Peregian Springs News Inform know grow Volume 2. Issue 10
July 2017
GROWTH: We’ve added 3000 new residents in five years, and we’re not done yet.
Stats show us the way we are THE 2016 Census stats are in and Peregian Springs has grown by 3000 residents in the last 5 years. Residents are mostly female, Australian-born, and more identifying as “no religion” than 5 years ago. We are also more likely to be in our own home than renting. Registered marriage percentages have slightly fallen and we’re earning around $153 more per week with median weekly household incomes at $1,493. We have a high proportion of primary school aged children with the majority of those attending a government primary school. On the 2016 Census night 7,065 people had their usual residence in Peregian Springs – that’s up by 3,116 people from the last Census night five
years ago when the number of people was 3,949 in 2011. Of that, the 2016 figures show 47.8% of people are male, 52.2% female and median age is 38 years. There are 1920 families and for families with children the average number of children is 2. The family stats showed 48.4% were couple families with children, 37.6% were couple families without children and 13.9% were one parent families. In Peregian Springs, of people aged 15 years and over, 59.2% of people were in a registered marriage, down from 65% in 2011, 12.8% in a de facto relationship, up from the 2011 figure of 10%.
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From the Ed’s desk The Census figures show we are growing at a great rate of knots and as recent events at the Ridges AGM demonstrate, the community would like to have a better understanding of the finances and the way things are run in Ridges largely because if they are called on to run the Ridges when the Developer has no more land to sell in around 2020 they’d like to trust a healthy scheme and reasonable fees will be left. Trust is more important now than ever as the community looks to establish, with confidence, its foundations for the future and some residents feel from the AGM that their trust in the Developer has been shaken. Often where there are two seemingly opposing sides, there are some common values, it’s just the priority of values might be different. Trust requires 3 elements, competence, honesty and reliability. Both sides of any debate usually believe they have these qualities. But I think the key is values and alignment of values and priorities so a common culture can flourish before trust can be established. A resident from Pavilions said “Community is about people not buildings.” From the Developer’s Ridges website community appears important to them too. It’s the middle of the year, perhaps it’s an opportune time to find some middle ground and open communication around what community means to all of us. On another note - it’ll be a year next month since the Dog Park opened and since then it has become a social hub for residents and ‘fur residents’ alike. To mark the occasion I’ve started a new column “Dog Park Diaries” centered on our furry pals. If you see me down at the Park with my camera please come say hello and let me know if you’d like to feature in the column sometime. Until next time — Rebecca peregianspringsnews@gmail.com (Thanks to ABC radio’s The Minefield podcast: ‘Can we do without trust?’ for ideas in this month’s column). 2
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In 2016 11.6% were either divorced or separated, up from 11.2% five years ago. The largest age group is the 5-9 age bracket at 11% of the population with children aged 0-14 years making up 27.1% of the population overall and those aged 65 years and over making up 16.7% overall. Government primary schools have highest percentage of primary school aged children at 27% of the population with catholic and other non government primary schools having 10.9% of the population. The gap between private and public schools closes in high school with almost the same percentage of students at non government secondary schools (10.8%) as government secondary schools (11.9%). On the home front, of people who did unpaid domestic work in the week before the Census the highest percentage at 27.8% reported working 5 to 14 hours, slightly above the state average of 26.8 for the same hours, largely unchanged from 5 years ago. We are an area of homeowners. In 2016 there were 2,624 private dwellings (1,549 in 2011) with 2.9 people on average per household. Of the 2,193 occupied private dwellings, 27.9% were owned outright, 32.0% were owned with a mortgage and 37.8% were rented. Median monthly mortgage repayments are $2,000 (down from the 2011 median average $2,167). Median weekly rent in the 2016 stats was $480 (up from $450 in the 2011 stats). In the 2016 stats, most were born in Australia followed by England, New Zealand, South Africa, Scotland and USA. Job and employment stats will be released in October 2017.
