In Churchill last year, quick thinking neighbours alerted emergency services after they saw smoke issuing from their neighbour’s house, helping to save 80 per cent of the house.
CFA were the beneficiary of a generous neighbour late last year, when a selfless member of the community sold his land to the CFA, in order to aid the new Edithvale Fire station. And just over a month ago a man in Belmont heard a smoke alarm next door and dialled 000, saving his neighbour’s life.
There can be no doubting the importance of having good neighbours, in both urban and rural settings. That’s why on Sunday, 31 March, we’re celebrating Neighbour Day.
CFA, SES and Red Cross recognise that Victorians who have strong relationships with their neighbours are more likely to help one another and have better outcomes when faced with emergencies.
The Neighbour Day Challenge is designed as a fun, practical opportunity for members of the community to walk-the-walk and connect with their own neighbours.
Neighbour Day Challenge:
To enter:
- Participants must post a photo, video or description of you, your family or household doing something with your neighbours (or anything neighbourly) on Sunday March 31, 2019 to their personal Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
- Participants must the hash-tag #NeighbourDayChallenge and #CFAVIC
Winners will be drawn at random. There are five $200 Bunnings Warehouse vouchers up for grabs.
Terms and conditions can be found here.
