Australian Anti Ice Campaign

Information about the use of the drug "ice" and support services for users.  Go to www.australianantiicecampaign.org.au

Bullying and Substance Abuse

U.S website that explores the link between bullying and drug abuse. Go to www.ridgefieldrecovery.com/drugs/related/bullying-and-drug-abuse/

 

Crime Stoppers

Visit Crime Stoppers website https://crimestoppers.com.au to access information relating to crime.

 

Cyber Bullying

Visit http://www.inpatientdrugrehab.org/cyberbullying-substance-abuse/ to view information about cyber bullying, strategies how to deal with it and its link to substance abuse

 

Visit www.cybersmart.gov.au to view information relating to internet safety.

 

Domestic Violence

  At the local level  http://www.notinlogan.com.au and at a state level http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/going-to-court/domestic-violence

 

Elder Abuse

For information, go to www.qld.gov.au/seniors/safety-protection/discrimination-abuse/elder-abuse

 

Emergency Services 

Get Ready Queensland.

Visit http://getready.qld.gov.au This website instructs residents about how to prepare for natural disasters.  It has a number of fact sheets that can be downloaded.  The fact sheets focus on emergency planning and evacuation.

Other useful websites

Disaster management  http://www.disasater.qld.gov.au

Get storm ready  http://www.stormwise.com.au

Visit the Logan City website www.logan.qld.gov.au to access information relating to preparing and managing emergencies and disasters

Visit the Rural Fires website www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au to access information relating to fire safety, using fires outdoors and planning for bushfires

 

Internet Safety Security and Screen Time for Kids

The Parental Guide to Internet Safety Security and Screen Time for Kids is a U.S. developed website that has an extensive range of information for parents about screen addiction, cyberbullying, safe messaging, self esteem, smartphones, t.v., video games, cybercrime and more. Go to https://yourgeardeconstructed.com/parents-internet-safety-security-screen-time-guide/

 

Local Government

Visit Logan City Council www.logan.qld.gov.au for local government road closures.

 

Party Safe

Go to www.safeparty.com.au

 

Policing

Visit the Queensland Police website www.police.qld.gov.au  to access information relating to personal and community safety.

Visit http://www.police.qld.gov.au to view the online crime statistics.  The crime map will give details of the types of crimes that are happening in your area.

Visit http://logan.nhwq.org/ to subscribe to your local NHW blog.  Register by choosing "Logan" in the drop down menu, enter your email address and nominate when you wish to receive regular updates.

 

Scams 

Visit SCAMwatch www.scamwatch.gov.au to keep up to date with scams that target consumers and small business.  Information also available on www.dodgywebsite.net

 

Victim Assist Queensland

Information about victim impact statewments, court support, victim support services and applying for financial assistance.  Go to :www.qld.gov.au/law/crime-and-police/victims-and-witnesses-of-crime

 

Weather

Visit Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au for information relating to land weather and flood warnings.

 

Youth Support

Visit Reach Out: www.reachout.com.au for answers to everyday questions for those 25 years of age and under.

Visit Bullying. No Way!: www.bullyingnoway.gov.au for information about supportive communities.

Visit Youth Beyond Blue: www.youthbeyondblue.com to support young people dealing with depression and anxiety.