The Bibby Street Neighbourhood Project

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The Bibby Street Neighbourhood Project

Ima Strkljevic - a Carlton resident is set out to rekindle her neighbourhood love as part of Council’s Doing It Differently grants program.

Ima set up the Bibby Street Neighbourhood Project, bringing more than 100 community members together for street parties, fitness groups, a driveway Anzac Day service, set up two street libraries and assisted residents to plant verge gardens with citrus trees.

Partnerships were also a focus of the project: residents created a Community Cookbook in collaboration with Kogarah Community Services, and connections were made with community organisations and businesses including the local Officeworks, Men’s Shed, churches, cafés and schools.

Drawing on the strengths within the community, Bibby Street Neighbourhood Project benefitted from the expertise of resident librarians, older people, gardeners and yoga instructors.

“I liked being able to volunteer and promote activities which are health-oriented, community-building and community asset-based among community members,” said Project Leader of the Bibby Street Neighbourhood Project, Ima Strkljevic.

This connected community project lives on beyond the initial grant funding – residents of Bibby Street and surrounds have plans for a walking group, a dog walking group, a book club, a dance group and a picnic in the park.

Bibby Street Neighbourhood Project was funded by Council’s Doing It Differently grants program in partnership with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and Calvary Health Care Kogarah.