NSW Local Government Community Safety and Crime Prevention Network

This page helps promote the importance of Community Safety and the inter-agency approaches to crime prevention.

Safety means different things to different people. It is not just about the level of crime in our community, it is about developing and implementing programs that can also prevent unintentional injury. It is about how people feel in our community and there are many factors that affect this. To improve community safety all sections of the community need to work together to create a safer environmen

Home | Respect.gov.au - Violence against women. Let's stop it at the start 29/10/2024

SEE THE HIDDEN TRENDS OF DISRESPECT
Social media allows young Australians to connect with others, create and maintain relationships and to express themselves. It can also expose them to a world of disrespect.

Home | Respect.gov.au - Violence against women. Let's stop it at the start Social media allows young Australians to connect with others, create and maintain relationships and to express themselves. It can also expose them to a world of disrespect. Social media algorithms, designed to prioritise and favour provocative and polarising content, can automatically serve disresp...

22/10/2024

Examining trends in drug driving charges, roadside drug testing, and population drug use in
New South Wales (NSW) between 2008 and 2023
Read morehttps://bocsar.nsw.gov.au/documents/publications/bb/bb151-200/BB172-Report-mobile-drug-testing.pdf

Peer support for parents of children with complex needs 16/10/2024

Peer support for parents of children with complex needs

Peer support for parents of children with complex needs This article summarises the evidence on peer support for parents of children with complex needs and considers the implications for practitioners.

Our Club Says No2DV - Family and Domestic Violence Awareness Project 24/09/2024

Clubs unite "Not in our Club', says Not Now, Not Ever!"

Our Club Says No2DV - Family and Domestic Violence Awareness Project In early 2023, three local sporting clubs in the Camden-Wollondilly LGA took part in a program to raise awareness and find solutions to domestic and family v...

'Empower You' app unveiled for improved support and connectivity for DV victims - NSW Police Force 24/09/2024

Empower You is a free safety app for people experiencing domestic and family violence.

Use Empower You to obtain contact details of support services, to send messages with your location to trusted friends, or to gather information about your experiences to send to a friend for safe keeping.

Before downloading this app or sharing it with anyone, please consider your safety. Call 000 if you’re in danger.

'Empower You' app unveiled for improved support and connectivity for DV victims - NSW Police Force Victims of domestic and family violence in NSW now have access to an innovative new mobile phone application designed to discreetly document abuse and provid...

What is coercive control in domestic violence relationships? | ABC News 24/09/2024

Hannah Clark told her mother 'he never hit me' despite several assaults

What is coercive control in domestic violence relationships? | ABC News The murders of Hannah Clarke and her three children in Brisbane in 2020 shone a spotlight on coercive control in domestic violence relationships and sparked ...

23/09/2024

CBCity water safety event
Come and learn from experts about different Australian waterway conditions, including for activities like boating, surfing and rock fishing
When: Wednesday 9 October, 9am-3pm
Where: Garrison Point Reserve Playground
Henry Lawson Drive Georges Hall

https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/cbcity-water-safety-event

20/09/2024

Burwood Police, Burwood Council, and Lithium Bicycles Burwood are collaborating to host an E-Bike Safety Seminar. This event provides a valuable opportunity to engage with your local police, council representatives, and e-bike experts to learn essential safety tips and best practices for riding e-bikes. We look forward to your participation and hope to see you there!🚲🏍️🛴

The impact of va**ng on adolescent mental health 18/09/2024

Va**ng, or electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use, by adolescents and young people has increased rapidly in the last decade. Evidence indicates that va**ng has negative impacts on physical health and mental health for people who use e-cigarettes

The impact of va**ng on adolescent mental health This paper provides an overview of what e-cigarettes are and the prevalence of va**ng among adolescents in Australia.

Students Can Save Lives Too: Teaching Youth to Recognize an Overdose and Respond - SHAPE America Blog 15/09/2024

Students Can Save Lives Too: Teaching Youth to Recognize an Overdose and Respond

Students Can Save Lives Too: Teaching Youth to Recognize an Overdose and Respond - SHAPE America Blog When it comes to preventing drug overdoses, being prepared means equipping middle and high school students, teachers, coaches, and community members with the knowledge to identify signs of a drug overdose and the skills and tools needed to respond quickly and effectively.

