Neighbourhood Watch Australasia

Neighbourhood Watch Australasia

Neighbourhood Watch Australasia History

Neighbourhood Watch/Support is Australasia’s largest community based crime prevention program. Neighbourhood Watch began throughout Australasia in the late 1970’s. In 2006, Neighbourhood Watch Australasia (NHWA) was incorporated to promote common themes and to identify common issues and identify good practice.

NWHA developed an understanding that by committing to each other it could provide much more meaningful support and advice, not just to Australian States and Territories, but incorporating experiences from New Zealand.

Where do we want to be?

Neighbourhood Watch Australasia has set a direction focusing on four key areas which build on the strength and success of the program.

1. To strive for inclusive and sustainable communities which will see shared responsibility about community safety.

2. To work towards a confident and informed society providing information and building social capital.

3. To foster safe and secure communities through capacity building reducing the likelihood of becoming the victim of a crime.

4. To commit to each other, and to you, that Neighbourhood Watch Australasia Incorporated is relevant, sustainable and plays a pivotal role in the support of state and territory Neighbourhood Watch/Support programs both in Australia and New Zealand.

Governance and Membership Structure

NHWA is governed by a National Executive Committee and Council of Delegates comprising committed volunteers and police representatives. There is equal presentation of community representatives and serving police employees.

The Council of Delegates comprises two representatives from each participating State, Territory and New Zealand who are elected at the Annual General Meeting of the Association.

The National Executive Committee consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Police Representative and Volunteer Representative. The National Executive Committee and Council of Delegates communicate monthly and the National Executive Committee meets four times a year. The organisation has a constitution document and are a registered Incorporated Association, acting under the required rules and regulations.

CONTACT NHWA THROUGH YOUR STATE/TERRITORY/NEW ZEALAND ORGANISATIONS OR BY EMAILING:

NHWA SECRETARIAT: Batterham.StephenR@police.qld.gov.au

For further Information on Member Police Jurisdictions and Organisations: Web Links Page

Download: Neighbourhood Watch Australasia Constitution (Oct 2008 version)

Download: Neighbourhood Watch Australasia Strategic Plan 2009