Alison MARCHANT (Bellarine) (16:25): It was great to attend the Policing on the Bellarine forum at the SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre last week with many locals. The forum, organised by Neighbourhood Watch Bellarine and the Bellarine Community Support Register, provided an excellent opportunity for community members to learn more about local policing and community safety initiatives from the local police station members. One of the key messages from the event was the importance of reporting incidents and suspicious activity and the community playing a vital role in preventing crime and helping police respond effectively. I want to thank the dedicated volunteers and the police for organising such a successful event and all those present for their ongoing commitment to community safety. I look forward to also chairing the next bSafe meeting, which we do quarterly with local police and representatives from the Bellarine community. This is aimed at keeping communication open, improving community awareness and supporting our efforts to keep the Bellarine safe.