Events Calendar

NHWA in collaboration with the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation, has created a powerful new series of Community Service Announcements (CSAs) focused on “Keeping Kids Safe Online” – with crime prevention messaging about online child safety specifically focused on preventing online child sexual exploitation. The series has been created to raise awareness about the importance of online safety for children and highlights the critical role parent, carers, and the broader community play in keeping children safe from online child sexual exploitation. Keep your children safe online! Remember: Always supervise children when they're online, check privacy settings, talk to your kids regularly about what they do online and how to stay safe, and know where to get support and to report any form on online harm towards a child. Information and help can be found at: www.accce.gov.au

Nominations for the 2026 NHWA Volunteer of the Year and Police Commissioner's Awards are now open! Each year Neighbourhood Watch Australasia (NHWA) recognises the hardworking individuals who make up Neighbourhood Watch (Australia) and Neighbourhood Support (New Zealand). These individuals are highly valued assets for our communities and Police.  

Join crime prevention partners Neighbourhood Watch Australasia and Crimsafe for Secure September — a month-long campaign encouraging Australians to take stock of their home security, using the online Secure Score tool.

National Child Protection Week (NCPW) is an annual event that encourages all Australians to engage and play their part to promote the safety and well-being of all children in our communities. For over 30 years, the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) has coordinated the NCPW campaign — providing information, resources and support to communities to act on the core message, “protecting children is everyone’s business”. NCPW 2026 runs from 6-12 September.

National Secure Your Home Day takes place on the last weekend of September each year and is a fantastic opportunity to review and improve your home security and feel safer in your neighbourhood. Register today for news and updates, to have first access to new resources throughout the year, and for upcoming events and competitions for National Secure Your Home Day 2026.

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NHW Week aims to raise public awareness of NHW and the benefits of belonging to a local Neighbourhood Watch group. Hundreds of Neighbourhood Watch members and volunteers conduct events in their local communities across Australia and New Zealand — get involved and help make your community a safer, more connected place for all. NHW Week 2026 takes place 12-18 October.

The Streetsmart Handbook is a practical life guide for 16 and 17 year old school leavers that is designed to help prepare today's youth for life after school — covering important topics from sexual health and the effects of drug and alcohol abuse to legal rights and applying for a loan. Electronic and hard copies are available.

March is Neighbourhood Watch Month! Neighbourhood Watch Australasia and crime prevention partner Crimsafe are raising awareness of the community benefits of joining a local Neighbourhood Watch group, and effective ways to keep your home and property secure. Click below to read more about our Secure Score Quiz — a free and easy way to rate your home's security and tips to 'crimprove' your home, or to find your local Neighbourhood Watch group.

Sign up to the NHWA Mailing List to receive the latest (electronic) Journal straight to your Inbox, as well as other important news and updates.

With your support, Neighbourhood Watch Australasia can continue to promote community safety by supporting its members and the public, through education, awareness and resources, to prevent crime. Neighbourhood Watch Australasia is a registered charity. Donation of $2 or more are tax deductible.