Community
11 August, 2023
Celebrating four decades
SAUSAGES straight off the barbie were on the lunch menu at the Warrnambool police station earlier this week.
Representatives from Neighbourhood Watch Victoria (NHWV) were on hand to cook up a feast for local police members on Monday, recognising and celebrating 40 years of partnership.
The lunch-time visit was part of Neighbourhood Watch’s 40th anniversary regional roadshow.
“Over the past four decades, NHWV and Victoria Police have worked closely together to foster safer communities and provide a sense of security to the residents of Victoria,” NHWV chief executive officer Bambi Gordon said.
“To mark this significant milestone, BankVic is supporting NHWV to visit police stations across Victoria and host a barbecue for local police.”
The visits acknowledge the collaboration of police and community which has played an integral role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all Victorians.
The regional roadshow will provide an opportunity for NHWV and BankVic representatives to personally express their appreciation to the hardworking Victoria Police officers in regional Victoria.
“It will be a moment to acknowledge the collective efforts and achievements in creating safer towns, and an opportunity to enjoy a snag (with or without onions),” Ms Gordon said.
“Our 40th anniversary visits to regional police stations throughout August will also provide the opportunity to encourage the formation of new neighbourhood watch groups.
“We recognise there is a growing regional population, including in many towns, such as Warrnambool where there hasn’t been an active NHW group of recent times.”
Ms Gordon said her group would also be talking to local police about firing up new groups of volunteers as part of VicPol’s Neighbourhood Policing program.
