This event is a national networking and development conference for people interested in building and strengthening natural neighbourhoods through initiatives such as:

* Circles of support;
* Informal and social volunteering;
* Daily living supports for older neighbours;
* Buddy, companionship and visitor schemes;
* Street parties;
* Homework clubs;
* Gardening clubs;
* Cross-generational interactions and mentoring;
* Schools and neighbourhoods;
* Car pooling and community transport;
* Family day care and baby-sitting clubs;
* Welcome for new arrivals;
* Neighbourhood-based cultural exchange;
* Neighbourhood-based language learning and teaching;
* Community safety initiatives;
* Community choirs and music;
* Micro-boards;
* Self-help groups in fitness and health maintenance;
* Neighbourhood initiatives in recreation, sport and the arts;
* Neighbourhood venues, cafes, pubs and meeting places

Vern Hughes
Conference Convenor
vern@civilsociety.org.au
PO Box 159 Yarraville Vic 3013
Tel: 0425 722 890