IT'S not just about a football match it's about two communities coming together to say they want to fix crime and work together in harmony, says Wellington's Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer Zeke Shaw.
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Westhaven in Dubbo and the Wellington police team came out for the third Gungie Origin match at Kennard on Sunday.
Gungie is the Wiradjuri word for police.
"It was again a great success. There was a big crowd and everyone got involved and you can see by the smiles, the happy faces, our communities loved the day," Mr Shaw said.
The Westhaven side are the defending champions and came from behind to win 24-20. Their captain John Case said his team was overjoyed to win the first game of the series.
Gungie holds meetings in Wellington to discuss crime and how the community can offer suggestions of working with police.
It also has other elements which include mental health and inclusion.
"We want everyone in the community to become part of this so we can continue to get results for the community. There is real proof this is working because people are contacting Crime Stoppers and our Dob in a Dealer program was the first in state and is recognised as a forerunner for other communities," he said.
The Barwon Command launched a similar program this week and within a day had its first arrest through community informing police.
The second match of the series will be held in June.