DID YOU KNOW?

Anyone who attends  Neighbourhood Watch meetings, and lives in our area (see map below), is a member of Neighbourhood watch.

Any  member may take any or all of the Gold Coast City Council free courses on Internet Safety, Self Defence or First Aid.  There are two First Aid courses:  Children's First Aid and Apply First Aid.  These award certificates to attenders which are valid qualifications. 

 I can personally recommend the two courses I have attended so far: Apply First Aid and Self Defence. You could save a life using the knowledge gained  on the First Aid course, and the Self-Defence course uses a combined Martial Arts approach which shows you mind-blowing moves and boosts personal confidence!

These courses run as part of the Community Safety programme, and information about dates and times may be obtained from the Community Safety Office on 5581 6603, or email communitysafety@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

Thanks to Everyone!

Thanks to all who helped, supported and paid attention to our Awareness Day on 23rd April.  We were at Helensvale Plaza from 8.30 in the morning until 5pm.  "Bill the Burglar" attracted a lot of attention, and even made the front page of the Gold Coast "Sun" in their next edition, just in time for the Launch Meeting on 28th April. 

This first public meeting since the AGM was well attended, and we are specially grateful to our invited guests Michael Crandon, the new state MP for Coomera,  Councillor John Wayne, and our Police Liason Officer Samantha Walsh, who were able to answer questions about issues and concerns regarding crime and its prevention in our district.   There was an opportunity to socialise after the more formal proceedings, with free refreshments provided.   It was altogether a most worthwhile evening.  There were the usual leaflets and information brochures available to take away, giving useful tips on avoiding becoming a victim of crime, information about courses available free (First Aid, self-defence, etc.) and telephone numbers to ring for specific crimes and problems.  

PLEASE NOTE: NEXT MEETING THURSDAY 23rd  JULY AT HELENSVALE COMMUNITY CENTRE (North Hall this time) FROM 7pm TO  8.30pm,  SO DO COME ALONG

Margaret McDermott,  Area Coordinator