Community Safety Month Events 2024
2024 Community Safety Survey Launch
The 2024 Community Safety Survey is now OPEN!
Complete the survey before Sunday 3 November to go into the draw to win a $200 Visa gift card - T&C's apply
Pet Photo Competition Launch
The City is running a photo competition to promote responsible pet ownership in Canning🐾
ENTER for your chance to win one of two $50 Pet Barn gift cards.
Coffee with a Cop
Date: Wednesday 2 October
Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
Location: Westfield Carousel (in front of San Churro)
Meet the officers from your local Police Station, no agenda, no speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in your neighbourhood. Come down and complete our Community Safety Survey and we'll give you a voucher for a free coffee from San Churro!
Register HERE
FREE RAC 'Learn to ride' Workshop
Date: Thursday 3 October
Time:
- Session one: 9am - 11am - SOLD OUT
- Session two: 12pm - 2pm - SOLD OUT
Location:Corner Braibrise and Armstrong road, Wilson
City of Canning has partnered with RAC to deliver this 'Learn to Ride' Children's Workshop.
Enrol your children to learn how to ride a bike for the first time with this complimentary two-hour workshop suitable for ages 3 and over, delivered by industry experts People on Bicycles.
Park Beach Close Dog Park opening!
We are excited to announce works are underway on Canning’s very first Dog Park in Shelley.
Click here for more information.
Business Safety Walk-around
Date: Wednesday 9 October
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Location: Canning Vale
The Community Safety team are doing a 'community walk around' to promote our 'Business Safety Checklist', 'Community Safety and Security Guide' and supply information packs to local businesses.
Mental Health Awareness Week
5 - 12 October is Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW)
Green is the colour of mental health representing hope, strength and support. Celebrate your recovery or help us break stigma by wearing a Mental Health Awareness ribbon this MHAW.
As part of Community Safety Month, free Mental Health Awareness Ribbons will be available for collection at the City’s Civic Building and all library facilities from Friday 4 October.
Back to School Safety!
It's back to school time! Parking around schools can be dangerous. Do you know the rules?
📺 Watch Ranger Buddy’s video or
📖 Check out our Safety Around Schools Brochure for more information
Community Safety Pop-up - Willetton
Date: Monday 7 October
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location: Southlands Boulevarde, Willetton (in-front of Aldi)
The Safe Communities Team will be at Southlands Boulevarde on Monday 7 October promoting the release of the 2024 Community Safety Survey and educating the community on how to remove, report, and prevent graffiti.
Pop down for a chat and a FREE graffiti removal kit.
Community Safety Pop-up at Shelley Food Truck Night
Date: Tuesday 8 October
Time: 4:30pm- 8:30pm
Location: Shelley Foreshore, Shelley
Between 4:30pm - 6:30pm Ranger Buddy and the community Safety team will be joining the fun at Shelley Foreshore Foodtrucks night! The night market is a fun-filled event for all ages to come together and enjoy a variety of food from Perth's awesome food-trucks, crafts, entertainment and lawn games.
Click here for more information.
Street Sports Program - Queens Park
he City of Canning is proud to announce a new community program – StreetSport, for young people aged 10-15 years living in Queens Park or Bentley St James surrounds.
Please note registration is required. For more information visit: https://www.yoursaycanning.com.au/wanjuqueenspark
Coffee with a Ranger
Date: Wednesday 9 October
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Kent St Weir
From 10:00am - 11:00am the City's Ranger and Community Safety Team will be at Kent Street Weir for a coffee and a chat with residents about all things safety.
Come down and complete our Community Safety Survey and we'll give you a voucher for a free coffee from Canning River Cafe!
Register HERE
World Homeless Day - Launch of the City's new Homelessness Plan.
The 10th of October is is World Homeless Day 🌏
The City acknowledges that homelessness is a complex and escalating challenge that impacts individuals in Canning and across Australia.
The City’s new Homelessness Plan aligns with the State Government’s 10-Year Strategy on Homelessness, "All Paths Lead to a Home," and aims to sustain vital programs, initiatives, and partnerships that provide support to those in need.
The City's new Homelessness Plan will be available from 10 October at canning.wa.gov.au/homelessness
Safe Plate Day (Anti-theft screw giveaway)
Date: Friday 11 October
Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
Location: Bunnings Warehouse Cannington
Anti-theft screws are a great way of protecting your number plates from being stolen from your vehicle and used to commit further offences.
Head down to Bunnings Cannington between 12 - 1.30pm and get FREE anti-theft screws for your number plates.
It's Bike Month! Register to win!
October Is Bike Month!
Bikelinc connects you and your bike to police and your community, returning stolen bikes to their rightful owners.
Keep an eye out for the Facebook post on Saturday 12 October for your chance to win a D-lock for you bike.
Are you prepared for fire season?
In order to protect our community, City of Canning residents are required to comply with the Annual Fire Hazard Reduction Notice all year round.
