Good neighbours change the world

Can we really shape a better world by getting to know the people in our community and what do we learn when we try?

Join TV presenter and R U OK? Ambassador Barry du Bois, and chaotic socialite and community builder, Chrissy Flanagan as they explain the amazing benefits of building relationships at garage sales and beyond.

Facilitated by sustainability educator and speaker, Jo Taranto, you’ll be inspired by two fascinating stories and come away with tips on how to find connection, kindness and joy in whatever place it is you call home.

MEET BARRY DU BOIS

TV presenter, author and wellness advocate Barry du Bois (@baz_dubois) is well known for his roles hosting TV shows such as The Living Room and Studio 10. An RUOK Day ambassador and humanitarian, Barry has navigated battles with infertility, miscarriage and cancer and brings a unique perspective to resilience and wellbeing.

MEET CHRISSY FLANAGAN

Chrissy Flanagan (@choaticsocialite) aka the Chaotic Socialite is a community builder and founder of Chaotic Social (@Chaoticsocial), a place for adults to connect and make friends. In her previous lives, Chrissy has run successful businesses including the Sausage Factory, a much-loved restaurant in Sydney’s Inner West. Chrissy’s trademark colourful energy and eclectic style highlights her love of secondhand and she finds fun and joy in everything she does.

MEET JO TARANTO

Sustainability educator and speaker Jo Taranto (@thejotaranto) co-founded the social enterprise Good for the Hood (@goodforthehood) with a mission to create more connected and sustainable communities all over Australia. Her efforts have seen her nominated for Citizen of the Year in her own community of Ryde, win several awards for her local campaigns and make regular appearances on television to share her passion for good citizenship and sustainability. She is a co-host of Channel 10 show Planet Shapers.