A Federal Government Respiratory Clinic is now offering coronavirus testing at Kenmore Clinics, for people who are showing mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms.
One of six government-subsidised facilities, the Kenmore testing clinic offers free service, as do the other clinics in Nundah, Logan, Morayfield, Burleigh Waters, and Alexandra Hills in assisting patients with mild to moderate respiratory symptoms.
Who Should Go
Kenmore Clinics stresses that the federal respiratory clinic is “…only for people with mild to moderate respiratory symptoms.”
In Queensland, people who have one of the following symptoms may be tested: fever (or a history of fever) OR acute respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, shortness of breath).
“If you are unwell and you meet the … criteria, you should contact a doctor immediately. Your doctor will decide if you need to be tested for COVID-19,” the clinic website says.
In a bid to alleviate concerns about infection from other patients in the clinic, Kenmore Clinics is quick to assure the public of their precautionary measures. “We have a separate entrance so they are separate from our other patients, and they exit out the back. It is completely safe for other patients,’’ they assured people.
What to Do
Located at Suite 6, 2081 Moggill Rd in Kenmore, the clinic is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays only. Bookings can be made via HotDoc by selecting “free GP respiratory appointment” or through the Kenmore Clinics website, or by phoning 3363 1699.
When booking an appointment, people are advised to call ahead and share their symptoms so that the clinic can prepare for their visit.
While waiting for the results of the test, patients are advised to self-isolate. Here are some FAQs and a guide on self-isolation. Currently, test results take 24 to 48 hours to be released.
The doctor will typically call with the test results. “If your results are negative then you no longer need to self-isolate; however, depending on your illness and symptoms you may be advised to continue remaining at home until you are completely well.”
If the results are positive, patients are advised to continue isolation. All positive results are managed by the government’s Public Health Unit.
Children can be affected too. Here is a video on explaining the coronavirus to children.
Ken Ryan has lived in the Kenmore area for 34 years and as one of Brisbane’s longest-serving Town Planners (initially working in Council then in private practice advising clients seeking planning approvals), he has witnessed many changes to Kenmore, Brookfield, Pullenvale, Anstead, Bellbowrie, Moggill, and Pinjarra Hills. As past president of Kenmore Rotary, he has also seen developments in the local community. In this monthly column, Ken will talk about his observations of the place he has called home since 1986.
When I moved into Kenmore in 1986, having previously lived in Wavell Heights and Mt Gravatt, Kenmore itself had a very similar population to that which was recorded in the 2016 Census. On the face of it, that is a remarkable thing because Brisbane’s population has more than doubled.
I recall attending a “town hall meeting” at the Brookfield Showgrounds in the mid-1980s that, with hindsight, became the foundation of this trend. The elected councillor for the area, Sallyanne Atkinson, supported by senior staff, presided over a very heated debate.
Brookfield Hall was packed with around 150 people and there were two very clear views represented in the room. The newer owners wanted more local infrastructure, concrete footpaths and bitumen roads, kerbs, gutters, sewerage to their homes. The longer-term residents, however, wanted to preserve the status quo — their tranquil, rural lifestyle.
Photo Credit: Queensland Places / Ruth Read
Some of the developments approved by BCC in that period were estates in Kenmore Hills including Huntington Estate Tuckett Park, further stages of Farmington Downs, and later, the area around Lone Pine in Fig Tree Pocket.
Fast forward to the 1997 Integrated Planning Act (IPA) and the 2000 City Plan. These two stopped rural residential subdivisions of 10,000 sqm (1 hectare) or 2.5 acres from being put up and made rural living in Brisbane a very desirable asset.
Meanwhile, areas in Samford Valley, Moreton Bay, Redland Bay, and Ipswich were actively promoting diversity of home sites and housing choice by encouraging 4,000-sqm lots as desirable for rural, residential living.
Up until the IPA, areas of the western suburbs including Kenmore, Brookfield, Pullenvale, Bellbowrie, Anstead, Moggill, and Pinjarra Hills were able to be rezoned and subdivided.
After 1997, statutory changes particularly affected large blocks of property. Real estate agents who had promoted rural subdivisions were no longer in high demand.
The existing stock of large, suburban lots with family homes was now in demand for lifestyle so close to services at Kenmore Village shopping centre and schools within walking distances at Pullenvale, Brookfield, OLR, and Kenmore.
