Rangers
The City's Ranger Services team are on duty seven days a week and provide assistance with relevant legislation and local law matters including:
- Parking
Enforcing parking local laws and administering parking permits to ensure equity, safety, convenience and accessibility to all members of our community (parking in Vincent).
- Animal control
Ensuring the registration and control of dogs and cats, including assistance with dog attacks and nuisance barking.
- Litter and illegal dumping
Ensuring a clean and safe community through education and enforcement (litter control).
- Trading in public places
Regulation, control and management of activities and facilities on the City of Vincent's property, thoroughfares and public places, including administration of permits for filming, fundraising, outdoor eating areas, goods display, portable signage and street entertainment (permit application).
- Fire hazards
Ensuring compliance with the provisions of the annual Bushfire Notice (bushfire and fire hazard management).
- Eyes on the street
Patrolling our public spaces and places, assisting in the management of events and reporting anti-social, criminal and suspicious activity to WA Police and other agencies as required.
Hours of Service
| Monday to Friday |
6am to 11pm |
| Saturday & Sunday |
7am to 11pm |
Contact Ranger Services
Office hours
For Ranger Services during office hours, contact the team on 9273 6000 between 8.30am and 5pm.
After hours
Ranger Services can be contacted on (08) 6324 0329 outside of business hours to assist with emergency situations such as major damage to public property that poses a risk to members of the public, issues with accessing City facilities and reserves, dog attacks and vehicles obstructing access to properties. Non-urgent matters will be attended to during business hours.
Report criminal information
To report information about criminal activity or suspicious behaviour that does not require police assistance call Crime Stoppers WA on 1800 333 000. To report incidents of criminal or anti-social behaviour that require police assistance please call 131 444. To report incidents where life or property is threatened or in danger please call 000.
More Information
- For information on roads and footpaths, contact Infrastructure and Environment on 9273 6000 or mail@vincent.wa.gov.au.
- To report damaged regulatory signs contact Main Roads WA on (free call) 1800 800 009.
- To report damaged or faulty street lights, contact Western Power on (free call) 1800 622 008.
- To report damaged bus shelters, contact Infrastructure and Environment on 9273 6000 or use the Report It form below.
- To report litter and illegal dumping, contact Waste and Recycling on 9273 6000 or use the Report It form below.
- To report graffiti vandalism, contact the Administration Officer - Infrastructure and Environment on 9273 6000 or use the Report It form below.
FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPORT
Family and domestic violence takes many forms and occurs across all cultural groups, ages and sexual diversity groups. Different services and supports are available depending on your individual circumstances.
In an emergency situation, or if you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the police now on 000 or through the National Relay Service TTY 106.
If you are assisting someone who does not speak English, first call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50.
24-hour helplines
If it is not an emergency and you need support, you can call these numbers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
WA Police Force
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131 444
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To report incidents of family and domestic violence.
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WA Police Force
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A text messaging service for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired or have a communication disability. The service can be used to contact the WA Police Force and request assistance. This number should not be relied upon in an emergency and the service only applies in WA.
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National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service
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A national telephone and online counselling and referral service.
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Women's Domestic Violence Helpline
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1800 007 339
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Provides support for women, with or without children, who are experiencing family and domestic violence in WA (including referrals to women's refuges).
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Men's Domestic Violence Helpline
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1800 000 599
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Provides telephone information and referrals for men who are concerned about their violent and abusive behaviours, and for male victims of family and domestic violence in WA.
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Crisis Care
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1800 199 008
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WA's after-hours response to report concerns for a child's safety and wellbeing and to provide information and referrals for people experiencing crisis.
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MensLine Australia
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1800 789 978
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Support for men and boys dealing with family and relationship difficulties, or for men who are concerned that their behaviour is hurting the people they care about.
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Sexual Assault Resource Centre
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6458 1828 or 1800 199 888
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Provides a range of free services to people affected by sexual violence.
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1800 551 800
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A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia.
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Other important contacts
Aboriginal Family Legal Services
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1800 469 246
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For victims and survivors of family violence and/or sexual assault who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples or whose partner or children are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Centrelink
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13 61 50
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For help with family payments, such as Family Tax Benefits, Childcare Subsidy and Parental Leave pay.
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Entry Point WA
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1800 124 684
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A free and voluntary assessment and referral service assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in WA to access accommodation and support options.
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Foodbank
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1800 070 777
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Mobile Foodbank takes food to people who need it in the Perth metro area. You will need a referral from the Emergency Relief and Food Access Service (1800 979 777).
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Legal Aid WA
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1300 650 579
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Free or low-cost legal services. Legal Aid WA can assist if you are going to court, or if you need advice on a legal problem.
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RSPCA Pets in Crisis
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A free service providing a temporary home for pets whose owners are experiencing family and domestic violence. Pets are placed in a loving foster home for up to three months while their owner seeks refuge or temporary accommodation of their own. The service is available via a referral from a caseworker only.
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Services Australia
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1800 555 660
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An Australian Government service that can assist with information, referrals and support for people affected by family and domestic violence.
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Uniting WA
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1300 663 298
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Free confidential support for women experiencing family and domestic violence, including counselling, mediation, advocacy and emergency financial relief for the cost of food and small bills.
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Useful websites
Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing Find support contacts and a service directory for women and families facing domestic violence.
Department of Communities The lead agency coordinating strategy and policy direction in the prevention of family and domestic violence in WA, who also play a key role in the operational response to family and domestic violence.
Department of Justice (Court and Tribunal Services) A guide to Safe Steps for Those Experiencing Violence in a Relationship
eSafety Commissioner For information about technology-facilitated abuse.
Family Violence Service A voluntary and free service available for family violence victims who may need assistance with court support, information and referrals to other services.
WA Connect A list of emergency accommodation, support and legal services, food parcels and vouchers for women facing family and domestic violence, listed by the WA Council of Social Services.
Womens Health and Family Services A non-for-profit organisation specialising in women's issues, including family and domestic violence support for culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) women and their children, LGBTIQ+ people and young people.
Your Toolkit A free, step-by-step guide on personal safety, support services and money matters for people facing family and domestic violence.
Community Safety Links
Contact Numbers
| City of Vincent After Hours Emergency |
6324 0329 |
| Local Police |
131 444 |
| Crime Stoppers |
1800 333 000 |
| Life Threatening Emergencies |
000 |
Relevant Links