JANUARY MEETING 2012

Next Meeting at Crestmead PCYC

Monday January 30th 6.30pm
Speaker from KIDSAFE 

Demonstrations regarding child restraints, baby capsules, baby slings, driveway safety and more 

February 27th—no speaker
 

March 26th—speaker from Seniors Enquiry Line/Time for Grandparents & Grandparents Information
 

PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Friday FEBRUARY 10th 6.00 pm at Crestmead Community Centre

NEWSLETTER January 2011

Message from The Area Coordinator
Thankfully not such a wet start to the year as last year but hope that you all had an enjoyable break over the past few weeks. Amazing to think that school is almost back so please take extra special care when driving around school zones. Having had a few weeks of not having to consider the 40kph signs around schools it is possible that you forgot the times that you must slow down. However do be aware that during the year speed zones will be amended to a uniform 7am—9am and 2pm to 4pm unless specifically signed so please pay attention that changes will be made between now and April 2012. The times that you may be used to could be changed.
We have had a terrible time over the festive season with road accidents and many lives have been lost or forever scarred needlessly through taking unnecessary risks or just not enough attention. So starting this year please leave just a little earlier for each journey, leave your mobile in the bag or your pocket, and make sure that your vehicle is roadworthy with tyre pressures set correctly etc. No phone message is that important that you must answer it whilst driving and certainly there is no excuse for texting whilst driving . However clever you may be you cannot do those two things at once with 100% concentration on the road!!
We have some big things planned this year so hope to meet some of you during the next few months as you can see I have been elected for a further year as area coordinator and I thank my fellow committee members for their help and support to make things happen for the benefit of the population of Crestmead. Please come along to our meetings and events they are for the community you never know you may find that bit of information you have been looking for!!
Our first meeting of the year will be held on the last Monday of the month and we have the CEO of Kidsafe to show us a range of items that will keep our precious youngsters safer. www.kidsafeqld.com.au There will be demonstrations in the car park outside the community
centre of the reversing camera black spots that have claimed so many lives over the past few years.
I hope that you will enjoy our events for the year
Take care Geoff


TEACH YOUR CHILD AN IMPORTANT LESSON BEFORE THEY START SCHOOL
Parents play a vital role in their child’s education, development and future. One of the most important lessons you could ever teach them is the fundamentals of road safety.
You should walk with your children to destinations such as their school and your local shops whenever possible and accompany them until you are confident they have a well developed road sense. Remember that children under the age of 10 should always be accompanied by an adult.
Be sure to point out any potential hazards and get them comfortable with important road safety actions such as crossing the road safely, watching for vehicles coming in and out of driveways and other safe pedestrian behaviours.
If children are going to walk to school throughout the year, walk with them and show them the safest route to and from school, this usually is the way with the least amount of traffic and the fewest roads to cross. Children should be taught to walk on the footpath rather than the road and not to play with toys or balls when walking.
Like all important lessons, its never too early to be teaching children about road safety. You can start this process by always setting a good example as an adult road user and by making road safety an integral part of your daily family life.
If children are using bikes to ride to school make sure they wear their helmets whenever they ride their bikes. Use a solid lock for security and ensure that the cycles are engraved see your local NHW or police station for engraving assistance or PCYC to purchase microdot kits which can be used on all your valuables available for around $40.


CRESTMEAD NEWS

PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Valentine disco on February 10th, 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.

ST FRANCIS COLLEGE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL & VACATION CARE
Childcare is offered from Prep up to grade 10

HELP WANTED!!
Do you have any unwanted arts and crafts items at home? - These can be used for the younger members at childcare such as:
Pipe Cleaners, Rubber Bands, Paddle Pop Sticks, Cotton Balls, Cotton Tips, Crepe Paper, paint, Cellophane, Cardboard, Coloured Paper, Books, Barbie Dolls etc.
For more information phone KIM 0408 652 088 .

CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE DAD’S PLAYGROUP Tuesdays 9am to 11 am
please contact the Community Centre 3805 1423 for details

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

ASPERGERS SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Sunday between 3pm to 5pm —find support & friendship with other families & carers

MARKET DAY Saturday February 4th 10—2
Sausage sizzle available and the café will be open for food and drinks.

