Past Community Safety Month Events
2023 Community Safety Survey Launch
The 2023 Community Safety Survey opens 1 October!
Complete the survey before 5 November to go into the draw to win a $200 Visa gift card. Terms and conditions apply view here
Pet Photo Competition
The City is running a photo competition to promote responsible pet ownership in Canning 🐾
Coffee with a Cop
Date: Tuesday 3 October
Time: 10:30 - 12:00pm
Location: Westfield Carousel (in front of Senso Espresso)
Meet the officers from your local Police Station, no agenda, no speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in your neighbourhood. Come down and complete our Community Safety Survey and we'll give you a voucher for a free coffee from Senso Espresso!
FREE RAC 'Learn to ride' Workshop
Date: Wednesday 4 October
Time: 9am - 11am
Location:Corner Braibrise and Armstrong roads, Wilson
City of Canning has partnered with RAC to deliver this 'Learn to Ride' Children's Workshop.
Enrol your children to learn how to ride a bike for the first time with this complimentary two-hour workshop suitable for ages 3 and over, delivered by industry experts People on Bicycles.
FREE RAC Bike Basics Workshop
Date: Wednesday 4 October
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Location: Braibrise and Armstrong roads, Wilson
City of Canning is excited to offer RAC’s Bike Basics workshops in your local neighbourhood. Refresh your bike knowledge and riding skills with this complimentary 3-hour workshops run by industry experts People on Bicycles. Suitable for all ages, however, participants must be able to ride a bike.
Bikelinc - Register to Win
October Is Bike Month!
Bikelinc connects you and your bike to police and your community, returning stolen bikes to their rightful owners.
Keep an eye out for the Facebook post on Thursday 5 October for your chance to win a D-lock for you bike.
Coffee with a Ranger
Date: Friday 6 October
Time: 11am - 12.30pm
Location: Kent St Weir
On Fri 7 October, Ranger Alison and the Community Safety Team will be at the Kent Street Weir for a coffee and a chat with residents about all things safety.
Come down and complete our Community Safety Survey and we'll give you a voucher for a free coffee from Canning River Cafe!
FREE Women’s Self-Defence Workshop
Date: Saturday 7 October
Time: 1.30 - 2.30pm
Location: Cobra Martial Arts
Learn fundamental skills on how to defend yourself from an attacker.
These workshops are open to all residents of Canning, no experience required.
Willetton Rotary Artisan Market
Date: Sunday 8 October
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: Agincourt Park, Willetton
Pop down to Agincourt Park (next to Southlands shopping centre and opposite the library) and say hi to the City's Community Safety team and Ranger Buddy at Willetton Markets! 🐶
Mental Health Awareness Week
7 - 14 October is Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW)
Green is the colour of mental health representing hope, strength and support. Celebrate your recovery or help us break stigma by wearing a Mental Health Awareness ribbon this MHAW.
As part of Community Safety Month, free Mental Health Awareness Ribbons will be available for collection at the City’s Civic Building and all library facilities from Friday 6 October.
World Homeless Day
Starting today ‘World Homeless Day’, the Bentley clinic will be open every Tuesday, 10am - 1pm at The Shop Front in Bentley.
FREE Women’s Self-Defence Workshop
Date: Wednesday 11 October
Time: 7.30 - 8.30pm
Location: Cobra Martial Arts
The City has partnered with Cobra Martial Arts to offer FREE women's self-defence workshops.
Learn fundamental skills on how to defend yourself from an attacker. These workshops are open to all residents of Canning, no experience required.
FREE Cyber Safety Information Session for Parents
Date: Thursday 12 October
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: 1317 Albany Highway, Cannington
The City of Canning has partnered with ySafe - Australia’s leading provider of cyber safety education - to offer our community a crucial and engaging information session for parents/guardians.
Safe Plate Day
Date: Friday 13 October
Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
Location: Bunnings Warehouse Cannington
Anti-theft screws are a great way of protecting your number plates from being stolen from your vehicle and used to commit further offences.
Head down to Bunnings Cannington between 12 - 1.30pm and get FREE anti-theft screws for your number plates from our Community Safety team.
