Read the T&Cs
Read the full Terms & Conditions below and check that you are eligible to apply.
Planning your event with the Town
Contact the Town to register your interest for the Street Meet ‘n’ Greet program. A Town Officer will check your eligibility and discuss your plans for the event.
THE EVENT SHOULD NOT TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO APPROVAL FROM THE TOWN.
Events can be held in front yards/driveways, verges, or Town parks. As a part of the Street Meet n Greet program, the Town will cover the cost of park hire, in addition to the rebate amount, if the applicant wishes to hold the event in one of the Town’s parks. This must be discussed with a Town Officer before holding your event.
The event can be as simple as a BBQ or a game of front yard sport. Check out our ’25 things to do with your neighbours’ resource for fun ideas for your event.
Applicants can also hire the Town’s blender bike and activity bundles for their event.
The applicant is responsible for engaging, procuring, and fully paying for goods and services for the event. The Town is not liable, nor will it provide any payment to those engaged by the applicant.
Funds can be spent on goods and service that enable a Street Meet n Greet to be delivered at a location (e.g. barbeque gas bottle refill, balloons, party games, disposable plates, cups and cutlery, food and drink, live music).
Funds must not be spent on goods and services to prepare a location or household for an event (e.g. lawn mowing services, purchasing a new barbeque, purchasing tables and chairs).
Apply
Once the Town confirms your eligibility, you will be asked to complete an application form. The application form will ask you to specify your event preference (e.g. street get-together or street celebration), and provide a map of the invited households.
If the Town requires more information, the Officer will contact the applicant. The Officer will advise successful applicants of the outcome by phone or email.
Prepare for your event
Firstly, invite your neighbours to your event. Ensure that you include the time and location of the event. Invitations should be sent out at least two to four weeks before your event.
Procure the goods and plan the activities for the day. Remember to save your receipts as proof of payment.
Hold your event
Please remember to take photos of your event that the Town may be able to use for promotion of the program, in order to claim your rebate.
If you plan on posting any photos of your event on social media, be sure to ask for permission from the people in your photos before posting.
Meet your neighbours and keep track of the households that attended. You can use our Neighbourhood contact sheet template to help you.
Most importantly, have fun!
After event form
The After-event form must be completed within ten (10) business days of the date of the Street Meet n Greet event. The form will require applicants to submit their receipts and at least (2) high-quality photos of the event.
Review by the Town
A Town Officer will review your application in full to ensure that the Town has all necessary information and that all of the Terms and Conditions have been met.
The Officer will advise the outcome of the application in writing. In the event the Town requires more information, the Officer will contact the applicant.
Receive your rebate
Your rebate will be transferred electronically to the account nominated on the application form. Please inform the Town by email when you have received your rebate.
Follow up survey
Halfway through the next financial year, you will receive a survey asking some questions about your feelings of safety in the Town, how the Street Meet n Greet event has impacted you and your neighbours, and your overall feedback on the program.