Photo Credit: Kenmore Village
Land already zoned for housing was purchased for architect-designed houses on large, 1,000-sqm properties in Kenmore Hills, while speculative development of non-urban and rural land ceased.
Even where residents now wanted to develop opposite new subdivisions, (e.g. Greentrees Avenue, Rafting Ground Road), the changes to legislation quarantined these rural areas. Objections to rezoning by new residents were the precursors to today’s NIMBY opponents to development.
There were exceptions, however. The controversial Court approved acreage subdivisions beside the CSIRO and RSL on Moggill and Pullenvale Roads, but BCC promoted rural residential subdivisions and as a result, up-zoning of rural and non-urban land was no longer supported.
BCC was convinced there was sufficient residential zoned land, so the zoned rural land and non-urban land have remained as a buffer to existing zoned areas. Concurrently, development in adjoining councils of 4,000-sqm lifestyle lots was rapidly occurring.
However, if infill developments had been promoted by BCC, instead of costly greenfield development of sites like Rochedale, Fitzgibbon, and Forest Lake, housing affordability could have been promoted. By allowing the existing infrastructure to be fully utilised, housing costs could be reduced for first home buyers.
Infill development allows regeneration of existing services and community facilities, compared to the enormous costs of extensive infrastructure development to address remoteness from existing community services of transport, parks, employment, and shopping centres.
The history I have observed in Kenmore over the preceding decades, and which does not show any sign of abating in the foreseeable future, shows the dominant interests in the planning industry have seldom reviewed its focus and promotion of new development in someone else’s “backyard,” at the expense of seeking increased housing affordability and residential consolidation in existing suburbs. If we are to address these issues in a meaningful and effective way, we cannot afford to let these obvious opportunities continue unfulfilled.
Ken Ryan has worked both sides of the Planning fence, having started his working life in the planning department of Brisbane City Council. Ken Ryan & Associates has been established for more than 18 years and has a team of dedicated and experienced Town Planners with specific core skills in Development Assessment, town planning site investigations, and planning scheme preparation and implementation.
Click here to go to Ken’s website: http://kenryan.net.au/
Liberal National Party candidate Greg Adermann, a Chapel Hill native of nearly three decades, has been elected as the Councillor for Pullenvale Ward, with more than 70% of votes already counted as of the 3rd of April 2020.
Although final counting will continue until the 7th of April, Mr Adermann is considered to have won the postal vote and is on top of the primary vote by a comfortable margin. Analysts predict a 60-40 win by the LNP against the Greens in Pullenvale Ward.
Formerly the Communications Manager of ASM Global, Mr Adermann also
managed Suncorp Stadium and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre,
prior to defeating Jane Prentice in the LNP pre-selection.
Speaking about his successful candidacy, Mr Adermann admits that he is “…entering public life at the most challenging time imaginable.” He said that his “…immediate job is to work with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner in assisting in Brisbane’s recovery.”
“I am excited to be representing the part of Brisbane I’ve called home for the past 28 years and being able to make a meaningful contribution to our quality of life going forward,” he added.
Although a relative newcomer to local politics, Mr Adermann has served two State Ministers as Press Secretary and Senior Media Advisor over an eight-year period. He also has some political roots. His grandfather was Charles Adermann, Country Party MHR for Fisher (1949-1972) under Prime Minister Robert Menzies and Minister for Primary Industry (1958-1967) under Prime Minister Harold Holt.
About Pullenvale Ward
Pullenvale has long been considered to be the safest Liberal ward on the Brisbane City Council. It stretches along the upper reaches of the Brisbane River on the Centenary Motorway west of Jindalee Bridge, including the wooded hills to the west of Brisbane.
Pullenvale ward includes the suburbs of Karana Downs, Mount Crosby, Pullenvale, Bellbowrie, Moggill, Pinjarra Hills, Brookfield, Upper Brookfield, Kenmore Hills, Kenmore and parts of Chapel Hill.
From 1997 to 2016, Margaret de Wit OAM kept the LNP on top of Pullenvale Ward, rising to become chairman of the Council, a position she kept until her retirement in 2015.
Ms de Wit has a massive support base in the ward and beyond, largely due to her inspired leadership and very capable grassroots representation in her 19 years of service to the local community and Brisbane City Council.
