Community members have been invited to share their feedback on Brimbank council’s draft ‘statement of commitment for a safe and inclusive Brimbank’.
The statement outlines how council approaches community safety by focusing on the social, health and environmental factors that help prevent harm before it happens.
According to council, the draft statement includes a vision, key principles, and council’s role and commitments.
The draft highlights three strategic priorities that work towards building stronger communities through social inclusion, creating safer streets and public spaces, and preventing gender-based violence to improve health outcomes and ensure gender equity across council’s facilities and programs.
Brimbank mayor Virginia Tachos said feeling safe is important for everyone.
“Community safety is a shared responsibility across all levels of government, police, service providers, business and the community,” Cr Tachos said.
“Council plays an important leadership role that relies on strong partnerships and collaboration.
“By working together, we can strengthen our community through inclusion, preventing gender-based violence and making sure our council public spaces are safe and enjoyable for everyone,” Cr Tachos said.
Council said that while police and justice agencies are responsible for law enforcement, council’s role is to help create the conditions for a safe, healthy and connected community.
The survey is open until 31 December and can be found at yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au
