Murray Bridge Today (HEADING 1) - Rural City of Murray Bridge

In summary, these programs continue to be meaningful to their intended targetedgroups; however interest has slowed down since the introduction of some newtechnologies, with the exception of the Graffiti removal program. Recently theCommunity Safety team has increased awareness through email networks and a maildrop of brochures in the targeted areas which have resulted in new interestparticularly in the home safety area.GeneralSeveral projects have been delivered in the last few years from funding provided bythe Attorney General’s Office, where young people at risk were engaged tocreatively paint the Skate Park and work on designs and fabrication of mosaicbenches at Sturt Reserve. The Attorney General’s Office also funded the Mural at theLocal Government Centre, where Kevin Kropinyeri was commissioned to paint andmentor two young local aboriginal boys.The Community Safety Officer (Heather Courtney) is employed at 3 days per week toprovide day to day support and administration for the program. The role alsosupports the work of the local Neighbourhood Watch groups and assists in a numberof events/programs including the annual Plate Safe and Neighbourhood WatchRecognition Awards.The Murray Bridge Domestic and Family Action Group meets monthly at the TownHall. As a member of this group, the Community Safety Officer provides support forthe annual United Nations International Day of Elimination of Violence againstWomen, White Ribbon Day event and the biennial community forum.Legislative RequirementsSection 41 Local Government Act, 19994