A community-led initiative at Ravenswood has been recognised for its positive impacts on the community.
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Pioneer Parade Garden supervisor Peter Richards had been involved since the garden's beginnings in 2014, and said he was proud to see the volunteers get recognised for doing something they love.
"It gives people a purpose," he said.
"People can come here and talk to each other. Before, it was all locked doors, locked windows, and nobody knew anything. Now, they come and talk to us.
"It's absolutely brilliant here."
Mr Richards said it had a big impact on the community, providing not only a place to pick fruit and vegetables, but a place to meet, play, and think.
"You've got all of those benefits by having a garden here," he said.
The garden was recognised as part of the Australian Housing Institute's Professional Excellence in Housing Awards. It received an honourable mention in the Tenant Led Initiative category.
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"To be the second in the state is very, very rewarding, and something the volunteers look on with great pride," Mr Richards said.
Ravenswood Heights Primary School pupils have been among those utilising the space to learn new skills about gardening.
"This garden is a great way to be sustainable," Tyrece Corcoran said.
Katelyn Mallett said the garden was a great way to grow healthy food to eat.
"When you eat healthy you have a good day at school," she said.
Community Housing Limited state manager Oscar Norton said the Pioneer Parade Garden was all about bringing people together.
"It provides good outcomes for everyone," he said.
"From the mental health point of view it's good for the area, it's not something that's an eyesore, it provides good interaction between the age groups, and it also provides nutrition and ... future skills moving forward."