11/09/2024

The Victorian Government has released a SAFER DESIGN GUIDELINES
WHAT MAKES FOR SAFER DESIGN?
Well designed and maintained urban environments are essential for improved safety in the community.
The key to safer places is to improve the quality of the environment, minimise the opportunity for crime and promote accessible and liveable places that encourage a feeling of safety and community participation.

www.planning.vic.gov.au

What is AI? 10/09/2024

There’s a lot of buzz around artificial intelligence, also referred to as AI. While it can seem quite alarming, especially when you hear news reports about the risks it poses to jobs, our privacy and society in general, it also comes with many opportunities. There are ways AI can help our lives, and you may even be surprised to hear you may already be using it without realising.

What is AI? A beginner’s guide to artificial intelligence (AI); what is it and how it’s being used today. Find out how you may already be interacting with AI without realising.

Preventing Crime and Disorder in Public Places 02/09/2024

Professor Tim Prenzler, Professor of Criminology at the University of the Sunshine Coast, has released a new book titled Preventing Crime and Disorder in Public Places: Blending Opportunity Reduction, Guardianship, and Welfare.
Available here:-

Preventing Crime and Disorder in Public Places This book provides scientifically informed guidance on effective holistic place management strategies for preventing crime

Australian police warns parents about gaming predators | Cybernews 02/09/2024

Does your child play video games online? Do they use chat functions, as well? If so, be extra careful – sexual predators like to lurk in the digital shadow and befriend unsuspecting children, Australian federal police (AFP) warned.

Australian police warns parents about gaming predators | Cybernews

Keeping Kids in Mind Official Film Screening | Humanitix 28/08/2024

Join CatholicCare Sydney for an official screening of their new Keeping Kids in Mind film at the Bryan Brown Theatre in Bankstown.

Keeping Kids in Mind is the only externally evaluated post separation parenting course currently facilitated Australia wide. CatholicCare Sydney has been actively training experienced practitioners to provide this much needed service to parents both online and in person. The course looks at the impact of parental separation through the eyes of children, helping parents to learn and understand the best ways to support their children through these challenging times.

Keeping Kids in Mind Official Film Screening | Humanitix Get Tickets on Humanitix - Keeping Kids in Mind Official Film Screening hosted by CatholicCare Sydney. Bryan Brown Theatre . Thursday 5th September 2024. Find event information.

Help someone who's being scammed 28/08/2024

A person who is the target of a scam may be too caught up in the scammer’s web of deceit to recognise they are being scammed. You can play a vital role in protecting your loved one from harm.

Help someone who's being scammed You can play a vital role in protecting your loved one from harm if they're the target of a scam.

Photos from Domestic Violence NSW's post 26/08/2024
26/08/2024

Have you cared for or are you caring for someone who is experiencing suicidality?

The NSW Government is introducing new legislation to help prevent su***de.

Your voice is important in helping shape this legislation.

Community consultations are being led by Su***de Prevention Australia and First Nations Co.

Learn more about this proposed legislation and take the survey to have your say: https://www.su***depreventionaust.org/consultations-nsw-act/

Talking about death and dying can be hard. Crisis support services are available:
- Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511
- Lifeline - 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
- Su***de Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
- Beyond Blue - 1300 22 46 36
- Qlife – 1800 184 527 (available 3pm to midnight daily)
- 13YARN – 13 92 76

International Overdose Awareness Day: 31 August 26/08/2024

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.

International Overdose Awareness Day: 31 August International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable.

26/08/2024
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26/08/2024

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Join us for this week’s broadcast of the fathering symposium from the AIFS 2024 Conference and a live Q&A with the panel, about ways to support fathers and fathers-to-be to promote the wellbeing of their children and families.

Held in partnership with Emerging Minds Australia this Wednesday 28 August 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (AEST): https://aifs.gov.au/webinars/supporting-fathers-and-fathers-be-insights-research-and-practice

26/08/2024

Which icon is that?
Ever looked at your device and wondered what a certain icon meant? Have you been too worried to click or tap on something because you didn’t know what it would do? The Be Connected Icon Glossary shows you the most common icons found across all devices and explains what they do.

From navigating around your device and connecting it to Bluetooth and your Smart TV, to making video calls or cropping your photos, get to know some of the features on your device with the Be Connected Icon Glossary to common technology icons.
Download herehttps://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/pluginfile.php/98834/mod_resource/content/2/Be%20Connected%20-%20Tech%20Icon%20Glossary.pdf

How to spot a fake email 26/08/2024

How to spot a fake email

Hundreds of billions of emails are sent each day around the globe – and it’s no wonder when email is a fast, efficient, and free way to communicate. But how can you tell when an email is from a scammer?

How to spot a fake email Find out the red flags you need to look out for when you receive an email that asks for your personal information. Read our guide.

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