The 2024 Legendary Neighbour Campaign marks a heart-warming celebration of community spirit and neighbourly kindness. With over 70 residents participating in the campaign, the outpouring of stories and sentiments showcased the true essence of what it means to be a legendary neighbour within the region.
Mackay Mayor, Greg Williamson says that, “My Legendary Neighbour Campaign has been going for several years now.”
“It started off by celebrating neighbours who are getting together and it’s evolved over the last couple of years into actually incentivising neighbourhoods where new people have moved in.”
Among the successful participants, were individuals like Regan, who expressed a heartfelt commitment to looking after his elderly neighbours, and Caitlin, who sought to cultivate a sense of community in her new town.
Caitlin recently moved to Mackay from Middlemount and took up the opportunity to meet her new neighbours by entering the campaign, in hopes of becoming more involved with the community and interacting with other families in her street.
Regan from North Mackay nominated to get to know his neighbours more, to create a stronger bond, both socially and for potential future emergencies.
“It’s good to get to know them more, that way if they ever need a hand with anything they don’t feel as bad to come over and ask for a hand,” Regan said.
Last week, these deserving recipients were delighted to receive their Legendary Neighbour Packs, each containing a $100 MeatCo. barbecue voucher along with all the essentials needed to host a memorable gathering.
The contents of the packs symbolise not just material gifts, but tokens of friendship and camaraderie, facilitating opportunities for neighbours to come together, share stories, and forge meaningful connections.
Mayor Greg William highlights the importance of the campaign, stating, “It’s about building resilience so that they feel comfortable interacting with you, particularly in times of emergency.”
“Resilient communities are communities who know their neighbours and look after them,” he added.
Mackay Regional Council extends their heartfelt gratitude to MeatCo. for their generous support of the campaign which is aimed at building more connected communities that look out for each other and are more resilient in times of natural disaster.
Caitlyn scored a Legendary Neighbour Pack and is eager to get involved in the community after moving to the region not long ago.
Regan is looking forward to getting to know his neighbours, to build connection for friendships as well as in the case of a future emergency. Photo Credit: Mackay Regional Council.
