Proud of our past, ready for our future.
Hi Neighbour’s origin story
A long way in a short time…
Meet Hi Neighbour awardee:
Josh Smede
Announcing our newest Community Solar Partnership:
Thomas Creative
We just had an awesome event…
It was all about our next scholarship round aimed at supporting women and gender diverse people moving into clean energy.
We got people excited and we also conducted research to tailor our offerings to what people want.
We turned 1 in April 2024
We turned 1 in April 2024
Here are the headlines from our first twelve months
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As we shift to clean energy local workers must be included.
Hi Neighbour is helping locals skill-up for clean energy careers.
Each round is worth $20,000 in total and focuses on a new group up-skilling for clean energy careers.
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Hi Neighbour is proud of its solar partnerships, they prove that a renewable future can be regenerative for the climate and the community.
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With an inclusive approach celebrating our coal and steel heritage, Hi Neighbour is helping locals get ready for the future.
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Feature Articles
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Coal Coast Magazine
A new volunteer-based not-for-profit is driving innovation that supports our community as renewable energy development reshapes the employment landscape.
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Forbes Australia
From a Netflix prison to the Australian coal coast: Meet Yael Stone
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The Illawarra Flame
Inspired to build a better world for her children, Orange is the New Black star Yael Stone has transformed from an actor to a climate communicator.
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Region Illawarra
Hi Neighbour launched to upskill local coal industry for a low-carbon future.
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South Coast Register
Bulli actress Yael Stone is leading an industrial 'revolution' by installing solar power with Hi Neighbour.
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Groundswell
In January 2020 actor Yael Stone posted a video on Twitter announcing she was giving up her green card, which allowed her to work in the US, to stay in Australia and focus on climate change.
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Women's Agenda
Why Yael Stone left Hollywood behind to start a climate not-for-profit here in Australia
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How actor Yael Stone makes her Illawarra home more energy-efficient
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Region Illawarra
Climate Corner: How to keep conversations from getting heated
