Get To Know Your Neighbours

Going Away

When going away for the weekend or on holiday it is important to prevent your home from being broken into and possibly your property stolen.

Use the following fact sheets to guide you in making your home and property safe and secure while you're away.

• 10 steps to increase home security
• Holiday security
• Going away information for your neighbour
• Burglary prevention

How to be a good neighbour when your neighbour is away or on holiday:

• Offer to collect your neighbour's mail and put out their bins.
• Be watchful of strangers in or around your neighbour's house.
• Make a note of callers including their description, vehicle number plate and times/dates.
• Report any suspicious person/s or vehicle/s immediately to Police on 131 444.