Community Safety Month 2026

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Community Safety Month is held across Monash every October and reminds us that we all have a role to play in keeping our community safe. 

Safety is a fundamental human right and is essential to health and wellbeing and enjoyment of community life.

We are committed to creating a place where every individual feels welcome, valued and safe regardless of their age, cultural background, race, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status/background, gender identity, sex, intersex status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

2026 program of events

1 Oct - Coffee with a cop

Thursday 1 October, 12pm – 2pm
Bon Bons Café, M-City, 2107 Dandenong Road, Clayton
No booking required. Just drop by.

Come and have a free coffee and meet your local Police. 

Coffee with a Cop is a monthly casual catch-up where residents and businesses can meet their local Police officers. 

Come ask your questions, learn more about community safety issues, and understand what Police do to support the community. 

Bring the kids along. No need to register, just drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. 

Learn more


Contact
 Primary Prevention Officer
wellbeingadvocacy@monash.vic.gov.au

 

6 Oct - Monash Neighbourhood Watch and Victoria Police Pop Up

Tuesday 6 October, 10am- 12pm 
The Glen, 235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley 
Free event. No booking required. 

Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Watch and Victorian Police members at the Glen.  

Ask questions, learn more about community safety issues, and understand what you can do to support the community. 

No need to register, just drop in. 

Security screws will also be available for your Number Plates 

Contact
Monash Neighbourhood Watch
secretary@nhwmonash.org.au

 

7 Oct - Ambulance Victoria at Oakleigh Central Shopping Centre

Wednesday 7 October, 11am-2pm 
Oakleigh Central Shopping Centre, 56 Portman Street, Oakleigh 
Free event. No bookings required. 

Join us for a fun and informative day with Ambulance Victoria paramedics. 

Learn and learn valuable skills.  

Learn valuable skills like CPR, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and be prepared to help save lives!  

This event is for all ages. Just pop along.

Contact 
Primary Prevention Officer 
wellbeingadvocacy@monash.vic.gov.au  

 

8 Oct - Stay Safe, Stay Informed: Consumer Rights and Scam Awareness

Thursday 8 October, 1:30pm- 2:30pm
36 Kincumber Drive Glen Waverley
Free ticketed event. 

Presented by the Monash University Street Law Program, this free community information session covers scam prevention and consumer rights under Australian Consumer Law. 

Learn how to recognise and avoid common scams, protect yourself from fraud, and understand your rights when goods or services are faulty, not as described, or do not meet acceptable quality standards.  

The session will also explain when you may be entitled to a refund, repair or replacement, and where to seek help if you experience a consumer problem. This session is designed to help participants make informed decisions and confidently exercise their consumer rights.

Register to attend


Contact 
Kerrie Road Neighbourhood House  
info@knh.org.au  
03 9887 6226 

 

9 Oct - Crime Prevention Session: Home and motor vehicle security

Friday 9 October, 12:15pm – 1:15pm 
Mount Street Neighbourhood House, 6 Mount Street, Glen Waverley 
Free ticketed event. 

Join Victoria Police for a practical session on keeping your home and vehicle safe from theft and crime.  

Learn simple prevention strategies, how and when to report suspicious activity or incidents, and why reporting crime helps keep our community safer.  

Light lunch provided. 

Email mountst@msnh.org.au to register to attend. 

 

Contact 
03 9803 8706  
mountst@msnh.org.au 

 

10 Oct - Safe Plate

Saturday 10 October, 9am –1pm 
Bunnings Notting Hill, 256 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill 
Free event. No booking required.  

Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Monash volunteers will be on site fitting and securing vehicle number plates with one-way screws at Bunnings Notting Hill. 

Geet along for your Saturday morning Bunnings snag and help prevent number plate theft!  

RACV will on site to provide advice on vehicle child seats and tyres.  

This event is run in partnership with NHW Monash and Victoria Police. 

Learn more

Contact  
Neighbourhood Watch Monash
secretary@nhwmonash.org.au  

 

 

 

 

20 Oct - Storytime with a Police officer

Tuesday 20 October, 10:30am – 11:30am 
Wheelers Hill Library, 860 Ferntree Gully Road 
Free event. No booking is required.  

Join us for this special community safety-themed Storytime with special guest Victoria Police officer, Sara.  

Storytime supports children's literacy and group learning. 

For children aged 1-5 years. 

No bookings. Just meet us at the library. 

More information


Contact 
Primary Prevention Officer 
wellbeingadvocacy@monash.vic.gov.au 

 

21 Oct - Digital legacy planning

Wednesday 21 October, 10am - 12pm 
Wheelers Hill Library, 860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill 
Free ticketed event.   

