Dec 05, 2017
Suzanne Dunlop, Chair
Boroondara Neighbourhood Watch

Suzanne was a member of Hawthorn Rotary for a number of years and some members may remember her.

Suzanne attended the last Boroondara Police Open Day in October 2014 and purely out of interest spoke to the then Chair of Boroondara Neighbourhood Watch. After being a member for 12 months she took the surprising action to nominate for the position of Chair as she felt Boroondara Neighbourhood Watch should be seen to be active in the community complying with its purpose which is to assist Boroondara Police with crime prevention.

Generally most activities have police involvement with a number of volunteers.

From 1986-2009 Borondara Neighbourhood Watch had 62 areas with about 1000+ residences in each area. With an absolute minimum of 10 persons in each area there well in excess of 1,000 + volunteers. Today there are 5 areas in Kew, Kew East, Balwyn, Balwyn North and Camberwell with a total of 200 volunteers many of whom are now in their 80’s and 90’s.

We are now Boroondara-wide with less than 200 volunteers and a core of active volunteers totaling 15.

As you will see Boroondara Neighbourhood Watch may be small but are actively involved in crime prevention in Boroondara.

Chair: Sheridan Brown