2017 Garage Sale Trail: creating real connections

By Darryl Nichols
October 14 2017 - 8:00am
The average Aussie can’t recognise neighbours
The average Aussie can’t recognise neighbours

While many of us have memories of gathering with neighbours for a barbecue, research shows Australians are becoming increasingly less connected to their communities. In fact, only 50 per cent say they would recognise their neighbour on the street. A national community and sustainability event, Garage Sale Trail is one way to bring people together. By encouraging communities across the country to hold garage sales on one big day of buying and selling, the event has facilitated thousands of new community connections since its inception in 2010.

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