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AGM lock out riles residents THE body controlling Ridges has missed a “golden opportunity to have a conversation with the community” after residents were turned away from the Ridges Principal Body Corporate (PBC) AGM at Peregian Beach on June 20. So said one resident after around 35 people, including those pictured right, came to Dulcie Joe and Co to attend the AGM to hear about whether a special levy was needed to address a $350,000 deficit in the administrative fund and to know “what’s going on” with levies and management of the Scheme. However, they were turned away at the door by the PBC’s body
corporate manager Ernst Body Corporate after the resident subsidiary body corporates (SBCs) took unsuccessful legal action to fight a decision of the PBC to keep levy payers away on the basis of “safety” concerns and enable interested parties to attend. continued p4
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Local News— From page 3... Inside the meeting were the resident SBC Chairpeople, being Roger Cook, Noel Loaney and David Figgins in addition to the corporate owner nominees of either Sunland or FKP Residential/ Aveo and Ernst Body Corporate reps. Among the many agenda items for the AGM was confirmation of votes for the seven committee positions in the PBC determining who will run the principal Ridges body, the PBC, for the next 12 months. Going into the meeting property developer or business representatives held all positions on the committee except for one resident who was an ordinary committee member. While three resident owners had nominated for a seat on the PBC including positions of Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer, and present to vote on AGM motions they were deemed “not financial” by the developer majority PBC and therefore ineligible for consideration for nomination for the PBC and they were barred from voting at all. The unfinancial ruling by the PBC arose as the PBC alleged body corporate fees from the schemes the resident chairpeople represent had not landed as cleared funds in the PBC accounts
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by the AGM on June 20. However the validity of this ruling is unclear as Mr Cook says the resident SBCs assume they were financial in accord with the principal scheme’s end of financial year date of 31 January 2017 as no notice was served otherwise. The outcome of the AGM is that for the next 12 months the PBC is now controlled by FKP Residential / Aveo corporate owner nominees from developer or business backgrounds. The budget containing the $350,000 deficit was ratified by the meeting and the majority of resident owner motions ranging from motions on transparency of service provider agreements to holding a Christmas Lights competition and community clean up working bee were voted down. Completion of yellow no parking lines in certain streets and studies and quotes for lines in others were among approved motions. Many assembled residents voiced concerns about finances and transparency of the PBC. Residents Greg and Cathy, had lived in Ridges for approx 10 weeks at the time of the AGM. They moved to Ridges for the facilities and a peaceful life after a workplace accident left
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Principal Body Corp AGM Greg with PTSD, depression, anxiety and residual physical pain. Greg says in his 17 years in real estate he has never seen an AGM which has “banished people they represent” and he was “appalled at the lack of transparency”. Greg said residents are encouraged to trust the running of the scheme but the lack of transparency in relation to the deficit is concerning he says. “As part of my PTSD I need certainty.” A week after the AGM, PBC Chairman Doug Merritt said the $350,000 administrative fund deficit in January 2017 “wasn’t fully understood” and there is “no need” for a special levy as provision was made elsewhere in the financial papers where owners’ body corporate fees “Levies -Billed not due” were taken as a $693,700 asset. As at 26 June the Admin Fund
statement showed a figure of $344,053 in the plus. Mr Merritt said forward estimates gave no reason for a special levy as income was projected to grow as more lots were sold. A PBC media statement shows a surplus of income of $59,073 at Jan 2018. However the admin fund budget for 2017/18 still shows an approximate $291,000 deficit at Jan 2018 even with the $59k surplus. We asked Ernst Body Corporate Management (the PBC admin manager) about the financials with no response. Resident SBCs say legal action is being considered about the number of nominees the Developer put forward at the AGM, voting at the AGM, and the final outcome. We’ll follow the story.
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Local News Retirement village rules reviewed by Qld Government The Palaszczuk Government says it’s taking action to boost and toughen consumer protection for seniors living in retirement villages. The proposed changes to the Retirement Villages Act 1999 are in the Queensland Housing Strategy 2017-2027, which was publicly released on 12 June 2017, prior to the Four Corners program on retirement villages being aired, a departmental spokesperson said. Work on the new Labor Housing strategy started in March 2016 when a discussion paper was released with public consultation on Retirement Villages occurring in September last year with public consultation overall
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closing in December last year. “The proposed changes now include introducing: legislative power to provide for simplified, standard contracts, require on-going fees and charges to be clearly declared upfront, introduce a minimum 21 days required to evaluate the contract before signing, make payment of a resident’s exit entitlement and preparing a unit for resale fairer, and introduce enforceable behaviour standards for village operators,” the departmental spokesperson said. Improvements to dispute resolution arrangements to help quicker and more cost-effective resolution of housing consumer complaints, possibly including a dispute resolution body, will be explored under the Strategy Action Plan, says the departmental spokesperson.
