Profile ID community data
The Logan City Council Community Profile includes results from the 2006, 2001, 1996, and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. Formatted to present the data in simple, clear tables and charts with concise factual commentary. Easy to copy and past into projects.
Contact Angela O'Brien (Community Services) on 3412 5190 and visit Community profile.
Environmental resource service
Enabling teachers to undertake environmental improvement and education projects, increasing the understanding, skills and values necessary to make informed decisions relevant to the natural environment.
Available free to local schools, materials include books, videos, posters and games on a range of environmental subjects such as biodiversity, vegetation, water and waste. Currently access to this service is through the Logan Central Library.
Contact Katie Hawton (Environmental Management) on 3412 4758 and visit the online catalogue.
mytutor
Assists students with maths, science, English, as well as assignment research. Offers free online tutoring! Available for years 4 – 12 and adult learners. Expert tutors are online and waiting to help Monday to Friday 4 pm – 8 pm. Council Libraries Online Tutoring service is free to all library patrons and available from the library and from home when you need it most.
Contact Jenny Hall (Libraries and Cultural Services) on 3412 4163 and visit the libraries.
Online catalogue and resources
The online catalogue allows you to find, reserve and renew items. Staff members are happy to help you use the catalogue. You can also view upcoming events by clicking the 'What's On' link on the library catalogue. To access free and interesting databases, click the 'Research It' tab and log in using your library membership card. Links to the 'Community Directory' and 'Logan History' are also available. Council Libraries offers members free access to a world of information through a range of online databases.
Contact Jenny Hall (Libraries and Cultural Services) on 3412 4163 and visit the online catalogue.
Healthy eating
Children and adolescents need sufficient nutritious foods to grow and develop normally. Only 15-25% of children in Queensland eat sufficient vegetables each day and 12-18% eat sufficient fruit each day (Source: The Health of Queenslander Report 2006 - Report of the Chief Health Officer Queensland).
Contact Malcolm Crabtree (Environmental Management) on 3412 5317 and read more about Go for 2 & 5 program.
Preparing for natural disasters
Like the rest of Australia, Logan is not immune to the threat of natural disasters such as floods, bushfires and severe storms. However, there a number of common sense steps everyone can take to minimise the threat these events pose to people, animals and people.
'Preparing for Natural Disasters - A guide for residents of Logan' is an easy to use information package for residents to prepare for disasters.
Contact Steven Keks (Environmental Management) on 3412 5458 and download the Emergency plan information.
Food safety information
Each year, there are an estimated 5.4 millions cases of food poisoning in Australia. Of those, around a third are thought to be caused by food handling mistakes in the home. You're in control of food safety if you clean, cook, chill and separate. Our health is in our hands!
Contact Alice Sparks (Environmental Management) on 3412 5656.
Responsible pet ownership
Information regarding being responsible owner of a pet and includes a pet ownership checklist.
Contact Rodney Watton (Animal and Pest Services) on 3412 5181 and read more about responsible pet ownership.
Mosquitoes
Mosquito control for householder's brochure provides information on how residents can prevent mosquitoes from breeding around the home and reduce the risk of contracting Ross River virus or Barmah forest virus by preventing mosquito bites.
Contact Scott Brown (Animal and Pest Services) on 3412 5917 and read more about mosquitoes.
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