Ms de Wit has also publicly expressed her support for Mr Adermann, something that has no doubt made a significant positive impact on his candidacy. “I have known Greg Adermann for nearly 30 years and I am proud to support him as the next Councillor for the Pullenvale Ward,” she said.
Brisbane City Council announced that its fleet of 1,200 buses will be sterilised nightly as part of its efforts to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
In his tweet last 17 March 2020, Lord Mayor Schrinner said that he had asked “Council staff to urgently gear-up the cleaning regime for our entire bus fleet so that all buses are sterilised daily.”
“We have more than 1,200 buses in the fleet, so this is a huge task, but it’s important for the community to have confidence in public transport,” he said.
The lord mayor has also asked the State Government to allow bus and ferry drivers to not accept cash but Go Card fares only. Council has also announced the cancellation/postponement of some city events including:
Brisbane Botanica event, scheduled to run from 22 – 31 May at the City Botanic Gardens (postponed until further notice)
50 Plus Club activities at City Hall until Sunday 19 April 2020 (cancelled)
Lord Mayor’s City Hall Tuesday Concert events (cancelled).
“2020 will be a defining moment for our country. It will also be a defining moment for our city. We will make it through this together. Our city has faced major challenges like this before,” Cr Schrinner said in his address to the city on Coronavirus preparations..
“Not only did Brisbane recover, we have gone from strength to strength as a city. We have done it before and by working together, we will do it again.”
Queensland Rail has also ramped up their focus on surface cleaning with additional cleaning of hard surfaces and key customer touch points already being done at stations.
Beginning Tuesday 17 March 2020, the number of staff focused on cleaning high traffic stations in morning and afternoon peak times were tripled with trains also undergoing additional surface cleaning upon entering the depots, prior to their next service, as well as daily disinfecting the inside of the trains.
There are a lot of buzzwords parlayed about in the health
industry, each apparent miracle cure or superfood a new salve for what ails
you. In the world of bright labels, targeted Facebook ads and celebrity
endorsements, it’s not always easy to discern which of these buzzwords have
more than just clever marketing behind their claims.
One such buzzword, ‘collagen,’ is available in every form, from face cream to coffee creamer, supplements and more. Endorsed by celebrities such as our favourite friend, Jennifer Aniston as well as Kim Kardashian, and touted as anti-ageing, gut healing, bone-strengthening – does collagen supplementation actually live up to the hype? Could Rachel be right?
The word collagen comes from the Greek word Kolla which
literally translates to ‘glue’, and that’s exactly what it is. Collagen is
essentially the glue that holds our bodies together. It’s our body’s most
abundant protein and is found in our muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments,
digestive systems and more. It’s the protein that gives our skin elasticity and
strength.
Why is
collagen important?
A growing number of scientific studies show that collagen
supplements may help improve gut health, reduce joint pain and increase bone strength.
A happy side effect of collagen supplementation is skin and beauty health.
Gut Health
We now know that many health issues stem from poor gut health and an unhealthy gut biome.
Poor gut health, and health conditions like Leaky Gut, creates gut permeability which allows toxins to leak through your digestive tract to your bloodstream and cause inflammatory responses and cell damage.
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Gut permeability can also prevent vitamins and minerals in food from being absorbed properly and lead to nutrient deficiencies.
Collagen helps to heal damaged gut lining, working as a ‘glue’ to form connective tissue and heal the gastrointestinal tract. In this way, collagen heals the gut, increases digestion and nutrient absorption and helps to treat gut diseases and symptoms such as IBS, Crohns, ulcerative colitis and acid reflux.
Beauty
The effect on our skin and hair is often said to be the number one effect of collagen, despite the wonders it does for our gut health.
As we age, our collagen production declines. In fact, it’s happening as you read! More wrinkles are forming, your skin is becoming looser and losing its elasticity.
Increased collagen levels will help keep your skin firm by helping your cells to repair and renew naturally. Studies have also shown that collagen helps hair follicle renewal, which aids hair growth and could help with hair loss.
Where do we get collagen from?
Collagen is predominately found in high protein foods like beef, chicken, seafood and eggshell membranes. There are several types of collagen which are comprised of particular amino acids and each help specific health issues.
Collagen may be a buzzword now, but our ancestors
naturally incorporated a lot of collagen into their diets. Former traditional
diets involved eating the whole of an animal – skin, tendons, ligaments, organs,
which are now commonly discarded. These discards are collagen goldmines.
