BRIBIE ISLAND WRAP

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Got an old phone? Donate it now

Did you know that your old phone could save a life?

DV Safe Phone collect, repurpose, and gift mobile phones to victims of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). Stations across the Moreton District are now drop zones for any of your old mobile phones that you may wish to donate.

Senior Sergeant Andrew Himstedt, Officer in Charge of the Domestic and Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit and Administration, and Kristy Davidson, project officer from the Domestic and Family Violence High Risk Team, have been distributing phones and donation boxes across the district this week. “Moreton is pleased to be one of over 230 frontline agencies involved in the distribution of safe phones. We hope that these phones provide people with a lifeline so that if needed they can make a life changing, lifesaving call for assistance”, Senior Sergeant Himstedt said. You can donate your old phone at stations located in Caboolture, Mango Hill North Lakes, Burpengary and Deception Bay.

It is important that you prepare your phone correctly before donating, to find out more visit DV Safe Phone.

From Steven’s Dad, Jeff Tougher:

It’s 3am and your newborn is coughing and turning blue...who you gonna call? Your elderly mum is lying in a crumpled heap after slipping in the shower...who you gonna call? You feel a biting pain in your chest...who you gonna call?

Well as of 14/4/23 there’s one less angel of mercy to answer your call. Snatched away from the life he loved. People ask me if there’s anything I need. Well, there is. I need your support. I need your voice.

I need you to back me in a bid to advocate for Stronger laws to protect these people who serve the community with such passion and dedication. Laws like mandatory life sentences for killing anyone in the line of duty. A mandatory prison term for assaulting these people.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic and family violence, you should report it to police. Support and counselling are available from the following agencies:

• DVConnect Womensline: 1800 811 811

• DVConnect Mensline: 1800 600 636

• 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732

More information is also available from the Queensland Government Domestic and Family Violence portal.

I’m asking for these laws to protect the service community, so they don’t have to look over their shoulder while they are performing CPR on an unconscious baby. If these sentences make a potential psychopath think twice, then somebody gets to go home to their family and kiss their kid’s good night. Obviously, there is no way to quantify if they work or not but what possible harm could their existence have.

If you are appalled by what has happened to my son, then use that energy to support me on this quest for a safer workplace for all service workers. Ambos, Teachers, Nurses, Firemen, Police, and Defence personal. The very fabric of a safe society needs to know that they are protected by these laws.

And lastly please advocate for them to be named STEVEN’S LAW. We cannot let the anguish that we feel, be wasted as frivolously as was my son. It’s hard to see through the tears right now but I look forward to making this world a better place just like my boy has done. In love and light. Please share this to everyone. I love you all.

Sponsor Stevens https://www.change. org/p/stevens-law/psf/promote_or_share Law (change.org)

Other 2

Assault 9

Other Offences Against the Person 2

Unlawful Entry 8

Other Property Damage 5

Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry) 20

Handling Stolen Goods 3

Drug Offences 21

Weapons Act Offences 2

Good Order Offences 3

Traffic & Related Offences 8