Moreton District Police Supt John Hallam Advise on Pandemic 2020-04-22

We Speak with the New Supt Moreton Police District John Hallam, and his message is essential to all residents.

This week the message centres around Domestic Violence with a sharp spike in joblessness and those working from home have presented additional challenges for families so in response the Queensland Police have set up additional resources to report Domestic Violence at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/domestic-violence and additional resources at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/domestic-violence/domestic-violence-resources

Also with so many students attending school via the internet it is important for parents to keep aware of their childrens activities outside of school work and there is a resource for this that should be helpful at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/safety-and-preventing-crime/personal-safety/childrens-safety/whos-chatting-to-your-kids

Finally a message to boaties to remain safe and only go fishing if it is essential for food or livlihood and please keep social distancing measures in place while on your craft, there has been a upsurge of reported strandings of boaties and this trend needs to cease so that police and volunteer rescue services are not at risk of more urgent cases.

Police want to remind community members that if a crime is happening now, or you are in danger to contact Triple Zero (000).

If you would like to report a non-urgent matter, please visit the Policelink website.

Over the past few weeks, I have seen our community band together from men escorting ducklings across the road, a gentleman at Bribie Island handing out toilet paper, people making survival packs and engaging with their neighbours, people supplying meals to others to many more acts of kindness and support.

I am not only proud to serve this community as a Queensland Police Service officer, but to also live here and be apart of this community.

Keep up the great work everyone, support each other, be compassionate, understanding and stay safe.

We encourage you to take notice of the information being provided by Queensland Health, and to continue practicing social distancing and good hygiene habits.

We would also like to provide you with some lines of support from other government and non-government agencies.

Organisation	How they can help you	Notes
Queensland Health	Up to date information on COVID- 19
Metro North Health	Localised COVID-19 information
Department of Employment, Small Business and Training	Support for business and employees
Moreton Bay Regional Council	Local information and support services	If you reside outside of the Moreton Regional Council area please check your local council webpage for information relevant to your council services
Department of Communities	Community recovery hotline and services	If you have no other means of getting food or essential items, call 1800 173 349 to the community recovery hotline
Lifeblood	Blood donations needed	All donors must be in full health and there are rigorous screening measures in place prior to donation
Lifeline	Support agency and general information
Beyond Blue	Mental health support
National Parks and Wildlife	Park closures
SEQ Water	Recreation site closures
Family and Child Connect	Family and child support	Family and child connect is confidential, free and puts you in contact with the support you need to make things better for you and your family
Family Court of Australia	Parenting orders	Are the restrictions having an impact on your parenting orders?
Domestic and family violence	Services and support for persons impacted by domestic and family violence
DV Connect	Services and support for persons impacted by domestic and family violence	DV Connect can also be contacted on 1800 811 811
Centre Against Domestic Abuse Inc	Services and support for persons impacted by domestic and family violence	CADA is a local serviceOffice hours are Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pmPhone (07) 5498 9533
Australian Taxation Office	Business support
Centrelink	Information, services and financial support	Must have a myGov account
Residential Tenancies Authority	Rental information	Rental grant
Real Estate Institute of Australia	Rental and real estate information