It’s easy to incorporate more collagen into your diet. Try bone broth and collagen supplements. Not all collagen supplements are created equal, so you’ll want to go for hydrolysed collagen peptides.
Hydrolysed collagen has all the nutrients and amino acids of collagen but has gone through hydrolysis which breaks down the collagen into shorter chains. Basically, this means that it is more readily absorbed into your bloodstream and has higher bioavailability.
You also want to make sure that you get your collagen from healthy, organic grass and pasture-fed animals. Make sure you read labels carefully to find a quality product.
It turns out that Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston are quite right that collagen is an important building block of our body and is essential to our gut, bone, joint and overall health.
We have a range of collagen supplements at our Amcal Pharmacy, Kenmore. Come on down for a chat with a member of our friendly team.
It was an outstanding year for Fig Tree Pocket as it led the list of Brisbane suburbs for house price growth, the latest Domain report reveals.
Leafy Fig Tree Pocket soared 30 percent year-on-year to $1,150,000 to emerge on top of the best performing suburbs in Brisbane. Whilst data from REA Group’s realestate.com.au, reveals Fig Tree Pocket also showing an impressive price growth with its median house price rising to $1,137,500 in 2019 from $950,0000 in 2018.
The Domain House Price Report, December 2019 quarter report showed mixed results for the Greater Brisbane market. Houses showed steady price growth over the last seven years whilst the units market continued to slump, dropping annually over the past two-and-a-half years.
House prices grew a respectable 1.3 percent over the last quarter and 0.4 percent overall growth in 2019. Whilst that may be considered modest, a few suburbs managed to perform much better, even recording double-digit median house price growth such as Windsor, Wilston, Yamanto, and Newmarket..
Top 10 Brisbane suburbs according to the Domain House Price Report, December 2019 quarter and based on year-on-year growth:
Fig Tree Pocket
$1,150,000
30.2%
Windsor
$980,000
22.1%
Wilston
$1,060,000
17.5%
Yamanto
$415,000
15.6%
Newmarket
$870,000
10.1%
Balmoral
$1,050,000
9.8%
Woodridge
$327,000
9%
Coorparoo
$900,000
8.4%
Morningside
$763,000
8.2%
Bridgeman Downs
$775,000
7.3%
Meanwhile, the units market continues to soften, dropping to 3.4 percent quarter-on-quarter in December 2019. In spite of lackluster performance, analysts are still optimistic that excess in units supply will ultimately be absorbed as the number of new constructions continue to fall.
House prices in Brisbane appear to be taking its cue from other markets, particularly Sydney and Melbourne, which are showing stronger price growth and will likely to continue to perform well in 2020.
An e-waste recycling centre on Brookfield Road in Kenmore Hills, will have to make do with the little space they have now or find a new home, after the Council decided to make their office and storage space available “to all in the community” through a booking system.
The Brisbane City Council has recently terminated eWaste Connection Ltd’s tenancy on Building 1 after Churches of Christ surrendered the lease on the premises, leaving the group with no choice but to crowd into their small workshop. Council said that the decision was to “ensure equitable access to community space.”
“Heart breaking news tonight with Brisbane City Council advising that they are evicting us permanently from a building we have operated from for past few years,” eWaste Connection Ltd’s social media post said.
“We have been seeking long term use of this area for some time. This decision is incredibly disappointing and distressing for us. (we still have access to our workshop space for now but very strapped for space).”
Photo credit: Ewaste Connection Ltd / Facebook
Green Candidate for Pullenvale ward – Charles Druckmann likewise expressed his disappointment regarding the Council’s decision to “strip EWaste of a building space.” He suggested for the council to “build and provide a new community center in the area.”
