NHW Gold Coast Volunteers on Shredding Day.

Community shredding days held at Robina, Coomera, and Runaway Bay once again attracted strong participation, providing residents with a secure way to dispose of sensitive documents and X-rays. Delivered in partnership with Shred-X, the three events collected 11.6 tonnes of material, which were safely disposed of, while creating valuable opportunities for community members to directly engage with NHW volunteers about local safety concerns.

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Connection Day, 2025 featuring Gold Coast NHW Groups, QPS, Crime Stoppers and QFS.

Gold Coast NHW groups also came together for the annual Connection Day, a full-day forum for shared learning and open discussion. With contributions from Queensland Police (QPS), Crime Prevention teams, Crime Stoppers, and the Queensland Fire Service (QFS), the day focused on current crime trends and practical safety issues, including the safe and lawful use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

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Acting Sergeant Margaux O’Reilly, QPS, delivering a ThinkUKnow presentation during GOLW at Upper Coomera State College.

In October, collaboration with Upper Coomera State College supported the delivery of a ThinkUKnow presentation during Get Online Week, bringing students, parents, and community members together to build awareness around online safety and the prevention of online child exploitation.

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Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate, Gold Coast District NHW Committee Members Jean Greatbanks (Secretary) and Rhys Macfarlane (President), with Acting Chief Superintendent Brett Jackson, QPS.

The City of Gold Coast Safer Suburbs Awards recognised individuals and groups who contribute to safer, more connected neighbourhoods. The 2025 awards celebrated 40 nominees across individual and group categories, with several Gold Coast NHW groups and the District Committee represented. The nominations highlighted a wide range of community-led efforts, including prevention initiatives, volunteer leadership, and sustained local engagement.

The NHW Queensland State Conference provided a further opportunity to recognise local contribution, with District Committee member Nancy Cooper nominated for the South East Region NHW Community Member Award. Her work with local seniors’ groups and crime prevention initiatives reflects the broader commitment across the district to practical, community-led safety.