The group meets weekly and encourages anyone from the wider community to drop in and enjoy a free tea or coffee, and have a chat with their neighbours.

There have been hundreds of people over the six years the group has been running stop in and connect, not only with Riverview NHW but with the services that the Riverview and District Community Centre offers.

The Riverview NHW volunteers also lend a hand with various internet and social media concerns that attendees have, acting as digital mentors to keep the connections alive and the community safe from scams.

Recently the Community Centre experienced a change of management and the group found itself without tea and coffee, and uncertain of their future. Riverview NHW stepped up and have taken on the role of hosting the group each Wednesday from 9am–11am. The team approached their State Member of Parliament Lance McCallum who was more than happy to donate some tea and coffee to keep the group buzzing into the future.

Involvement of the community in spreading knowledge about NHW, and the importance of neighbourliness in diminishing crime, are the two outcomes we were seeking from this initiative.