The City of Nedlands behavioural management program
Graeme Raine
Introduction
The City of Nedlands is situated in the western suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. It has a population of 20,500
with 7,500 rateable properties covering an area of 20.6 square kilometres. Suburbs included in its municipality are
Nedlands, Dalkeith, Hollywood, Mount Claremont, Swanbourne and parts of Shenton Park, Floreat and City
Beach. The majority of residents are affluent with well fenced properties, however some areas do contain a
proportion of rental houses in proximity to the University of Western Australia.
The city's ranger service consisted of one senior ranger and three operational rangers whose duties were mainly
parking control and dog control. A strong enforcement policy had been in effect for many years and a study of past
statistics revealed that detected dog offences were being contained in the vicinity of 400 per year. This figure was
made up from impoundings and infringement notices issued for offences contrary to the Dog Act or By-laws.
It was not practicable to increase the enforcement level as staffing was adequate so a number of other initiatives were
trialed.
About the author
Graeme Raine
City of Rockingham
PO Box 2142
Rockingham WA 6168
Graeme has been employed in local government for 14 years, nine of which involve animal control. He is currently
employed by the City of Rockingham as senior ranger.
He was involved in the Curriculum Development Committees of the Certificate of Supervision First Line
Management, Municipal Law Enforcement A & B, Certificate IV Statutory Investigations and Enforcement and the
National Animal Management Project. He currently delivers Municipal Law Enforcement and the national Animal
Management Project. He also delivers Municipal Law Enforcement A & B through the Central Metropolitan College
of TAFE in Perth, Western Australia.
In conjunction with the Keep Australia Beautiful Council WA, Graeme runs three training courses per year in Litter
Law Enforcement and he runs the Animal Handling course through the Municipal Training Service.
Graeme is a training officer for the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association and has a strong interest in the
provision of relevant training courses for Animal Control Officers.