In an emergency, your family, friends and neighbours could be your first contact for support. Communities have many of the skills and resources needed to help each other in times of need. That's why it’s important to get to know your neighbours and to have someone to call on if something happens. Australian Red Cross have tips for how to grow your community network, identify a support network and agree on meeting places for your household.

The Meet Your Neighbours Toolkit provides tips for creating a friendly and resilient community in apartment buildings.

To find out what’s happening in your local area, the City of Melbourne's Neighbourhood Portals list local events and activities specific to your neighbourhood. We also offer funding opportunities to connect and take local action through our community grants. And our Neighbourhood Toolkit has ten ideas to help you connect with your neighbours.

The Wellbeing and Connection Map, created by City of Melbourne, shows community initiatives and programs in our municipality. Feeling connected to your local community and knowing where you can access quality support close to where you live is important for wellbeing, as well as building individual resilience.