We aim to increase residents’ sense of belonging and ownership of the space, increase positive neighbourhood interaction and reduce social isolation.
JaneCrombie Community Development Ocer
Latrobe Close Community Garden
Applied for funding inJuneof 2016
Successful January2017
$20,000 fromCityofMelbourne
$12,000HousingChoices contribution
Funds allocation A Community Project Worker who engaged residents through a variety of participatory events, sessions and workshops. Funds were also allocated to the purchase of a garden shed, retractable hoses, communal tools, a gazebo to provide a shady space for residents to sit together and self-wicking plantation boxes. Outcomes An established garden group continues after project concluded and a sense of belonging; beautification of an otherwise unused area and life-skills development for residents.
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