Mr Druckmann’s sentiment was also echoed by members of the community with some contributing their suggestions:
“Someone must have a big shed somewhere they aren’t using? Or know of one in the 4069 area? If BCC can’t get them a home, we need to spread the word until someone can house this phenomenal charity and processor of all the old tech stuff we toss.” – Sheila Levine Come
“I think it would be great to utilise some of the schools locally and have ewaste part of education and generation gap working alongside each other.” – Paul John Brown
“Rang Brisbane City Council on 34038888 and asked to speak to Community Facilities regarding Building 1 and 2 at 98 Brookfield Road and asked that eWaste Connection be given a licence with extended tenure to occupy both buildings. I also asked that they consider recommending that community groups use the library meeting rooms, school and church halls and reimburse the school or church for the cost rather than building a whole new community building which would be disused for most of the time.” – Maggie King
Pullenvale Ward councillor responds
In her response, Councillor Kate Richards clarified that “no eviction” has been issued to current tenants eWaste Connection Ltd, Kenmore Bridge Club, or Shed West. She said that BCC issued a Community Facility Tender, which was open to any interested party including eWaste Connection Ltd, for the unleased spaces at 98 Brookfield Road, Kenmore Hills: Buildings 1,2, 3, site amenities inclusive of separate office space.
“Outcome is, eWaste Connection Ltd will remain under a new license with extended tenure to occupy in accordance with any State Government requirements as land owner and able to book Building 1 when needed,” Councillor Kate Richards said.
“No cost to eWaste Connection Ltd for upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance for Building 1 will support Monique Lowndes and her team being a not-for-profit organisation. With a booking system for Building 1, eWaste Connection Ltd can book when their specific need arises for when students are at eWaste’s premise.”
About eWaste Connection Ltd
eWaste Connection Ltd was established by Chris and Monique Lowndes out of a need to find post-school options for their intellectually impaired son, Joshua. The family spent two weeks at Substation 33, a social enterprise located in Kingston that offers disadvantaged and special needs children employment opportunities through electronic waste recycling.
Inspired by their experience, Chris and Monique decided to put up their own e-waste recycling operation at Brookfield to provide post-school opportunities to other young adults and children with a disability.
Since it opened about three years ago, eWaste Connection Ltd has enjoyed the support of the local community, not only through donations of e-waste but also through volunteer work so heavy machineries can be disassembled into smaller components that can be recycled.
In 2019, eWaste Connection received $2,000 worth of funding from Kenmore Rotary to go towards purchasing tools and urgently needed equipment.
For some locals, Cafe Fiori at the Kenmore Village Shopping Centre is their go-to place for a meet-up with friends or a quick bite with family. But if you haven’t swung by in the last few months, here are three great reasons to drop by for coffee or brunch today.
1. Bigger Alfresco Area for Groups
Cafe Fiori’s renovation work commenced in February 2019 and was completed before the summer rolled in. Now expanded with a quiet alfresco dining area at The Portico, Kenmore Village’s new feature, the restaurant has more seats for groups to chill and relax with a hearty brunch and a cup of delicious coffee.
Photo Credit: Cafe Fiori Kenmore Village/Facebook
2. Expanded Menu
Along with the revitalisation, Cafe Fiori updated its menu and improved its brunch options to include some gluten-free substitutes. Known for their desserts, diners must try the luxurious taste of its sticky date with ice cream. Its milkshakes are also a regular on many customers’ orders.
Photo Credit: Cafe Fiori Kenmore Village/Facebook
The restaurant is now serving The Establishment organic blend coffee which uses Ethiopian-grown coffee beans. The new menu from Cafe Fiori may also be delivered to Bardon, Indooroopilly, Taringa, Chapel Hill, Sinnamon Park, Jindalee and Mount Coot Tha, apart from Kenmore and Kenmore Hills, via Menulog.
Since November 2019, Sip n Dip Australia has been regularly hosting workshop and events at Cafe Fiori and some of the classes include candle or soap making and painting. The workshops are open for any age.
Below are the rest of the crafty sessions taking place until April 2020:
Photo Credit: Cafe Fiori Kenmore Village/Facebook
Cafe Fiori’s regular trading hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. On Sundays, the restaurant opens from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Phone +61 7 3878 2485 to reserve a seat.
Sleep Apnea can prevent us from having restful sleep, but a better understanding of this condition can help us find the right solution.
On average, we spend 25-35% of our lives asleep. 229,961 hours with our eyes closed. Quality sleep is just as essential to us as food and water. So, what does our body do with all this downtime? What important business do we have to do in the dark? Did Wake Up Jeff from the Wiggles know more than he let on?
The science of sleep is still somewhat a mystery. The biological purpose of a good eight hours rest is still not completely known; all we really know is that we need it. Adequate sleep is imperative to almost every system in the body, from the nervous system to brain, heart, lung function, the metabolism and the immune system.
Recent studies suggest that a lack of good sleep can create a myriad of health issues such as obesity, diabetes, depression, cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure.
