Saturday, October 17, 2009
Telstra notice for Strathewen residents on mobile coverage
As Telstra completes its permanent Next G mobile coverage work in Strathewen, Arthurs Creek and surrounding areas, we’re also turning off some of the temporary GSM coverage cells we had deployed immediately after Black Saturday.
Some residents will notice that their older GSM phones won’t get the same coverage as in previous months. Our permanent mobile coverage investment is in the Next G network only – not the old GSM network.
Our new T[life] store in Plenty Valley is ready to help customers move across to the new network. This could be as easy as porting their old number onto a new phone and SIM card at no charge, or could involve a charge depending on the contract and phone customers want.
My advice is for people to visit the store – or call ahead – and speak to Michael or Sebastian about their individual circumstance.
T[life] Plenty Valley (Westfield) – Ph 03 9437 8650.
I’ve also prepared some important that we welcome you sharing with residents ahead of this bushfire season.
Mobile phone audit
* As Strathewen residents prepare their homes and families for bushfire season it’s also critical they audit their communications devices and services.
* Victoria has Next G mobile phone coverage across 99 per cent of the population but many people are using phones and SIM cards that aren’t compatible. Telstra, for example, reports that some customers are using old GSM network SIM cards in new Next G network phones – this will prevent them from achieving optimum coverage. To maximise coverage performance, Telstra advises customers to use a Next G SIM card in a Next G mobile phone.
* If you’re living, working or travelling in country areas, select a ‘Blue Tick’ rated mobile device - Telstra’s Blue Tick handset accreditation program was a world first when it was launched in 2007 and it continues to be the only such program in Australian; to help customers in country areas select an appropriate handset. Telstra offers customers a choice of 11 Blue Tick rated handsets. Coverage performance can also be enhanced in many instances by using an external antenna. If people are in really marginal coverage areas they should look at installing antennas on their vehicles and their properties.
* People also think changing SIMs means having to change numbers. That’s not the case. People can upgrade their phone and SIM card and keep their number.
* It became clearer last year that mobile phones are important in times of emergency, so people should ensure they do a mobile phone audit before the summer. This would involve taking the back off their phone and checking if the SIM card is a Next G SIM. If so, is the phone a Next G compatible phone? People can check here: http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/index.html
* Telstra has improved or is in the process of improving coverage in a number of areas over recent months – including Strathewen, Arthurs Creek, St Andrews, Kinglake West, Narbethong, Dixon’s Creek, Castella – but this coverage extension is for the Next G network only, not the old GSM network, so people with old GSM phones will not see any coverage improvements.
Regards,
Patrick O'Beirne
General Manager, Melbourne
Telstra Corporation Limited
Some residents will notice that their older GSM phones won’t get the same coverage as in previous months. Our permanent mobile coverage investment is in the Next G network only – not the old GSM network.
Our new T[life] store in Plenty Valley is ready to help customers move across to the new network. This could be as easy as porting their old number onto a new phone and SIM card at no charge, or could involve a charge depending on the contract and phone customers want.
My advice is for people to visit the store – or call ahead – and speak to Michael or Sebastian about their individual circumstance.
T[life] Plenty Valley (Westfield) – Ph 03 9437 8650.
I’ve also prepared some important that we welcome you sharing with residents ahead of this bushfire season.
Mobile phone audit
* As Strathewen residents prepare their homes and families for bushfire season it’s also critical they audit their communications devices and services.
* Victoria has Next G mobile phone coverage across 99 per cent of the population but many people are using phones and SIM cards that aren’t compatible. Telstra, for example, reports that some customers are using old GSM network SIM cards in new Next G network phones – this will prevent them from achieving optimum coverage. To maximise coverage performance, Telstra advises customers to use a Next G SIM card in a Next G mobile phone.
* If you’re living, working or travelling in country areas, select a ‘Blue Tick’ rated mobile device - Telstra’s Blue Tick handset accreditation program was a world first when it was launched in 2007 and it continues to be the only such program in Australian; to help customers in country areas select an appropriate handset. Telstra offers customers a choice of 11 Blue Tick rated handsets. Coverage performance can also be enhanced in many instances by using an external antenna. If people are in really marginal coverage areas they should look at installing antennas on their vehicles and their properties.
* People also think changing SIMs means having to change numbers. That’s not the case. People can upgrade their phone and SIM card and keep their number.
* It became clearer last year that mobile phones are important in times of emergency, so people should ensure they do a mobile phone audit before the summer. This would involve taking the back off their phone and checking if the SIM card is a Next G SIM. If so, is the phone a Next G compatible phone? People can check here: http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/index.html
* Telstra has improved or is in the process of improving coverage in a number of areas over recent months – including Strathewen, Arthurs Creek, St Andrews, Kinglake West, Narbethong, Dixon’s Creek, Castella – but this coverage extension is for the Next G network only, not the old GSM network, so people with old GSM phones will not see any coverage improvements.
Regards,
Patrick O'Beirne
General Manager, Melbourne
Telstra Corporation Limited
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Pager batteries
Remember that batteries are always available at the station. It is your responsibility to ensure that your pager is operable at all times, especially now that we are coming into the fire season. See any member of the BMT to get more batteries.
Holster changeover
New pager holsters have been issued by the CFA. See Pat to swap your existing one for a new one.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Clothing Orders
Clothing order form:
Example photos of the garments are available here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/arthurscreekrfb/sets/72157622534593658/detail/
Michael is submitting the order on Monday 12 October, so move quickly.