Prepare your home and property by removing dry vegetation and fire hazards, share your plan with family members and neighbours, pay attention to your surroundings and look out for each other.
For more information on fire emergency preparedness and to download the City’s Annual Fire Hazard Reduction Notice, head to canning.wa.gov.au/fireready
FREE Women’s Self Defence
Date: Monday 14 October
Time: 6:30pm –7:30pm
Location: Cobra Martial Arts, Cannington
The City has partnered with Cobra Martial Arts to offer FREE women's self-defence workshops.
Learn fundamental skills on how to defend yourself from an attacker. These workshops are open to all residents of Canning, no experience required.
Street Sports Program - Queens Park
The City of Canning is proud to announce a new community program – StreetSport, for young people aged 10-15 years living in Queens Park or Bentley St James surrounds.
Please note registration is required. For more information visit: https://www.yoursaycanning.com.au/wanjuqueenspark
FREE Women’s Self Defence
Date: Wednesday 16 October
Time: 6:30pm –7:30pm
Location: Cobra Martial Arts, Cannington
The City has partnered with Cobra Martial Arts to offer FREE women's self-defence workshops.
Learn fundamental skills on how to defend yourself from an attacker. These workshops are open to all residents of Canning, no experience required.
Streets Sports Program - Bentley
The City of Canning is proud to announce a new community program – StreetSport, for young people aged 10-15 years living in Queens Park or Bentley St James surrounds.
Please note registration is required. For more information visit: https://www.yoursaycanning.com.au/wanjubentley
Ranger Buddy at Local Bite Nights
Date: Friday 18 October
Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Location: Kent St Weir
Local Bite Nights is the smaller version of it’s big brother, Mid Week Eats. It brings food trucks, entertainment and activities for the community.
Find out more HERE
Stay Safe & Save!
Property Marking
FREE Seniors Self Defence
Date: Monday 21 October
Time: 1.00 - 2.00pm
Location: Cobra Martial Arts
The City has partnered with Cobra Martial Arts to offer a FREE seniors self-defence workshops.
Learn fundamental skills on how to defend yourself from an attacker. These workshops are open to all residents of Canning, no experience required.
Register HERE
Street Sports Program - Queens Park
The City of Canning is proud to announce a new community program – StreetSport, for young people aged 10-15 years living in Queens Park or Bentley St James surrounds.
Please note registration is required. For more information visit: https://www.yoursaycanning.com.au/wanjuqueenspark
Open Streets - Riverton Primary
WA’s first Open Streets Trail. A whole of family/community approach addressing road safety and stranger danger.
Women’s Safety and Wellbeing Series
Date: Thursday 24 October
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Hillview Intercultural Community Centre
For more information visit: https://mwsc.com.au/
Community Safety Pop-Up - Bentley
Date: Friday 25 October
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: Bentley Plaza (near Spudshed)
The Safe Communities Team will be at Bentley Plaza on Friday 25 October promoting the release of the 2024 Community Safety and to talk all things safety!
Get to know your neighbours
Your neighbours are your biggest security asset; they can keep an eye on your property and can report suspicious behaviour.
Why not use this card to notify your neighbours of a party, invite them to coffee or to simply introduce yourself?
Download our 'Howdy Neighbour' card HERE
Business Safety Walk-around
Date: Monday 28 October
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Location: Lynwood & Ferndale
The Community Safety team are doing a 'community walk around' to promote our 'Business Safety Checklist', 'Community Safety and Security Guide' and supply information packs to local businesses.
Community Safety Pop-Up - Parkwood
Date: Tuesday 29 October
Time: 10:00am-11:30am
Location: Whaleback Golf-course, Parkwood
The Safe Communities Team will be at Whaleback Golf-course on Tuesday 29 October to talk all things safety!
Come down and complete our Community Safety Survey and we'll give you a voucher for a free coffee!
Open Streets - Riverton Primary
WA’s first Open Streets Trail. A whole of family/community approach addressing road safety and stranger danger.
Community Safety Pop-up - Queens Park
Date: Thursday 31 October
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Location: Hambleys SUPA IGA, Queens Park
The Safe Communities Team will be at Hambleys SUPA IGA on Thursday 31 October to talk all things safety and promote the release of the 2024 Community Safety Survey.
Community Safety Pop-up - Hillview Intercultural Community Centre
Date: Thursday 31 October
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Hillview Intercultural Centre
The Safe Communities Team will be at Hillview Intercultural Centre on Thursday 31 October from 3pm, promoting the release of the 2024 Community Safety and to talk all things safety!
Streets Sports Program - Bentley
The City of Canning is proud to announce a new community program – StreetSport, for young people aged 10-15 years living in Queens Park or Bentley St James surrounds.
Please note registration is required. For more information visit: https://www.yoursaycanning.com.au/wanjubentley