What is Sleep Apnea?
One of the leading causes of poor sleep is Sleep Apnea, which is common, but because it happens when you’re asleep, it’s very hard to diagnose.
We all know what the word ‘sleep’ means. It’s the wonderful thing you get to do after work, dinner and a glass of wine. But ‘Apnea’ is a Latin word, which translates literally to ‘suspended breath.’
There are a few kinds of sleep apnea. The most common of which is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. When you sleep, the muscles in your body relax and can even become somewhat paralyzed.
In Obstructive Sleep Apnea, the region behind your throat can become obstructed because your body is so relaxed that the muscles that would usually keep your throat passage open. In such a state, the relaxed muscles can nearly or completely block off your throat. If you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, you can stop breathing for up to 10 seconds, hence, ‘suspended breath.’
These periods of ‘suspended breath’ in the night cause lowered oxygen levels which leads your body to believe that it is being suffocated. This instigates a stress response, you experience heightened levels of adrenaline, high blood pressure and high heart rate.
In some cases, Sleep Apnea instances can occur hundreds of times per night, so you can imagine the havoc this wreaks on our bodies.
How do I know if I have Sleep Apnea?
Photo credit: Kenmore Amcal Pharmacy
There are several questions you can ask yourself to know if you have Sleep Apnea.
Do
you snore?
Do
you wake up tired even after a full night’s rest?
Do
you wake up in the morning with a dry throat?
Not
to be rude, but are you overweight? Overweight people are much more prone to
Sleep Apnea due to the simple fact that more weight accumulates around the
neck, the area that directly relates to our intake of oxygen.
Are
you depressed? If depression is coupled with any of these other symptoms, then
it might be a good idea to take this seriously.
What do I do to fix it?
Fortunately, there are steps you can take to manage Sleep Apnea and eventually get better sleep.
The first port of call is exercise. Maintaining a healthy weight is the simplest way to fix Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It can take the pressure off your throat and allow you to breathe freely.
Quit smoking and drink less alcohol.
Invest in a CPAP machine. A CPAP machine is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine. These machines ensure constant and steady oxygen to your body. Using a CPAP machine will ensure a good night sleep, which will, in turn, support your body and your health. Because your body is getting the rest that it needs in order to heal itself, many of the health issues that arise from sleep apnea will improve naturally.
You need to sleep, and you need to sleep well for your own health. The surest way to know if you have Sleep Apnea is to go to your local pharmacy for a sleep test.
Kenmore Amcal Pharmacy offers half-priced Sleep Apnea testing for the month of January 2020 at $49.00 per test.
If you would like any further help, to be tested for Sleep Apnea or to find help managing it, come on down to our pharmacy to find a friendly team to assist you.
The helpful staff at Amcal+ Pharmacy in Kenmore ready to assist in fighting sleep apnea. (Photo credit: Kenmore Amcal Pharmacy)
Residents in the Inner West area including Kenmore are reminded to lock their vehicles following a spike in the number of car break-ins in recent weeks.
The police said that in almost all of these reported cases, the vehicles broken into had been left unlocked. The targeted inner west suburbs were Kenmore (10), Indooroopilly (six), Mitchelton (six), and Auchenflower and Toowong (four each).
Police provided these tips on what to do when you leave your car:
Remove the ignition key: Whilst the engine can be started without the key, thieves are more likely to break into a car with the key in it.
Close and fasten all windows: Windows should be fully wound up. Be particularly careful with sliding windows as they would sometimes appear to be firmly shut, but the spring catch hasn’t engaged properly. Quarter glass windows also need care as they provide the thief with an easy way in.
Lock all doors the boot: Ensure that you have taken the keys with you even when the car is left in the driveway or in the garage. When you get out of the car, double check that you have locked all the doors and the windows are fully closed. Also check that the boot is locked.
Don’t leave property in the car: Don’t tempt the thief. Take all valuable property out of the car. If you have to leave valuables in the car, make sure they are out of sight (preferably locked in the boot).
All small valuable items should be taken with you. Never leave your vehicle unsecured even if only for a few moments and make sure you activate your alarm or anti-theft device every time you leave the vehicle.
Have any information for the police? Please contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form. Or report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au.
For stolen cars or motorcycles, provide the registration number, make, model, colour and the time and place of the offence.
