Neighbour Day is an annual event to celebrate happy, connected communities across Australia. People will be getting together with their neighbours for barbecues, street parties or just to say hello.

We can't think of a better way to live local so get into it and share your adventures with all your fellow social scientists!

National Neighbour Day was founded by Andrew Heslop in 2003 in response to the story of Elsie Brown an elderly woman who was discovered in her home in Melbourne, 2 years after her death. 

This tragic event inspired Andrew to encourage people to connect more with the people that live around them. As Andrew explained on 'Sunrise' Neighbour Day is 'about building relationships with the people that live next door to you... or if you live on a farm with the people that live on the next property'. It's a simple idea, but one that is sometimes lost in our busy lives. 

Neighbour Day is a chance to reflect on those close to you that might need a little help. It's also an opportunity to say thanks to all your great neighbours for being there when you needed them. 

This year's Neighbour Day has widespread support across the country from all levels of government, including the PM, with many local councils holding official events. 

For more info visit http://www.neighbourday.org/ and check out the guide 'How to Celebrate Your Community on Neighbour Day'