Free community movie nights in the name of safety

Published on 02 September 2015

Communities around our region will be treated to free outdoor movie nights during October and November, as Mildura Rural City Council looks to educate more people about the importance of our local Emergency Services.

Four Community Cinema Nights and Safety Expos will be held in coming months, with Underbool, Cullulleraine, Nangiloc and Mildura all set to host evenings of family fun.

Community Development and Safety portfolio Councillor Ali Cupper said while the free movie is a great draw card, the aim is to raise awareness about the services available in each community and how people can get involved in supporting safety in their own backyards.

“The program in each town will kick off from 5pm with demonstrations and interactive activities from our local emergency services,” Cr Cupper explained.

“One of the highlights will be a Siren Scream just before the movies start.  Siren Screams involve all the Emergency Service vehicles showing off their sirens and lights.  We’re letting people know about this early as it can be a bit noisy!”

Victoria Police, the CFA, SES, Department of Justice, Red Cross, Ambulance Victoria and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning are some of the services attending. 

Headspace, Mallee Family Care, Latrobe University, Mildura Life Saving Club, Nangiloc Community Emergency Response Team and local school groups will also participate at various expos.

“As a region, we are quite isolated and it’s important to realise that real community safety can only be achieved when all these services combine to create wonderful physical and social environments,” Cr Cupper explained.

“Some of the attendees will be available to talk to you about volunteer opportunities with their organisations as well.”

Local community groups have also been invited to attend and catering will be available for purchase at each event.

The Community Cinema Night and Safety Expos will be held on the following dates with each event starting at 5pm and the movies starting on dusk.

Further information is available from Council’s website at www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Events  

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