SAIWA - Security Agents Institute of Western Australia

08/10/2026

https://www.smallbusiness.wa.gov.au/cctv

WA small businesses can apply for a rebate of up to 50% off the cost of a new or upgraded internal CCTV installation, up to a maximum of $2,000.The CCTV Rebate aims to reduce crime and empower Western Australian retail and customer facing small businesses to take a proactive approach to crime preven...

06/10/2026

🚨 NEW WA CCTV REBATE – UP TO $2,000 🚨

Western Australian small businesses may now be eligible for 50% matched funding, up to $2,000, towards the purchase and installation of eligible CCTV systems.

Applications open 19 October 2026.
🛡️ Protect your staff and customers
🔒 Protect your property
🎥 Preserve valuable evidence

SAIWA has prepared practical Quote & Invoice Checklists to help security businesses and their customers make sure the required information is captured correctly the first time.
📋 Security installers: use the checklists when preparing quotes and invoices.

🏪 Small businesses: share these resources with your CCTV/security provider before requesting your quote.

⚠️ Funding is limited and eligibility/program conditions apply. SAIWA does not administer or guarantee approval of the rebate.

Find out more: Small Business Development Corporation – CCTV Rebate.

This is the media release link https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook%20Labor%20Government/Rebates-for-small-businesses-to-improve-workplace-security-20261006

SAIWA – Security Agents Institute of WA
Supporting a stronger, more professional and safer WA security industry.

The WA Government states that the program has $1.15 million in funding, with applications opening 19 October, and that new systems will be added to WA Police's Cam-Map WA database.

02/09/2026

26/08/2026

Today was a BIG day! I am proud to say that today was the first board meeting for the new Neighbourhood Watch Association.

It’s was very exciting to see the opportunities ahead not only for SAIWA, but the wider WA community.

Great things are on the way…..

20/07/2026

2026 Australia OSPAs entries closing soon!

Entry for the 2026 Australian Security Industry Awards is closing on 31st July. They are designed to recognise outstanding achievement, leadership, and innovation across Australia’s private security sector.
2026 is a special year we celebrate industry high achievers, in a joint ceremony with:

- 30th ASIAL Annual Industry Awards for Excellence,
- 11th Annual Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs)
- 15th Annual Australian Security Medals Awards.

Categories for the 2026 Australia OSPAs are:

Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director
Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director
Outstanding Security Team
Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
Outstanding Security Consultant
Outstanding Security Training Initiative
Outstanding Security Partnership
Outstanding Security Officer
Outstanding Female Security Professional
Outstanding Young Security Professional
Outstanding Security Sustainability Award

Founder of the OSPAs, Professor Martin Gill, said “This year we are delighted to add 2 new categories to the Australia OSPAs, Outstanding Security Officer and the Outstanding Security Sustainability Award. This means there is even more opportunity for the Australia security sector to progress to the Global OSPA competition and be in with a chance to highlight what fantastic work is being produced in Australia”
The security industry will come together on Wednesday, 28th October 2026, to celebrate excellence and innovation. Award winners and finalists will be recognised at the prestigious 2026 Ceremony and Dinner at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne, organised by ASIAL.
To submit a nomination or learn more about the categories and criteria, visit the Australia OSPAs website

Enter Entry to the Australia OSPAs are now open! Closing date for entries is 31st July 2026. For the 11th consecutive year, the Australian OSPAs will form part of the Australian Security Industry Awards of Excellence – organised by ASIAL. The categories and criteria for the Australian OSPAs are li...

21/03/2026

RIP Mighty Legend. you touch many lives and your legacy will be timeless.

19/03/2026

https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/cook-government-hasnt-funded-extra-police-positions-since-2023-as-violent-crime-continues-to-rise-c-21980408

The growth in the number of extra police hitting the beat across WA has flatlined for almost three years as the Cook Government puts the brakes on funding new officers.