NHW Monash Past Events

SAFEPLATE - Monash Neighbourhood Watch

Was held on Saturday 25th October, 2025, 9:00am - 1:00pm at Bunnings FTG Rd - Notting Hill,

One-way screws were fitted to secure the number plates of over 280 vehicles,

by NHW in conjunction with Victoria Police.

One-way screws reduce the risk of your number plates being stolen.

Stolen number plates are used on stolen cars used in serious crime as well as petrol theft.

The RACV attended and provided Tyre, Battery and Child car seat checks as requested by members of the public.

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Monash Neighbourhood Watch

Open Residents Meeting and Information Evening

Was held on Wednesday 15th October, 2025, 7:30pm - 9:30pm at Mt Waverley Community Centre, in the main hall in Miller Crescent, Mt Waverley

YOUTH and CRIME

Guest speaker: Was Sgt Greg Garrison from the Proactive Policing Unit. He spoke about his experiences in dealing with youth and crime, and some of the situations he had been in with early intervention with youth offenders and victims.

(he replaced Senior Constable Jaclyn Mahood who was unwell)

We enjoyed – a cuppa and cake and sandwiches at the end of the meeting.

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Monash Neighbourhood Watch

A Resident’s Open Meeting and Information Evening

Date: Wednesday 26th March 2025 Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm

Location: Mt Waverley Community Centre, Main Hall, Miller Cres, Mt Waverley

FIRE SAFETY with Guest speaker:- Mr Shane McCluskey - Fire Rescue Victoria

Shane is a professional Firefighter and has been since 1990 with Fire Rescue Victoria and he now holds the rank of Station Officer. He is currently in the role of Multicultural Liaison Officer. For much of that time, he has worked in and around the City of Monash.

Shane commenced his presentation by asking the audience what they thought the role of Fire Rescue Victoria was.

From the replies he built up a picture of the responsibilities in fighting fires, providing initial emergency care in conjunction with Ambulance Victoria, the SES, and Victoria Police. He then concentrated on Fire Safety in the home, and the necessity of having sufficient working smoke detectors/fire alarms. He spoke about taking care when charging batteries and choosing correct location and support surface to prevent overheating. Also the need to ensure that you can easily exit your home in case of emergency (not having to search for a key), not to go back inside, and to have a planned exit route and meeting point to allow quick accountability of people.

The evening ended with a cuppa and cake.

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SafePlate and RACV Car Advice

Was Cancelled due to the forecast extremely hot day.

Saturday 15th March 2025

Bunnings, Notting Hill, FTG Road - 9:00 to 1:00pm

Have one-way screws fitted to secure your number plates

NHW in conjunction with Victoria Police

RACV will be present to advise on tyre, battery and child restraints

One-way screws reduce the risk of your number plates being stolen.

Stolen number plates are used on stolen cars used in serious crime as well as petrol theft.

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NHW CHRISTMAS EVENT - 2024

A special gathering was held on Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 7 pm in the Mt Waverley Community Centre

This meeting was to say thank you to all Monash NHW volunteers for their hard work during the year and to wish everyone

a happy festive season.

There was also a very special presentation to Senior Constable Sara Coe, who was nominated by Monash NHW

for a State NHW Award. Sara won Best Police Partnership Activity Award for 2024.

The award was presented to Sara by Mr Arsh Singh from NHW Vic HQ

We were also honoured to have representation from Monash Council

.(Councillors James, Lake and Patterson and recently retired Tina Malaeb and Colin Bostock),

and Monash Police (Acting Commander, Inspector Ronelle Quin, and Sergeant Geoff Armstrong).

The evening commenced at 7pm with finger food (Sandwiches, quiches, sausage rolls, cake, etc. tea and coffee)

No formal meeting was held.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH AWARDS 2024

Best Police Partnership Activity Award 2024

Winner: Senior Constable Sara Coe (NHW Monash)

We are honoured to award Senior Constable Sara Coe with a Best Police Partnership Activity Award for her outstanding crime prevention work in Monash. As the Monash Crime Prevention Officer, Sara has collaborated closely with Neighbourhood Watch Monash and the Monash Council on initiatives like Safe Plate Days, Coffee with a Cop, and community safety presentations. Sara’s approachable nature, commitment to safety, and innovative projects, such as pop-up clinics and crime prevention workshops, have had a profound impact on reducing crime and enhancing community trust. Her dedication has made Monash a safer place, and we are pleased to recognise her achievements.

OPEN RESIDENTS MEETING.

The October 29th 2024 MONASH NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH – OPEN RESIDENTS MEETING

was held at Mount Waverley Youth Centre [next door to the Community Centre] in Miller Crescent.

This meeting was an open meeting for all residents of the City of Monash to inform residents of issues related to Crime and Safety.

Our Guest Speaker for the October 2024 Meeting was Senior Sergeant Sarah Eglinton. Sarah is part of the Road Policy Strategy Division of Victoria Police and previously a team member working with youth, and is a Monash resident.

