Not everyone knows their neighbours, and a series of community events in Sunbury marking the national Neighbour Day aims to change that.
An initiative of Goonawarra Neighbourhood House, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, Sunbury Neighbourhood House, Multicultural Resources Hub, and Hume, Sunbury Neighbour Day will be marked on Sunday, March 30 with a range of community and local business-led events.
The program includes open days offered by Hume Men’s Shed Sunbury and Sunbury Toy Library, free bingo and lunch for LGBTI people aged over 50 hosted by Sunbury and Surrounds LGBTIQ Social Club and Sunbury Cobaw Community Health, and a free lunch barbecue at Redstone Sunbury hosted by Villawood Estate.
There will also be events hosted during the week prior to the day.
Sunbury Neighbour Day coordinator Adelae Bowen said that the event will be a great way to unite Sunbury residents, especially considering the suburb’s growth and population increase.
“It’s a great opportunity to get out there, have a bit of fun, and … strengthen the community … have a chat with someone you’ve never met before, make some connections,” Ms Bowen said.
There will also be a prize giveaway after the event, including a picnic basket, rug, and food voucher – with details available on the initiative’s Facebook page.
All events are free but some require pre-registration for catering purposes.
Details: sunburyneighbourday.org.au
Oscar Parry
