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Good Neighbour Awards Do you have neighbours who make a positive difference in your life? This is your chance to recognise them and their positive impact! Maybe they helped you with your groceries while you were unwell? Or fed your pets while you were away? Or are they just a friendly face who brightens your day? The Good Neighbour Awards recognise that good neighbours help make a great community, and we want to encourage and celebrate the power of good neighbours through these awards. Those nominated for a Good Neighbour Award will go in the

Left: (Left to right) Zelkja Mariani (Croation interpreter), Kathleen Barnes (resident), Angelica Varas (Housing Officer), Linda Newman (resident), Faudin Mujkanovic

(resident), Hasib Letic (resident), Fadila Letic

draw to win one of 12 x $250 vouchers, and all residents who place a nomination will also go into a draw to win one of two x $100 vouchers. If you have a neighbour that comes to mind for this award, please let your Housing Officer or Liam from the Community Development Team know who you would like to nominate. You can contact your Housing Officer by calling 1300 312 447 or you can contact Liam by calling 1300 312 447 or emailing communitydevelopmentvic @hcau.org.au

(resident), Juliette Kent and Matt (Ready Tech Go trainers) .

“Being together and seeing others who similarly struggle with technology boosted their confidence, and made them feel less alone,”said Naomi. “It was wonderful watching the workshop participants celebrate their individual successes as a group and encourage each other to learn.” After the workshops, most participants felt more confident using their device for everyday tasks. “Increasingly, government services such as MyGov and My Aged Care rely on individuals having access to computers and the internet,” said Naomi.

Resident Communications Survey

Thank you to all those who submitted their

communication are. We also use the survey to understand what content you like to see from us in Home Stories. For those who haven’t had a chance to complete the survey, but are wanting to provide feedback, you can do so via the URL: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/VZTYLDP

“But you must have the basic skills to get online first.”

responses to the Resident Communications Survey included in the last edition of Home Stories . The survey helps the Communications Team understand how to best communicate with you, our residents, and what your preferred methods of

Anyone who needs help getting online can visit North Melbourne Library at 66 Errol Street, or Be Connected .

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