Sarah spoke about:

Current road trauma trends - deaths and serious injuries,
Pedestrian Safety,
What can be done to reduce the likelihood of having a collision,
Spreading the message regarding kinder driving,
Her experiences in dealing with youth and youth crime.

Safe Plate 19 October 2024

Safe Plate

Saturday 19th October 2024

Was held at Bunnings - Notting Hill,

It was an active morning with Monash SES who ran the sausage sizzle, and had an SES van to show people and seek additional volunteers. The weather was cool and damp initially but cleared to a warm and pleasant morning.

NHW Monash in conjunction with Victoria Police had over 200 vehicles fitted with one-way screws, and more packs of screws were handed out for people to DIY.

One-way screws reduce the risk of your number plates being stolen.

Stolen number plates are used on stolen cars and used in serious crime as well as petrol theft.

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Safe Plate 23 March 2024

"The weather was cool, overcast with a light wind. It was at a new venue (Bunnings Oakleigh,cnr Centre Rd and Warrigal Rd Oakleigh South). There was a bit of a learning curve with traffic flow, with the occasional Woolworths semi-trailer coming thru'.

Bunnings had supplied many traffic cones and a lady with a SLOW/STOP sign. Police members solicited customers at the Centre Rd.. entry and directed them to the traffic lane. There were about 5 Police members assisting and we had about 15 volunteers doing screw replacement.

This year we were not allowed to remove LICENCE PLATE COVERS and could only supply screws to owners to fit DIY. We were advised that 206 vehicles had screws replaced."

SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING - WEDNESDAY, 6TH MARCH, 2024

at 7.30pm in the Community Centre, Miller Crescent, Mt Waverley

We were delighted to have Senior Constable Sara Coe as our special guest speaker for this event. Sara is our Police Crime Prevention Officer for Monash. Sara spoke about:

• Home and motor vehicle safety and security

• What you can do to prevent crime and theft

• How to make a police report

• How to recognise and report a suspected Scam - Red Flags and things to look out for.

This meeting was open to all residents, and we had attendees from across the City of Monash.

We all enjoyed a cuppa and cake at the end of the meeting - thanks Judith.

Please come along and join us at our NEXT Open Meeting.

Neighbourhood Watch is for everyone!

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Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Open Residents Meeting and Information Evening Tuesday, 10th October, 2023 Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm

Location: Mt Waverley Community Centre, Main Hall, Miller Crescent, Mt Waverley

Monash Local Area Commander Victoria Police - Inspector Matt Volk

We met Matt who spoke about crime and safety in Monash. Matt included recommendations from Victoria Police on staying safe: General and personal safety in the community, reporting crime, as well keeping your home and belongings safe and secure.

We finished with a cuppa and cake at the end of the meeting.

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Happy 40th Birthday NHW VIC! - June 2023

Neighbourhood Watch Victoria celebrated its 40th Birthday on the 8th of June 2023. Representives from the NHW Monash LGA committee attended the function.

Special guests included the very first volunteer and State President Tom Newman OAM and former Victoria Police Chief Inspector Chris Coster who chatted with MC Craig Huggins from Gold FM about the early days of NHW and cut the birthday cake. Guest speaker was Dr Lois Peeler AM who spoke about the importance of community in First Nations culture. Other speakers included Chief Commissioner and NHW Patron Shane Patton, NHW Board President Suzanne Dunlop, Mr John Berger MP representing the Minister for Crime Prevention, NHW CEO Bambi Gordon and RACV General Manager Growth Portfolio Natalie Dean.

Safe Plate Day - 25 March 2023

Was held on Saturday, 25th March 2023, 9 am to I pm at Bunnings Store - Notting Hill

One-way screws fitted to secure number plates.

RACV attended and advised on car safety

NHW in conjunction with Victoria Police, fit one-way screws to reduce the risk of your number plates being stolen. Stolen number plates are used on stolen cars used in crimes such as petrol theft.

Archived Notices

STATEMENT - From our Head Office.

4th Jan 2021. With regard to an ABC investigation into a Chinese businessman, "Haha" Lui and reference to the the Australian Emergency Assistance Association that he has founded as being a 'neighbourhood watch', please note that Neighbourhood Watch Victoria has no connection to the AEAA Inc. Suggesting that the AEAA is in some way a neighbourhood watch is misleading. The activities and policies of the 2 organisations are vastly different.

Bambi Gordon. CEO. NHW Victoria.

STATE FORUM - Changes to NHW Constitution - June 2018

The committee charged with studying the best course of action addressed the June 2018 State Forum.

Please follow this link for a summary of their findings.

SCAM ALERT - Threats and Kidnap Scams Targeting Chinese Community

June 2018 - The ACCC’s Scamwatch service is warning the Chinese community in Australia to be wary about two frightening scams targeting them that involve threats of arrest, and extortion via fake kidnappings.

For more detailed information, visit Scamwatch.

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