Willoughby, NSW builds community among high-rise apartment residents with Hi Neighbours program

Willoughby, NSW Hi Neighbours Program High-Rise Community

Complete

The Hi Neighbours pilot recruited residents in five high-rise apartments for eight months of events. Participating buildings were eligible for activity reimbursements worth up to 300 AUD funded by New South Wales. A 34-page Meet Your Neighbour toolkit suggested community events and offered best practices for inclusive communities. Additional resources like event planning and calling card templates empowered residents in their community-building efforts.

Finance Parks and Recreation Intergovernmental Cooperation Pilot / POC Community Services

Willoughby, NSW

City in New South Wales

Australia

Governments Involved

Lane Cove, NSW

Australia

Links

Hi Neighbours | Willoughby City Council

Creating friendly and resilient apartment building communities.

Attachments

Meet Your Neighbours Toolkit

3.73MB

Newsworthy

'Hi Neighbours' initiative - Creating community and connection | Willoughby City Council

Cancer Awareness Day, World Pride celebrations and a Community Book Fair are among the local initiatives supported by the Willoughby City Council Community Grants Program.

Project Succeeded

Hi Neighbours events attracted 500 participants during the pilot's first six months. Willoughby partnered with Lane Cove Council on an expanded version of the program in March 2023.

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