Neighbourhood Connection starts here!
from invitation templates to free one to one support from successful neighbourhood connectors around Australia.
Please help us combat loneliness in our suburbs and create happier neighbourhoods.
Get Involved
Join the Neighbourhood Connect Movement. You can kick off a neighbourhood event or start a group, join the network with your established group, volunteer or support us.
Start a Group
Keen to build a more connected neighbourhood where you live? We have free resources – ideas, examples, tools, encouragement and support!
The NC Network
The Neighbourhood Connect Network brings together like-minded groups across Australia, all part of a movement to create happier, more connected neighbourhoods.
Research from Australia and around the world demonstrates that
Social connections are the antidote to anxiety and depression
Our Impact
We have a commitment to evaluation because it’s important to have and share evidence that what we do makes a difference.
59
Number of groups started with our support since 2014
270+
Number of events held by NC groups in 2 years
9100+
Number of real-life human connection hours in 2 years
Stories of connection and how it makes a difference
Neighborhood Connect all over Australia
We’re making an impact
What they're saying about Neighbourhood Connect
I am mightily impressed with the Neighbourhood Connect initiative – it’s a particularly good example of the positive action that can be taken to deal with the malaise of social fragmentation, isolation, loneliness and anxiety.
Hugh Mackay AO
Social Researcher and Author
Neighbourhood Connect is a national community organisation
which helps people across Australia create neighbourhood groups to encourage happier, safer and more connected communities. Because life is better when we belong.