3.30pm every fortnight
DAD’S PLAYGROUP Tuesdays 9am to 11 am please contact the Community Centre 3805 1423
for details
ASPERGERS SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Sunday between 3pm to 5pm find support & friendship with other families & carers Visitor from Applied Techniques training on 26th February 3pm-5pm
MENS CLUB every Friday 4pm to 8pm (except 2nd Friday of month for PCYC Blue Light Disco)
MARKET DAY Saturday March 3rd 10-2
Sausage sizzle available and the café will be open for food and drinks.
COMMUNITY CAFE is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm . There is a small café,
free computer and internet use, free community meeting space, resource library, free workshops,
classes and demonstrations
PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Next disco on March 9th, lots of prizes, food and fun for all. Entry is $4 for PCYC members and
$5 for non members and all young people from prep to Grade 7 are welcome. All enquiries to
Crestmead PCYC 3805 4100.
REMEMBER CAOS IS ON THE WAY - APRIL
21ST PUT A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY!!
ST FRANCIS COLLEGE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL & VACATION CARE
Childcare is offered from Prep up to grade 10 For more information phone KIM 0408 652 088
What an interesting talk we had from our speaker at the January meeting Susan Teerds CEO from Kidsafe. For all of you who have the care and safety of young ones, I do recommend that you check with the website www.kidsafeqld.com.au a wealth of information which can help prevent serious injury or even death of our most precious resource. With TV’s becoming lighter and slimmer, and more prone to tipping, this can be easily avoided by using Crests new TV Safety Strap that attaches the TV to the cabinet or wall. On sale at Kidsafe House for $20 or $30 for 2sets plus p&h.
A really bad month as you can see for offences in January, so please be more vigilant with locking your property - both homes and vehicles. If you want a safety audit contact your local police station for advice, for identification you can purchase microchip kits from PCYC or use engraving tools again available through your local police station. Finally with your vehicles keep valuables out of sight, doors locked even in your driveways and make sure that garage and shed doors are locked. When you are at home, lock security doors and remove keys and reduce the chance of sneak thieves calling by leaving windows open, even if you are only in the rear garden -it only takes a few minutes.
Thanks to all the supporters of our recent bbq it really kicked off the new year well for us, and we have our next fundraising venture at the Logan West Library on 31st March 9am to 2pm. The Community Benefit Booksale will also have magazines, audio books and cds for sale nothing over $2 and we will also have a bbq and drinks for sale.
Finally we say goodbye to Snr Sgt Col Henderson on his promotion we thank him for his help over the years and wish him every success. Also Happy 15th birthday to Marsden NHW!! I look forward to seeing you soon.
Take care Geoff
Home security
Property owners can greatly reduce the risk of becoming a victim of a burglary by implementing measures to improve the security of their home. These measures can be simple and don’t necessarily need to cost a lot of money. For example:
Get to know your neighbours. Exchange telephone numbers and keep and eye on each other’s homes. Observant neighbours can reduce prowling, loitering and burglary by reporting suspicious people or vehicles to police.
Even when you are at home, be aware of your home security and ensure doors and windows are secured, particularly in areas that are unoccupied.
Before you hire a professional house cleaner or gardener, check all references thoroughly.
Secure your home when you leave by locking all doors and windows. Many burglars simply enter through an unlocked door or window. Remove keys from internal doors and windows when you are not at home.
If you have a faulty alarm that frequently goes off, get it fixed immediately and tell your neighbours that it's been repaired. Many people ignore an alarm that goes off regularly.
Ask for credentials from all salespersons who request entry to your home. If you're doubtful, check with the person's office before letting him or her in.
Give your home the “lived in” look when you’re out by leaving a light on and the radio playing. Timing devices are effective for this. When you are not at home, adjust the ringing volume down on your telephone so it is not obvious the home is unoccupied.
Keep cash, keys & valuables out of sight & out of easy reach.
Don’t leave notes on the door as they suggest that no one is home.
Don’t leave a house key under the door mat or a pot plant, in the letterbox or in other obvious places.
Ensure you house/unit number is clearly visible so it can be located quickly in an emergency.
Mark valuable property using the Property Identification System.
Know which doors and windows you can use as an exit in an emergency so you can leave quickly and safely.
In an emergency always ring triple zero (000).
Use the speed dial of your telephone to record other important numbers.
CRESTMEAD NEWS:
CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE:
MENS HEALTH GROUP meeting from 21st February 1.30pm to 3.30pm every fortnight
DAD’S PLAYGROUP Tuesdays 9am to 11 am please contact the Community Centre 3805 1423
for details
ASPERGERS SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Sunday between 3pm to 5pm find support & friendship with other families & carers Visitor from Applied Techniques training on 26th February 3pm-5pm
MENS CLUB every Friday 4pm to 8pm (except 2nd Friday of month for PCYC Blue Light Disco)
MARKET DAY Saturday March 3rd 10-2
Sausage sizzle available and the café will be open for food and drinks.
COMMUNITY CAFE is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm . There is a small café,
free computer and internet use, free community meeting space, resource library, free workshops,
classes and demonstrations
PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Next disco on March 9th, lots of prizes, food and fun for all. Entry is $4 for PCYC members and
$5 for non members and all young people from prep to Grade 7 are welcome. All enquiries to
Crestmead PCYC 3805 4100.
REMEMBER CAOS IS ON THE WAY - APRIL
21ST PUT A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY!!
ST FRANCIS COLLEGE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL & VACATION CARE
Childcare is offered from Prep up to grade 10 For more information phone KIM 0408 652 088
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