Congratulations to Greg Blood and Clare McGrath both of whom have been awarded an OAM. Greg’s award, announced as part of the Australia Day Honours List recognises his service to sports history. Clare’s award announced in the King’s Birthday Honours List recognises her service to community safety. Read Full Newsletter Here.
It’s amazing what can be achieved when organisations with Community interests at heart come together even on simple activities. Recently NHWACT and Majura Mountain Scouts Group teamed up on one such activity with amazing results. NHWACT has a range of merchandise made available to the Community free of charge. Our most popular item is a […]
It’s been a busy start to 2025, just the way we like it! 2025 has kicked off with a flurry of activity including attendance at the Royal Canberra Show, the Volunteering ACT Expo, Africa in the Park, Watson Day and a successful Members’ Forum. The AusIndia Fair is scheduled for17 May and we’ll be there […]
OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER WITH NHWACT ACTNHW is seeking volunteers, either from within the organisation or external to it, to assist in a range of areas.We have recently contacted a number of institutions seeking volunteers for the roles described below.If you, or anyone you know, are interested in learning more please contact either myself or the […]
ACT NWH Newsletter – December Issue 3
ACT Neighbourhood Watch and Crime Stoppers ACT will be at the AusIndia Fair this Saturday 16 March from 10am until 4pm. Drop in, say g’day and learn about NHW in our community and take the opportunity to experience traditional Indian arts, culture and food.
National Secure Your Home Day 23-24 September 2023 National Secure Your Home Day provides an opportunity for all householders to prioritise making your home more secure. Neighbourhood Watch Australasia (NHWA), in partnership with the University of Queensland (UQ), invite you to dedicate one day of the year to crime prevention awareness and a security assessment […]
ACT Policing are implementing online reporting to supplement current reporting channels for the community. Online reporting of particular crime types is currently offered by all other state law enforcement agencies to provide the public with a range of options to engage with police. Online Reporting will be complementary to existing reporting means and you will […]
ACT Neighbourhood Watch Plans for the Future NHWACT is continuing to look at broadening our engagement within our diverse and technology-connected communities. The Board recently hosted a workshop for Area Coordinators and newsletter editors to develop our newsletter offerings and investigate alternate delivery options. The workshop was well attended with all participants contributing to positive […]
Neighbourhood Watch Joins Forces to Celebrate “Silver is Gold” Neighbourhood Watch partnered with ACT Policing in manning a stall at the ‘Silver is Gold’ Seniors Expo at the EPIC showgrounds in late May. As NHW ACT President, Laurie Blackall, noted: “It has been a busy 2022 so far but we have achieved significant positive exposure […]
