Case studies
Teaching local youth to give back |
Prakash Gurung in-between his two friends In Adelaide’s northern suburbs, strong community connections are built in many different ways. For 23-year-old Nepali Australian Prakash Gurung, community is simply a way of life. Through his studies in public health and his work mentoring local youth, he is... |
Phoebe’s recipe for connections |
Phoebe Maxwell’s brunch group, from left to right: Helena, Pat, Liz, Phoebe, Madge, Val, Philip and Robin. Phoebe Maxwell is on a mission to create connections in her community. And after a few false starts, she has found a recipe for success. Determined... |
Joe's Connected Garden |
Joe and Andrew in Joe's Connected Garden In most suburbs, people build fences to keep their yards separate. In Elizabeth Grove, residents knocked them down and created a community garden instead. To create Joe’s Connected Garden, residents have physically connected their backyards with gates and... |
Dogs break down barriers for Cooper |
Cooper, 13, has found an unexpected community at the dog park. Cooper, who is neuro-divergent, has a black labrador called Buddy and, with his mum, Nikki, often takes his fury friend to the local dog park. It didn’t take long for Cooper to establish himself as the... |
Glenelg North Community Garden |
Nestled in Glenelg North is a vibrant community garden bursting with life. The Glenelg North Community Garden, established in 2012, has become more than just a place to grow food – it’s a hub for sustainability, connection and community pride. Volunteer Ralene Shaw said the garden brought people together, creating a space... |
Hindmarsh Greening |
If you’re familiar with Adelaide’s inner-western suburbs, the chances are you’ve noticed the array of vibrant, mosaic-clad stobie poles. Hindmarsh Greening are the group behind the striking public art and their projects have helped foster a sense of pride within the community. The group of around 15 volunteers meet every Sunday from... |
Adelaide Bike Kitchen |
The Adelaide Bike Kitchen has been teaching South Australians how to repair their bikes for more than a decade. Secretary Katharine Hampton-Smith said the Bowden-based group had built a unique community in the process. “For such a flat city, not many people around here ride bikes,” Katharine said. “For many people, if... |