Community Together
Community Together is a long-term, place-based initiative that brings residents, community groups, businesses, services and government together to strengthen community connection, support children and families earlier, and create lasting change through collective action.
Together, we’re creating a Hampton East community where people feel connected, supported and able to contribute, and where children and families can thrive.
Why Community Together?
Children and families thrive when they are surrounded by people who know them, care about them and are willing to lend a hand. Strong relationships, a sense of belonging and opportunities to contribute all help create communities where people feel supported through life’s challenges.
Community Together isn’t about creating something new. It’s about unlocking and connecting the strengths, knowledge and care that already exist within our neighbourhood.
Family Life has been part of this community for more than 50 years. We know there is already a wealth of local assets, skills and community spirit here. Community Together builds on these strengths, creating opportunities for people, organisations and services to work alongside one another to make our community an even better place for children and families.
How Community Together works
Listen
Listen to residents and people with lived experience to understand local strengths, needs and aspirations.
Connect
Bring residents, organisations, schools, businesses and government together around shared priorities.
Act Together
Turn ideas into action through working groups, partnerships and community-led projects.
What we're working towards
Connected and welcoming neighbourhoods
Children and families who feel safe, supported and connected
Stronger local leadership and community participation
Services and systems that respond to local priorities
Earlier support and fewer families reaching crisis point
Our Vision
Together, we’re building a community-led support network that strengthens local confidence and supports meaningful change.
Community-led action in progress
Community Together is already bringing people together around a shared vision for children and families. Through our inaugural Community Summit in 2025, residents, organisations, businesses, schools and government representatives came together to identify local priorities and begin developing community-led solutions. Dedicated working groups are now progressing action across children and families, community connection and systems change.
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Community Cuppa!
Keith Street Community House is a safe space to talk, connect and feel supported. Drop in on Mondays from 11am-2pm and Thursdays 1pm-4pm for a cuppa and chat.
You’ll find us at 12 Keith Street, Hampton East. No bookings required, just pop on in.
If you have any questions or would like to connect first, email [email protected]
