Join our Family Fun Day this October, get up to speed on scams, and pop in to a community safety pop-up.
Community Safety Month lets us highlight that everyone has a part to play in keeping ourselves and our community safe.
Local Area Commander, Inspector Sandy McIver, says September’s Neighbourhood Policing Forum was a valuable chance to hear about community concerns and update residents on local policing priorities.
‘We’re aware that incidents like aggravated burglary and theft from vehicles can have a significant impact on individuals and families, causing concern and disruption,’ she says. ‘We’ll continue to address these issues through targeted operations.’
While Boroondara has one of the lowest crime rates in metropolitan Melbourne, the latest crime statistics show an increase in the year to June. This serves as an important reminder of the things you can do.
What you can do
Protect: Burglars are opportunists who seek easy targets. So always lock your doors, windows and vehicles whether you’re home or not.
Connect: Join a local Neighbourhood Watch group to meet neighbours, get advice about local issues and feel safer. Visit the Neighbourhood Watch website or email [email protected]
Victoria Police Eyewatch Facebook pages also help connect the community to local police. You can connect with Boroondara’s Eyewatch page.
Learn: Come to one of our scam awareness sessions or take the kids to the Emergency Services Family Fun Day or our safety-themed storytime.
Report: If you’ve been burgled, report it through the Police Assistance Line (131 444) or online reporting service. For urgent police help, always call triple zero (000).
Reach out: A safe community is one where people live free of violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, contact Safe Steps (1800 015 188) or The Orange Door (1800 354 322) for free and confidential support.
What’s on this Community Safety Month
Emergency Services Family Fun Day
Join us on Saturday 18 October from 8 am to 12:30 pm at Boroondara Farmers Market for this special family event. Meet emergency service workers, see inside emergency vehicles, learn safety tips and try fun activities.
Community safety pop-up
Get to know local police officers and Neighbourhood Watch volunteers over a free tea or coffee on Thursday 9 October, 10:30 am to noon at Camberwell Place shopping centre.
Scam awareness sessions at Kew Library
On Thursday 16 October at 2 pm join a Scamwatch information session with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Learn how to identify the latest scams and stay safe.
Or join us on Thursday 30 October at 10 am for a scam awareness session hosted by magician and scam expert Nicholas J. Johnson. Learn why scammers target older adults and how to protect yourself.
Safety-themed storytime
Book in for a safety-themed storytime with Victoria Police at Ashburton Library on Thursday 16 October at 11 am.
Play and ride
To help celebrate Children’s Week, come along to a free play and ride session at Kew Traffic School on Thursday 23 October from 3 pm. Join fun activities to help shape our upcoming programming for children. BYO helmet and bike or scooter. Bookings are a must.
Learn more and register for these free events at our Community Safety Month page.