This week, as we approach the annual celebration of all things community – Neighbour Day on 31 March – I was reflecting on how, and why Relationships Australia became involved in this campaign almost a decade ago. Simply put, across the 75 years that Relationships Australia has been delivering support services to the Australian community, […]

Relationships Australia is delighted to share the latest expansion of our leading social connection campaign, Neighbours Every Day [NED]. Commencing in 2024, the popular Neighbourhood Connect program is now a feature of NED, following a decision to transfer custodianship to Relationships Australia. For nearly ten years, Neighbourhood Connect has supported Australians to connect with neighbours […]

Guest Blog by Michelle Ridsdale – Founder of Kaboose  In a world grappling with loneliness, one in four feels the weight of isolation. Modern life is becoming increasingly more complex. The economic cost of autism globally is a staggering 1 trillion US dollars annually, while in Australia alone, it amounts to 7.2 billion dollars. Heartbreakingly, […]

Guest Blog by NED Ambassador DJ Cooper Smith “Melbourne based DJ and producer, Cooper Smith is an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy (CP) who … as a DJ artist brings high energy and passion to his performances. He loves producing music with an emotional vibe and dreams of playing at international festivals showcasing his own music.”  Triple […]