Useful Articles and Links
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.
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.
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 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.