Geoff
Example photos of the garments are available here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/arthurscreekrfb/sets/72157622534593658/detail/
Michael is submitting the order on Monday 12 October, so move quickly.
Geoff
Kinglake National Park Community Day
Date: Sunday 11 October
Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
More information: Flyer
Strathewen Community Renewal Association Inc
Time: 11.00am - 3.00pm
More information: Flyer
Strathewen Community Renewal Association Inc
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Strathewen Building Survey - Are you rebuilding?
Please find attached a survey designed to help the Building Sub-committee provide practical support for people rebuilding and/or cleaning up.
If you can return the completed survey to us by email or mail asap or bring it to the community meeting this Sunday (11th October) that would be greatly appreciated.
Strathewen Community Renewal Association Inc
If you can return the completed survey to us by email or mail asap or bring it to the community meeting this Sunday (11th October) that would be greatly appreciated.
Strathewen Community Renewal Association Inc
Horse Feed through 'Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria'
Just a reminder that the assistance for Horse Feed through 'Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria' closes at 5.00pm on Friday 9 October 2009. Applications must be received prior to this. Please note that all applications must be the original form - faxes or emails will not be accepted.
Further details and application form can be found on the website or you can call for more information on 1300 881 606 (pls note this is non-profit organisation run by volunteers, so you may have a bit of a 'wait' on the phone).
Strathewen Community Renewal Association Inc
Further details and application form can be found on the website or you can call for more information on 1300 881 606 (pls note this is non-profit organisation run by volunteers, so you may have a bit of a 'wait' on the phone).
Strathewen Community Renewal Association Inc
Matthew Temby Trust - Toy Networx
Please join us for a shopping night at Toy Networx, supplier of many of the most popular toy brands. Not open to the general public, admission is with a ticket or by quoting the customer number below.
10% of sales will go to the Matthew Temby Fund to support Matthew’s fight with cancer.
10% of sales will go to the Matthew Temby Fund to support Matthew’s fight with cancer.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Hurstbridge Bushfire Support Centre - Operating hours effective Mon 12 October
Hurstbridge Bushfire Support Centre
982 Main Road, Hurstbridge (opposite Primary School)
9718 2759
Email: hurstbridgereliefcentre@netspace.net.au
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Friday: 12 noon – 4.30pm
Saturday: 9am – 12 noon
Closed Melbourne Cup Weekend
Sat 31st Oct – Tues 3rd
982 Main Road, Hurstbridge (opposite Primary School)
9718 2759
Email: hurstbridgereliefcentre@netspace.net.au
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Friday: 12 noon – 4.30pm
Saturday: 9am – 12 noon
Closed Melbourne Cup Weekend
Sat 31st Oct – Tues 3rd
Auxiliary - Food Safety; Get-together
Dear Auxiliary Members and Friends,
Food Safety - for everyone who did the Food Safety course at Mill Park (Level 1 and Level 2) there is an opportunity to complete the work place component of the course on Thursday 8 October, 9.00 a.m. at the Arthurs Creek Fire Station. Robin Alford has the necessary qualifications to lead us through the practical session and has been given the OK by CFT International Pty Ltd to check us out. Please bring your paperwork. If you can't make it on that day we will arrange another time for you to have a chat with Robin.
Get-together - we realised recently that we had not got together as a group since spending so much time together after the fires. So on Friday 9 October, 7.00 p.m. we have decided to have dinner (pizza, salad, bits and pieces) and a drink or two at the Fire Station. We can talk about the fires or not talk about the fires - whatever we feel like at the time! This is not just for Auxiliary members - it is for everyone who contributed with catering, logistics, shopping, holding hands, being there for someone.
Can you please contact those you know are not on email then get back to me with numbers by lunch time on Wednesday 7 October so I can order the food and drinks.
Regards
Gayle
Food Safety - for everyone who did the Food Safety course at Mill Park (Level 1 and Level 2) there is an opportunity to complete the work place component of the course on Thursday 8 October, 9.00 a.m. at the Arthurs Creek Fire Station. Robin Alford has the necessary qualifications to lead us through the practical session and has been given the OK by CFT International Pty Ltd to check us out. Please bring your paperwork. If you can't make it on that day we will arrange another time for you to have a chat with Robin.
Get-together - we realised recently that we had not got together as a group since spending so much time together after the fires. So on Friday 9 October, 7.00 p.m. we have decided to have dinner (pizza, salad, bits and pieces) and a drink or two at the Fire Station. We can talk about the fires or not talk about the fires - whatever we feel like at the time! This is not just for Auxiliary members - it is for everyone who contributed with catering, logistics, shopping, holding hands, being there for someone.
Can you please contact those you know are not on email then get back to me with numbers by lunch time on Wednesday 7 October so I can order the food and drinks.
Regards
Gayle
Strathewen Public Hall AGM
The Annual General Meeting of Strathewen Public Hall Inc. will be held at the Strathewen Community Centre on Monday 19th October at 7.30pm.
For membership forms and other enquiries, ring Jean Sayner on 9714 8418 or email jeansayner@bigpond.com.au
Strathewen Community Renewal Association Inc
For membership forms and other enquiries, ring Jean Sayner on 9714 8418 or email jeansayner@bigpond.com.au
Strathewen Community Renewal Association Inc
Royal Commission Daily Updates
I haven't received any for a while, hence the gap. I've asked Region what is happening with them.
Geoff
Geoff
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