My name is Steph Kubank. I am a counsellor, cat-lover and Kensington resident of almost four years, and I know how easy it is to feel disconnected. This is why I applied for the 2025/6 Care for Kensington grant, which I was lucky to receive from the Kensington Residents Association (KRA). My Friendly Kensi initiative aims to create more community connection for people in Kensington, so our suburb feels friendly and emotionally safe.
✨One part of this is creating a directory with basic info about us, like our name, lifestyle/interests and perhaps a mobile or email contact so we can reach out to locals with similar interests more easily! Being included in this directory is optional and you can share as much or as little as you like.
✨Another idea I had for a Friendly Kensi event is a scavenger hunt in Kensington, solving clues and finding objects. It will involve prizes and chocolate!
Sign up now to participate in the Friendly Kensi Scavenger Hunt 4-10 May 2026, just email me at stephkubank11@gmail.com!
I would appreciate anyone’s ideas about what they think Kensington needs. Some examples include:
✨Skill swaps – help someone with a skill and get help with something in return
✨Item swaps – clothes, books etc.
✨Creating a community board for posting art, humour and ‘good news’
It would be amazing to hear from kids, teens and young adults – these voices are often not heard as much in neighbourhoods.
Please contact me at stephkubank11@gmail.com with any ideas or questions.