Springfield Rise Summer 2021/2 Community Newsletter

You’re invited... Springfield Division Neighbourhood Watch 2022 meeting Everyone is welcome at the group’s first meeting of 2022 at the Orion Hotel from 7pm on Monday 17 January. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up your free anti-theft number plate screws which are a simple way to prevent thieves from targeting your car number plates. For more information about Neighbourhood Watch, visit the local group’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/SPDNHW or email spdneighbourhoodwatch@gmail.com Preventing crime with Sgt Nadine Webster As the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Coordinator for the Queensland Police Service, I would like to wish each of you a safe and happy festive season. While I can’t give you a Christmas gift, I can suggest a few simple strategies that will help you avoid becoming a victim of crime. Recently crimes including Unlawful Entry and Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicles have been reported in your suburb. Don’t be alarmed! Instead, be motivated to take action and help prevent offences occurring. • Lock your vehicle •.Don’t leave valuables like mobile phones, wallets, handbags, GPS devices, cash or keys in your car •.Park in your driveway or garage rather than on the street where practicable • Use a steering wheel lock •.LOOK, LISTEN and REPORT if you hear or see anything out of character for the time of day or night •.Keep an eye out for anyone acting suspiciously and report it to the Police STRAIGHT AWAY If you have information which may assist Police in apprehending an offender ring Police Link on 131444 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 where you will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. For more information on vehicle security or home security please visit www.police.qld.gov.au With this information hopefully it will only be Santa paying you a visit this Christmas! Image: QPS Community grants supporting local projects in 2022 Here’s a roundup of some outstanding local projects that have recently been supported by Round 2 of the Springfield Rise Community Grants Program, for initiatives being delivered in 2022. 1 REKON Youth Outreach Service Funding will support ongoing youth nights at YMCA Springfield Central Sports Hall. 2 The I AM Project Support for a social enterprise project led by Makayla Finch, student at Springfield Central State High School. 3 Outside the Locker Room Mental health program with local schools and sporting clubs (Brisbane Lions partnership). 4 Pioneers Basketball Club Junior coach development 5 Vedanta Centre Funding to support upgrade of soup kitchen’s roller door. 6 Hymba Yumba Independent School Brass instruments for music program. 7 Springfield Scout Group Scouting flags for the newly established group. Thank you to all that applied - such a strong mix of applications made the decisions hard. The grants round will reopen in the first half of 2022. If you want to get involved with any of these local projects please get in touch, they would love to hear from you!