BREAK-IN ALERTS

Although Holland Park is not known for house break-ins, they do unfortunately occur occasionally.

Residents should ensure doors and windows are securely locked before leaving the house.

Handy Hints for the prevention of Burglary is available
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FREE Public Safety Seminars & Self Defence Workshops

Brisbane City Council and the Lord Mayor's Office want to empower the women and men of Brisbane to feel more safe and confident in public places. Hence the Personal Safety Project was put in place for all citizens of Brisbane.

This is a project offering seminars and workshops in Pers...

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Improved Safety around Local Schools

Council has been active in installing bus indents for students at the Cavendish Rd High School in Elgar St and will install a build out in Wilbur St for the Holland Park State School.

The addition of a safety zone in Holland Road will also contribute to safer crossing of this busy roa...

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Bus Stop Compliance

You may have noticed cement being laid at bus stops at various locations within the ward.

Council is in the process of making these stops compliant with State Government legislation under the Disabilities Discrimination Act.

The process is done in four stages:
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Microdot Subsidy Program

Residents within the Brisbane City Council area can purchase a Microdot kit at a reduced cost thanks to this initiative. Microdots are a high-tech method of protecting your property and ensures easier identification in the event of loss or theft of property.

They are applied easily by...

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New Pool Safety Laws

Child drownings have halved since Queensland introduced some of Australia's toughest swimming pool safety laws in 1991, but we can do better.

The Queensland Government has developed new pool safety laws as a result of the most comprehensive review of Queensland's swimming pool safety ...

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FREE CPR Sessions - Book Your Place Now!

Lord Mayor Campbell Newman is doubling the number of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) lessons at Brisbane City Council libraries following a huge public response to last month’s announcement of 12-month pilot.

Under the pilot, Council is offering Brisbane residents free CPR sessi...

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