Making Monash Safer
21 September 2007
Monash City Council will be promoting Community Safety Month this October to make residents aware of crime prevention, personal safety, safe work practices and procedures during an emergency.
Monash Mayor, Tom Morrissey said the month would highlight how we can all play our part in reducing the incidence of crime, violence and injuries.
Now celebrating its eleventh year, Community Safety Month was initiated by the Victorian Safe Communities Network, which co-ordinates the project with support from the Victorian Department of Justice.
Free events and activities across Monash in October are designed as a 'call to action' for everyone including displays at the Older Person's Expo, Ashwood Chadstone Fun Day and at Walk in the Park on Universal Children's Day.
Councillor Morrissey said that those who attend would benefit from the valuable safety information and expertise that will be readily available.
"Community Safety Month is a great chance for Monash residents to find out how they can make their local community a safer place to live and work," he said.
COMMUNITY SAFETY MONTH EVENTS
- 3 October - Older Person's Expo - Glen Waverley Secondary College. For more information, contact Sallenna Moutis on ph: 9518 3585
- 5 October - Car Safety Day - Oakleigh Centro Shopping Centre, Oakleigh Railway Station and Huntingdale Railway Station.
- 21 October - Ashwood Chadstone Fun Day - Batesford Reserve. For more information, contact Christine Loulier on ph: 9518 3547
- 24 October - Walk In The Park - Jells Park. For more information, contact Chris Cooper on ph: 9518 3565
- 27 October - Operation Safe Plate - Harvey Norman, Warrigal Road, Oakleigh
- 30 October - Keeping Safe and Mobile Course - Monash Civic Centre. For more information, contact Michelle Miller on ph 95183649.
Published: 21 September 2007
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