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Safer Melville and Lifeskills Programs Recognised by Awards
Two programs run by the City of Melville were recognised at prestigious West Australian award ceremonies last week.
The Safer Melville program has been highly commended in the Outstanding Achievement category at the Injury Control Council of Western Australia (ICCWA) community safety awards.
The City of Melville’s Young Men's Lifeskills program was awarded a Finalist’s Award in the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and Healthway Healthier WA Awards 2010.
Mayor Russell Aubrey said the success of the Safer Melville program was the result of a strong relationship between the City of Melville, WA Police and other agencies to establish the Safer Melville Advisory Committee.
“This award acknowledges the efforts of a large team of City of Melville staff, Police, residents, volunteers, the Red Cross and school students who have collaborated on programs like Neighbourhood Watch and Save-a-Mate to improve the safety of Melville,” he said.
“Statistics demonstrate these efforts are paying off and Melville is indeed becoming safer. The ICCWA award is a welcome pat on the back which encourages the City to continue to pursue our goal of a safer Melville.”
The AMA Awards recognise West Australian organisations that have, through a specific venture, project or program made an exceptional contribution to the advancement of health and wellbeing outcomes which impact across the WA community.
Mayor Aubrey said the Lifeskills program first developed a self-help publication aimed at young men titled, Who said it’s easy being a guy?
“Over 11 years, this publication has been reprinted several times and now over 30,000 copies are in circulation in Western Australia. Since then, the Lifeskills program has been further developed to include the '6' DVD, which seeks to prevent young men making the wrong decisions regarding alcohol and drug use, suicide and social behaviour.
Lifeskills has also established a senior school program targeting young men and using both the book and DVD. The one-hour sessions run over eight weeks and topics covered include: self esteem; relationships; alcohol and other drugs; sexual health; stereotypes; and drink driving.
“The City of Melville is very proud that Lifeskills has received a Finalist’s Award because young men are a dangerously ‘at risk’ social group and this commendation recognises the importance of the program.”
For more information about Safer Melville or Lifeskills phone 1300 635 845 or visit www.melvillecity.com.au