New Neighbours Every Day Ambassador

Amongst the topics that are dear to our hearts at The Yass Phoenix, it’s community. One organisation that promotes the importance of community is Relationships Australia, with its Neighbours Every Day (NED) initiative.

By building relationships with those who live around us, we create a sense of community and connectedness, which fosters a sense of belonging and helps us feel like we are part of something bigger than ourselves. Whether it’s sharing a cup of tea, lending a hand with a task, or simply saying hello, small acts of kindness can go a long way in creating a sense of belonging in our neighbourhoods.

Relationships Australia has recently announced a new NED Ambassador, Mariam Mohammed.

Born in Pakistan, now living on Gadigal country, Mariam is an entrepreneur, speaker, and facilitator. Mariam is the co-founder of MoneyGirl – a social enterprise empowering women around Australia to become financially independent.

Mariam’s work has been recognised in the Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence list, Marie Claire Next 25 List, 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians, NSW Young Woman of the Year Finalist, and 7News Young Achiever Awards.

When asked about her work and how it fits with Neighbours Every Day, Mariam said, “I want to create a world where we all belong, one that is built on the inclusion of all people…I came to Australia to escape gender violence. I left the home where I thought I belonged to create a new one elsewhere… Today, I am happy to be able to advocate for others like me. Through this campaign, I hope to influence a safer, more welcoming, and sustainable community for everyone - one where each of us can feel like we belong.”

You can learn more about Mariam and other NED Ambassadors here: https://neighbourseveryday.org/about-neighbour-day/ambassadors/

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