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CONTENTS Volume 15, Issue 1, April 2015 2
CEO’s Message
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Broadening the role of Neighbourhood Watch
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Beryl Patullo
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Whittlesea Festival in Lalor
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Banyule
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Graffiti removal from metal surfaces
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Towing
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Marriott Waters Neighbourhood Watch group formed
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Neighbourhood Watch Casey attends Australia Day celebration in Berwick
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Shepparton congratulates Heather Lees
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Dandenong
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LGA Whitehorse
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Ken’s Story
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Mildrua NHW
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Koori Cubs Program
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Surf Coast & Colac Otway
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Police Liaison Contact List
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Crime Prevention Officers
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CEO’S MESSAGE
FROM THE CEO
Gill Metz CEO Neighbourhood Watch Victoria Inc.
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ell the first three months of 2015 have flown by and as usual NHW groups across the state have been extremely busy. Groups large and small have been making a difference in their communities. In February, I was lucky enough to be invited and be able to attend the NHW group in Dederang in the beautiful high country of Victoria. Dederang is situated in the Kiewa River Valley and has a population of just over 400 people. The NHW group had organised a wonderful movie night on the football oval. It was a perfect night and the community came together to share an evening learning how to improve their own safety followed by the fun of watching “Despicable Me” under the stars with family and
friends. The hospitality in the town was outstanding and the community very engaging. The NHW group is well supported by their local Police and in turn provides great support to their one man police station. NHW representatives from surrounding groups in the Wangaratta area also attended to hear my presentation on the future direction of NHW. At the State Office we have also been busy working to further develop our NHW Victoria Board. I am delighted to welcome three new members Michael Strong, Brian Welch and Alison Creighton. Michael Strong, is the former Director of the Office of Police Integrity and prior to that was a judge of the County Court of Victoria for 20 years until 2008. Michael holds positions on the Board of a number of other not-for-profit organisations. Brian Welch was the Executive Director of the Master Builders Association for 19 years until his retirement in 2013. He has previously held senior management positions both in Australia and abroad across the finance, travel and insurance industries. Brian holds position on the Board of a number of other not-forprofit organisations. Alison Creighton Is a senior executive whose career has focussed on law, policy and governance from a perspective of federal, state and local government operations. In 2014, Alison was the Assistant Director
What’s on? To see upcoming events, go to
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for Public Policy and Organisation Reviews with the Victorian Public Sector Commission. She has also represented Victoria Police on a wide range of cross-government committees relating to legislative reform and drug and alcohol policy. The addition of these Board Members will significantly enhance our Board and this has already been seen in the contribution made by all our Board Members in working on the ongoing challenge of funding the State Office to continue to support the wider membership and the organisation. We have also been fortunate in having the support of Assistant Commissioner Steve Fontana and Inspector Chris Large. Both have significant experience in Victoria Police and have value added to our relationship with Victoria Police. Chris gave a very informative presentation to our recent State Forum. Chris is from the Priority Communities Unit that was established just over 12 months ago to improve Victoria Police’s engagement with different communities. This Sentinel is once again full of reports for local groups on their activities and achievements. The NHW family has been growing across the state with new groups in the growth areas east and west of the city, on the Bellarine Peninsula and in the northern suburbs. Meaning more communities will have the opportunity to contribute to their own safety.
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BROADENING THE ROLE OF NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH An important function of NHW is to support the Police in their fight against crime. Traditionally, this support has concentrated on educating the public on crime prevention, and providing a conduit between the Police and the public on matters related to crime and its prevention. However, is this the extent to which NHW can support the Police?
150 Members of the Chinese Senior Citizens Club at their Presentation.
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ecently, on the Sunshine Coast, the Queensland Police have trained 19 “Volunteers in Policing” (VIPs), to undertake a number of police support functions which don’t need the technical training and the skills of a “sworn officer”. Some of the roles to be performed by the VIPs include support and assistance for the victims of crime, the conduct of home security assessments, assistance to police with customer service, and help with school-based crime prevention projects. In the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, the Manningham Police are concerned that senior citizens incorrectly perceive that the area is unsafe. The situation is made worse after the media gives extensive publicity to a violent crime elsewhere in Melbourne or beyond. Anecdotal evidence suggests that older folk find this publicity upsetting and even become reluctant to leave their home. At the request of the Police, NHW has been running a series of presentations for senior citizens providing factual information on the relatively low crime rate in Manningham. The opportunity is also being taken to remind the seniors of the standard crime prevention and home safety www.facebook.com/NHW.Vic
Scene from the Department of Justice Videos Used in the Presentations. (The full videos can be seen at: http://helpyourself.vic.gov.au/)
techniques. The presentations take about 45 minutes and are followed by question time. At the end of the session, the attendees are given a card containing the key points from the presentation as a reminder. The presentations to those seniors’ clubs where many of the members do not have English as their first language, make use of interpreters to ensure that all attendees understand what is being said. Historically, any presentations to seniors’ groups on crime and how to prevent it, have been provided by Police Crime Prevention Officers. Whilst the Police like to interact with the public,
having a fully trained officer engaged on perhaps 20 of these presentations is a heavy drain on the Police specialist resources. As with the VIP scheme in Queensland, using experienced NHW volunteers to make these presentations allows the Police to direct their efforts to the more critical aspects of their role in community safety. The Manningham Safety and Security for Senior Citizens Program is being funded by a $5,470 grant from the Department of Justice under the Victorian Government’s Community Crime Prevention Program. By Geoff Kloot Manningham NHW April 2015 • Sentinel
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BERYL PATULLO 20 YEARS’ SERVICE TO LOCAL AREA Whittlesea City NHW group recently recognised the 20 plus years service of one of its volunteers.
