Earlier this year we ran our first Police and Community Safety meeting for tenants in Armadale and Gosnells. We invited WA Police Sergeant Simon Rimmer and Tenancy Services Manager Rebecca Martin to talk to tenants about community safety and anti-social behaviour. Tenants were able to ask questions, learn about police priorities, and get a better understanding of who to call when faced with issues in their neighbourhood. During the meeting we highlighted that as a landlord we don't have the same powers as the police or council, so it is important to always report issues to the appropriate authority in the first instance. In cases of anti-social behaviour our role is to work with tenants so they understand when their behaviour breaches their tenancy agreement and when their tenancy may be at risk. If a situation ever occurs where you feel unsafe or a Police and Community Safety meeting
Meet Sheryl – Tenant Advisory Committee member from Bunbury We are excited to introduce Sheryl, our newest member of the Housing Choices WA Advisory Committee of Tenants. Earlier this year, Housing Choices put a call out to all our tenants in the South West to join the committee to make sure we had representation from tenants in our regional areas. Sheryl has a long history of involvement in committees including a Little Athletics committee and a few golf club committees where she served for many years in a variety of roles. In her spare time Sheryl is an expert sewer creating a variety of wall hangings, blankets, bags, scrubs and more. Over the past few years Sheryl has participated in our tenant art showcase as well as other Housing Choices groups and events. As a Housing Choices tenant of 10 years, Sheryl is looking forward to being on the committee to try and help other people and be a representative voice for regional tenants.
Above: Police Sergeant Simon Rimmer and Housing Choices tenant Fiona.
crime has been committed, you should always call the Police. Having police reports also helps us deal with the tenancy aspects of the issue. Below are some of the key police numbers mentioned in the meeting that may help you if there is an issue in your neighbourhood.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
Report information about any crime or suspicious activities to Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous. WA Police Assistance Centre: 131 444 The non-emergency police number where you can report suspicious behaviour and incidents to the police including those that require police attendance.
Goodbye Graffiti: 1800 442 255
Anyone can report acts of graffiti or vandalism against public assets, community facilities or private property and the State Graffiti Taskforce will respond.
Please remember in a life-threatening emergency always call 000 .
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