An integral part of community safety is identifying and facilitating crime prevention needs in our community. With this in mind, the following crime prevention initiatives have been developed to assist you.

Shared Path Safety Tips

Both pedestrians and cyclists use off-road shared paths (walking and cycling paths) and signage is displayed on how to use them properly.

Simple Rules When Cycling

• Ring the bell or politely warn walkers you are approaching (especially from behind);
• Ride on the left side of the path except when overtaking;
• Consider children, older people, and people with a disability using the path;
• Shared Paths are not race-tracks – ride at a safe speed and give way to pedestrians.

Simple Rules When Walking

• Keep left at all times;
• Ensure that young children are supervised and under control;
• Do not block or obstruct shared use of the path by others;
• Do not block or obstruct shared use of the path by others;

Community Safety Kit

Everyone in the community has the right to feel safe and secure in their homes, their place of work and in public spaces.

The Community Safety Kit has been designed to provide you with simple and effective suggestions and information to enhance your personal safety and security, whilst encouraging you to be involved in the prevention of crime in our community.

Click here to download the Community Safety Kit or call the Ranger & Safety Services team on 9405 5000 to have a copy posted to you.