That’s why Relationships Australia is proud to introduce its Neighbours Every Day (NED) campaign for 2024/25, encouraging Australians to ‘Create, Share, and Grow Belonging’ in their communities. Like every year, the campaign will culminate with an annual day of celebration on Neighbour Day 2025 – taking place on Sunday March 30, 2025.

For over seventy-five years, Relationships Australia has worked across Australian communities to support people from all walks of life to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships. Through their work, they have seen firsthand the importance of social connection, and are champions of the idea that strong communities start with individuals. Their updated NED website and resources provide practical tools to help people foster meaningful connections not just on Neighbour Day, but every day of the year.

Research shows that regular social interactions reduce loneliness and improve life satisfaction. By building belonging through respectful relationships, communities become more resilient, supportive, and inclusive.

This year, Relationships Australia’s NED campaign challenges everyone to go beyond their immediate circle. It encourages people to embrace diversity, practice empathy, and create spaces where everyone feels they belong. Whether it’s a friendly chat over the fence, organising a community event, or simply reaching out to someone new – every action counts.

Neighbours Every Day Ambassador Costa Georgiadis said, “I think you create belonging by making time. And making time is actually as simple as being present.”

People are invited to join in on Sunday March 30 2025 for Neighbour Day, the annual celebration of community. The goal is to make every day a day to grow belonging.

Individuals and community organisations can visit neighbourseveryday.org to access free resources and start building stronger connections today.