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eryl Patullo joined the group in the mid 1990’s as soon the group expanded into the area. Beryl recalls “the group was known as WT4 and Brian Wooster was the first police officer I can remember. He was so involved in NHW and never missed a meeting” When asked of the most enjoyable aspects of volunteering over the last 20 years Beryl stated “meeting new people who I still have contact with that I would never have met if I hadn’t been part of NHW”. To any new prospective members thinking of joining, Beryl said the benefits are “you meet great people and helping others in need can be rewarding”. Whittlesea City Neighbourhood Watch thanked Beryl recently at its 2014 AGM, this included a presentation from other volunteer members and the presentation of both a plaque and certificate. Well done Beryl!
TRADIES: TOOLS! SECURE YOUR
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hittlesea City NHW launched Tradies Secure your tools on November 25, 2014, at the Bunning’s Tradies breakfast. 60 packs were directly distributed by hand to tradies. The packs included crime prevention messages relating to the removal or securing of tools. The packs had a builder’s pencil, stickers, membership details etc. Leader newspaper was in attendance and the article appeared online and in the Leader newspaper. The Project 4
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Manager was PLO/Senior Constable Sandra O’Connor who successfully gained the grant and coordinated the launch with the NHW volunteers and Bunnings. NHW Volunteers said it was enjoyable and a great opportunity to create awareness. The packs were also shown to other LGA at the end of year State AGM. Special thanks to NHW Australasia for the significant contribution to fund the 1,000 packs and the time, effort and creativity of PLO/Senior Constable Sandra O’Connor.
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WHITTLESEA FESTIVAL IN LALOR
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hittlesea City NHW participated with VicPol in a stand at the council sponsored festival held in the Whittlesea Public Gardens, Barry Road, Lalor, on March 15, 2015. Mayor Rick Kirkham dropped by for a chat. We had some interest in new membership and gave out information. Volunteers successfully trialled the use of a community safety survey to connect with members of the public and gain new membership. Thanks to NHW volunteers who participated including Lynne E, Norm J, Martino C, Gita K. and David S. Along with VicPol members PLO/LSC Sandra O and LSC Wendy S.
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Whittlesea has some exciting developments to report on next edition, these include: • New membership drive in the growing northern areas of Whittlesea. • Launch of a crime prevention campaign in a partnership with VicPol, local council and others to target a reduction in theft of valuables from motor cars • Report on the MADRAS community festival to held in Mernda on March 29.
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Lynne Rawson our long serving Secretary for Banyule NHW has stepped down from her role due to health issues. She will continue to offer support with some administration duties and our Banyule monthly generic newsletter. Than you Lynne for a great job over many years.
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tepping into the role is a relative newcomer, Robert Underwood. He is the Area Manager for the Ivanhoe group of NHW Areas and has offered to take on the additional role. Thank you, Robert, and welcome to the Banyule committee. The weather was very kind to us for our most recent attendance at the Annual Malahang Festival in Heidelberg West just before Christmas. In previous years it has been rained out or so cold attendance was very poor. www.nhw.com.au
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With good weather, the community attended in droves. With crime on the increase in the local vicinity, this enabled us to provide a lot of basis crime prevention material and advice to many of the recently arrived new members of the local community. Neighbourhood Watch was positioned next to the SES. This enabled us to renew friendships with SES members we had worked with previously at our Operation Safe Plate days. www.facebook.com/NHW.Vic
A number of community awards were made on the day. These included awards for residents gardens as part of the Improve 3081, which is the postcode for Heidelberg West. Yvonne Tait, our Area Manager of the Heidelberg West NHW, was awarded a Highly Commended for her private garden on a Ministry of Housing premises. Well done Yvonne. Our first event for the new year was a Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings’ Northland on February 14. In addition to being
a good team builder, the funds raised are also very necessary. Our biggest expense of the year is the volunteers insurance. Other expenses include hall hire for meetings, registration and insurance on our NHW trailer, and purchase of stationary and equipment. The latter has recently included a power washer unit to assist with graffiti removal. By Pete Henry Banyule NHW April 2015 • Sentinel
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nsightly graffiti is a constant cause of annoyance and frustration. Immediate removal is the best method of combating this menace. Banyule residents can obtain small Graffiti Removal Kits from the Banyule City Council. Kits are available in two types, one for porous surfaces (brick & timber) and the other for metal surfaces such as colour bond steel fences, signs etc. These kits and produced by Smart Graffiti Removal Services and are also available from them from their factory at 2/69 Crissane Rd, Heidelberg West. For further information go to: www.smartgraffit.com 8
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Removing paint from brick or timber is relatively straight forward. Metal surfaces are rather more difficult and the following hints should be kept in mind. 1 First wet the complete surface. 2 Apply the chemical to a SMALL area at a time. 3 If too large an area it tends to smear the paint rather than remove it. 4 Apply by spray, (which tends to run off) brush, damp rag or even onto steel wool. 5 Paint should be wiped off with a damp rag as soon as it is softened sufficiently. 6 Keep wet to ensure that the paint below the graffiti is not affected.
