A safer community for all

We're developing a Safe Community Policy and Strategy and have been consulting with our community over the past few months to identify key priorities and areas of focus for community safety and crime prevention over the next 10 years.

Since early 2022, we have spoken to over 300 community members who have shared what the most important safety issues are for them and what Council can do to help create a safe, vibrant and well connected city for everyone.

Targeted engagement with LGBTQIA+ and CALD communities

Community safety affects us all and it is important that we capture a diverse range of experiences.

Our consultation so far has had a wide reach, however we have found some gaps.

To ensure all voices are heard and have the opportunity to contribute their experiences of safety in our community we are reaching out to the LGBTQIA+ community and people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (CALD) to have their say.


Please find details of our interpreter service at the bottom of this page

Have your say and you can win!

Complete our short survey by 5pm Friday 23 September to go into the draw to win one (1) digital Prezzee gift card valued at $50.

Discussion Topics

Click on each topic to find out more

  • Topic 1 - Safe and resilient communities

    Building community resilience to risks and threats like natural disasters and public health emergencies.

    Learn more here 

  • Topic 2 - Safe places and spaces

    Creating safe public spaces through urban design and placemaking.

    Learn more here 

  • Topic 3 - Harm reduction

    Creating safe communities to reduce harms from alcohol, drugs, gambling, road trauma, violence and crime.

    Learn more here 

  • Topic 4 - Safe and respectful relationships

    Building partnerships to prevent family violence, violence against women and elder abuse.

    Learn more here 

  • Topic 5 - Reducing homelessness

    Building partnerships to reduce and prevent homelessness and support equitable access to safe, secure and affordable housing.

    Learn more here 

  • Topic 6 - Safe and inclusive communities

    Creating inclusive and well connected communities where everyone feels welcome.

    Learn more here 

FAQ

Stage 1 - Community Consultation

Learn more about how we engaged our community in early 2022.