Neighbourhood Watch Bellarine to launch

NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch will open the first dedicated Bellarine group next week.

Started more than 40 years ago, Neighbourhood Watch continues to help Victorians protect their homes, schools and businesses in association with Victoria Police.

The initiative is in the business of prevention – giving people and places the confidence and tools to be safer. It uses modern tools, digital education and real-world community connection.

Organisers of Neighbourhood Watch Bellarine are inviting people to join the team and work together to continue building a community where crime struggles to take hold.

The group is being launched with the full support of Bellarine Police.

The coming event in Indented Head will include several guest speakers:

• Geelong Police local area commander Inspector Clare Murphy, discussing safety on the Bellarine and why Neighbourhood Watch is important
• Leading Senior Constable Mick Tatlock from Bellarine Police, discussing elder abuse, a Neighbourhood Watch priority
• Kelly Taylor, manager of community engagement from Crime Stoppers, about how to anonymously report suspected elder abuse, and
• Sergeant Shane Connolly from the Bellarine Neighbourhood Unit will round out the session with a call to action.

Neighbourhood Watch Bellarine will be launched at Indented Head Community Hall on November 27 at 1.30pm.

For more information or to attend this event, email Rhonda at [email protected] or text 0418 351 913 by November 25.

For more information about Neighbourhood Watch, head to nhw.com.au