Superintendent Andrew Spliet, WWCC community development coordinator Alex Osgood and Professional Standards, Youth and Engagement officer with the police district, Inspector Jillian Gibson are inviting community members to the Riverside precinct this December for a Family Community Safety Day. Photo: Jarryd Rowley.
Wagga Wagga City Council and police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command will continue their push to end domestic and family violence in the region by inviting residents to the Riverside Park Precinct for our 2024 Family Community Safety Day.
The family-friendly event adjacent to the Riverside Playground area near Wagga Beach will run from 10 am to 12 midday on Saturday 7 December 2024 during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Council’s community development coordinator Alex Osgood is encouraging community members to join in, connect with local first responders and learn more about support for people experiencing domestic and family violence.
“We will have representatives from the Wagga Domestic Violence Liaison Committee, police, Fire and Rescue NSW, the Rural Fire Service, and local emergency volunteer groups at Riverside,” Ms Osgood said.
“The purpose of these events is to work with local police to engage with the community on a regular basis about any community safety concerns and highlight local support for victim-survivors of family and domestic violence during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
“It is also an opportunity for the community to engage with their local first responders in more positive settings instead of a crisis situation.”
Ms Osgood said WWCC held a strong stance on domestic violence, stating there was no place for it in any community. She said in order to reduce the number of cases, community conversations were needed.
“Wagga City Council is a proud member of the Domestic Violence Liaison Committee,” she said.
“Our stance is part of that committee. And in support of that committee and in line with our advocacy plan, which is endorsed by council, we say no more silence on family and domestic violence. We advocate for the provision of prevention and intervention services in our local community.”
Professional Standards, Youth and Engagement officer with the police district, Inspector Jillian Gibson, said the Family Community Safety Day was an important initiative.
“Community safety is about recognising the need for all sections of the community to work together to create a safer environment for people to work, live and travel, especially during the upcoming festive season,” Inspector Gibson said.
“This means building partnerships between police, government agencies, local council, community organisations and individuals to promote and strengthen community safety for all.”
The Family Community Safety Day aligns with council’s Community Safety Action Plan 2022 – 2026 (CSAP), which outlines the strategies and actions to increase safety, reduce crime where possible, and work towards building a safe and vibrant city for the future.
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