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Play space plans move along SKATING and ball sports are set to be part of the new play space plan when it opens for public comment in September. Residents had had their say earlier this year on where they wanted the new youth play space to be, settling on the Recreation Fields behind the Rec Club as the Avenue is the place. A Council Spokesman said Council has since started designing the proposed active play space at Peregian Springs. “The design will include a multipurpose court, integrated skate elements and seating walls. “Other active play elements will be included subject to a cost analysis,”
the spokesman said, “Council will present the concept to the community for feedback in September.” We’ll keep you posted!
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Local News—Council
Money for growth in Division 9 PEREGIAN Springs is set to benefit from a number of projects outlined in Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s recent Budget for 2017/18. Highlights include the Coolum Library expansion and the upgrading and sealing of Doonan Bridge Road. Cr Robinson said the Library expansion would “ create modern, flexible and functional spaces for the community and cater for increasing membership and visitor numbers” and that if you live in Verrierdale, Coolum or Peregian Springs, the improved Doonan Bridge Road connection “will benefit you by reducing travel times significantly.” Division 9 highlights for the 2017/18 budget include: • $922,600 to expansion of Coolum Library • $415,000 for streetscape design and underground power, Bli Bli • $410,000 for work on the Perry St car park at Jack Morgan Park, Coolum • $260,000 to renew four beach accesses, Coolum Beach and Point Arkwright • $150,000 to improve Coolum Beach Skate Park • $100,000 -replace water mains at
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Coolum Beach Holiday Park • $75,000 to install a hydrant pump at The Ridges Clubhouse, Peregian Springs • $120,000 to install a ducted air conditioning system at Coolum Civic Centre • $55,000 for a shade structure over the playground at Muller Park, Bli Bli • $40,000 to upgrade the playground at Annie Drive Park, Lake Weyba • $38,000 for access from the coastal pathway to Third Bay, Point Arkwright • $38,000 for a playground at Meadowlands Park, Yaroomba • $35,000 to renew play equipment at Sam Bowda Park, Bli Bli • $30,000 to replace heat pumps and $12,000 to replace heat covers at Coolum Aquatic Centre • $12,000 -replace slide -Casey St Park, Bli Bli.
Eds note-Councillor Steve Robinson will be at Peregian Springs Recreation fields (Behind the Rec Centre) on Wed August 9th at 11.30am12.30pm ..Also.. at the Peregian Springs Residents Association Inc AGM on Saturday, 19 August from 3pm – 4pm, at The Pool Café.
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Local News—In brief GOLF CLUB NEWS
PEREGIAN Springs Junior Golf whiz Cassie Porter shot a fantastic 4 round total of 1 over par to gain 2nd in the 14 and under division and 6th overall in the Qld Girls amateur at the recent Queensland Juniors. Cassie is set to compete in the upcoming NSW junior tournament. Well Done Cassie! Check out the website peregiangolf.com.au for upcoming events and opening hours for The Par Bar and Purple Copper Restaurant. For golf lessons or more information call the Pro Shop on 5471 5400.
LISTEN TO STORIES OF HOPE
Kerrie Atherton, mental health and addictions counsellor, is joined by a empathetic community minded team for Stories of Hope. “Stories of HOPE
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is a regular monthly event where anyone needing encouragement or experiencing trauma, grief or loss of hope can come and listen to stories of pre-selected speakers from all walks of life who have gone through similar circumstances and come out the other side,” Kerrie says. For event details see Stories of HOPE on Facebook. DIVERSE LENDING SOLUTIONS With over 10 years experience in the finance industry Peregian Springs’ based Diverse Lending Solutions specialise in home, business and SMSF lending and equipment finance with a ‘myriad of financial products’ offered including car and unsecured business finance. More ‘out of the box’ solutions are always being explored. www. See diverselending.com.au
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Morning tea just the start of a busy social life at the Village NOTHING says welcome than a gathering with a few new friends and hordes of homemade goodies. Such greeting was extended to 24 new Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club residents who have recently come to call the Village home with a lovely spread, pictured, and the opportunity to chat with new friends. The Village Sales Team says new folk are also made to feel at home with the resident’s welcoming committee organising one resident for each street within the village to coordinate a street welcome for new arrivals which helps
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introductions with other residents and links them to services in the area such as a hairdresser, dog groomer, etc that would be useful. The Resident Social committee organises many social events and outings throughout the year for new and existing residents to enjoy which are published in a resident newsletter and calendar produced monthly. Highlights this year so far included lunch at “Secrets on the Lake� in Montville, the Katie Rose Cottage fundraiser and a day out at the races.
