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Neighbourhood Watch Melton City

Locality: Melton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9247 5492

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25.01.2022 Scams effect us all, so join us for a free online event to learn a little more about how to protect yourself and family from scammers.

25.01.2022 Where do you pop your keys when you arrive home? How easy would it be for a burglar to find them? Pictured are 4 common spots inside the home where people put t...heir keys. Which one of these do you think is the safest? Let us know your answer and why, in the comments. Check back tomorrow for the answer or find out now by doing our free home-security self-assessment at www.howsafeismyplace.com.au #HowSafeIsMyPlace See more

25.01.2022 Friday funnies, or is it Friday confusions today?

25.01.2022 Join us online from 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 29 September, for a virtual Victorian Police Remembrance Day (Victoria) service to honour the fallen police employees... who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This year we honour and remember the four officers who sadly died in Kew on 22 April, as well as the lives of another 19 Victorian Police officers, Victorian Public Service staff and Police Chaplains who died in the last year. See the National Police Remembrance Day (Vic) Facebook Event for full details of how to join the service online https://bit.ly/3jakiUW Download the digital service booklet https://bit.ly/2S4ds7p #NPRD2020

24.01.2022 Q. Is Halloween allowed this year? A. YES is the answer Halloween is this October 31st and the Department of Health has issued this handy COVID safety plan for our kids trick-or-treating.... https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/halloween-update-covid-19-octob

24.01.2022 Want to check if you've been to an exposure site? Follow the link to the Department of Health site for detailed information on exposure locations and instructions to follow if you have been exposed. There is a suburb search too too. Stay safe https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites

23.01.2022 The horses are out! The Mounted Branch have been out and about in the Arnold's Creek (Melton West/Harkness) area for the past couple of days, including today. T...his has been in response to a group of kids fighting there earlier this week. A number of people had been arrested that evening as a result of that incident and the police are now ensuring there are proactive patrols to prevent further incidents. I came out today to thank the Mounted Branch for patrolling our streets and was met by Arnold's Creek Primary School Principal Frank Pawlowicz who joined me in the photo with the horses. When the camera pointed, the horses started posing! So did we:) I was super impressed. With the school holidays now here I hope that you all find productive ways to stay engaged and stay safe! Zorka Dunstan Melton Local Area Commander

21.01.2022 Remember that tonight we travel forward through time. Daylight savings time starts Sunday morning, so make sure you add an hour to your cl9cks before heading to bed tonight. Phone, does it automatically. Computer, does it automatically. ... TV, does it automatically. Smart Watch, does it automatically. Car, manually change. Microwave, needs training course from NASA to alter clock. See more

21.01.2022 If you get a call out of the blue from someone claiming to be from Neighbourhood Watch Victoria, asking you to buy advertising or pay money it’s not us! We do...n’t do phone or online fundraising and we don’t sell ads into magazines or handbooks. Occasionally our local NHW groups might ask their local businesses for sponsorship to produce their community newsletters, but that's it. So if you get a cold call like this, here’s what we suggest you do: 1. Don’t give them any money or commit to a sales agreement. 2. Ask for their name and the organisation they are working for, then source a phone number for them yourself, independently. 3. If they won’t give it to you hang up. 4. Note the date, time and brief details of the call and send them to us, via www.nhw.com.au/contact or by private message here.

20.01.2022 Drag out those masks. Remember to social distance. Use the hand sanitizer and the QR Code. We've got this if we watch out for each other.

20.01.2022 Committed to building a better Victoria - and increasing safety and connections for Victorians? We have two vacancies on our Board. Find out more: https://nhw.com.au/jobs/ And direct message if you would like to know more.

20.01.2022 It’s not always easy to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK, but it could change a life. R U OK? have released an interactive conversation roleplay video to help you learn what to say after R U OK? Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask to get started and learn how to ask R U OK?, listen, encourage action and check in.

20.01.2022 Did you know?... That you don't need a rego or driver description to report dangerous or hoon driving! Posting on Facebook won't stop dangerous driving in our neighbourhood, but reporting it to police will. Every time you report hoon driving it's collated with other reports in the same area. Police use this information to create target areas. The more often you report hooning, the more likely the police will be in the right place at the right time. Report dangerous or hoon drivers to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit their online reporting tool at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

19.01.2022 Tomorrow is R U OK?Day, a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life today, tomorrow and any day it's needed. Learn what to say after R U OK? so you can keep the conversation going when someone says they're not OK. Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask #RUOKDay #theresmoretosay #RUOK

19.01.2022 These are trying times for all of us, and today is a day that RUOK? reminds us all that its ok to not be ok, and points us all in the right direction in how we as friend and family can help those that are not ok. After you ask the question RUOK? keep the conversation going. You may be saving their life by just talking with them :) https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

18.01.2022 HOT CARS KILL! Children can and do die in hot cars, and the risk is highest in summer. Even on mild days the temperature inside a parked car can be 20-30 degrees hotter than the temperature outside. When it’s 30 degrees outside, a child could be suffering in up to 60-degree heat. The risk of heatstroke, dehydration and death is very real!... Never leave your kids or pets in your car during warm and hot weather. If you see a child or pet in an unattended car on a warm or hot day call Triple Zero 000 and report the car colour, make and location to police or ambulance. See more

