Goals

East Melbourne Neighbour Network is committed to strengthening community bonds, fostering wellbeing and ensuring that all residents feel supported, educated and empowered to live fulfilling lives.

• Foster a Strong Spirit of Neighbourly Connection:  Promote and encourage a culture of mutual respect, understanding and support among residents of the East Melbourne Community, helping to build a tight-knit, welcoming and inclusive community.

• Enhance Mutual Support for Health, Wellbeing and Daily Needs:  Facilitate collective action to support residents in addressing common challenges relating to health, wellbeing and essential life needs, ensuring no one feels isolated or unsupported.

• Educate and Share Valuable Information:  Provide accessible education and awareness on issues of shared interest, including offering guidance on services and resources available from local organisations, to empower residents with knowledge to better manage their lives.

• Encourage Social Interaction and Community Engagement:  Create regular opportunities for residents to connect socially, fostering friendships and reducing social isolation through informal gatherings, community events and networking.

• Organise Health and Wellbeing Focused Activities:  Coordinate community-driven workshops, classes and events focused on improving health, mental wellbeing and physical fitness, designed to promote the overall wellbeing of individuals across all age groups.

• Support Aging in Place:  Assist residents, especially older individuals, to remain in their homes as they age by providing resources, services and practical support that allow them to continue living independently with dignity, despite the challenges of aging.