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Doggy Park DIARIES...
July 16: Tiger time OUR dog park is a year old next month. We headed out to meet some residents and their pets and caught up with Jonathon, Isabelle and Noah... What’s your dog’s name: Tiger (left) How old is Tiger? Two years What sort of dog is he: Maltese Shih Tzu What do you love about Tiger? That he’s really cute and he snuggles into you. What do you think having a dog has taught you? How to bark? How to care for an animal. Responsibility. What can people learn from dogs? To be nice to each other. They love people even when they’re angry. And when someone’s sad, you can PARK TIME: Jonathon, Isabelle, and Noah just sit beside them and hug them. with dogs, Tiger and Ted.
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Chappy’s Column—Family Focus
Understand influences on alcohol I WAS working in Sydney just over 10 years ago now and was running a church youth group. My colleague phoned me very early one morning about a son (teenager) of a family we worked a lot with. Sadly, he died in a tragic drink driving accident. Alcohol is a major issue facing teenagers. Australians generally tolerate alcohol as a socially acceptable drug, yet it is responsible for most drug-related deaths in the teenage population. How can we as parents and caregivers help teenagers make right choices surrounding alcohol? The truth is children do not do as we say, they do as we do. To prevent underage drinking firstly we need to look at our own drinking habits. If we as parents and adults drink, then we need to model responsible and sensible drinking habits. Teach your child how to avoid being pressured and help them to be able to say no. Sometimes when kids are raised to obey authority without question, they also can’t assert themselves when other teens act like authorities. Practice how to turn down or refuse alcohol. Choose moments to demonstrate this yourself in social situations, for example by refusing a drink and having an alternative. Talk about alcohol early when relevant opportunities occur. You can’t control your child but you can help them develop good values and judgment. Teach them how behaviour 16
changes under the influence, how the brain is affected negatively, how it’s addictive (kids under 15 who drink are 4 times more likely to become alcoholics), can cause them to make poor choices and is bad for their physical development. The earlier you start education the more likely they are to take it on. Drinking can also happen because kids are bored and have little else to do. Encourage them to be involved in sports, church or community youth groups, any other activity that holds their interest and keeps them occupied. Teens need to test themselves in new exciting situations that involve risk. Provide opportunity for this in safe and appropriate ways. Finally, work hard at having a positive relationship with your teen so that if they do try it (which they quite likely will) they are comfortable talking to you about it, or phoning for help. Let’s do what we can to help those teenagers we know not become another statistic. By Chappy Mark (Mark Horsfall - Chaplain, Coolum High)
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Local Heart HAVANA NIGHTS PEREGIAN SPRINGS MARKETS: at the Rec Club carpark, 222 The Avenue, will be held on Saturday, July 29 from 4.30-8.30pm. There will only be one market in August, date to be confirmed, and then back to the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month in September. The market includes Street Food, Artisan stalls, Kids entertainment, seating and live music, with The Pool Cafe open for drinks and cocktails. The event supports Regain Hope, a charity which aims to end international child slavery and trafficking. See havananightsperegianspringsmarkets on facebook.com for more. PLAYGROUPS A PLENTY Parents and carers with young kids have Wednesday to Friday all sorted with some local fun playgroups to choose from featuring stories, craft, music and movement to facilitate literacy all in a fun and friendly atmosphere... Wednesday: PEREGIAN SPRINGS STORY TIME (9am-10am Rec Club Peregian Springs) Three to six-year-olds and their carers enjoy different books, themes and activities each week in a fun, friendly environment. See facebook.com/ groups/841394885961335/ for updates. An initiative of Noosa Anglican Church. Thursday: ABCD SCRAMBLE (10am-11.00am, Holy Spirit Anglican Church Hall, cnr Perry St and Beach Rd Coolum Beach). Singing, dancing and story based playgroup for kids 0-5 years. Contact Carol Roth on 5446 5334. ($3 per child including morn tea) An initiative of Holy Spirit Anglican Church. Coolum. Friday: PLAYGROUP (10am-11.30am at Coolum Beach Baptist Hall, David Low Way, next to the Coolum Soccer fields). Contact Shauna on 0414 864 714 (an initiative of Coolum Beach Baptist Church)
