The following two reports, Part 1: “A space at the heart of the community” and Part 2: “Inclusion is everyone’s responsibility”, provide a snapshot to some of the research we have conducted about different types of neighbourhood circles that exist around metropolitan Adelaide and what it might take establish more inclusive neighbourhoods for the future.
Three local Adelaide stories of neighbourhood contribution and connection
The story of the welcoming and inclusive members of the Ovingham Greening, City of Charles Sturt
When Trevor Harrison retired, he began spending lots of time in his backyard shed. He always had a passion for working with wood, and now he had the time to do it. But he soon discovered that hanging out at home on his own all the time was not good for the soul. So, he decided to go out and search for a sense of belonging.
He wasn't concerned about accessibility as much as attitude. Would other people's perception of disability get in the way of finding community?
A story of active members of the Pasadena Community Center and wider Pasadena, St. Mary’s community.
These resources are designed to help you create, establish or maintain an inclusive neighbourhood filled with healthy neighbourhood friendships.