FREE Seniors Self-Defence Workshop
Date: Saturday 14 October
Time: 1.30 - 2.30pm
Location: Cobra Martial Arts
The City has partnered with Cobra Martial Arts to offer a FREE seniors self-defence workshops.
Learn fundamental skills on how to defend yourself from an attacker. These workshops are open to all residents of Canning, no experience required.
RAC Tow Safe Workshop
Date: Sunday 15 October
Time: From 8am - 3pm (three session times available)
Location: Civic & Administration Centre, 1317 Albany Highway, Cannington.
FREE Women's Self Defence
Date: Monday 16 October
Time: 6:30pm –7:30pm
Location: Cobra Martial Arts, Cannington
The City has partnered with Cobra Martial Arts to offer FREE women's self-defence workshops.
Learn fundamental skills on how to defend yourself from an attacker. These workshops are open to all residents of Canning, no experience required.
Shelley Foreshore Foodtrucks Night
Date: Tuesday 17 October
Time: 4:30pm- 8:30pm
Location: Shelley Foreshore, Shelley
Between 4:30pm - 6:30pm Ranger Buddy will be joining the fun at Shelley Foreshore Foodtrucks night! The night market is a fun-filled event for all ages to come together and enjoy a variety of food from Perth's awesome foodtrucks, crafts, entertainment and lawn games.
Start the day with Ranger Buddy
Ranger Buddy and the community Safety team will be heading down to Bentley Primary School to promote the importance of being safe and making healthy choices like walking or riding to school.
FREE Graffiti Removal Kit Pop-Up
Date: Thursday 19 October
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Southlands Boulevarde, Willetton
The Safe Communities Team will be at Southlands Boulevarde from 11am – 2pm, educating the community on how to remove, report, and prevent graffiti. Pop down for a chat and a FREE graffiti removal kit.
Get to know your neighbours!
The Safe Communities team will be out and about promoting our 'Howdy Neighbour Card' and why it is important to get to know your neighbours.
Your neighbours are your biggest security asset; they can keep an eye on your property and can report suspicious behaviour. Download the card at canning.wa.gov.au/saferhomes
FREE RAC Scoot Safe Workshop
Date: Saturday 21 Oct
Time: 10:00 - 11:30am
Location: Northern Parklands, 32 Taree Street, Bentley
Fire Preparedness
In order to protect our community, City of Canning residents are required to comply with the Annual Fire Hazard Reduction Notice all year round.
Prepare your home and property by removing dry vegetation and fire hazards, share your plan with family members and neighbours, pay attention to your surroundings and look out for each other.
For more information on fire emergency preparedness and to download the City’s Annual Fire Hazard Reduction Notice, head to canning.wa.gov.au/fireready
Free Property Marking Kits
Business Safety promotion
Date: Wednesday 25 October
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Community Safety team are doing a 'community walk around' to promote the launch of our newly published 'Business Safety Checklist' and supplying safety and security information packs to local businesses.
Walk to School with Ranger Buddy
Ranger Buddy and the community Safety team will be heading to St Josephs School to promote the importance of being safe and making healthy choices like walking or riding to school.
Bunnings Security Incentive Pop-up
The Safe communities team will be at Bunnings Cannington from 12 - 1pm promoting the City's Security Incentive Scheme and Community Safety Survey.
If you’re a Canning resident looking to have security items installed, you could be eligible for a rebate.Find out more at canning.wa.gov.au/saferhomes
FREE RAC Scoot Safe Workshop
Date: Saturday 28 October
Time: 10:00 - 11:30am
Location: Civic & Administration Centre 1317 Albany Highway Cannington.
Women's Wellness Sessions
Date: Sunday 29 October
Time: 6:00- 8:30pm
Location: Cannington Leisureplex
Find out more information about the sessions here.
FREE Women's Self Defence
Date: Monday 30 October
Time: 5:30pm – 7pm
Location: Hillview Intercultural Centre, Bentley
These classes are designed for women and gender non-conforming people over 18 years old and are suitable for all fitness levels.
Donation and registration required. Find out more here.
