Neighbourhood Watch Victoria

Safe Plate West Footscray
2025-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Bunnings West Footscray, Cr Geelong Road & Geelong Street, West Footscray, Victoria, 3011, Australia
Have one-way screws fitted to secure your number plates. One-way screws reduce the risk of your number plates being stolen.
Stolen number plates are used on stolen cars used in serious crime as well as petrol theft. Held by NHW in conjunction with Victoria Police. Gold Coin Donation accepted.

Community Safety Expo Emerald
2025-10-11 13:30 - 16:30 | Hills Hub, 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald, Victoria, 3782, Australia
Victoria Police, Cardinia Shire Council and the Cardinia Shire Safer Communities Partnership Committee are partnering with Neighbourhood Watch- Eastern Ranges to host a ‘Community Safety Expo’ to celebrate October Community Safety Month!
Come down for a free coffee and light snacks, and talk to us about how we can all work together to make a safer community. Free anti-theft screws for your motor vehicle will also be available.

Safe Plate Day (Merri-bek)
2025-10-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Bunnings Coburg, 64-96 Gaffney Street, Coburg, VIC, 3058, Australia
Have one-way screws fitted to secure your number plates. One-way screws reduce the risk of your number plates being stolen.
Stolen number plates are used on stolen cars used in serious crime as well as petrol theft. Gold Coin Donation accepted.

7 Day Crime Prevention Challenge (Torquay)
2025-10-13
he 7-Day Crime Prevention Challenge is a fun and interactive social media campaign run by NHW Torquay/JanJuc. Each day for a week, we will post a question or scenario designed to get people thinking and talking about crime prevention. Participants comment with their answers or tips, and use a #LocationHashtag Eg #TorquayNorth
www.facebook.com/nhwtorquayjanjuc

Coffee with a Cop (Torquay)
2025-10-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Bunnings Torquay, 1 Beacon Blvd, Torquay, Australia
Come down and enjoy a coffee and chat while catching up with members from Torquay Police and Neighbourhood Watch to discuss issues within the community.

Tradies Breakfast (Greater Geelong)
2025-10-14 07:00 - 10:00 | Bunnings Waurn Ponds, 237 Colac Road, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216, Australia
An early morning focus over a Bunnings Breakfast for Tradies, we will raise awareness of Tradies about reducing tool thefts and provide free marking of tools.

Stonnington City Council: Cyber Security Essentials For Small Business
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Cyber Wardens Foundations webinar is an interactive way to learn the cyber security essentials you need to help protect your small business.
This format is designed for small business owners and employees who prefer learning through live engagement with a Cyber Wardens educator.
Cyber Wardens Foundations is a short introduction to cyber security that helps you identify the seven cyber security red flags that pose a risk or threat to your small business.
In this free webinar, you will learn:

The biggest cyber security risks targeting small businesses
Red flags and warning signs your business is at risk
Everyday habits that make you more vulnerable to cyber crime
How to identify cyber security red flags​

Register here: https://cyberwardens.com.au/partner/city-of-stonnington/

Paws and Connect
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Salty Dog Café, 47 The Esplanade, Torquay, VIC, 3228, Australia
A relaxed, pet-friendly cafe, the Salty Dog, will be a great venue for Torquay Police members and Neighbourhood Watch to connect with local dog owners and chat about home security while "walking their alarm".

Keeping Your Business Secure
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00
Discover how to safeguard your business in this free, interactive lunch and learn session for Stonnington businesses.
Hear from Victoria Police on strategies to help protect your workplace, staff and assets.
During this online session you will:

learn tips and tools to boost your everyday security practices.
learn about preventing theft, conflict and other risks.
understand how using technology can strengthen security.
have the opportunity to ask Victoria Police questions.

Pre-booking is required. Register here: Book now
This webinar is part of a free, five-part 'lunch and learn' series for small businesses in October as part of Community Safety Month. Discover other business events in the series.

Monash Open Residents Meeting and Information Evening
2025-10-15 19:30 - 20:30
Date of the event

15/10/2025

Time of event

7:30 PM

Address

Mt Waverley Community Centre, Main Hall, Miller Crescent, Mt Waverley, 3149

Event Description

Youth & Crime Guest Speaker: Senior Constable Jaclyn Mahood. Jaclyn will talk about her experiences in dealing with youth and crime.
Jaclyn has been a Police officer for 7 years with experience as a Police custody officer and as a police prison guard. Jaclyn has been working in the Proactive policing unit for the last 3.5 years looking after all schools in Monash and early intervention with youth offenders and victims in that area.

