Wyndham Police Inspector Marty Allison has announced that local police will partner with Wyndham council and other organisations to hold a youth summit later this year.
Inspector Allison said the summit would be held in September and it would explore “what is missing in Wyndham” from the perspective of young people.
Inspector Allison said the event would hear from three groups of youth: those who have had no contact with the justice system, those who have had some contact with the justice system and those who have spent time in custody, such as at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre.
Inspector Allison made the announcement about the youth summit at the Wyndham Community and Education Centre (WCEC), during the launch of the “My House is Safe” fridge magnet.
WCEC settlement services co-ordinator, Richard Dove said the magnet was designed to help residents who come from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
The magnet includes tips on how to prevent home burglaries, such as getting to know your neighbours; locking windows and doors; and not answering the door to strangers.
Mr Dove said 5000 magnets would be printed and distributed by Wyndham Park Primary School, the Western English Language School, police and neighbourhood hubs.