17.01.2022 Where's the safest place to put your keys when you're at home? Pop them somewhere out of sight, especially your car keys. That might be in a bathroom cabinet, a... tin in your pantry, under your dog's bed or in your handbag. Choose a spot that's out of sight and not easily accessible. 7 in 10 cars are stolen with their own keys. Car thieves will sneak into homes by taking advantage of unlocked doors and windows and look for keys left in easily accessible spots such as on a key hook, on a kitchen bench or in a bowl near the door. In most cases, car thieves will actively avoid coming into contact with the homeowner. Importantly, if you have deadlocks on any external doors, always leave a key in the lock when you're at home, so you can escape quickly in an emergency. Don't keep a car key on the same keyring and make sure you remove it from the door before you go out, if there is no-one else at home. Take our free home-security self-assessment at www.howsafeismyplace.com.au to find out where your home might be vulnerable to a break-in.

17.01.2022 Victoria COVID 7 day lockdown from 11.59pm tonight. You only have 5 reason to leave your home:... Shopping for esencial food and services (one person per day). Caregiving, medical or compassionate reasons. Esencial work or permitted education. Exercise for 2 hours (With other household members, or 1 from another houshold). To get vaccinated. You must remain within 5km of your home unless for the 5 reasons above. Schools will move to remote learning. Masks are mandatory indoors. Retail is click and collect only. Hospitality is closed with exception to take away and delivery. No private gatherings at your home. No public gatherings. If you need help please reach out to friends and family, your local council, your local faith organisation or lifeline. In an emergency please call Triple Zero. Stay safe all https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-acting-premier-1

16.01.2022 From 11.59pm Sunday, 22 November we are changing our COVID restrictions. MASKS: required outdoors when you can't maintain safe distancing. Must be worn INDOORS at all times. Everyone needs to carry their mask at all times when outside your home.... GATHERINGS: up to 15 visitors to your home per day outdoors: up to 50 people from any number of households GYMS & Indoor physical recreation: up to 150 people; group/class sizes are up to 50 people (1 person per 4 square meters) CAFES, RESTAURANTS, BARS (seated service): Indoor: smaller venues (less than 200sqm) - maximum of 50 (1 person per 2sqm); larger venues (more than 200 sqm) maximum of 150, (1 person per 4sqm); patron record keeping mandatory Outdoor: up to 200 (1 person per 2sqm); patron record keeping mandatory HAIR, BEAUTY, PERSONAL CARE: client not required to wear a mask for facial services CINEMAS & THEATRES & GALLERIES: Open for max 150 people per space (1 person per 4sqm) larger galleries and cultural institutions - up to 25% capacity (1 person per 4sqm) SPORT & RECREATION: Indoor: up to 150 people; group/class size up to 20 people (1 person per 4sqm) Outdoor: up to 500 people; groups of 50 Indoor Pools: up to 150 people patron cap (density quotient of 1 per 4sqm) Outdoor Pools: 300 (1 person per 4sqm) Indoor Skateparks: up to 150 people (1 person per 4sqm) Trampolining Centres: up to 150 people (1 person per 4sqm) Indoor play centres: up to 150 people (1 person per 4sqm) COMMUNITY VENUES: Libraries & toy libraries & community halls: up to 150 people; group limit of 20 (1 person per 4sqm) CEREMONIES & RELIGIOUS EVENTS: Weddings: up to 150 guests at public venues (1 person per 4sqm) Funerals: up to 150 (1 person per 4sqm) Indoor religious gatherings: total venue cap 150 (1 person per 4sqm) Outdoor religious gatherings: total venue cap 300 (1 person per 4sqm) AMUSEMENT PARKS up to 25% of venue capacity (density quotient) ACCOMMODATION: up to 15 people from any number of households HIGHER EDUCATION & TRAINING: return to campus for students and staff for summer program CARE FACILITIES: no restrictions, but check rules of care/hospital facility REAL ESTATE: indoors: up to 20 (density quotient); outdoors: up to 50 people The next step of changes are due on 30th November. For more information please refer to the Premiers statement in the link https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-premier-82

16.01.2022 Always report suspicious behaviour.

15.01.2022 No matter how well we're managing our mental health and wellbeing, some days are a struggle. It's important to remember that you're not alone. 1 in 4 people wor...ldwide battle with mental illness at some point in their lives. It's ok to say if you don't feel ok, and it's ok to reach out for support. It can be a friend, a co-worker or a family member that you feel comfortable talking to. Or if you'd like to chat to someone confidentially, our website has a list of organisations around the world who are there for you to talk to, whenever you need to: https://www.dancingwiththeblackdog.com/get-help-now/

14.01.2022 Join our FREE online event to discover how to better protect your home and family from potential crime. Follow the link and get your FREE ticket.

14.01.2022 Today is National Police Remembrance Day. Neighbourhood Watch remembers and honours all the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to community safety and tragically made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you #blueribbon

12.01.2022 Reporting crime is the first step in helping to make your neighborhood safer. Crime Stoppers is where you can report crime or suspected criminal activity, and you don't have to leave your personal details to make the report.

