The young police officer allegedly struck by a stolen car is being moved out of intensive care after fighting for his life for the past week.

Constable Peter McAulay, 24, will be moved from Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital ICU and into a specialised ward on Friday.

A Queensland Police spokesperson told The New Daily the officer had been able to sit up in bed and communicate with his family.

“Whether that’s speaking or not, we don’t know. But he is able to communicate in some way,” the spokesperson said early Thursday afternoon.

“It’s still touch and go but he’s making some slight improvements, which is always good,” the police spokesperson said.

Constable McAulay was in a stable condition by Thursday afternoon “after showing encouraging signs of improvement”.

He will require intensive treatment, a police statement said.

Constable McAulay was hit while placing road spikes on Brisbane Road in Booval to stop an allegedly stolen car last Thursday, about 5am.

He suffered serious head injuries, internal injuries, broken bones and fractures, and was placed in an induced coma.

Two teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl, have been charged with attempted murder and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

Queensland Police thanked the community for supporting Constable McAulay and his family, friends and colleagues in a statement on Thursday afternoon.

“At the moment, the focus of family, friends and colleagues is on Peter and his ongoing treatment.”

The statement called for privacy.

The Queensland Police Union is seeking donations to help Constable McAulay, with all funds going directly to him.