7 It is a good idea to work in pairs, especially in hot weather, one to work with the chemical and the other to wash off immediately. 8 Frequently rinse wipe off rag and change the water. 9 Both workers should wear protective clothing, rubber gloves, eye goggles and a face mask is a good idea also. Rosanna Anglican Church was recently the victim of criminal damage by defacing a newly erected sign at the front of their premises. Banyule NHW attended on a very hot day and managed to remove about 95 per cent of the offending graffiti. By Pete Henry Banyule NHW www.nhw.com.au
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TOWING
Boats, Caravans & Trailers Rumours are currently circulating about a blitz by police (or Vic. Roads) intercepting vehicles towing boats, caravans, trailers and issuing fines for non rated D shackles.
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hile these rumours can not be confirmed all drivers need to be aware of their obligations to ensure that they comply will all towing requirements. That the total weight (GVM) of trailer or van being towed does not exceed: the towing vehicle maximum towing capacity (refer to vehicle handbook), vehicle tow bar maximum loading (should be on the tow bar) vehicle tow bar maximum tow ball weight (should be on the tow bar) Caravan tow ball weight is usually about 10 per cent of the overall loaded weight. D Shackles are used to attach trailer safety chains to the vehicle tow bar. In the past it was considered sufficient if the thickness of the shackle was as thick as or greater than that of the safety chain links. D shackles are now available with the load rating visible on the curved portion and usually have a “yellow” coloured pin. Special ball weight measuring scales are now available for less than $100.
POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN TOWING Some tow bars are only suitable for small trailers and are limited to 750kg. I have a 17 foot single axle caravan approx 1.4 ton and a ball weight of 150kg. Commodore towing capacity 2.1 ton, tow bar max capacity 2,100kg and 210kg max tow bar ball weight with two 1.5 ton D shackles, no problems. My brother has a Peugeot 4007 with a towing capacity of 2 ton. www.facebook.com/NHW.Vic
The maximum tow bar ball weight is only 100kg, so he can not tow my van. In the past some people have been stopped by police towing horse floats with standard Ford or Holden sedans. Unladen they may meet all the requirements. The additional weight of one or two horses have pushed them over the limit. This resulted in having to unhitch the float and get a heavier 4WD to get the horses home. In recent years, caravans have increased in size and weight. If you tow anything, make sure you are aware of the limitations and weight of the towed vehicle. Most Councils will have a public weigh bridge. D Shackles are valuable – so don’t leave them on your tow bar. Tow balls left on tow bars are an obstruction and should be removed when not being used for towing. Most tow bars are of a two piece construction where the ball mount or tongue can be removed and is held in place with a large pin. It is also good crime prevention to use a long hasp padlock instead of an easily removed retaining clip. Many tow balls & tongues have disappeared overnight between Victoria and Queensland causing much expense and inconvenience to travellers.
Please drive safely and check that whatever you tow complies with all requirements. By Pete Henry Grimshaw NHW & retired member of Victoria Police. April 2015 • Sentinel
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MARRIOTT WATERS NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH GROUP FORMED
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ity of Casey Councillors Amanda Stapledon and Cr. Gary Rowe joined NHW Vic Project Officer Sharon Wallace, members of NHW Casey and Victoria Police officers at a meeting of Marriott Waters Estate Lyndhurst residents, on Thursday, January 29, 2015. The invited guests spoke of the benefits of NHW in crime prevention and the residents discussed various local issues that they believe need to be addressed, to improve the safety and amenity of their area. At the end of the meeting a new local area Neighbourhood Watch group was formed to cover the Marriott Waters estate. This new group will work closely with NHW Casey in proactive education, information sharing and activities to improve community safety.