YOGA LAUGHTER GROUP - INFORMATION SESSSION MARSDEN LIBRARY FEBRUARY 2nd 1.30pm
Future sessions to be held at community centre

JANUARY MEETING 2011

First NHW meeting for 2012
Monday January 30th 6.30pm
 

Speaker from KIDSAFE

Demonstrations regarding 

child restraints,

baby capsules,

baby slings,

driveway safety

and

more

NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2011

Message from The Area Coordinator
Thank you to all those who came along to our very successful community day on October 30th and what a great day we had. The displays were all very much appreciated and I am sure have given us much to think about. The burning kitchen in particular by Qld Fire and Rescue was a timely reminder that it is so easy for a pot on the stove to catch fire and in fact we were very grateful for one of the free fire blankets donated by Bunnings as giveaways for our own ‘’small problem ’’ on the bbq where our hose connection caught fire! BE WARNED!!

The other displays by the QFRS relating to the upcoming Bushfire season had a lot of very important information and can I please take this opportunity to remind you before you head off on holiday to clear your gutters and debris around your home it will just take an ember to start a fire and don’t forget we are surrounded by beautiful bush in our wonderful suburb. As our Mayor Pam Parker is always saying Logan is the heart of South East Queensland perhaps we should consider that Crestmead is the heart of Logan.

The KIDSAFE display was amazing and for those who missed it we will be having that for our first meeting of the year see overleaf. We would like to thank the girls from the Logan Thunder WNBL team for coming along and having a great time showing some of their skills to the children we must also thank the Logan Thunder for their generous donation of raffle prizes. Finally thank you to all of you who came along to support us then and during the year. It has been great to have the support of
our members, other committee members and the residents of the suburb during my time as area coordinator. It will be time to step down at the AGM and I encourage any of you who wish to take part in what is going on in your suburb to make a difference. I would also like to thank the Qld Police who have been such a great support to the group and who do such a great job.

In closing please take care on the roads, water and in your everyday lives we want you all to be here next year so have a wonderful festive season and be kind to one another. You are only here once so make the best of life that you can
Take care Geoff


STORM ACTION GUIDE
Be prepared
· Have an emergency kit on hand including a battery operated radio, torch and spare
batteries
· Keep a list of emergency numbers handy
· Secure loose items in your yard
· Keep downpipes and guttering clear
· Store poisons above ground level in case of flash floods
· Stay inside and shelter clear of windows
· Listen to your radio for storm updates
· If outdoors find safe shelter
· Do not shelter under trees or metal structures
· Ensure pets are safe
· Check your house for damage
· Beware of fallen power lines
· Check trees for damage and stability
· Check on neighbours

PETS IN EMERGENCIES
Include your animals in household emergency plans
Properly identify your pets (name tag, microchip or band)
Be aware that some evacuation centres may not accept animals - plan alternatives
accordingly
If moving animals to a safe place do so early to avoid unnecessary risk
Ensure there is access to plenty of food and water
If staying at home secure animals in good time so that they do not take flight
If you have to leave pets behind, if possible leave pets indoors and place pets in
separate rooms with small or no windows
Provide adequate food and water in large heavy bowls
If left outside do not tie them up.


CRESTMEAD NEWS

PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
The final disco for the year will be held on December 9th, so come and make the Christmas
one an evening to remember. 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.

CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE

DAD’S PLAYGROUP STARTING SOON!! We are pleased that the new group will be running by
the end of November please contact the Community Centre 3805 1423 for details

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

ASPERGERS SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP 
Sunday between 3pm to 5pm find support & friendship with other families & carers

MARKET DAY Saturday December 3rd 10 - 2
Decorate your stall with a Christmas theme come along and pick up a Christmas bargain.
Sausage sizzle available and the café will be open for food and drinks.

OCTOBER MEETING 2011

Next Meeting at Crestmead PCYC
Speakers from Qld Fire and Rescue
Monday October 31st 6.30pm
 

AGM & End of Year Social

Monday November 28th 6.30pm

PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
Friday NOVEMBER 11th 6.00 pm
Crestmead Community Centre
 

COMMUNITY DAY
SUNDAY OCTOBER 30TH
PINNINGTON PARK 10 –2
Free sausage sizzle, jumping castle,
Meet Logan Thunder basketball team,
Logan Council, Qld Fire and Rescue,
Kidsafe, PCYC and more

AGM 2011

NHW AGM 28/11/2011

Please note:

The November meeting will be your chance to vote (or stand) for the committee 

so don’t forget to contact the secretary for a nomination form.
The AGM will be followed by our end of year party.

NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2011

Message from The Area Coordinator
The recent spate of storms reminds us that we are well into storm season and some parts of the state have also been badly affected by bushfires. For that reason the Community Day on Sunday October 30th will feature plenty of information for helping you to prepare for what to do to protect your family and home and possessions.
We also have the Community City Safe Officer from Logan City Council who will be able to provide informa-tion on a wide range of topics relating to the safety as-pects at railway stations to the safety for seniors program that is about to be introduced throughout the city.
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service will be able to give information on what to do to make our homes safer with the photoelectric version of the smoke alarms and we will be giving some away. They will also be display-ing just how easily a pot left on the stove can catch alight with their burning kitchen display it is truly amazing!
Have you worked out what to do should a storm or bush-fire hit? Have you got an emergency kit prepared? We can show you what you need to do and have copies of the plans you need.
You will have noticed the recent media reports regarding the accidents relating to children who have been hit by vehicles in the driveways of their homes we have a representative from Kidsafe the child accident prevention foundation of Australia to give some useful hints relating to car safety and also the best type of car seats to have.
There will be a jumping castle as well as a small car for the children to ride around the park. We will have a free sausage sizzle and free tea and coffee with cold drinks for sale. There will be a raffle, giveaways and an appearance by members of the Logan Thunder Basketball Team. Our local councilor Phil Pidgeon will be dropping in and of course there will be information on Neighbourhood Watch as well as PCYC amongst other things.
I have just got back from the state NHW rally where the general view seems to be more in line with our way of engaging with the community rather than just a crime reporting group. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday October 30th or at our next meeting which will feature speakers from the Fire Service to underline the safety message. Take care Geoff


Bushfire Season
Given Logan's leafy areas and large areas of natural bushland, bushfire is a potential threat, particularly in dry years.
Preparing

• Prepare an emergency kit

• If possible, make a firebreak around your home (use mower, rake, spade), and trim branches well clear of the house

• Clear roof and gutters of leaves, twigs, etc.

• Remove all rubbish, leaf litter and native shrubs growing too close to the house

• Keep grass short and green

• Fit wire screens to doors, windows, and vents, and en-close all gaps, roof eaves and the area under your house
• Fit hoses to reach all parts of the house and garden.

During
Unless you have decided to leave early, or are ordered by Police or Fire Service to do so, stay in the house after taking the following precautions:

• Phone the Fire Service - don't assume they know there is a fire

• Turn off gas and power

• Close all external windows and doors and block gaps from inside with wet towel

• Fill baths, sinks and buckets with reserve water

• Plug downpipes with rags and fill gutters with water.

Afterwards

• Quickly extinguish any fires that may have started in, near, or under the house or roof, and check inside the roof too

• If the house is alight and can't be extinguished, move away onto burnt ground

• Don't leave - wait for help

• Listen to your local radio/TV station for official information, as well as advice on damage and service disruptions

This list is not complete. For further information refer to Queensland Fire and Rescue Service.


CRESTMEAD NEWS

PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
The Halloween Disco was attended by almost 180 young people many in great costumes. The dance competitions, games and giveaways were great successes. Next month the disco will be held on November 11th, 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.
 
OTHER PCYC NEWS
Hip Hop Dance classes will start soon on Tuesdays between 5-5.40pm for ages 5-11 and 6-7pm for ages 12-17.
Crestmead PCYC is currently looking for a boxing coach and also if you have a blue card and wish to volunteer at the centre please contact 3805 4100 for more information.
 
CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Community Café 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.

ASD Spectrum Family Support Group Sunday between 3pm to 5pm find support & friendship with other families and carers.

Men’s Social night Fridays between 6pm—9pm play pool, darts, vintage video games, cards and
make friends in the local area.

Playgroup for Dads Wednesday 9am & noon

Market Day first Saturday each month 10am-2pm