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Screens off, gumboots on, nature to the rescue!
Ever heard of “nature deficit disorder”? By the end of our sixth lockdown, I can bet you were feeling it, even without knowing the buzzword.
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Why wait? We can change the date ourselves
Did you know that organisations and businesses all over the country are changing the date themselves?
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Sing your way to good health
If you’re passing by Christ Church Kensington on Tuesday nights, you might notice the warm glow of stained glass in the dark and hear murmurs of song drifting from the building.
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Creating calm
During the endless lockdowns, I started stitching. Nothing fancy, just simple embroidery to start with. Now a patchwork quilt is slowly taking shape. However, it is not the end result that’s important. It’s the quiet daily act of sitting and stitching that is beneficial. My eyes following the thread, my hands busy, mind calm.
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Neighbourhood Houses – bringing people together across the country
Neighbourhood House Week, which took place from May 9 to 15, is a national initiative which celebrates the role of more than 1000 neighbourhood houses in local communities across Australia. Kensington Neighbourhood House is one of 400 in Victoria.
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Neighbourhood Houses – thinking globally, acting locally
Climate change is frighteningly real. And we seem to be losing the war on waste.
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Embracing community: it’s a recipe for happiness
People need people. In fact, one of the world’s longest running scientific studies confirms that forming relationships helps us to live longer and be happier.
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What does a Neighbourhood House do when the neighbours are in lockdown?
This is a question that has been playing on my mind lately.
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Building a community? It’s child’s play
It’s never too early to start meeting your neighbours and making friends, something Jimmy and Indie (pictured) understand well.
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So much more than basket weaving!
Neighbourhood Houses are magical places. There are more than 400 houses scattered across Victoria and each one is completely unique – existing to serve the needs of their particular local community.
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Council on “front foot” in advocating for flood support payments
Local teachers link up with North Melbourne AFLW side
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