Being neighbourly Residents of Housing Choices represent a diverse range of people who are situated together, with different lifestyles, interests, cultures, and family compositions.
healthy communities, promote pride, look out for each other, and contribute to a secure and peaceful enjoyment of their home. In 2022, 10 residents nominated 10 good neighbours. Awarded residents and those who nominated their neighbours received a certificate, gift voucher, and an invite to a celebratory luncheon. There were many great reasons residents nominated their good neighbours: • taking initiative in keeping common areas and shared spaces clean and inviting,
• taking neighbours
shopping or on errands, and helping with cooking and things fellow residents need,
• having trusting,
generous, patient, and kind neighbours.
We know being a good neighbour positively impacts
on residents in many ways, including health, wellbeing and mental
On 23 January, the Community Development team held a luncheon for residents to mark the 2022 Good Neighbour Awards. It was a great day and gave nominated and awarded residents the chance to meet and chat. Boronia resident Polly nominated her resident, Kerri last year. This is what she had to say about Kerri: “We’re more than neighbours now, she’s a friend. We look after each other. Besides the things we have in common and what we’ve gone through, it’s always nice to know if you need something, she’s there,” said Polly.
health, feeling connected, living in healthy safe and vibrant communities, and sustainable tenancies. An example of how Housing Choices boosts and recognises this, and how this forms inclusive and harmonious relationships and neighbourhoods, is the Good Neighbour Recognition Program which includes the Good Neighbour Awards and Good Neighbour Policy. The Good Neighbour Awards are a way for residents to recognise each other, make social connections, participate in inclusive and
• maintaining friendly conversations and
relationships and social companionships,
• checking in on one another, and offering an ear when times are tough,
Any resident can nominate a good neighbour. To find out more visit: https://www.housingchoices.org.au/victoria/being-a-good-neighbour/ Community Development Team on 1300 312 447 communitydevelopmentvic@hcau.org.au
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