Community - Education and Life Skills

Family first and community spirit are values that emphasize the importance of maintaining strong and supportive relationships with one’s family and community members. They are often based on shared cultural, spiritual, and ancestral ties, as well as mutual respect and cooperation. Neighbours first and mutual help and support are related concepts that stress the benefits of helping and caring for one’s neighbours, especially in times of need or crisis. They are based on the idea that neighbours are an extension of one’s family and community, and that by working together, they can overcome challenges and improve their wellbeing.

These concepts are widely practiced and promoted by various groups and organizations around the world, especially among indigenous and minority communities. For example, in Australia, many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people value family and community as central to their social and emotional wellbeing, and have developed family support services and community participation programs to enhance their connection and resilience¹²³. Similarly, in other countries, such as Canada, New Zealand, and the United States, indigenous and ethnic communities have also established family and community-based initiatives to preserve their culture, identity, and rights .

Family first and community spirit, and neighbours first and mutual help and support, are not only beneficial for individuals and groups, but also for society as a whole. They can foster social cohesion, civic engagement, and collective action, as well as reduce social isolation, conflict, and inequality. They can also promote positive values, such as empathy, compassion, generosity, and solidarity, among people of different backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives. Therefore, these concepts are worth learning and practicing, as they can enrich one’s life and contribute to a more harmonious and inclusive world. 🌎

Many suburbs in Australia are trying to build up and improve neighbourhood watch and community spirit!

On my Blogs you will find numerous photos and links documenting this approach!

One of the finest is the Surf Life Saving Community in OZ.

In a nutshell just stunning and admirable.

More here about Neighbourhood, backyards and Australian Yarning.

From

The Gold Coast with my best wishes for the weekend to come

Kindly yours

Peter H Bloecker, Director Of Studies

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