city of logan pride program

CHAMPIONING OUR CITY

City of Logan

City Pride Program

“I am extremely excited to support the community in championing the City of Logan through the Pride Program.”

This guide is an easy ‘how to’ reference to help you share positive messages about our great city. I hope you will join me in spreading these messages through your own

Cr Pam Parker Mayor City of Logan

networks as we work together to create a positive image of our great city.

Cr Pam Parker Mayor City of Logan

The City of Logan is changing• Logan in 2014 is a dynamic, diverse and

proud community.

• The city is an ideal place for young families to grow, with some of the state’s best schools found in Logan.

• The city’s population is growing at 2.2% a year, with new town centres at Yarrabilba and Flagstone coming to life.

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The City of Logan is ideally located• We are only 45 minutes away from two

international airports and are 20 minutes to the Port of Brisbane, with access to major road infrastructure on our doorstep.

• We are smack bang between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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#3The City of Logan is not just one suburb• Logan has 63 suburbs.

• The community is young and vibrant, with more than 300,000 people calling Logan their home and enjoying a mix of urban and rural lifestyles.

• You can live in a townhouse, a family home or on a farm in Logan and we are an affordable place to live.

• Logan is the fifth largest local government area (population) in Australia.

• It covers 957 square kilometres.

#4 The City of Logan is a business hub• Logan City is home to more than 21,000

businesses and is fast becoming a prime destination for both local and international investors.

• Our thriving businesses last year created more than 15,000 new jobs in the region. Investment confidence is strong in Logan.

• Logan’s GRP grew by 10 per cent in 2012/2013.

#5The City of Logan is green• We are a green city with 80 per cent of our city being

rural, semi-rural or conservation.

• Logan has the lowest level of pollution in Australia (9 micrograms per cubic metre recorded at Springwood State High School; well below the Australian average of 13 micrograms per cubic metre).

• Logan is home to 924 parks, as well as world-renowned wetlands and bike trails.

BBQ StatementsThe next time you’re at a barbecue and get asked where you come from, here are some great things you can tell them about Logan:

More than 300,000 people already call Logan home. The city is made up of 63 suburbs and covers 957 square kilometres.

Logan is only 45 minutes away from two international airports and 20 minutes to the Port of Brisbane. Smack bang between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

There are more than 21,000 businesses in Logan from both local and international investors.

More than 300,000 people already call Logan home. The city is made up of 63 suburbs and covers 957 square kilometres.

Logan is only 45 minutes away from two international airports and 20 minutes to the Port of Brisbane. Smack bang between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

There are more than 21,000 businesses in Logan from both local and international investors.

BBQ Statements

There are more than 900 parks in Logan

Logan is a green city and has the lowest level of pollution in Australia!

There have been more than 15,000 new jobs in the region created just last year!

Logan is a dynamic, diverse and proud community.

There are more than 900 parks in Logan

Logan is a green city and has the lowest level of pollution in Australia!

There have been more than 15,000 new jobs in the region created just last year!

Logan is a dynamic, diverse and proud community.

What is Social Media?Social media enables people to create and share information and ideas online using text, audio, video, images and other multimedia tools to communicate and connect.

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Pinterest

LinkedIn

Snapchat

YouTube

Wikipedia

@ A handle is a username

preceded by the “@” symbol and is the

identifier of individual profiles on social media

platforms such as Twitter (e.g. @visitlogan).

Handles can be used to either tag or

directly message

@ A handle is a username

preceded by the “@” symbol and is the

identifier of individual profiles on social media

platforms such as Twitter (e.g. @visitlogan).

Handles can be used to either tag or

directly message

Using Social Media is easyToday, we are more connected and engaged with each other than ever before. Social media has revolutionised the way the world communicates and generates ideas – but it’s nothing to be scared of.

Social media enables us to share ideas and information in an online global community where we can listen and respond to what others are saying about people and organisations we care

about. Having a ‘voice’ on social media means that you can participate in conversations and get the word out about who you are and what you are passionate about – including the City of Logan!

# A hashtag is a word or an unspaced phrase prefixed with the “#” symbol placed before it, used on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (e.g. #Logan) so that conversations and topics can be grouped and searched more easily.

