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Welcome to the hub for all things fun and informative for National Secure Your Home Day!

This is the place to find out about upcoming events, hosting your own event and fun activities to get the kids involved.

When it comes to community safety and security, assessing your own home's security, connecting with your neighbours, and getting involved with your local Neighbourhood Watch group, are all simple ways to help build and maintain safer neighbourhoods. We are stronger together!

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We're encouraging all Neighbourhood Watch Groups and members of the community alike, to come together to connect and promote home security this National Secure Your Home Day!

You could host a coffee morning or BBQ, a stall at the markets or gathering at your local library, or how about a community day at the park!

If you'd like to host an event, get in touch with the National Secure your Home Day Team for a range of resources we can provide to help support your event from online resources (great for sharing on your Facebook page, emails and newsletters), to printed flyers, kids activity books and more!

Check out the resources available HERE to share on social media! Let’s work together to make our homes and neighbourhoods safer and help create a Safer Australia For Everyone!

Upcoming
Events

Connecting with your local Neighbourhood Watch group is a great way to stay up to date with local safety news, access crime prevention information, meet fellow community members, reduce crime opportunities, and help keep your home secure.

See our events list below and check back here regularly for new events being announced.

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QLD

Ipswich – “Have a Coffee Break, Not a House Break” Home & Vehicle Security Event

Join the Ipswich District Crime Prevention Unit for the launch of its Home and Vehicle Security social media ad campaign and to learn about National Secure Your Home Day. Speak to members of Ipswich District Neighbourhood Watch, get practical advice and security tips, plus, grab a free promotional coffee cup — reminding you to “have a coffee break, not a house break.”
Find the teams at these locations:

  • Rosewood
  • When:
  • Where:Bendigo Bank Rosewood, 30 John St, Rosewood QLD 4340
  • Boonah
  • When:
  • Where: Boonah IGA, 58 High St, Boonah QLD 4310
  • Ripley
  • When:
  • Where: Ripley Town Centre, 20 Main St, Ripley QLD 4306
  • Redbank
  • When:
  • Where: Redbank Plaza Level 3, 1 Collingwood Dr, Redbank QLD 4301
  • Redbank
  • When:
  • Where: Redbank Plaza Level 3, 1 Collingwood Dr, Redbank QLD 4301
  • Redbank Plains
  • When:
  • Where: Redbank Town Square, 357 - 403 Redbank Plains Road, Redbank Plains QLD 4301

    • Redbank Plains Town Square Website

Forest Lake – Coffee with a Cop

Meet some of your local police and community groups, with information on home security, neighbourhood safety and National Secure Your Home Day.

When: Saturday, 27 September 2025, 10am - 11:30am
Where: Stellarossa Cafe, Forest Lake Shopping Centre, QLD


Minyama Neighbourhood Watch – National Secure Your Home Day Event

To celebrate National Secure Your Home Day, Minyama NHW are inviting all residents of Minyama to join us at Antiquated Cafe. Come and meet your Minyama NHW Committee and pick up some flyers! If you don't have time, just pop in and say G'Day. Antiquated Cafe have kindly put on a special offer of $15 for a coffee & breakfast brioche or gluten free frittata. Spread the word and invite your neighbours. We would love to see you there!

  • When:
  • Where: Antiquated Cafe, Shop 4/66, Jessica Boulevard, QLD 4575


Redland Bay – Community Event

SAND (Shoreline Association for Neighbourhood Development Inc) and Crime Stoppers Queensland invite all members of the public to the Movie in the Park community event. The event will be opened by State MP, Rebecca Young and local Redland City Councillor, Julie Talty. Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) volunteers will be at the NHW gazebo talking to locals about National Secure Your Home Day, with food and drinks available, and lots of fun for the whole family including a screening of Paddington in Peru.

For more information visit: www.sand.org.au/events or Event Brite

When: Saturday, 27 September 2025, 5:30pm - 8pm
Where: Jingeri Park, Redland Bay, QLD 4165


Reedy Creek Neighbourhood Watch – Community Event

Bring along your picnic blanket and join us for an afternoon of fun and community spirit! Enjoy face painting, kids’ activities, free popcorn and fairy floss, community group stalls, and delicious food trucks. We’ll also be sharing National Secure Your Home Day tips and tricks to help keep your home safe. To top it all off, settle in for a special outdoor screening of Despicable Me 4 at 6:00pm. Don’t miss this free family-friendly event – we look forward to seeing you there!

  • When:
  • Where: Kingsmore Park, Reedy Creek, QLD 4227


Twin Waters - Party in the Park Community Event

Visit the Neighbourhood Watch stall at the Twin Waters Residence Association Park in the Park event. Speak with local NHW members and get information of home security and National Secure Your Home Day. The event offers a variety of entertainment, food and market stalls to enjoy. 

When: Sunday, 19 October 2025, 3pm – 7pm
Where: Twin Waters Shopping Village, Ocean Dr, QLD 4564


Wondai Neighbourhood Watch – Community Event

  • When:
  • Where: South Burnett Regional Council, MacKenzie Street, Wondai QLD 4606


ACT

Hawker Neighbourhood Watch – Community Event

  • When:
  • Where: Hawker Community Repair Café, Hawker International Softball Centre, Walhallow Street, Hawker ACT 2614

NHW ACT – COTA Seniors Expo Exhibit

Neighbourhood Watch ACT will be at the COTA Seniors’ Expo, sharing practical tips for National Secure Your Home Day. Alongside 150+ exhibitors, interactive displays, entertainment, and a buzzing food court, it’s a great chance to discover simple ways to make your home safer and connect with your community.

Paid carparking is available at the Eastlake Pde carpark. Attendees are encouraged to consider car-pooling where possible, as parking may be limited on the day of the Expo.

  • When:
  • Where: Old Bus Depot Market Building, 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston ACT 2604

Kids
Activities

Teaching your kids about home security - and neighbourhood safety - is a great way to promote awareness and good habits early on!

Check out our range of kid's activities below, designed to be both fun and educational, providing a great opportunity for kids to understand the importance of home security.

01

Home Security Poster

Teach your kids about home security through art! Make a poster together that shows all the ways you keep your home safe. Ask your kids to identify areas that may pose security risks. Encourage them to point out potential entry points for burglars or places where valuables should be kept hidden. Discuss ways to reinforce these areas and make them more secure.

02

Create an Emergency Plan

Work together as a family to create an emergency plan in case of a break-in. Discuss what you will do if you come home to a break-in or see suspicious activity in your neighbourhood. This is particularly important for teenagers and young adults who are new to being home alone.

Booklet: Reporting Suspicious Behaviour

03

Learn to Use Alarms and Security Systems

Teach kids how to arm and disarm your home's security system and properly lock doors and windows. Role-play scenarios to practice what to do if the alarm goes off or if they hear unusual noises.

04

What to Do When Someone Knocks on the Door

Educate your kids about the importance of not opening the door to strangers (whether at home with the family, or teens/young adults who may be home alone), use your intercom, or keep the security screen door closed and locked, or don't open the door at all.

05

Internet Safety

Teach kids about online safety and the risks associated with sharing personal information online, including images, bank details, phone numbers and addresses.

If you suspect or have seen inappropriate behaviour towards children online, visit:
Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE): https://www.accce.gov.au/report

06

Kids Activity Book!

Download and print our Kids Activity Book and have some fun, whilst talking and learning about staying secure at home!

Download Activity Book

Remember, while these activities can help children learn about home security, it's important to tailor them to the age and maturity level of your children. Always supervise them during the learning process and continue to reinforce these lessons over time without creating fear.