Representatives from this new group attended the first NHW Casey meeting for 2015 on Wednesday, February 11, at the City of Casey Civic Centre. This will be the beginning of a productive new alliance in community based
safety, for the residents of this new estate in the municipality of the City of Casey. By David Hewitt Editor, NHW Casey
FROM LITTLE ACORNS An Oak Tree Can Grow
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hat is the old saying and recently it proved very close to reality. Let me explain, one of our volunteers for NHW Casey had a holiday in Queensland and at a friend’s party he and his wife were introduced to a couple who were friends of the host. Following the usual small talk the conversation turned to the activities that the volunteer was involved in since his retirement, naturally his volunteer work with Neighbourhood Watch was mentioned. The couple he met told him a story that their daughter, who also lived in the City of Casey was having problems with local crime and anti-social activities on their new housing estate. So naturally, our volunteer give the couple his home phone number and asked them to pass it onto their daughter so that he might be able to suggest something that the locals could do to improve their community. 10
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Several weeks later the volunteer received a call ‘out of the blue’ from their daughter Alicia who wanted to know more about NHW. Following a long discussion Alicia invited the volunteer to visit her street, which he did and the outcome was that Alicia wanted to hold a street BBQ to bring her neighbours together to discuss issues of mutual concern. The NHW volunteer had some flyers printed which Alicia was able to letterbox in her and nearby streets inviting her neighbours to a BBQ. Jen Baird, Secretary NHW Casey, Sharon Wallace NHW Project Officer
and Councillor Amanda Stapledon from the City of Casey also attended on the day together with many locals. Many of the locals had questions for the guests and the outcome was that a number of those present signed up as volunteers for NHW. Representatives from this new area of Lyndhurst, City of Casey attended the first meeting of NHW Casey for 2015 on Wednesday, February 11, at the City of Casey Civic Centre. So one small conversation about the work of Neighbourhood Watch has had a very positive outcome for some of our neighbours, who need assistance in improving the amenity of their community. From little acorns an oak tree can grow. By David Hewitt Editor, NHW Casey www.nhw.com.au
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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH CASEY ATTENDS AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATION IN BERWICK Neighbourhood Watch Casey attends Australia Day Celebration in Berwick
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civic celebration took place at Pioneer Park Berwick on January 26 to celebrate Australia Day. There were carnival amusements for the children, coffees and ice creams and take away food for the visitors and displays by the various community based emergency services. The Country Fire Authority had a number of fire trucks and staff to answer the public’s questions and the State Emergency Service once again had a very large display of trucks, and equipment; both services presented very interesting demonstrations of rescue equipment and techniques. www.facebook.com/NHW.Vic
The day was organised by the Rotary Club of Berwick, and other local community groups included the Inner Wheel Club of Berwick, City of Casey Pipe Band, Narre Warren North & Berwick Scout’s, Berwick Wood Workers, The Men’s Shed, Berwick Toy Library, Vintage Machinery. And many more, including Neighbourhood Watch Casey who’s Volunteers presented a display and provided home and personal safety information to the public. This one of many events that NHW Casey Volunteers attend or present throughout the year, events like the Berwick Show and information
displays at shopping centres across the City of Casey municipality. The official ceremony included an opening by the Mayor of the City of Casey Cr. Mick Morland and a speech by the Australia Day Ambassador David Jacka. The Australian Flag was raised by the Navy Cadets and the Anthem sung by the participants and the visitors. Congratulations once again to the City of Casey and the Rotary Club of Berwick for a successful event. By David Hewitt Editor, NHW Casey April 2015 • Sentinel
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SHEPPARTON CONGRATULATES HEATHER LEES Shepparton’s Neighbourhood Watch treasurer, Heather Lees, was presented with the Sports Award for services to tennis, at the Australia Day Ceremony in the Queens Gardens Shepparton on Australia Day.
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eather has held many positions in tennis clubs, the Tennis Association and at Regional level since 1961. • Secretary of Central Park Club 1961-64. • Secretary of North Shepparton Club 1978-1987. • Secretary of Shepparton and District Tennis Association 1987-2005. Heather is well known in the Shepparton Junior Tennis Association where she had contributed since 1986, holding positions of President, Vice President, and Treasurer and is currently Registrar/Ladder Secretary. Heather was presented with Life Membership of Shepparton North Club in 1992 and a Life Membership of Shepparton District Tennis Association in 1999. 12
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Last year Heather played a very important role in organizing Country Week Tennis when it was held in Shepparton using courts at nearby Mooroopna as well as Shepparton. Heather is still actively involved with all aspects of tennis especially, junior tennis, in Shepparton and the Goulburn Region of Victoria. Heather and husband Doug, are also stalwarts of Neighbourhood Watch in Shepparton. Living at Bunbartha, to the north of Shepparton, Doug has been involved with Bunbatha NHW Area SHP 10 since it was launched in 1993. He was Assistant Area Co-ordinator in 1996 and then Area Coordinator from 1997-2011. Heather was elected secretary of Bunbartha in 1994, News Letter Editor
in 2002, and Treasurer in 2007. Both Heather and Doug are active members of the Shepparton PSA, Heather as treasurer since 2010 and continuing and Doug as Mobile Information Unit Co-ordinator. Both are involved in all activities. Doug is very important member of the Safe Plate Team. In 2001, and again in 2009 Heather and Doug were presented with Divisional Awards for Region 3, Division 4. The above photo shows Heather and Doug Lees at the Information Stall in central Shepparton at the Summer Market, recently.
