政府安排Volunteering
If you would like to adopt a park this weekend (Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 January) and assist in the flood recovery, you can find a list of nominated parks on Council’s Adopt a Park website Work will occur between 8am and 2pm on Saturday 22 January. Please check the Adopt a Park page for information on Sunday's clean-up activities.
Volunteers who cannot make it to flood-affected parks are encouraged to head to their local park and help give it a tidy-up where necessary. This will allow Council staff to focus on flood-impacted areas. No machinery is required and activities will involve things like cleaning and clearing of bikeways, playgrounds, shade shelters and barbecues.
The Adopt a Park website will be updated as work is completed, so please check online before heading out to a location.
A message from Campbell - January 17
Thank you again to our 23,000 volunteers for their extraordinary efforts over the weekend. I am greatly heartened by the generosity Brisbane volunteers have shown to fellow residents in need.
Also important are the many thousands of residents who returned to work today. Power has been restored to all but four CBD buildings and it’s vital we have the economic heart of the city up and running.
The clean-up of course continues in earnest, with priority given to ridding flood-affected streets of rubbish.
While the resumption of a normal bus timetable means we can no longer transport volunteers directly to clean-up sites, I’m still encouraging residents to assist their local community. For those volunteers travelling by car, please do not drive or park in affected areas - we kindly ask you to park outside and walk to the area.
Further information will be provided in the coming days regarding volunteer registration for the coming weekend.
Clean-up starts tomorrow Saturday 15th January ...
As the flood waters recede and people are allowed to return to their homes, our attention turns to the clean-up and to the massive task that lies ahead.
Our top priority is re-opening major arterial roads and removing debris to enable traffic access.
Concerns remain for the structural integrity of parts of Coronation Drive, which will be subject to lane restrictions outbound. However the following roads have been cleared and re-opened either all or in part:
William Jolly Bridge
Kingsford Smith Drive
Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
South Brisbane roads (most open)
Riverside Expressway (partially opened to Hale St)
Hale Street
Ipswich Motorway (partially re-opened)
Inner City Bypass (partially re-opened)
Abbotsford Road
Sandgate Road
My Council team has been humbled by the response we have received from people wanting to help. My message to everyone however is this clean-up is a marathon, not a race. The last thing we need is everyone jamming the roads in their eagerness to help.
That is why we have arranged shifts for volunteers. For those people that wish to volunteer and help with the recovery efforts, tomorrow (Saturday 15th) and Sunday 16th Council will open fully staffed registration centres at the following locations:
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Melaleuca Drive, Boondall
Doomben Racecourse, Hampden Street, Ascot
MacGregor State High School Assembly Hall, MacGregor (please park at Eight Mile Plains Bus Station, a bus shuttle will transport you to MacGregor State High School)
Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens carpark, Toowong
Once you have filled out the necessary paperwork, a bus will shuttle you out to your designated clean-up area. Two shifts have been organised over the two days, morning registration starts at 7am and afternoon registration will start at 12:30pm.
It is essential for those that wish to volunteer to bring along their own tools to assist with the clean-up, wear sun protection as well as long pants, long sleeves, gloves and closed in shoes. Also bring photo ID with you to assist in the registration process.
Click here for a complete volunteering fact sheet.
If you cannot help this weekend but may be able to assist in the future, we would like to hear from you. I am particularly appealing to members of the community who own a bobcat, dump truck, front-end loader, water tanker or other heavy equipment that can be provided to assist with the clean-up. Please email [email=lordmayor@brisbane.qld.gov.au?subject=Flood Clean-up Volunteering]lordmayor@brisbane.qld.gov.au[/email] and you will be contacted and provided with details of how you can best assist.
Rubbish collection
Council will have industrial bins and kerbside collections for flood damaged goods in affected areas once floodwaters recede. Detailed information on industrial bin locations, collection areas and times will be advised as soon as possible via the media and Council’s website. For insurance purposes, take photos and note serial numbers of damaged equipment before you dispose of damaged goods.
Water
We have been advised by the State Government’s Queensland Urban Utilities that water in the greater Brisbane area is perfectly safe to drink. Those residents living in non flood affected areas are encouraged to be conservative with their own water use as the clean-up is a priority.
Electricity
As floodwaters recede, Energex is working hard to return power to as many homes as possible. The focus has been placed on the western suburbs. Please do not attempt to use electricity if your home has been inundated by floodwaters, until your power has been checked by a qualified electrician.
Donations
Unfortunately the Evacuation Centres can no longer receive items to assist with the flood relief efforts, please check with your local charity store before you drop off your goods, as many have indicated that they have reached full capacity.
Buses
For information on public transport and affected services, please visit the TransLink website at www.translink.com.au or phone 13 12 30.
1. Who can volunteer?
有没有必要的工具：If you have cleaning equipment (e.g. broom, mop, buckets etc), and are physically able to handle strenuous work. Volunteers must have up to date tetanus shots.
年龄够不够：Participants must be 14 or over. Young people aged 14-17 must have proof of identification and be
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
证件：You MUST present a photo identification when you complete the registration form to participate and
have that photo ID with you at all times to participate.Please present it politely if requested – remember many
people have been through a lot recently, and it is normal for them to be more nervous or suspicious than usual.
2. How do I register?
集结点现场注册或者在线注册都可以
Arrive to register from 7am at any of the four volunteer assembly points listed below. (It is preferred that people car pool, get dropped off or use public transport where possible, to avoid congestion as parking cannot be guaranteed in some locations)
Complete a registration form when you arrive, or to save time download the form from www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and complete prior to arriving.
别忘了带ID：
You must bring photo identification.
3. 四个集结点
Clean-up assembly point locations and transport
1. Doomben Racecourse
Meet at the Main Entrance Gate 5.
3. Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Follow signs to the Main Foyer.
3. MacGregor State High (请大部分住在南区的华人优先选择这个集结点)
Meet at the Assembly Hall. Parking is at Upper Mt Gravatt Park ’n’ Ride (marshals will give directions to the school) and Eight Mile Plains Park ‘n’ Ride (free shuttle buses to the High School).
4. Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Meet at the Auditorium
4. 交通How will I get to and from the clean-up points?
免费公交：
Brisbane Transport will provide shuttle buses to transport volunteers from the above locations to the worksites and return at the end of the shifts. There will be 2 shifts; 7.30-11.30am and 1-4pm.
5.劳动防护
What to wear?
Remember at all times to keep yourself safe. Protect yourself from possible contaminants and bacteria in or left by floodwaters. Volunteers should wear the following:
- Long pants 长裤
- Long sleeve shirt 长袖
- Enclosed shoes – preferably workboots or gumboots 最好有长筒靴
- Rubber or garden gloves 手套
- Wide brim hat 帽子
- Sunscreen 太阳镜
- Safety glasses, goggles, face mask or sunglasses to protect your eyes from any splashing water. 护目镜
以上装备如果没有，可以去bunnings购买
6. 带什么 What to bring?
- Brooms 扫帚
- Shovels 锹
- Buckets 桶
- Lunch and water. 自备午餐和水
7. 注意安全 Safety
Council appreciates the efforts of the community in helping each other. People who volunteer must accept responsibility for all risk of danger in participation in the flood clean-up.
Remember personal hygiene to reduce spread of infections – wash your hands often, and especially before eating and drinking.
Volunteers should be very careful on slippery surfaces and be aware there may be sharp objects, chemicals, snakes, spiders etc in unusual places
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