Living Streets Association Community Building, Our Stories, Seasonal Events, Street Level Community Engagement

Neighbours Celebrate a Festive Christmas in July

Rowan L. | 2025 August On Friday, 5 July, the families of a street came together for a heart-warming Christmas in July celebration that was full of laughter, good food, and festive spirit. With 13 children and 13 adults in attendance, the event was the perfect blend of community connection and holiday cheer. The afternoon … Continue reading Neighbours Celebrate a Festive Christmas in July

Living Streets Association Community Building, Events, Our Stories, Seasonal Events, Street Level Community Engagement

Easter Egg Hunt Tradition

Living Streets Association | 2025 April Check out some photos from the Easter Egg Hunt this year! Now that the Easter Bunny's visit has become a yearly tradition, many neighbours look forward to the day they can enjoy a lovely autumn stroll on the street as all the children run around looking for chocolate. To … Continue reading Easter Egg Hunt Tradition

Living Streets Association Community Building, Our Stories, Street Level Community Engagement

Street Video Game Nights

Living Streets Association | 2023 June Street events like Easter Egg Hunts and Halloween Trick or Treating always see gaggles of children and their parents out having fun and interacting with other neighbours. However, as these children grow older, they start to feel these activities are too childish for them, or they feel a disconnect … Continue reading Street Video Game Nights

Living Streets Association Community Building, Events, Our Stories, Seasonal Events, Street Level Community Engagement

Street Easter Egg Hunt

Living Streets Association | 2023 April Living Streets Association ran another successful Easter Bunny visit on Easter Sunday. The Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny has become somewhat a tradition for neighbours of all ages to hang out together on the street to start their Easter Sunday. For the past few years, a new … Continue reading Street Easter Egg Hunt

Living Streets Association Children and Young People's Development, Events, Holiday Programs, Our Stories, Street Level Community Engagement, Volunteering and Giving

Summer Holiday Program 2023- The Power of Thoughts, Words and Intentions

Living Streets Association | 2023 January How much power does our thoughts, words and intentions really hold? How much impact can positivity or negativity have on ourselves and others? These were the questions the Living Streets Youth discussed at the December youth meeting. Through heartfelt sharing and listening to one another, we concluded that they … Continue reading Summer Holiday Program 2023- The Power of Thoughts, Words and Intentions

Living Streets Association Children and Young People's Development, Concepts, Events, Our Stories, Seasonal Events, Street Level Community Engagement, Volunteering and Giving, Youth Meetings

Spring Street Play Day 2022

“THIS is how consultation should be run, with clear diagrams, models and information, out on a sunny weekend with lots of the community around, and young people involved in these issues!” This sentiment was shared by many passers-by who engaged with the Living Streets Youth at the Community Consultations held at Watson shops over 2 weekends of the April school holidays.

Living Streets Association Community Building, Concepts, Our Stories, Placemaking, Play, Street Level Community Engagement

How a simple chalk drawing can create the most welcoming street

Often, a few kind words is enough to brighten someone's day, and give them a positive outlook on life. We have many different artists of all ages who like to help decorate the blackboard, and each time, neighbours and passersby will be warmly inspired. Some will walk their dog past the artwork and stop for … Continue reading How a simple chalk drawing can create the most welcoming street

Living Streets Association Community Building, Concepts, Environment and Sustainability, Our Stories, People, Street Level Community Engagement, Volunteering and Giving

The Spirit Behind Mary Kitson Park

Watsoners who have been in this suburb long enough will know that many of the parks have gone through wonderful transformations. One of these parks is the Mary Kitson Park in Majura Rise, and it is all thanks to a group of silent contributors who give by example, inspiring many others to also care for the communal space.

Living Streets Association Community Building, Concepts, Events, Our Stories, Seasonal Events, Street Level Community Engagement, Volunteering and Giving, Youth Meetings

Together Apart – Online Youth Meeting to Brainstorm Ways to Bring Warmth During Covid-19 Restrictions

The young people from Living Streets Association held an online meeting in the autumn holidays to discuss issues about how to be healthy and happy during these uncertain times of the pandemic. due to Covid restrictions, they needed to be a little more creative to spread warmth to people.

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Autumn Playday 2021

Natalie Walker | April 2021 On the 17th of April Living Street Association ran an Autumn Playday for the children in Watson. It involved activities run by the youth members of Living Street, from games of capture the flag and fort buildings in Justice Robert Hope Park, to a Studio Ghibli Film (Howl’s Moving Castle) at the end of the day.

Living Streets Association Children and Young People's Development, Concepts, Our Stories, People, Placemaking, Street Level Community Engagement, Volunteering and Giving

Creating a Collaborative Chalkboard

For the past few weekends, 3 teenagers on the street have worked together to upgrade the blackboard and repaint the blackboard fence. The 3 three friends are all at the age where they are starting to look for work experience, job opportunities, and ways to make their first income.