Connect In Canning

City of Canning residents are doing amazing things to keep their neighbourhoods connected by supporting their streets, suburbs and each other.

Connect in Canning aims to support folks who want to make their community a strong, connected and welcoming place to live! Use this page to get ideas, meet Community Connectors and get into the spirit of meeting new people.

Just say 'Hi neighbour!'

Relationships start with awesome people like you making a choice to connect. They start with you showing up at local events and having a warm conversation with a stranger.

There's lots of events and opportunities through the City of Canning, at libraries, sports clubs, social clubs and volunteering. Check out more information about clubs and groups you can get involved with here.

But you don't need to take on a whole new activity just to meet people! You could start by just saying hi! Small social interactions in your street or community make a big difference to how everyone feels and are the first step to building more connections.

Say hello to your neighbours and the people you see in your area. It might start a conversation, or you might just be a friendly face at the start of someone's day.

Be welcoming to all

Strong communities are built around people just like you – people with a unique life story, people of all ages and abilities, people new to a place, people at all stages of life! Through our connections to one another, we discover new things about ourselves and about the world around us.

Creating an inclusive community meets cultivating a welcoming attitude and valuing authentic, genuine connections - that might lead to new friendships!

Connection starts with you!

People championing neighbourhood spirit in Canning (that's you!) are known as Community Connectors. Some folks also register to be a Community Connector for their area, and join our Connector Network.

From addressing isolation by connecting people in their streets, to working shoulder to shoulder with our Canning Community Builder and hitting the ground running with initiatives – no day is ever the same yet the rewards are infinite.

Do you feel inspired to join our Community Connector Network? Are you already running support networks or community initiatives? Do you need some support to turn your great ideas into positive action? Or perhaps you'd just like some advice on where to start?

To register as a community connector fill in the form below or email connect@canning.wa.gov.au and the Canning Community Builder will reach out to find out more about your ideas!