Board of Management

Myles was the last Deputy Registrar of Private Agents in Victoria from 2000 – 2005.  He was influential in the design and implementation of national training standards and legislative reform within the Victorian security industry.

Myles is the former Executive Director of Neighbourhood Watch Victoria (Inc) and currently represents the Chief Commissioner at the Board of Management.  He is also the previous Chairman of the Community Safety Month Reference Group, under the Victorian Safer Communities Network.

Brian has held the positions of State Treasurer and President and is currently the Secretary of Neighbourhood Watch Victoria Incorporated.

Brian has worked in the clothing industry since 1965 with senior management roles in some of Australia’s largest clothing companies.  Over the last fourty-five years he has held many leading roles in a variety of not-for-profit organisations including the Victorian and Australian Parents Council, The Australian Marketing Institute, Auburn South Primary School Council ,Wesley College Parents Association and currently chairs an Industry Advisory Board for one of the RMIT Business School Faculties.

As a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute and a Certified Practicing Marketer, Brian will bring specialised marketing skills to the Board in its desire to move forward into the twenty first century.

John is the Treasurer of the Neighbourhood Watch State Executive Committee along with several other community based organisations and a delegate to the Boroondara Safety Advisory Committee.  John's activities with
Neighbourhood Watch commenced in April 1999 and currently embrace all levels of involvement from grass roots to State level responsibilities.

Erin’s extensive participation in and or development of community based programs such as The Home Grown Project, The Lyrebird Awards, Make A Wish Foundation, Bayswater North Community Renewal Project and of course Safety House Victoria ensures she will be well placed to provide valuable feedback and a fresh point of view when tasked with refreshing and relaunching the two community safety programs.

Erin is married and has a young son currently attending Primary School. In between her roles of wife, mother and community volunteer, Erin is currently the National Theatrical Production, Touring and Technical Manager for Bay Street Production’s HealthPlay - a collection of nine short comedies written by Alan Hopgood AM, on challenging health issues.

I have been a member of the Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Committee since 2000 and in 2005, was elected as Division Co-ordinator and remain in that role currently.  In 2009, I was elected as Program Representative to the Neighbourhood Watch Victoria Board of Management and now find myself as Convener of the Events Committee, a sub committee of the Board.

This is a very challenging time for NHW, however, I believe that if we work together, and with the support of Victoria Police and community partners, our program will emerge more inclusive and much stronger.  We must look at ways to adapt the program to fit in with modern community needs and the changing ways people communicate.   We must develop crime prevention, community safety and community engagement initiatives that complement and support the work of Victoria Police.

Married to Peter and mother of two daughters in their 20’s, I live at Wallington, a rural area of the Bellarine Peninsula, approximately 15 kms from Geelong.  I am employed by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

Community involvement has been a major part of my life and, apart from Neighbourhood Watch, includes involvement as Vice Chairperson of the Bellarine Police Community Support Register based at Ocean Grove and as Vice President of the Geelong Auxiliary of Queenscliff’s Cottage by the Sea.

In my leisure time I enjoy music, my garden and travel.

Tony started his career in the northern suburbs after graduation in 1979.   In his early career he enjoyed a stint at Broadmeadows, and comes back there following a diverse career that has included work in urban and country areas in both operational and specialist positions.

Tony is married and has three young adult sons.  He is a keen bushwalker and has a passion for music.

In his early years Andrew was a teacher in both rural and urban settings and after 20 years of Teaching, accepted the role as Executive Officer with a Professional Teachers organisation.

In 1992 he entered the Victorian Parliament as a Member of the Legislative Council representing Waverley Province.  In his role as an active Politician, Andrew met and dealt with countless community concerns with many relating to community safety issues.  He was appointed Chairman of the Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee during the Kennett Government and Chairman of the Road Safety Committee during the Bracks Government.

He retired from politics in 2006 as The Honourable Andrew Brideson, but is modest about using this title.   He is keen to work at community grass roots level and has been very enthusiastic about making Neighbourhood Watch relevant to today’s community needs.

A family man, Andrew is married to Marilyn, a Consulting Psychologist, and has two adult daughters and three granddaughters.   He trekked Kokoda in 2009, and climbed Mt Kilimanjaro this year.  He looks forward to more travel and adventures in the coming years.