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ast year was again another busy for us. Working well with the Dandenong Police and Council at so many events held though out the year. October being Safety month, NHW Volunteers, members from Dandenong police and NHW committee all worked on our keeping down number plate theft. We held a One Way Screw day at Bunning`s, Gladstone Rd, Dandenong store. It was a great success, many cars (approx 300) had their number plates refitted with the one way screws. In November 2014, Public Forum we had a most interesting and entertaining Guest Speaker our very own personality from 3AW David Mann. We just did not want him to finish. Hopefully we can get him back in the very near future. In December 2014, forty four residents all enjoyed a fundraising three course dinner at Sandown Entertainment Centre, It was a great chance for committee and volunteers to relax and enjoy each others company, six residents had never attended before.
2015 I had a phone call from a Dandenong North resident saying that a elderly couple came to his door. They claimed they were from NHW and would paint the curb with their house number for only $15.00, problem was, they painted the wrong number and they were not from NHW Greater www.facebook.com/NHW.Vic
Dandenong. I notified the local newspapers, then I had a lady rang me, saying what was wrong with that. She did not know they painted the wrong number and they should not be posing as someone they were not.
EVENTS January 26: The Australia Day Festival was held at Rotary Park. 10,000 people attended and the entertainment and the weather were just perfect. Rosalind, Reg, Matthew and myself wore our NHW vests walked around and handed out over 1,000 NHW newsletters – they were received with many thanks. Also at the Drum Theater the new residents becoming Australian Citizens Ceremony all received a show bag from Council I was able to put a welcome NHW letter in the bag congratulating them on their achievement and informing them of the upcoming Public Forums and what NHW is all about. Council has invited us to attend the following events.
Sunday, March 15: Sport Fest at Ross Reserve Noble Park, free entertainment, entry next to the swimming pool, this day are always popular we will ask our NHW volunteers to attend and help greet and hand out our newsletters etc. Saturday, April 11: Autumn Music Fest, Watcher Reserve, Keysborough, expected big crowds at both events. Let us hope the weather is kind. Thursday, March 26: Safe City 3pm-5pm. Safe City days are a joint initiative with key stakeholders to increase the perceived and actual levels of Dandenong Railway Precinct. A key gateway into Central Dandenong. We do this by activating the space with activities and providing information on safety and health initiatives for precinct users. Wednesday, March 18: Two Public Forums to be held at Paddy O`Donoghue Centre, 18-34 Buckley St Noble Park 7.30pm. Guest Speaker: CEO from Crime Stoppers Samantha Hunter. Lots of interest from residents wanting to hear from her. Wednesday, May 20: Guest Speaker Assistant Commissioner Luke Cornelius APM. Southern Metro Region/Victoria Police. We have lost some volunteers who have moved or become sick and unable to help us, so if you know anyone please let us know,they will be very welcome. April 2015 • Sentinel
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LGA WHITEHORSE Happy New Year or Chuc Mung Nam Moi or Gong Xi Fa Cai. 2015, the year of the Sheep or Goat.
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s time flies ahead into 2015 we look back at an eventful year in 2014. Area 7, 33 and Area 34 enjoyed great support from our volunteers. We celebrated with an “End Of Year Get Together” on Monday, December 8, at St Scholastica’s Hall, Burwood Highway. Volunteers with 5, 10 and 15 years of Service to NHW were Recognised and Awarded with certificates. The certificates were presented by Ray Summers - Chairman of NHW Whitehorse and Police Senior Sergeant Tim Hardiman. The awardees were: 14
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• Philip Badger – Area 034 – 5 years • Paul Cordeiro – Area 034 – 10 years • Joyce May – Area 007 – 10 years • Joan Carboon – Area 033 – 15 years • Barrie Harding – Area 033 – 5 years • Trevor May – Area 007 – 10 years • Kate Spassova – Area 034 – 15 years • Sheila White – Area 033 – 15 Years The function, where light snacks and soft drinks were served, was attended by 35 NHW supporters along with Gaye Bryant and Brian Leeson – Area Managers. NHW also recognised the service of retiring Area Manager WHS007
Burwood Ken Paten. Brian Leeson, currently Area Manager of Blackburn South will now take over from Ken Paten - to manage both Burwood and Blackburn South. Future meetings will be combined - all three areas - and will be held at Eley Park Community Centre, 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South. Meetings will start at 8 pm and we usually finish by 9 pm. All residents are welcome to attend and join us for a cuppa!”
