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Neighbours Every Day

Neighbours Every Day, Relationships Australia’s social connection campaign, invites you to create, share and grow belonging in your community. For over 20 years, we have been inspiring people across Australia to build stronger, more resilient neighbourhoods through daily acts of connection and support. Research shows that when people feel they belong, their wellbeing improves and loneliness decreases.

This year’s theme, Belonging Every Day, is a call to action at two levels.

It starts with you: say hello, make the call, listen well, show up.
And it starts with us: make room, widen the circle, leave no one out.

Together, these small actions build lasting, respectful relationships that enrich all our lives.

The Neighbours Every Day campaign provides simple, practical tools to create belonging, every day of the year. Join us in transforming our communities, one connection at a time.

Strong communities start with you, and we want to celebrate the simple acts that grow belonging. Whether it is hosting a street party, starting a verge garden, or just saying hello – each year we invite people across Australia to tell us their story, for the chance to win a prize.

Conducted throughout October in 2026, our Belonging Every Day in 25 Words competition has inspired us with its messages of connection and hope.
 
In the two years we have run this competition, more than 300 people living across Australia have shared what belonging means to them, and each and every entry has shared a positive message!
 
Thank you to everyone who entered and shared what belonging looks like in your community.
 
Our 10 winners, drawn at random, are listed below. Each has received a $100 Bunnings voucher as a thank you.
 
Carla
VIC
Woiwurung
Amy
QLD
Yugumbeh
Amanda
NSW
Yuin
Annabelle
VIC
Wurundjeri Country
Ryan
QLD
Darumbal people
Arthur
VIC
Bunurong (Boon Wurrung) and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples
Michelle
NSW
Darkinjung
Ryan
QLD
Turrbal and Yuggera (Jagera) peoples
Edison
QLD
Yuggera
Narelle
QLD
Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) and Turrbal peoples

2025 Belonging Every Day competition entry

“Belonging is swapping tools, stories, and snacks with neighbours who know your dog’s name and your fence drama. No invitation needed, just show up and help.”

 

2025 Belonging Every Day competition entry

“Belonging blooms in small acts—bins out, meals shared, surprises left. It fills me with quiet joy, knowing kindness still lives on my street.”

 

2025 Belonging Every Day competition entry

“Our building’s group chat: broken English, perfect emojis, someone always knowing who needs extra eggs. Different languages, same “you good?” energy when someone’s quiet.”

2025 Belonging Every Day competition entry

“Toddlers hugging me like I’m a jungle gym, neighbours sharing coffee, bras surviving laundry, and chaos somehow feeling like home.”

2025 Belonging Every Day competition entry

“It’s sharing tools, and barbie smoke, and yelling ‘mate!’ at every bloke. We barely talk, yet somehow know when Greg’s cholesterol gets too low.”

2025 Belonging Every Day competition entry

“Every morning my 97-year-old neighbour sends me an emoji of a newspaper and a smiley face. Her way of thanking me for delivering her daily.”

2025 Belonging Every Day competition entry

“Graceburn Avenue — coffees, chats, nature-strip and laneway gardens, bee hives, art, events, people who genuinely care, here for each other every day. Gold star!”

2025 Belonging Every Day competition entry

“Belonging every day is my neighbours sending Christmas cards in braille so I never feel left out — inclusion so genuine, it speaks louder than words.”

2025 Belonging Every Day competition entry

“Belonging Every Day is coming out in my 40s and having my family not just accept me but love me louder — even cheering to meet my partner.”

2025 Belonging Every Day competition entry

“Belonging means my neighbour’s warm tea invitation, weekend BBQs, and friendly hellos that remind me Australia is truly home for everyone.”