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ACT VIEW clubs urge locals to back The Smith Family Winter Appeal

VIEW Clubs in the Canberra region are urging the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal to support thousands of children and young people with their education as they deal with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Have you heard? Vinnies Winter Appeal

The 2022 Vinnies Winter Appeal is looking to raise $300,000 to help individuals and families to sleep safe this winter. 

Cupid’s Undie Run not cancelled, has a #COVID-safe makeover

The delivery of Cupid’s Undie Run 2022, the signature fundraiser for the Children’s Tumour Foundation (CTF), the charitable authority and only dedicated support service for people impacted by neurofibromatosis (NF) in Australia, has been rejigged due to COVID.

Are Canberrans up to the Vax Toy Challenge?

Listen up Canberra crafters, eight-year-old Skye has joined the cause to crochet companions for her fellow kids getting the jab and she needs your help. Skye is the youngest member of Good Omen...

Have you heard? Australian Women’s Health Diary

Give a gift that is truly special by buying the 2022 Australian Women’s Health Diary.

Ned, Emma and Dan’s story

Ronald McDonald House Canberra provided a home away from home for several months for Emma, Dan and their boys, while baby Ned underwent treatment at Canberra Hospital.

Have you heard? Hall Village Christmas Fair

The inaugural Hall Village Christmas Fair will be held at the Hall School and Museum on Saturday 11 December 10am-3pm, 17-19 Palmer Street, Hall.

Have you heard? Donations for Christmas wrapping supplies

GIVIT is hoping to offer Christmas supplies and even the odd Christmas ornament to bring the spirit of the season into some deserving homes.

Bookfair returns, the ‘lifeblood’ of Lifeline Canberra

For many Canberra bibliophiles, the three-day Lifeline Bookfair is a highlight of the season. It returns at Thoroughbred Park, 17 -19 December.

Online raffle raising funds for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

To help give the ACT's most vulnerable babies a fighting chance this November, the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation (NICF) is urging Canberrans to "spend little, win big" for their new fundraising initiative – NICU November online raffle.

GIVIT helps divert pre-loved items from landfill to those in need

It’s National Recycling Week, 8-14 November, and not-for-profit donation platform GIVIT is setting a challenge for Canberrans to see how many tonnes of household items can be kept out of landfill and into the hands of those who need them most.

‘A haunted road’: Drive thru Halloween celebration a hit

Come Sunday night, 50 lucky kids will be dress up, hop in their parents’ cars and go to Aeon Academy’s Drive Thru Halloween Trick or Treat.

Help Win the Day this November by virtually walking to Sydney

Local charity Win the Day, is calling on Canberra to win the month of November with Chase the Rainbow, a virtual 300km walking challenge.

Join The Red Wig Challenge and step up for seriously ill children

This November, you’ll once again be able to take part in the annual Red Wig Challenge, raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Canberra in their work supporting families with seriously ill children.

Local man cycles the extra mile for children with cancer

Mark Knowles was never your average lycra-wearing cyclist, nor did he set out to be a community activist, but that changed when he heard about the Great Cycle Challenge, raising funds for the Children's Medical Research Institute.

Take time to stop for an ‘Unstoppable Hour of Power’

As part of Mental Health Week, 9-16 October, Lifeline Canberra invites you to finish up early tomorrow and join in on a free, uplifting event - the “Unstoppable Hour of Power” - at 4pm.

Salvos Online: your op-shopping fix for lockdown

For those who haven’t heard the fabulous news, Salvos has an online op shop as of May last year - although it’s more like an op-megastore, with about 60,000 items listed and...

Maddie takes on Heart Foundation’s month-long marathon

Heart Foundation’s annual fitness challenge, MyMarathon, is a go! Participants have the entire month of October to run or walk the distance of a full marathon (42.2km). They can do it in one...

Have you heard? Neighbourhood Watch AGM

Virtual Kids Stay Active Challenge: 4 challenges each week. All exercises can be done from your living room, backyard or a nearby oval.

Extra $80,000 in lockdown relief for community projects

A further 12 local community projects will share more than $80,000 in grant funding from the Chief Minister’s Charitable Fund, as the final part of an urgent Covid-19 lockdown relief round, Hands Across Canberra announced today. The first round granted more than $100,000 in funding, bringing the total to $183,000.

Have you heard? Fun at Little Athletics

Registrations are open for fun, fitness and friends at Little Athletics! With 17 centres across ACT and the region, there is one near you.

Red Nose Day funds SIDS research, education, advice

Red Nose Day is this Friday 13 August. Every dollar raised by the Day is dedicated to saving newborn lives through funding research, education, and advice for new parents – including the...

Heart Foundation grant pumps up ‘mums and bubs’

An initiative to develop a fitness group for Indigenous mothers and their toddlers has won the support of the Heart Foundation’s annual Active Australia Innovation Challenge, to the tune of $10,000 in...

New community pantry in Tuggeranong helps feed needy locals

"An alarming increase in people living out of their cars" was the catalyst for a new community food pantry that has opened at the Y Lakeside Leisure Centre in Tuggeranong this week, Homelessness Week (1-7 August).

Have you heard? Red Dove preloved clothing

Red Dove preloved clothing: Browse an auditorium of great winter bargains in clothing, linen, bric-a-brac, books, DVDs on Thursday to Saturday.

Have you heard? GIVIT seeks young children’s books

An organisation supporting children and families across the ACT is on a mission this year to create a love and enthusiasm for reading.

Lifeline Canberra seeking Women of Spirit nominations

Lifeline Canberra is continuing to recognise incredible women in our community by calling on Canberrans to help them uncover Women of Spirit.

Paws for a cause: RSPCA Cupcake Day is back

Taking in more than 3,000 animals a year, RSPCA ACT relies on the generosity of their donors and the community to run the shelter and keep the ACT’s animals safe and well.

Hepatitis ACT marks 25 years of resilience

A mural to celebrate 25 years of Hepatitis ACT, unveiled on World Hepatitis Day, was made by Canberra artist Leigh D Walker.

Sock donations warm needy soles in Canberra this winter

Not-for-profit donation platform GIVIT has distributed 500 pairs of Swanky Socks to local Canberra charities in urgent need of warm clothing to support rough sleepers and vulnerable community members this winter.
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