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he formation and subsequent development of Neighbourhood Watch in Burwood in 1985 is well documented – Ken’s reasons for his involvement to this particular organisation for all of these 29 years the year being 2015? What does NHW means to him personally? Firstly, he had the encouragement and help of his wife Nola (also an active member). Being involved with many people they have forged many firm and lasting friendships, these stemming from general and committee meetings and also newsletter delivering and letter boxing. Ken door knocked many residents discussing N.H.W. and it’s policies which they found helpful being able to put a face to N.H.W. He was aware of a strong loyalty among Zone www.facebook.com/NHW.Vic
Leaders, both old and new. They are the back bone of N.H.W. and residents were becoming more aware of police involvement with N.H.W. activities. In December 2001, Ken became Area Manager of Burwood 007 and assumed the position of Newsletter writer and editor working with a talented newsletter designer and desk top publisher. They produced the first Newsletter in colour, which was quite an achievement. With Police presence and a top hardworking committee enabled 007 to function smoothly. Ken has now retired after 14 years as area manager. Area 007 has a new area manager Mr Brian Leeson of East Burwood Travel. Area 007 has now joined with Burwood East and Blackburn South.
Ken pays a special tribute to the following Police Officers for their encouragement though the years - Sgt. Jim Killen, Snr. Sgt. Ellen O`Rouke, LSC. Steve Grimshaw and Snr. Sgt. Alan Badrock, Officer in charge of Burwood Police Station. His attendance all of the meetings was greatly appreciated until police attendance ceased. All at NHW Whitehorse wish Ken and Nola well for their retirement as Area Manager although I am sure Ken will keep active in Neighbourhood Watch in his area. Thank you Ken for your tireless work over many, many years. By Brian Leeson & Chris Summers April 2015 • Sentinel
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MILDURA NHW Mildura Neighbourhood Watch has continued to consolidate and expand programs targeted at engaging youth through education whilst continuing traditional NHW initiatives.
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marking day was held in January at the Mildura McDonalds store. The day was very well supported with over 70 items marked on the day. As a result of advertising through both local media and Eyewatch there were also several appointments made to attend homes to mark larger items. The walking School bus program continued to run smoothly with Monthly walks taking place with the students and parents from the Mildura West Primary School. Walks were held in February and March and will again be a monthly event.
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he 26 year dream of Divisional coordinator Helen Worcester has finally become a reality. In February 2015, the Junior Neighbourhood Watch program commenced in Mildura. The first 12 months will be run as a pilot program and will consist of 4 classes totalling 125 Children. Each class will have 2 sessions per school term (8 Visits throughout the year). After the success of the Koori Cubs program it is clear that by educating the kids you can change both attitudes and lifestyle within the family home. By creating a gateway into the home through the engagement of children we hope to change attitudes in relation to home security and personal safety among all occupants of the family home. By Leading Senior Constable Joe Clarke Mildura NHW Bike Marking with Police Officer Joe Clarke.
WHAT’S AHEAD Apart from our ongoing programs it will soon be time to hit the road. With a big division to cover we will be visiting our outlying areas including 16
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KOORI CUBS PROGRAM
T
he Koori Cubs Program is up and running for 2015. A presentation was given to the Loddon Mallee RAJAC in February at which time a memorandum of understanding was signed for program funding in the amount of $5000. We are currently recruiting extra kids for the program with 2 extra commencing at the start of the year and a further 2 in the pipeline. One of the first tasks for the year was clean up Australia day where the kids showed us all how it was done. Splitting into groups they collected 4 bags of rubbish and 4 bags of recyclables within an hour and a half. A great effort on a hot day.
Our two new recruits Edward and Jareece Johnson.
5th Mildura Scouts clean up Australia.
TRAFALGAR NHW/SAFER COMMUNITY GROUP CALL IT A DAY Hi folks After ten years of service to the Trafalgar community the Trafalgar Neighbourhood Watch/Safer Community Group has wound up. The group of volunteers had decided late last year to go into recession and see if they could recruit new members to the group to take on committee roles and keep this valuable program running. Unfortunately at yesterday’s meeting there were only three members of the group in attendance and with
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no interest shown by the community a decision was made to close the Trafalgar arm of the Neighbourhood Watch program. I want to take this opportunity to than George and Jean Howarth and Les Bartlett for their tireless work to keep this group running over the years as well as past committee members who were committed to making Trafalgar a safer community. By Leading Senior Constable Brett Godden Community Liaison officer, Morwell.
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RW D1 GEELONG
SURF COAST & COLAC OTWAY BUNNINGS EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY – JANUARY With the support of South Barwon SES, NHW Geelong conducted a Safe Plate Day at the invitation of Bunnings Waurn Ponds at their Emergency Services Day on January 24. Forty five vehicle owners took advantage of the free community service.
NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH AREA A new Neighbourhood Watch Area has commenced operation in the Drysdale and Clifton Springs area. This developed following a community meeting in the town in January where significant community concern was apparent at the number of incidents occurring – including burglaries and thefts from cars – and a reduction in opening hours of the Drysdale Police Station. The meeting resolved to set up Neighbourhood Watch to raise
awareness of residents to the issues of theft from car and home burglary and the strategies that residents could put in place to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of these crimes. Within three weeks, a very small but enthusiastic group of volunteers sprang into action and delivered posters with the Lock it, Remove it or Lose it message to businesses
and noticeboards around town and produced their first newsletter and distributed same by the end of February. Their second newsletter will be issued this weekend. Rather than the traditional door to door delivery of NHW newsletters, the group has decided to produce a minimal number of hard copies of the newsletter and to distribute them and to businesses in town and at the local supermarket, and post it online on the Neighbourhood Watch website. It is also offered via email. An Easter Egg Raffle has been conducted to raise much needed funds to enable the group to undertake projects within the Area. Well done Volunteers! By Rhonda Rotherham Neighbourhood Watch – Safer Communities Greater Geelong, Surf Coast & Colac Otway
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POLICE LIAISON OFFICERS LIST REGION
NAME
PHONE
PSA
EASTERN (RE) RED1 - Nunawading
Boroondara, Manningham, Monash, Whitehorse
RED2 – Knox
Knox LSC Robert B King
9724 0138
robert.b.king@police.vic.gov.au
Maroondah
LSC Linda Hancock
9739 2386
linda.hancock@police.vic.gov.au
Yarra Ranges
LSC Richard Barrow
5762 1811
richard.barrow@police.vic.gov.au
Benalla, Mansfield, Murrindindi
LSC Wendy Willingham
5735 0236
wendy.willingham@police.vic.gov.au
Mitchell, Strathbogie
LSC Glenn Gibson
5820 5830
glenn.gibson@police.vic.gov.au
Shepparton
RED4 - Wangaratta
LSC Helen Parfett
5723 0888
helen.parfett@police.vic.gov.au
Wangaratta, Wodonga
RED5 - Morwell
LSC Brett Godden
5131 5085
brett.godden@police.vic.gov.au
Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Latrobe
RED6 - Bairnsdale
LSC Alan Redshaw
5150 2625
alan.redshaw@police.vic.gov.au
East Gippsland, Wellington
RED3 - Goulburn Valley
NORTH WEST METRO (RN) RND1 – Melbourne
LSC Glenn McFarlane
9637 1100
glenn.mcfarlane@police.vic.gov.au
Melbourne, Yarra
RND2 – Westgate
LSC Dawn Youla
9742 9444
dawn.youla@police.vic.gov.au
Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Wyndham
RND3 – Brimbank
LSC Dawn Youla
9742 9444
dawn.youla@police.vic.gov.au
Brimbank, Melton
RND4 – Fawkner RND5 – Epping
Hume, Moonee Valley, Moreland LSC Nicholas Wheeler
9479 6111
nicholas.wheeler@police.vic.gov.au
Banyule, Darebin, Nillumbik
LSC Sandra O’Connor
9409 8146
sandra.oconnor@police.vic.gov.au
Whittlesea
RSD1 - Prahran
LSC Mark James
9520 5252
mark.r.james@police.vic.gov.au
Port Phillip, Stonnington
RSD2 – Moorabbin
LSC Gary Oram
9556 6577
gary.oram@police.vic.gov.au
Glen Eira, Bayside, Kingston
SOUTHERN METRO (RS)
RSD3 – Dandenong
Cardinia, Casey, Dandenong
RSD4 – Frankston
LSC Sharron Coburn
9784 5639
sharron.coburn@police.vic.gov.au
Frankston, Mornington Peninsula
RWD1 – Geelong
LSC Andrew King
5225 3261
andrew.king@police.vic.gov.au
Geelong, Surf Coast
RWD2 – Warrnambool
S/C Nicholas Smart
5560 1193
nicholas.smart@police.vic.gov.au
Southern Grampians, Warrnambool
RWD3 – Ballarat
S/C Janine Walker
5335 9503
janine.walker@police.vic.gov.au
Ballarat, Moorabool
RWD4 – Horsham
LSC Les Power
5382 9231
les.power@police.vic.gov.au
Horsham, Northern Grampians
RWD5 – Bendigo
LSC Glenn Maillard
5448 1477
glenn.maillard@police.vic.gov.au
Bendigo, Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Macedon Ranges
RWD6 – Mildura
LSC Joe Clarke
5018 5494
joseph.clarke@police.vic.gov.au
Mildura