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SAVE THE DATE FOR PSRA AGM THE Peregian Springs Residents Association Inc AGM will be held on Saturday, 19 August 2017 from 3pm – 4pm, at The Pool Café, 222 The Avenue. Come along for a coffee at 2:30pm. Afterwards you’re welcome to stay for nibbles (drinks available from the bar) and meet and chat with neighbours. Division 9 Councillor Stephen Robinson will be attending. OVER 30’S WOMEN’S SOCIAL GROUP It’s a network of fun groups that you can dip into when you want to with a range of events at various times on offerestablished by Wendy Wilson. See www.lifebeyond30.com.au SELF PUBLISHING SEMINAR: So you’ve written a book? You want to self-publish, but don’t know where to start. Peregian Springs’ Maggie Christensen, successful indie author of six books is presenting a talk on the basics of self-publishing at Cooroy Library. Details: Monday August 7th 9am -12.30pm, Cooroy Library, 9 Maple Street, Cooroy. Cost: $30 (plus booking fee) Refreshments provided. Places limited. For bookings go to http://maggiechristensenauthor.com/ events-2/ JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Coolum Library- Wednesday, 9am - 12pm Noosa Civic- Tuesday, 1pm - 4pm Thursday, 9:30am - 12:30pm and Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm Noosa Library-Tuesday and Saturday, 9am - 12pm Noosa Courthouse - Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9am - 4pm. Phil Jarratt launches –LIFE OF BRINE Long time surf Journalist Phil Jarratt will launch his book ‘Life of Brine’ at Halse Lodge, Noosa Heads on August 10 from 6pm. Tickets $20 from Annie’s Books of Peregian– Phone 5448 2053
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Legal Matters with ...
Exploring the notion of challenging a Will LEGAL MATTERS with Fiona Allen BCom, LLB, LLM, TEP Phone: 5302 7933 YOU may have heard of people ‘challenging’ wills. There are a lot of myths about ‘challenging’ wills (for example, that you can gift someone a small amount so they can’t challenge or you can make a small gift which is conditional upon someone not challenging – both of which you can’t do) and it is a very complicated area of law. Generally will-makers have testamentary freedom. This means that a will-maker can favour certain beneficiaries and exclude people at their whim. This right is however limited by the ability by some people to ‘challenge’ wills. To ‘challenge’ a will, you must be a: • Spouse or Civil Partner, which includes a de-facto spouse provided the relationship with the deceased was for a continuous period of at least two years, ending on the deceased’s death; • Child, including a step-child; or • ‘dependent’ . To ‘challenge’ an eligible person must show that “adequate provision is not made” for that person’s “proper
maintenance and support”. There is a large amount of case law about what this means and each case turns on its own facts. As such, it is very difficult to provide general guidance as to how a ‘challenge’ would result. An important point to note however is that an eligible person’s need is important. In addition, fairness won’t stop a ‘challenge’. For example, if one child is on the rich list and the other is a mere mortal with need, giving your estate equally may lead to a ‘challenge’ as the mere mortal’s needs may be significantly higher than the rich lister. Another important point is that any payment is from the will-maker’s estate. So non-estate assets (such as assets in family trusts, superannuation or owned as a joint tenant) are unlikely to be subject to challenge. Careful estate planning can therefore potentially limit the impact of any ‘challenge’ especially as the right to ‘challenge’ is statutory and can not be taken away. Fiona is a Senior Associate with Connolly Dore Lawyers. The information in this article is general and for specific advice on your Wills and Estate situation call Fiona on 5302 7933.