What happens to all of your computer content when you're gone? 

Your important documents, online accounts and photos can be lost or inaccessible if you don’t plan for what happens to them.  

This session will explain what a digital legacy is and how you can manage your digital assets as part of your estate. 

 

Important: This session does not provide legal advice but will offer useful guidance when planning what happens to your online presence. 


More information


Contact 
03 9265 4877 
askmonlib@monash.vic.gov.au 

 

22 Oct - Crimestoppers Victoria: Online Safety and Cybercrime

Thursday 22 October, 6pm - 7pm 
Mount Waverley Library, 41 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley  

Learn about common online scams, cybercrime trends and digital safety risks currently impacting Victorian communities. 

Session includes phishing, identity theft, social media scams, and online fraud. 

Understand practical ways to protect your personal information, strengthen online security and recognise warning signs of suspicious online activity across emails, websites, phone calls and social media platforms. 

Presented by Crimestoppers Victoria. Crime Stoppers Victoria is an independent not-for-profit organisation that encourages people to prevent crime and anonymously share what they know about unsolved cases or suspicious activity. 

Register 

Register online using your library credentials. Or, by phone or at your nearest library. 


Contact
03 9265 4877 
askmonlib@monash.vic.gov.au 

 

22 Oct - Coffee with a Cop - Monash Health

Thursday 22 October, 10:30pm – 12pm  
Monash Health, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton 
Free event. No booking required.  

Come and have a free coffee and meet your local Police. 

Coffee with a Cop is a monthly casual catch-up where residents and businesses can meet their local Police officers. 

Ask questions, learn more about community safety issues and understand what Police do to support the community. 

No need to register, just drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. 

Contact 
 Primary Prevention Officer 
wellbeingadvocacy@monash.vic.gov.au 

 

25 Oct - Family Fun Day

Sunday 25 October, 10am – 3pm  
Batesford Reserve, Chadstone 

Join us at Batesford Reserve for an incredible day of free family fun and activities!  

Celebrate Children’s Week with a jam-packed program of live performances, entertainment and family-friendly activities including: 

  • kids’ craft sessions 

  • wildlife displays 

  • sporting activities 

  • music 

  • dancing and 

  • the return of the LED screen featuring a selection of ABC Kids short movies.  

A full event program will be made available closer to the event. 


Contact 
Events@monash.vic.gov.au  
(03) 9518 3555 

 

26 Oct - Home and vehicle security with Victoria Police

Monday 26 October, 10am – 11am 
Oakleigh Library, Drummond Street, Oakleigh 

Join Victoria Police for a practical session on keeping your home and vehicle safe from theft and crime.  

Learn simple prevention strategies, how and when to report suspicious activity or incidents, and why reporting crime helps keep our community safer. 

Register to attend


Contact 
03 9265 4877 
askmonlib@monash.vic.gov.au 

 

28 Oct - Storytime with a Police officer

Wednesday 28 October, 10:30am – 11:30am 
Mount Waverley Library, 41 Miller Crescent, Mount Waverley 
Free event. No bookings required.  

Join us for this special community safety-themed Storytime with special guest Victoria Police Officer, Sara.  

Storytime supports children's literacy and group learning. 

For children aged 1-5 years. 

No bookings required. Just meet us at the library. 

 

Contact 
03 9265 4877 
askmonlib@monash.vic.gov.au 

 

29 Oct - Victoria Police: Monash PSA Neighbourhood Policing Forum

Thursday 29 October, 6pm – 9pm 
Batesford Community Hub (Multipurpose Room), 94 Batesford Road, Chadstone 
Free registration. Email details to monash.di@police.vic.gov.au 

The Victoria Police Neighbourhood Policing Forum welcomes local services and community members to talk with police about what issues are important in your community. 

The forum will explore topics including: 

• Current crime trends and crime prevention 

• Family violence 

• Young people 

• Road policing 

• Drugs and drug related crime. 

The Neighbourhood Policing Forum will be run by a Victoria Police panel with questions taken from the audience throughout the event. 

 

Please register by sending your details to monash.di@police.vic.gov.au  

 

29 Oct - Falls prevention and balance with Physio Justin

Thursday 29 October, 1:30pm – 2:30pm 
Mackie Road Neighbourhood House, 36-42 Mackie Road, Wheelers HIll  

Did you know that many falls can be prevented?  

Join us for an informative session with physiotherapist Justin to learn practical strategies to improve your balance, reduce your risk of falls, and maintain your confidence and independence. 

Contact 
03 9548 3311 
info@mackierdnh.org.au 

 

 

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Contact

wellbeingadvocacy@monash.vic.gov.au

 

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