12.01.2022 It's Halloween tomorrow and if you plan on going trick or treating or having a gathering, make sure you're across the Victorian Government's coronavirus guideli...nes for Halloween. Under current restrictions, people are being encouraged to celebrate at home. But if you do wish to go trick or treating, it must be contactless no knocking on doors, no communal lolly bowls, no sharing food or drinks. And, if you’re over 12, you must wear a face mask in addition to any mask that is part of your costume. If you want to hand out lollies, DHHS recommends putting individually wrapped lollies or treats in small bags and placing them on your fence, or at your front gate. Make sure you wash your hands before preparing them. You can find the Victorian Government's full list of coronavirus guidelines and suggestions for Halloween at https://bit.ly/3mvRQxT #HappyHalloween

12.01.2022 Friday Funnies

11.01.2022 Friday funnies

10.01.2022 Community Representatives needed The City of Melton is looking for community representatives to join Council’s Safe City Advisory Committee. It would be wonderful to have a representative from our NHW community on the Committee. If you are interested, please complete this form before Friday 7 May; https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Safe-City-Advisory-Committe For more information on what the committee does; https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Safe-City-Advisory-Committee

10.01.2022 Are you prepared for summer and the threat of fire, flood and storm? Join our free webinar on how to prepare for extreme weather and work out if you have the right insurance cover for your home. Visit www.nhw.com.au/webinars to book

09.01.2022 Do you know even the smallest piece of information reported to Crime Stoppers can help police build cases and make arrests? That is why it’s so important when y...ou see something unusual, out-of-place, or suspicious to CALL IT OUT! When reporting to Crime Stoppers, your personal details are not required (unless you wish to provide them). Crime Stoppers does NOT have caller ID and does NOT trace IP addresses. If you have information about criminal activity, you shouldn’t feel unsafe. Crime Stoppers encourages everyone to speak up and our confidential reporting service should help you feel safe while doing so. Share what you know to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

08.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them.... Lest we forget

08.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

07.01.2022 Do you know over 200 Victorians make a tip to Crime Stoppers every day? There are lots of people who want to keep our community safe. That is why it’s so import...ant when you see something unusual, out-of-place, or suspicious to CALL IT OUT! When reporting to Crime Stoppers, your personal details are not required (unless you wish to provide them). Crime Stoppers does NOT have caller ID and does NOT trace IP addresses. No-one should feel unsafe if you have or know information about criminal activity. Crime Stoppers encourages everyone to speak up and feel safe while doing so. Share what you know to Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

06.01.2022 School Zones are active from Monday 5th October. Remember that a school may not have students attending, but the School Zone is still active. Please slow down and follow the speed signage.

05.01.2022 With the weather warming up, and bushfire season just around the corner, it's important to know how to protect your home from summer's weather extremes. At our ...next free webinar, Zoe Malempre, Head of Home Insurance at RACV will share the simple things you can do to prepare your home for storm and bushfire season. Book your free spot now at https://nhw.com.au/webinars/ Zoe will also share how to: > get back on your feet if disaster strikes > avoid common insurance mistakes > calculate the level of insurance you need. This is not a sales presentation. RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria want to help you to do what you can to protect your home and family. RACV

05.01.2022 With Victoria gradually easing out of lockdown, there are concerns home break-ins and robberies will start to rise again. Our free How Safe Is My Place self-ass...essment tool, will help you learn where the weak spots might be in and around your property and what you can do to reduce the chance thieves will target your home. Find you how safe is your place today at https://howsafeismyplace.com.au/ How Safe Is My Place is an initiative of Neighbourhood Watch Victoria, supported by RACV

04.01.2022 COVID-19 restrictions update attached

03.01.2022 We are shining a light on road safety for National Road Safety Week (15 22 Nov, 2020). Together we can raise awareness, prevent deaths and injuries on our roa...ds and support those impacted by road trauma. Read more roadsafetyweek.com.au/ #shinealightonroadsafety #NRSW

02.01.2022 Tonight at 11.59pm (8th November) COVID restrictions change in metro Melbourne tonight with some limits being lifted. Below is a brief outline with details available via the DHHS link below. Travel ... The 25km travel limit is removed The regional travel ban is lifted Hotels and other accommodation, including campsites, open across Victoria ( limited to two housholds mixing) Hospitality Cafes, restaurants, bars up to 40 indoor and 70 outdoor (subject to strict density limits) This is only a change to very large venues. Indoor sports & activities Gyms permitted to open (20 per venue, 10 per space subject to strict density limits) Indoor rollerskating, trampolining, community centres, neighbourhood houses, toy libraries can open (20 children per venue subject to strict density limits) Non-contact indoor sport for children permitted (20 indoor) Entertainment Indoor entertainment venues like cinemas, music and concert halls, museums, galleries (strict density limits apply) Gatherings Funerals & faith gatherings permitted with 20 indoor and 50 outdoors Unchanged Masks remain If you can work from home, you must work from home Limits on weddings stay at 10 outdoors Home visits remain at two adults (and dependents) once per day Public outdoor gatherings remain at 10 https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus