Local emergency services will come together on April 5 for a free community day event to engage with residents about issues that matter most to them.
From police officers and members of the State Emergency Service (SES), to paramedics and firefighters, locals will be able to interact with officials in a relaxed environment.
According to Brimbank neighbourhood policing co-ordinator and Leading Senior Constable Matt Mudie, the initiative is an opportunity for residents to have all their questions answered.
“For us it’s about getting out in the community,” he said.
“All of us will be putting on displays and will be available to residents.
“They can come have a chat, look at our vehicles and ask us questions about what we do — we are basically just reaching out to the community to interact with them.”
Leading Senior Constable Mudie said it was “really important” to set up an event like this for Brimbank locals.
“It’s about showing people that police and other emergency services are approachable, that we’re on the same side and they can come talk to us whenever they want,” he said.
“People generally call us when they’re having a bad day, so we mostly only interact with them in stressful situations.
“That’s why the community event is crucial because we can have nice relaxed conversations with the residents — we’d love to see everyone come along.”
The Emergency Services Community Day event is being held at the Brimbank Shopping Centre on April 5 from 10am to 2pm.
