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Greenway is a self-contained estate for social housing tenants in the North Sydney local government area of Sydney, Australia. When Greenway opened in 1954 local newspapers reported on the modern, all electric units providing living opportunities for working people. By 2007 social isolation and antisocial behaviour at Greenway were regularly reported by the local press. The revitalisation of the Greenway estate occurred with the arrival of new residents who were keen to be actively involved in community development and stand for election to the Greenway Tenants Group (GTG). North Sydney Council supports the GTG with grants and expertise when required and also conducts elections on behalf of the tenants group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the social inclusion in the local government area (LGA) in North Sydney, New South Wales. It presents various perspectives of social inclusion and considers why people become isolated in the area. It provides a brief analysis of existing programs which aims at reducing social isolation and where they fit in the service system using case studies of those who are at risk of becoming isolated. It also offers several policy recommendations after evaluating the case studies.