Constitution

STATEMENT OF PURPOSES

Neighbourhood Watch Australasia Inc. is a representative organisation that leads, facilitates and supports
the Neighbourhood Watch and Neighbourhood Support goal of creating safer communities.
The Stated Purposes of Neighbourhood Watch Australasia Inc. are to:

1. Foster and enhance the partnership between police and the community and thereby improve the safety, security and the quality of life for all Australians and New Zealanders.
2. Provide strategic leadership to the Neighbourhood Watch programs across the Commonwealth of Australia and the Neighbourhood Support program in New Zealand.
3. Serve as an information exchange and the primary communication conduit between the Neighbourhood Watch programs across the Commonwealth of Australia and the Neighbourhood Support program in New Zealand and to promote good practice and innovation.
4. Formulate strategies and policies that:

a. Encourage community participation in building safe and confident communities;
b. Reduce the fear of crime and increase feelings of safety in the community;
c. Improve community awareness and participation in monitoring and reporting incidents affecting safety;
d. Deter criminal or unsafe behaviour through joint community action; and
e. Promote active involvement in community safety and crime prevention projects, programs and education.

 

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