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