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Business Profile— Circle Wellness Peregian
Sophie brings fresh skills to area PEREGIAN Springs resident Sophie Toland has called the Sunshine Coast home since moving north from the colder climes of Adelaide and Melbourne in January 2016. With a fascination for the human body, it’s “innate intelligence” and ability to “maximise its own function and heal itself” Sophie was destined for a career in a medical field. Her drive to understand the body better lead her to move to Melbourne from her hometown of Adelaide to study for a Bachelor of Health and Applied Science in Osteopathy at RMIT. Sophie said she has treated patients around the country and as far
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afield as India where she completed a placement in a Sports Medicine hospital. Now in her second year of practice based at Circle Wellness Peregian, Sophie is continuing to explore the body and how it moves. She expects to complete her Yoga instructor’s study and graduate in August this year, adding another string to her medical bow. “I have a strong belief in treating patients with a focus on restoring their vitality and health,” Sophie said. “My diverse skills allow me to tailor treatments to each patient, allowing for ultimate health outcomes.” Two questions Sophie said always
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Sophie Toland came up when people learn of her choice of profession - is what do Osteopaths do, and how are they different to physiotherapists or chiropractors? “Osteopaths undertake a five year, full-time university education, training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, neuroscience, general medicine diagnosis and osteopathic techniques,” Sophie said. “Through understanding the process of pain and disease, osteopaths aim to diagnose and treat holistically, tailoring each treatment to suit each patient’s needs. “Through the use of a wide range of skilled hands-on techniques, osteopaths are able to treat a range of conditions and pain, such as, back or neck pain, upper and lower limb pain, headaches, sports injuries,
fibromyalgia, menstrual pain, vertigo, sciatica and disc bulges.” Sophie said the best answers she can come up with for the comparison question are that all three would agree a healthy spine is important for thriving health and vitality. “The best answer I have is to compare your own personal experience with each approach.” Sophie said she has a passion for treating gynecological dysfunction/ female pelvic pain. “I have found both personally and professionally that female pelvic pain/dysfunction is unfortunately on the incline so the more modalities females have accessible to them and their healing, the better. Call Sophie on 5471 2201.
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“Safe, Inclusive and Connected Neighbourhoods and Online Communities” July 2017 update
Incidents in our Neighbourhood Through our facebook page we sometimes get messages from residents letting us know of incidents and concerns in their street. This month it has been quieter than usual however we have had the following reported to us: Hooning – Maddens Crescent; Balgownie Drive; The Avenue; Glen Abby Avenue. Reports of hooning can be made via the hoon line on 134 666. We are always happy to hear from residents via our facebook page, keep the messages coming! Find us at https://www.facebook.com/PSNHW/ Trailer thefts from residential areas: Sunshine Coast Crime Prevention Unit’s Acting Senior Sergeant Yvette Tarrier is urging residents to check the security of their trailers. One way you can improve the security of your trailer is to use a Shrouded Padlock. Shrouded padlocks are stronger than normal padlocks as the shackle is made out of hardened alloy steel. The ‘shroud’ covers the shackle preventing or making it harder for offenders to get bolt cutters in to cut the shackle, usually causing them to give up and move on to easier targets. These heavy duty padlocks can also be used on garden sheds and garages if you need a way to keep them secure. If you want more information on Shrouded Padlocks speak with a local locksmith. Until next time, Leigh ..... 24
COOLUM 10 COMMITTEE Area Coordinators: Paula Lyall, Leigh Boggis Treasurer: Bob Joubert Secretary: Vivienne Collins You can contact us at: PSNHW@hotmail.com or at https://www.facebook.com/PSNHW/ For immediate police assistance Phone Police on 131 444 or in an Emergency call 000 CRIME STATS FOR THE MONTH The heat map gives you an indication of where the crimes occurred during the past month. 4 drug offences 1 traffic and related offence 1 good order 2 other theft 2 unlawful entry 1 other property damage 1 Unlawful use of motor vehicle Information provided via police.qld.gov.au website
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Local Connect Peregian Springs Residents Assoc News RESIDENT SURVEY: During June we invited members of PSRA’s Facebook group to fill in a short survey asking what residents thought the PSRA could do to improve the quality of life in Peregian Springs and what actions we should focus on. Thanks to all those who responded and we’re working through the many good points of feedback. Several comments related to the environment and general lifestyle factors, and how
they might change in future. PSRA AGM will be on Saturday, 19 August 2017 at 3pm at The Pool Café, 222 The Avenue. Come have a coffee at 2:30pm. Stay around for nibbles (drinks available from the bar) and the opportunity to meet and chat with neighbours. Division 9 Councillor Stephen Robinson will also be attending. WANT TO JOIN THE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION? Contact Greg Smith on 0417 577 881 or email psra@iinet.net.au
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