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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!
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.
Thank you to all NHW Groups, local Councils and organisations who held a National Secure Your Home Day 2024 event!
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QLD | NSW | SA | NT | VIC
QLD
Redland Bay - Shoreline Family Fun Day
Come and visit the Neighbourhood Watch stall at the Shoreline Family Fun Day!
When: Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11am – 2pm
Where: 9 Jingeri Street, Redland Bay QLD
Contact: Peter Brackstone | Email: nhqshoreline.ewatch@gmail.com
Facebook Page
Minyama – NHW Breakfast
Join Minyama Neighbourhood Watch for their National Secure Your Home Day event at the Antiquated Café, for NHW members and the community. The ‘Breakfast special’ available includes coffee of choice & breakfast brioche or gluten free frittata, plus a free coffee voucher for your next visit.
When: Saturday, 28th September 2024, 9:30am – 10.30am
Where: Antiquated Café, Shop 4/66 Jessica Blvd, Minyama QLD 4575
Contact: minyama.nhw@gmail.com
Facebook Page
Greenslopes – National Secure Your Home Day Event @ Zarraffas
Join Greenslopes Neighbourhood Watch for their National Secure Your Home Day information event.
When: Sunday, 29 September 2024, 9am-11am
Where: Zarraffas Greenslopes, Cnr Chatsworth Rd and Logan Rd, QLD
Facebook Page
Kilkivan - Community Garden & Railway Markets
Visit the Neighbourhood Watch & National Secure Your Home Day stall at the Kilkivan Community Garden & Railway Markets!
When: Sunday, 29 September 2024, 7am - 12pm
Where: Kilkivan Community Garden & Railway Markets Project Inc
Bligh Street, Kilkivan QLD
(old Railway station site on the western side of town, opp. the Kilkivan Hotel)
Contact: Cherrilyn Patrik | 0754 841 181
Shoal Point – Secure Your Home Cuppa Morning
Mackay Northern Beaches Neighbourhood Watch invite you to bring along your cuppa and a chair, have a chat to your neighbours and learn how you can ‘Secure Your Home’!
When: Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 9.30am – 11am
Where: Shoal Point Park, O’Brien Esplanade, Shoal Point QLD
Contact: Geri Kissner | Ph: 0423 291 979
Facebook Page
NSW
Burwood – National Secure Your Home Day Seniors Seminar
This seminar is a great opportunity to learn valuable tips on how to keep your home safe, ask questions, and build stronger relationships with local police.
When: Wednesday, 11 September 2024, 10am – 11.30am
Where: Woodstock Community Centre, Penfold Room
22 Church St, Burwood NSW
Contact: Burwood Council | 02 9911 9911 | council@burwood.nsw.gov.au
Burwood Council Website
Burwood – Keeping Your Home Safe with Burwood Police
Join us for an afternoon learning about home safety! You'll be able to have a chat with someone from Burwood Police on how everyone in the family can keep your home safe, as well as enjoy some colouring activities.
When: Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 3pm – 4.30pm
Where: Burwood Library and Community Hub, 2 Conder Street, Burwood, 2134
Contact: Burwood Library | 02 9911 9999 | library@burwood.nsw.gov.au
Keeping your Home Safe Event Info
Burwood Council Website
SA
Valley View - Information Stall & Coffee Van
Visit the Valley View Neighbourhood Watch (area 110) information stall with giveaways and hopefully a coffee van!
When: Saturday, 14 September 2024, 9am – 12pm
Where: Ilberry Green, next to the Valley View Tennis Club rooms
Elizabeth Crescent, Valley View SA
Contact: vancart18@gmail.com
Whyalla Norrie – Information stall and Giveaways
Join South Australia Police (SAPOL) and Whyalla Neighbhourhood Watch (Areas 264 & 277) for their National Secure Your Home Day information stall with giveaways!
When: Thursday, 19 September 2024,10am – 1:30pm
Where: Westland Shopping Centre, Nicolson Avenue, Whyalla Norrie SA
Contact: Ben Williams | 0429 146 407
NT
Rosebery - Brekkie in The Park
Brekkie in the Park is a monthly event (May-September) hosted by City of Palmerston. The event brings the community together and will provide information and resources, including on home security. It's also an opportunity to connect with other local organisations including NT Police.
When: Sunday, 15 September 2024, 8am - 10am
Where: Joan Fejo Park, Duwun Rd, Rosebery NT
Contact: India Etherington | 0456 732 954
VIC
Corinella – Community Safety Event
Organised by the Corinella and District Community Centre, the event will bring community groups together including the Country Fire Authority, SES and Police, who will be available to chat to the community about home and community safety. There will be a BBQ, displays by community groups, and emergency vehicles to check out!
When: Saturday, 5 October 2024, 3pm-5pm
Where: Corinella and District Community Centre, 48 Smythe St, Corinella VIC
Contact: 5678 0777 | coord@cdcc.asn.au
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.
Kids can also enter our Colouring Competition for the chance to WIN a $50 Gift Card! See details below to enter.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Kids
Colouring Competition
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED. SEE BELOW FOR WINNERS.
Ecourage your kids to get creative and enter our National Secure Your Home Day 2024 Kids Colouring Competition! There are six $50 Gift Cards up for grabs!
Download and complete the ENTRY FORM and OFFICIAL COLOURING COMPETITION SHEET and submit your entries as follows:
Email Entry:
Please email a clear photograph of the completed Official Colouring Competition Sheet original artwork and the completed Entry Form to: admin@nhwa.com.au
(JPG or PDF files accepted for artwork entries, attachments to be no larger than 2MB each).
Postal Entry:
Please mail the completed Official Colouring Competition Sheet original artwork and the completed Entry Form to:
National Secure Your Home Day Colouring Competition
PO Box 64
Spring Hill QLD 4004
Please note, entrants' parent/gauardian must be registered for National Secure Your Home Day.
This competition has now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered!
Full terms and conditions are available HERE
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Congratulations to the winners of the National Secure Your Home Day 2024 'Kids Colouring Competition' who will each receive a $50 Gift Card:
Category A (under 6 yrs):
Hazel, QLD
Evelyn, QLD
Category B (7-13 yrs)
Quentin, QLD
Maeve, QLD
Yvan, QLD
Well done to all the little artists who entered - an amazing effort by all!
(Winners published 28/11/24)
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.