State Office:
Neighbourhood Watch Victoria
Victoria Police Centre
311 Spencer Street
Docklands VIC 3008
General Enquiries: (03) 8335 6002
Media Enquiries: ceo@nhw.com.au
ABN: 41 586 657 273
Incorporation Number: A0018739R
At Neighbourhood Watch, we’re all about neighbours working together to make our communities better, safer, friendlier places to live.
Our story
Neighbourhood Watch started in Victoria in 1983 when Victoria Police realised they couldn’t control Victoria’s rising crime rate alone – they needed the community to become involved in crime prevention, especially around home burglaries and thefts.
By 2013 we had transitioned from a Victoria Police program to an independent not-for-profitorganisation.
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of tens of thousands of volunteers, working in partnership with their local police, Neighbourhood Watch has grown to become one of Australia’s most effective crime prevention programs.
By 2013 we had transitioned from a Victoria Police program to an independent not-for-profitorganisation.
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of tens of thousands of volunteers, working in partnership with their local police, Neighbourhood Watch has grown to become one of Australia’s most effective crime prevention programs.
Our milestones
June 1983
Pilot program launched
The first NHW group in Victoria is launched in Kananook, near Franskton.
July 1983
Logo unveiled
NHW’s famous 4 heads logo is designed and used for the first time.
March 1984
Victorian launch
Neighbourhood Watch is officially launched across Victoria.
December 2000
First website
The very first dedicated Neighbourhood Watch Website goes live.
June 2009
Police withdraw
Victoria Police starts to redirect police resources away from local NHW groups.
December 2012
First-time charity
Neighbourhood Watch is registered as a charity for the first time.
June 2013
Police partnership
Victoria Police partners with Neighbourhood Watch as our own independent organisation.
May 2017
New era
NHW is rejuvenated with a new CEO, a brand refresh and new tagline “Let’s watch out for each other”.
Our Team
Bambi Gordon
CEO
ceo@nhw.com.au
Bambi describes her role as “Chief Cranky Officer” – leading the team that aims to make crooks cranky and Victoria safe. Her career has taken her from marketing major media organisations, to running a small business helping other small businesses to grow, to this current phase aiming to make a difference to the safety and security of Victorians. When not busy with all things Neighbourhood Watch, Bambi enjoys watching “rubbish TV” and pottering with art and craft. She also never misses a chance to have a sing. She even once played piano with Liberace!! Bambi’s top crime prevention tip is to keep your house locked and your keys out of sight. And, yes, Bambi is her real name and, no, she wasn’t named after the Disney deer.
Nicoll Peschek
Manager, Administration and Members’ Services
admin@nhw.com.au
Nicoll is the go-to person for all things relating to member services and governance. She supports our NHW groups with their activities, enquiries and member database management, organises training and forums, helps those wanting to start a new group and assists the Board. Having worked with several member organisations, Nicoll’s experience covers event management, communications, member services and governance. When not busy at work, Nicoll loves to unleash her creative side with painting, calligraphy, and other artsy pursuits. She dreams of entering the Archibald Prize one day, Her number one crime-prevention tip is to install one-way screws on your number plates to keep them safe and secure.
Adriana Sahrizan
Marketing and Content Lead
marketing@nhw.com.au
Adriana looks after all things marketing, content, social media, brand and communications. Her background includes specialising in Criminology and lead the marketing and operations for a specialty coffee brand. When not at work, you will probably either find Adriana lining up at the newest food spot in town with a matcha or a coffee in her hand. To balance out her "foodie lifestyle", she enjoys the active sports lifestyles by going for pilates, bouldering and spinning while probably watching the WSL Football League in the background. She has also ran a half marathon twice for charity! Her number one crime prevention tip is to never click on unknown links that you are not familiar with.
Arsh Singh
Community Engagement Officer
engagement@nhw.com.au
Arsh looks after our community events, providing an important link to the Victorian community and a friendly public face for Neighbourhood Watch! With a background in customer service and relationship building, Arsh knows how to connect people and get things done. When he's not working, he volunteers with Neighbourhood Watch Whittlesea and is a first responder for Whittlesea SES, ready to help those in need. He’s also a dodgeball pro! He believes that locking your car doors when you’re driving gives you an extra level of security when out and about.
Our Community
200
Groups across Victoria
4,500
Individual Members
148,000
Social Media Followers
54
Local Government Areas
What our members say
“
Neighbourhood Watch is all about making your community safer and feel more connected. It’s about helping one another and being kind to your neighbours. It’s a great way to make new friends, connect with other residents in your community, understand and help each other, and feel like you’re making a difference – and it makes you feel satisfied!
”
Sanjay Sethi,
Neighbourhood Watch Tarneit Central
Neighbourhood Watch Tarneit Central