LSC Andrew Downes
5036 4444
andrew.downes@police.vic.gov.au
Swan Hill
WESTERN (RW)
CRIME PREVENTION OFFICERS LIST REGION
NAME
PHONE
PSA
EASTERN (RE) RED1 - Nunawading
LSC Carolyn Pethick
8851 1179
carolyn.pethick@police.vic.gov.au
Boroondara
LSC Debbie Day
8841 3999
debbie.day@police.vic.gov.au
Manningham
LSC James Egan
9566 2112
james.egan@police.vic.gov.au
Monash
LSC Rebecca Millin
8892 3381
rebecca.millin@police.vic.gov.au
Whitehorse
RED2 – Knox
RED3 - Goulburn Valley RED4 - Wangaratta
9881 7948
Knox
SC Robert B King
9881 7927
robert.b.king@police.vic.gov.au
Maroondah
LSC Linda Hancock
9739 2386
linda.hancock@police.vic.gov.au
Yarra Ranges
LSC Richard Barrow
5762 1811
richard.barrow@police.vic.gov.au
Benalla, Mansfield, Murrindindi
LSC Wendy Willingham
5735 0236
wendy.willingham@police.vic.gov.au
Mitchell, Strathbogie
LSC Glenn Gibson
5820 5830
glenn.gibson@police.vic.gov.au
Shepparton
LSC Helen Parfett
5723 0888
helen.parfett@police.vic.gov.au
Wangaratta
SC James Donovan
02 6049 2600
james.donovan@police.vic.gov.au
Wodonga
RED5 - Morwell
LSC David Halliday
5131 5084
david.halliday@police.vic.gov.au
Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Latrobe
RED6 - Bairnsdale
LSC Alan Redshaw
5150 2625
alan.redshaw@police.vic.gov.au
East Gippsland
LSC Keith Patterson
5143 5015
keith.patterson@police.vic.gov.au
Wellington
NORTH WEST METRO (RN) RND1 – Melbourne
LSC Janie Lambert
9637 1201
janie.lambert@police.vic.gov.au
Melbourne
LSC Glenn McFarlane
9637 1100
glenn.mcfarlane@police.vic.gov.au
Yarra
RND2 – Westgate
LSC Craig McDonald
8398 9842
craig.j.mcdonald@police.vic.gov.au
Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Wyndham
RND3 – Brimbank
LSC Electra Wellens
9361 4700
electra.wellens@police.vic.gov.au
Brimbank, Melton
RND4 – Fawkner
SC Jacqui Newman
9302 8295
jacqui.newman@police.vic.gov.au
Hume
SC Courtney Nichols
9373 5253
courtney.nichols@police.vic.gov.au
Moonee Valley
LSC Alicia Lippiatt
9355 6049
alicia.lippiatt@police.vic.gov.au
Moreland
LSC Nicholas Wheeler
9479 6111
nicholas.wheeler@police.vic.gov.au
Banyule, Darebin, Nillumbik
LSC Robyn Murphy
9435 1044
robyn.murphy@police.vic.gov.au
Banyule, Darebin, Nillumbik
LSC Tina Robinson
9479 6111
tina.robinson@police.vic.gov.au
Banyule, Darebin, Nillumbik
LSC Sandra O’Connor
9409 8146
sandra.oconnor@police.vic.gov.au
Whittlesea
RSD1 - Prahran
LSC Mark James
9520 5252
mark.r.james@police.vic.gov.au
Port Phillip, Stonnington
RSD2 – Moorabbin
Sergeant Michael White
9556 6312
michael.white@police.vic.gov.au
Coordinator – Office of Proactive Policing
SC Dawn Eddington
9556 6529
dawn.eddington@police.vic.gov.au
Kingston (North)
LSC Lisa Dobbie
9556 6314
lisa.dobbie@police.vic.gov.au
Kingston (South)
LSC Gary Oram
9556 6174
gary.oram@police.vic.gov.au
Glen Eira (Bayside)
RND5 – Epping
SOUTHERN METRO (RS)
LSC Peter Stefaniw
9556 6313
peter.stefaniw@police.vic.gov.au
Glen Eira
RSD3 – Dandenong
LSC Annmarie Logan
9767 7671
annmarie.logan@police.vic.gov.au
Cardinia, Casey, Dandenong
RSD4 – Frankston
LSC Sharron Coburn
9784 5639
sharron.coburn@police.vic.gov.au
Frankston
David Foster
5986 0444
david.j.foster@police.vic.gov.au
Mornington Peninsula
WESTERN (RW) RWD1 – Geelong
LSC Adrian Goodwin
5225 3260
adrian.goodwin@police.vic.gov.au
Geelong, Surf Coast
RWD2 – Warrnambool
LSC Mal Agnew
5560 1192
malcolm.agnew@police.vic.gov.au
Southern Grampians, Warrnambool
RWD3 – Ballarat
LSC Donna Parsons
5335 9503
donna.parsons@police.vic.gov.au
Ballarat, Moorabool
RWD4 – Horsham
LSC Linda McLennan
5382 9231
linda.mclennan@police.vic.gov.au
Horsham, Northern Grampians
RWD5 – Bendigo
LSC Margaret Fitzpatrick
5448 1420
margaret.fitzpatrick@police.vic.gov.au
Bendigo, Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Macedon Ranges
RWD6 – Mildura
LSC Mark Baumann
5018 5494
mark.baumann@police.vic.gov.au
Mildura
SC Tania Peters
5036 1655
tania.peters@police.vic.gov.au
Swan Hill
TRANSIT – MELBOURNE CITY SC Jessica Rosewarne
9247 3282
jessica.rosewarne@police.vic.gov.au
Sergeant Mark Vonarx
9247 3268
mark.vonarx@police.vic.gov.au
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