Whether it’s a cuppa with a few people or a barbecue for
your street, a neighbourhood get together can be a lot of fun!
A street party can be as big or small as you like. You can start by
asking a couple of neighbours you know whether they would like to
attend a street party and be willing to assist with the organising.
Once a date, time and location have been agreed, invite your whole
street to your first street party.
Here are some things you might like to consider in your planning:
•Set a time and date – consider sporting commitments and those who
may work weekends.
•Party location and accessibility – consider those with mobility issues
and try to ensure that people who have wheelchairs, walkers or scooters
are able to use the footpaths and access toilets with ease.
•Develop invitations and arrange delivery - use the street party invitation
template available on the Council website.
•Food and drinks/cutlery and plates – consider asking neighbours to
bring their own cutlery, plates, food and drinks. This will avoid high costs
for the party organisers and ensure the food is culturally appropriate.
•Tables, chairs and picnic rugs – a request for neighbours to bring their
own could also be included on the invitation.
•Sun shades, umbrellas and sunscreen – a reminder to bring a hat and
sunscreen on the invitation might be a nice consideration.
•Barbeque – Greater Shepparton City Council has a community BBQ
available for hire. Please contact 5832 9700 for further information and
availability.
•Music – are there any budding musicians in your street that would be
willing to play or is someone able to provide a CD player or radio for
some appropriate background music?
•Name tags – a good idea to help those who don’t know each other.
•Games and activities - consider the age of children attending and
whether it would be worthwhile having a few games available to play.
•Get the children involved in the organising – they love a party and
may have some great ideas for decorating and keeping other children
entertained!
•Cleaning up – ensure that you have adequate rubbish bins provided.
This will assist with the clean up at the end of your party.
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www.greatershepparton.com.au and fill out the details.
Printed copies of the invitation can also be requested by
contacting the Culture and Community Strengthening
Branch on 5832 9700.
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Decide on the best way to invite your neighbours – some people can feel
quite wary or vulnerable so a little effort may be needed to encourage their
attendance. Knocking on doors and handing them an invitation is a nice
personal touch, however, you could pop the invitation in their letter box
they aren’t home.
Finding a suitable date is often difficult and it is important to remember
that you will not be able to accommodate everyone’s needs. As long as you
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At the end of your party be sure to get feedback from your neighbours
Greater Shepparton City Council.
and start planning your next get together. Consider putting together a
For more information contact
neighbour contact list to support future neighbourhood events.
(03) 5832 9700.
Register your party with your local
Police
The Victoria Police Partysafe Program
encourages people to register parties
with their local police station. Further
information in relation to the Partysafe
Program and Information Kit can be
obtained from your local Victoria Police
station or www.police.vic.gov.au
First Aid/Emergency Contacts
Party safely with your neighbours and
new found friends. Remember to have
a list of emergency contacts and first
aid kit on hand just in case.
Public Liability Insurance and safety
Think about minimising any risks for
accident and agree in advance that
everyone should take responsibility
for themselves and watch out for each
other, especially children.
There are a range of companies which
offer public liability insurance for
Street Parties. For a list of possible
suppliers please check `Insurance’ in
the Yellow Pages.