West Arnhem Night Patrol staff celebrate graduation

Six West Arnhem Regional Council Night Patrol staff members graduated with their Certificate III in Night Patrol Operations in Jabiru on Tuesday, December 4.
Tuteis Tapera, Jonah Walamaka, Elijah Appariyarnka (pictured), Daisy Brown, Shanton Nabarlambarl and Thadeus Galamirnda have all worked very hard this year to complete their studies and this certification has equipped them with valuable knowledge to build on their skills and continue to perform their duties effectively.
West Arnhem Regional Council currently runs Night Patrol in Gunbalanya, Warruwi and Minjilang and it is a valuable community service which aims to improves safety by preventing anti-social behaviour within Aboriginal communities.
The service has a focus on community safety, provides culturally appropriate conflict and dispute resolution and assists people who are vulnerable. This support includes referrals to appropriate support agencies such as the clinic or safe house, transporting people home, diverting people away from the criminal justice system and ensuring children are home safe at night.
West Arnhem Regional Council Manager Community Services Adrian McCann said the staff have worked very hard over this past year and should be very proud of this huge achievement. 
“The staff have done very well and are now equipped with many new skills which will be extremely valuable to them each time they are on patrol,” Adrian said.
“Night Patrol is a valuable community service in the region and by investing in training our staff further, we can help create safer communities. A big congratulations to everyone.”
Night Patrol is funded by the Department Prime Minister and Cabinet.