Staying connected to our community is important in times of change. Connection with our neighbours makes us feel better as it prevents loneliness, isolation and depression. People who live in well-connected communities also are better equipped to face and recover from emergencies or natural disasters.
Relationships Australia is the organiser of Neighbour Day, Australia’s annual celebration of community. For Neighbour Day celebrations near you or tips on how to organise your own Neighbour Day event, visit www.neighbourday.org
If you are feeling disconnected from your community, Relationships Australia SA offers services that can help:
View our community focused services
Other useful links:
http://www.abc.net.au/rural/programs
http://www.regionalaustralia.gov.au/
http://www.awia.org.au/
http://www.cwaa.org.au/
http://www.futurefarmers.com.au/
http://www.nff.org.au/
https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/Self-Help-Tools/Tool-Kits/Tool-Kits