# A hashtag is a word or an unspaced phrase prefixed with the “#” symbol placed before it, used on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (e.g. #Logan) so that conversations and topics can be grouped and searched more easily.

Get social on Facebook Facebook allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues.

Step 1. Create your account

Step 2. Connect with friends and colleagues

Step 3. Update your profile

Step 4. Start posting about the City of Logan on Facebook!

Visit www.facebook.com for detailed instructions on getting started with Facebook.

FOLLOW @VISITLOGAN | HASHTAG #VISITLOGAN & #LOGAN

Get social on Twitter Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables users to send and read short 140-character text messages, called “tweets”.

Step 1. Set up a Twitter account

Step 2. Find people to ‘follow’ e.g. your favourite city (Logan), sporting team or celebrity

Step 3. Locate Twitter users by name or topic using handles (@) and hashtags (#)

Step 4. Start tweeting about the City of Logan

Visit www.twitter.com for detailed instructions on getting started with Twitter.


Get social on Instagram Instagram is an online mobile photo and video sharing platform enabling people to take pictures and videos, apply digital filters, and share them on social media.

Step 1. Install the Instagram app on your phone or tablet

Step 2. Complete your registration

Step 3. Connect with friends and topics using handles (@) and hashtags (#)

Step 4. Set your profile pic and start uploading your photos (of Logan) on Instagram

Visit www.instagram.com for detailed instructions on getting started with Instagram.


Get social on Pinterest Pinterest is a virtual inspiration board where people can “pin” things

on their own pinboards, follow friends and repin the content of others.

Step 1. Create your Pinterest account

Step 2. Find interesting images and pinboards

Step 3. Follow other people

Step 4. Start pinning about the City of Logan

Visit www.pinterest.com for detailed instructions on getting started with Pinterest.


Step 1. Set up your LinkedIn profile

Step 2. Update your profile including qualifications

Step 3. Add connections by name, job title or company

Step 4. Link with others to share information and opportunities

Visit www.linkedin.com for detailed instructions on getting started with LinkedIn.

Get social on LinkedIn LinkedIn is a business social media platform which enables people to create professional profiles and join conversations with businesses, industries and people.


Get social on Snapchat Snapchat is a photo messaging application that allows users to take photos,

record videos, add text and send to others within a nominated time limit.

Step 1 Install the Snapchat app on your phone or tablet

Step 2. Complete your registration

Step 3. Connect with friends

Visit www.snapchat.com for detailed instructions on getting started with Snapchat.

Step 4. Save your own photos or videos

Step 5. Set a time limit

Step 6. Send your snaps

Step 7. View Snapchat messages from others


Get social on YouTube YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view, and share videos such as TV clips, music videos and amateur content such as video blogs.

Step 1. Create your YouTube account through Google (Gmail)

Step 2. Start your channel

Step 3. Customise your settings

Step 4. Start uploading your own videos and watching others!

Visit www.youtube.com for detailed instructions on getting started with YouTube.


Contribute on Wikipedia Wikipedia is a free online encyclopaedia, written collaboratively which allows

people to directly update articles they are interested in or knowledgeable about.

Step 1. Go to www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_City

Step 2. In the search box near the top right of a page, click on ‘Edit’ to add content to the City of Logan article on Wikipedia

Step 3. Preview and save your edits

Find out more www.wikipedia.org


Social Media safety

Social media is nothing to be scared of but it is important to follow a few simple tips when it comes to communicating on public platforms

• Get to know the platform – familiarise yourself with guidelines and privacy settings

• Use common sense – communicate with appropriate tone, language and purpose

• Listen and respond – social media is all about conversations

• Be open but be mindful of “over-sharing” – some things are better said in private than in public

For more information contact [email protected]

Social Media safety

Social media is nothing to be scared of but it is important to follow a few simple tips when it comes to communicating on public platforms

• Get to know the platform – familiarise yourself with guidelines and privacy settings

• Use common sense – communicate with appropriate tone, language and purpose

• Listen and respond – social media is all about conversations

• Be open but be mindful of “over-sharing” – some things are better said in private than in public

For more information contact [email protected]

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