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