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Everyone loves good neighbours. How well do you know your neighbours?
The Australia Talks National Survey 2021 found 62 per cent of Australians know many of their neighbours by name.
According to an Australian National University (ANU) research project neighbourhood relationships and social connections protected against loneliness, depression, and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The findings come from a nationally representative longitudinal survey of more than 3,000 people, conducted over three waves between May and November 2020.
“People generally are much less likely to report symptoms of depression, anxiety and loneliness if they have positive perceptions of their neighbourhood social environments,” lead author Dr James O’Donnell said.
“Neighbourhood cohesiveness is a really important social glue; it keeps us connected and supports our wellbeing in everyday life and during a crisis. Everybody needs good neighbours. It is good for your health.”
This ANU research backs up other research studies that shows the benefits of knowing your neighbours.
A great example of a recent street party was the wedding of Norma and Wally in Avalon Avenue – read more here (it’s a lovely story).
Lane Cove Council Will Give Your Street $300 to Party
Lane Cove Council has developed a Meet Your Neighbours Toolkit.
As part of the launch Lane Cove Council will subside strata and residents up to $300 to host their own “meet your neighbours” event.
You can host a street party, BBQ, breakfast, or treasure hunt. They will support your event ideas.
Get in touch with Lane Cove Council at [email protected] or 9911 3644 and tell them your idea or apply online.
Applications open between 1 – 31 March 2023. First in, first served while funding is still available.
How Do You Hold a Street Party?
The Lane Cove Council has developed a Street Party Kit which you can download here. You can even apply to close off your street.
How Do You Host a Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt?
Get the whole street and family involved in a scavenger hunt ending up at a secret location in your street (where you can have drinks and nibbles waiting). You can find ideas here.
Hold a Street Breakfast Party
Grab some trestle tables, a BBQ and get a couple of people to bring along their coffee machines and you have a street breakfast!!
What are you waiting for – apply here now.
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