Emergencies and natural disaster such as floods, bushfires, storms and heatwaves can happen anywhere, anytime. We’re encouraging Link Wentworth residents across Greater Sydney to prepare and we’re here to support you in your preparedness journey.
Here, we are look at how to build connections in your community.
Neighbours
Neighbourhood connections are key to preparing for and staying safer in times of crisis. Getting to know your neighbours needs to be part of your emergency plan. Here are some simple things you can do to start:
- Introduce yourself and talk to your neighbours.
- Think of ways to connect to your neighbours, especially those who are isolated or might need additional support.
- Share information and resources such as flyers to start conversations.
- Set up neighbourhood contact list and/or an online community (e.g. WhatsApp, Facebook)
- Plan and organise neighbourhood social activities or projects that will bring people together. See suggestions below.
Ideas for neighbourhood activities
Below are some ideas for the types of activities you can work with your neighbours to organise. Contact the Community Programs Team on 13 14 21 or at communityprograms@linkwentworth.org.au to see how we and other organisations could support your activities.
- Street parties, BBQs, picnics, morning teas, game or movie nights
- Neighbourhood cleanups
- Hobby groups (e.g. card or book clubs, walking groups)
- Skill or information sharing activities
- Community library or garden
Community connections
To build your support network, make connections in the community beyond your neighbourhood. Participate in events organised by Link Wentworth, local councils, emergency services and local organisations such as community centres.
Find out about Link Wentworth’s current events and programs
Volunteering with local councils, community organisations, emergency services and neighbourhood centres is another great way to build your network.
Your preparedness journey
All emergencies and natural disasters require you to take the below steps.
- Know your risk
- Build connections in your community
- Stay informed
- Have a plan
- Organise and store important personal information in advance
- Organise and store equipment and supplies in advance
How prepared do you feel?
Any Link Wentworth resident across Greater Sydney can contact us to get help to prepare. We also encourage residents to collaborate with us and share their local knowledge and experience.
Call 13 14 21 or email communityprograms@linkwentworth.org.au to speak to our Communities Team.
Link Wentworth wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we work and pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.