Ashburton District Neighbourhood Support Belonging to a Neighbourhood Support Group is a great way to get to know your neighbours and enhance a feeling of community spirit and safety in the community.
There are currently 385 Neighbourhood Support groups in the Ashburton District (including Methven, Rakaia and Hinds). Setting up or joining a Neighbourhood Support group is easy, free and the benefits are many.
What do Neighbourhood Support Groups do? • Encourage neighbours to get to know each other • Welcome new residents • Help nurture a sense of community spirit
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Be prepared for and support each other in times of civil emergency such as during an earthquake, flood, pandemic, etc
• Have immediate access to neighbours’ phone numbers in an emergency • Communicate with each other when going on holiday • Share information that will help reduce the risk and fear of crime. I am available to come and talk with individuals or groups of neighbours about how to set up a Neighbourhood Support group and explain the benefits. I am also able to help you get your street/road group established.
Sue Abel 027 296 1006 (03) 308 3558 sue.abel@safermidcanterbury.org.nz
• Reduce social isolation • Enhance the safety and appearance of neighbourhoods • Notify each other of anything suspicious happening in the neighbourhood • Enable communities to take responsibility for their own safety and wellbeing Page 29
