Street Meet 'n' Greet
Getting to know your neighbour can help make your neighbourhood stronger, more secure and a friendlier place to live.
The Town of Victoria Park is encouraging residents to register to host a Street Meet ‘n’ Greet anytime between 21 October 2012 and the 15 March 2013 to be in the chance to win prizes donated by local businesses supporting our local community.
All registered hosts will be in invited to the Neighbour Day celebration function to be held in March.
Residents may like to download a Street Meet ‘n’ Greet application form, start pack with invitations, icebreaker games and other useful resources. Free giveaways are available to support neighbours to get to know each other and if requested will be posted to you when a registration form has been received by the Town.
FAQ's
Q. What is a Street Meet ‘n’ Greet?
A. Street Meet ‘n’ Greet can be any type of get-together that will provide the opportunity to meet and get to know neighbours in your street.(E.g. barbeque, bikes ride, treasure hunt, street garage sale, picnic).
Q. How many neighbours in my street make a Street Meet ‘n’ Greet?
A. Four (4) households in your street or in an adjoining street for this program are considered to be a Street Meet ‘n’ Greet.
Q. Who is eligible to be in the running to WIN* a prize and attend the Neighbour Day function?
A. There can only be one registered host for a Street Meet ‘n’ Greet. This is the applicant or ‘host’ that initiates the get-together.
Do I have to register my Street Meet ‘n’ Greet with the Town to be in the running to WIN*?
Yes. To be in the running to WIN* one of the fabulous vouchers from local businesses or to be in the running for the major prize of $500 should you choose to share your ‘Spirit of the Suburb’ story and photo the Town needs to receive a completed Street Meet ‘n’ Greet application form.
Q. What other resources does the Town of Victoria Park have to support a Street Meet ‘n’ Greet?
A. Residents may like to hire the Community Activity Trailer from the Leisurelife Centre for a small charge. The trailer contains a wide array of sporting equipment such as bocce, volleyball hoops, quoits, cricket and even a small barbeque.
What do we do if we want to block off our street to vehicle traffic?
There are lots of public parks or spaces that you might like to consider as there are considerable costs and logistics involved with road closures, but if it is the preferred option please contact Street Life on 9311 8115 for more information.
I have just found out about the Street Meet ‘n’ Greet program and did not register. Can I still be in the running to WIN* one of the great prizes?
Well done for taking the initiative to hold a get-together in your street! To be considered eligible for the prize draw, please complete the Street Meet ‘n’ Greet registration form and ask neighbours that attended your get-together to confirm by providing their address and signature.
