Feel Safe. Be Safe. Community Safety Plan 2025-2029

Our collaborative, community informed approach to creating safer public places, improving communication and strengthening social connections so everyone in Port Phillip feels safe, supported and included.

What is Feel Safe. Be Safe.?

Feel Safe. Be Safe. is our Community Safety Plan to improve feelings and experiences of safety by creating welcoming and safe spaces, supporting communities, strengthening partnerships and reducing harm.

Download the Plan

Download the full Community Safety Plan and view the on a page summary of the plan.

Community Safety Plan (PDF 3 MB)On A Page Summary (PDF 253 KB)

Community Safety Plan pillars

Creating safer public places

Design and maintain safe, accessible, welcoming, and climate resilient public spaces.

Improving communication and information

Improve communication and deliver programs which support a better-informed and engaged community.

Strengthening social cohesion and connecting communities

Empower and support communities to thrive, collaborate and connect.

The Community Safety Plan 2025-29 is grounded in equity, prevention, and collaboration – where public spaces are welcoming and accessible, and safety is co-created through strong partnerships with residents, Victoria Police, and local service providers. 

Council has committed more than $1 million over the four-year Plan, including:

  • $120,000 to Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation for the first two years (2025/26 and 2026/27)
  • $181,000 to Better Health Network for the first two years (2025/26 and 2026/27)
  • $100,000 for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design programs for 2025/26.

More community safety information

Contact us

Our Building and Inclusion team is hear to help. For more information contact the City of Port Phillip Community Safety Lead.

Send us a message on My Port Phillip

Phone: 03 9209 6777