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Graffiti Hurts – Australia
was launched in February 2008 after concerns
in the increase of the amount (both visually
and cost to the community) of graffiti
vandalism throughout Australia.
Adapted from the successful
Keep America Beautiful program Graffiti
Hurts® , Graffiti Hurts – Australia is a not
for profit community educational
organisation who is dedicated to raising
awareness about the true harmful effects of
graffiti.
At the heart of our
organisation are four main goals;
• Educate the community about the importance
of graffiti prevention and eradication
• Provide communities with tools and
resources to respond to graffiti vandalism
• Help foster partnerships that will
encourage involvement from all members of
the community in addressing graffiti
vandalism.
• Help communities establish anti-graffiti
programs that get results, creating
healthier, safer and more livable
communities.
Graffiti Hurts – Australia’s
community based programs endeavours
to encourage and assist in building clean and
safe communities by the eradication of
graffiti and vandalism.
 Our programs encourage
governments, industry and communities to
form and tackle projects together within their local
areas and sees all of the community
benefit from the activities undertaken.
From restoration of a local
building or painting of a local historical
mural, through to graffiti prevention,
education and resources and also help in
‘Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Design’ or CPTED as it is known now.
Graffiti Hurts – Australia,
with the help of its supporters, helps build
community connections and in turn social
capital throughout Australia.
Key Facts on the Organisation:
• Graffiti Hurts – Australia is a not for
profit community educational organisation
• Graffiti Hurts – Australia relies on
sponsorship and supporters for income
• Graffiti Hurts – Australia has applied to
the Australia Tax Office for tax
deductibility status for donations and
bequests. |