Coffee with a Cop (Greater Geelong)
2025-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Bunnings Waurn Ponds, 237 Colac Road, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216, Australia
An opportunity to have a coffee and chat with police members from Waurn Ponds Police and Neighbourhood Watch, and discuss issues within the community. Also fitting one-way screws to number plates.

Tradies BBQ (Torquay)
2025-10-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Bunnings Torquay, 1 Beacon Blvd, Torquay, Australia
An early morning focus over a Bunnings Breakfast to raise awareness of Tradies about tool theft and offer marking of tools to increase the return of tools if recovered. With Torquay Police members and Neighbourhood Watch.

Emergency Services Pop Up Event (Boroondara)
2025-10-18 07:30 - 12:30 | Patterson Reserve, 484 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, VIC, 3144, Australia
Meet you local emergency services groups - SES, Police, Fire Services, NHW provide information to members of public.

Rutherglen Infomation Day
2025-10-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Rutherglen Newsagency, 128-130 Main Street, Rutherglen, Victoria, 3685, Australia
Learn Crime Prevention tips and meet our local NHW group.

Bunnings Leopold BBQ and Crime Prevention Information Pop Up
2025-10-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Bunnings Leopold carpark, 621-629 Bellarine Highway, Leopold
As part of Crime Prevention Month, Bellarine Community Support Register and Neighbourhood Watch Bellarine will be running the Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings Leopold on Saturday 18 October. Come along and support us.
Crime prevention information will be available, and personal alarms, UV pens and Faraday Pouches will be available for purchase.

Mark your Bike, Scooter or Tools Footscray
2025-10-18 09:30 - 11:00
Date of the event

18/10/2025

Time of event

9:30 AM

Address

Joseph Road, Fooscray, 3011

Event Description

A Neighbourhood Watch Footscray information and engagement stall at the Joseph Road parklands - on the lawn area next to the Maribyrnong River with walking paths, and cafes close by.
The goal is to connect with the community, share crime prevention tips, and help them protect their bike, scooter and tools.
This is an opportunity to offer:
• Bike, scooter and tool marking (engraving)
• Registration through Property Vault
• Free NHW resources and advice
• A friendly chat over a coffee!

Casey CFA Hampton Park Open Day
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Hampton Park Police Station, 112 Somerville Road, Hampton Park, VIC, 3976, Australia
At Hampton Park Station and open for everyone. Look at the trucks, activities, and meeting firefighters.

Safe Plate Kingsgate Village Kilmore
2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Kingsgate Village, 40 Royal Parade, Kilmore, Victoria, 3764, Australia

Casey CFA Lynbrook Satellite Station Open Day
2025-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Hampton Park Fire Brigade (CFA), 50 Commercial Drive, Lynbrook, VIC, 3975, Australia
CFA Open Day at the Hampton Park CFA Open Day Satellite Station in Lynbrook. Meeting firefighters, fire trucks and kid activities.

City of Whitehorse Spring Festival
2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Whitehorse Road, Whitehorse Road, Nunawading, Victoria, 3131, Australia
Learn Crime Prevention tips and meet our local NHW group at the festival! Come and check out our Mini House while you are there. Registration is not required.

Monash Safe Plates (Notting Hill)
2025-10-25 09:00 - 13:00
Date of the event

25/10/2025

Time of event

9:00 AM

Address

Bunnings, Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill, 3168

Event Description

9 am - 1 pm
Have one-way screws fitted to secure your number plates. One-way screws reduce the risk of your number plates being stolen.
Stolen number plates are used on stolen cars used in serious crime as well as petrol theft. Held by NHW in conjunction with Victoria Police
RACV will attend and provide tyre, battery and car seat checks

Safe Plate Greater Geelong
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Newcomb Secondary College, 81-85 Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, VIC, 3219, Australia
Have one-way screws fitted to secure your number plates in collaboration with the Lions Club. One-way screws reduce the risk of your number plates being stolen.
Stolen number plates are used on stolen cars used in serious crime as well as petrol theft. Gold Coin Donation accepted.

Safe Plate Kilmore Trackside Market
2025-10-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Kilmore Trackside, JK Pavilion, East Street, Kilmore, VIC, 3764, Australia

Safe Plate Day (Doncaster)
2025-11-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Manningham Council Offices, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster, VIC, 3108, Australia
Neighbourhood Watch, in conjunction with Victoria Police, can fit one-way theft-resistant screws to your number plates to reduce the risk of your plates being stolen.
Stolen number plates are often used in other crimes, such as petrol theft. It only takes a few minutes for our Neighbourhood Watch volunteers to fit your plates with one-way screws, reducing the chance of you becoming a victim of crime.

Safe Plate (Bayside)
2025-11-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Bayside City Council Carpark, 76 Royal Avenue, Sandringham, VIC, 3191, Australia
