Neighbourhood Watch Aurora

03/07/2025

Make your place less inviting — to crooks!
It’s easier than you think, and we’ll show you how.
Most crime is opportunistic. Thieves look for easy targets — places where they won’t be seen, heard, or challenged.
That’s where CPTED comes in.
It’s not some technical theory. It’s just common sense, done smartly.
A clear front yard makes it harder for someone to hide.
Good lighting shows you care — and makes burglars think twice.
A tidy fence, a visible number, and a friendly neighbour? That’s security.
Neighbourhood Watch has a free booklet that walks you through the basics of CPTED — in plain English.
It explains what works, why it works, and how easy it is to apply the principles at your home, business, or street.
No jargon. No stress. Just simple changes that make a big difference.
Download your free copy today and learn how to make your space safer — for you, your family, and your community.
Here it is: https://nhw.com.au/crime-prevention/cpted/
Please share with family, friends and work-mates.

Discover how Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) can transform spaces into safer, more secure environments. Our booklet breaks down CPTED principles, offering practical strategies to reduce crime risks through thoughtful urban planning, architecture, and community engagement

19/06/2023

If you’d like to learn some simple tips on how to create a great place to live in Aurora, and enjoy a better quality of life, improved health and wellbeing and a greater sense of safety, then join our free webinar this Tuesday. To register email [email protected]

08/02/2023

How can you be sure your child is ready to walk or ride to school, their friend's house or the local playground by themselves? Neighbourhood Watch’s "Travelling safely in the community" interactive learning journey at www.nhw.com.au/kids can help prepare your child for safe, independent travel around your neighbourhood. It's full of quizzes and activities you can do together to improve your child's safety knowledge, increase their confidence and empower them to trust their instincts and react appropriately to unsafe situations. And the best part is, you can stop and come back at anytime.

30/01/2023

School's back in Victoria this week, which means 40km speed limits in school zones and Children's Crossing times are back in force as well. 🏫 Always slow down when driving or riding near schools, especially at pick up and drop-off times. 🚗🏍️

And to all teachers, students and school staff, have a wonderful school year. 🙌📓

Head to www.nhw.com.au/kids to check out some of the great resources available to help kids learn about staying safe.

23/10/2022

What a great day we had yesterday for the Aurora Neighbour Connect Day. Thanks everyone for braving the weather and coming out. And thanks heaps to Epping Fire Brigade and all the other local organisations who took park.

21/10/2022

There'll be something for everyone at our Aurora Neighbour Connect Family Fun Day tomorrow. Grab a snag from the Rotary Club Of Whittlesea, get your face painted, drive the mini police car, explore a fire truck or watch demos from local groups and chat with them about getting involved. It's at the Aurora Sales & Info Centre between 11am and 2pm. More details here: https://fb.me/e/1Pwtv6WFu

21/10/2022

Looking for ways to get more involved in your local community? Then come along to our Aurora Neighbour Connect Day this Sunday and chat with some local organisations about ways you help out. Whittlesea Community Connections has a range of programs to support the local community including employment services, a food collective, community farm, driver education and more. The Melbourne AMEP Volunteer Tutor Scheme helps refugees and migrants practice English, learn about the Australian way of life and connect to their community. More details about our free family fun day here: https://fb.me/e/1Pwtv6WFu

20/10/2022

SES volunteers are in action across Victoria right now, helping out in flood affected areas. If you'd like to chat with some SES volunteers about their rescue work, or check out some SES vehicles and equipment up close, or find out how to join your local SES crew, then come along to our Aurora Neighbour Connect Day this Sunday and chat with members of the SES Whittlesea Unit. It's all happening near the sales & info centre, on Sunday 23 October, between 11am and 2pm, and it's free! 📷 SES Whittlesea Unit

19/10/2022

If you've ever wanted to chat with a firefighter, see a fire truck up close, or even become a CFA volunteer, then come along to our Aurora Neighbour Connect Day on Sunday 23 October and meet the local crew from Epping Fire Brigade - a 100% volunteer brigade. They can answer all your questions, share info about fire safety and give you the lowdown on volunteering. The family fun day is free and will be held between 11am and 2pm near the Aurora Sales & Info Centre. 📷 Epping Fire Brigade