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Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim attracts record numbers

The fifth annual Winter Solstice Nude Charity Swim has seen a record 245 participants take the plunge with over $38,000 raised so far for Lifeline Canberra.

2021 Vinnies CEO Sleepout raises just shy of $1 million

130 Canberra business, community and government leaders participating in the 2021 Vinnies CEO Sleepout have raised just under $1 million.

Have you heard? A Pooch Affair 2021

A Pooch Affair 2021 A Pooch Affair is excited to be back at Exhibition Park in Canberra on Saturday 19 June 10am-3pm with doggie retail markets, raffles, door prizes, dog sport demos from local...

CEO Sleepout champion braves cold for sixth year

Sitting outside on a cold night, Dr Stephen Lising began crying as he realised the desperation, frustration and embarrassment homeless people feel every day in Canberra. It was 2018 and he was doing...

Meet the Rainbow Paws ‘dawgz’ helping students with their reading

The Rainbow Paws ‘Reading Dawgz’ visit The Galilee School weekly, to help the students practice and improve their reading skills.

Calling all superheroes: support HeartKids in fight against congenital heart disease

Superheros from all walks of life are invited to unleash their hidden powers by participating in the Be A Hero For HeartKids fundraising event this Friday 18 June. To show support for kids...

Sauce sales raise $14,000 to help sick kids in Canberra

Coles supermarket customers have raised nearly $14,000 in just two weeks for the Canberra Hospital Foundation, helping to bring kids back from hospital sooner. Believing that kids belong at home and hoping to...

Have you heard? Kangara Waters Charity Sale

Kangara Waters Charity Sale Kangara Waters Retirement Village is holding a winter charity sale is on Saturday 5 June 8.30am- 12.30pm at 2 Joy Cummings Place, Belconnen. There are many handknitted scarves and...

Locals ‘go pink’ to raise awareness of breast cancer in men

Canberra locals are banding together to make a pink pledge and dye their hair tomorrow, Thursday 3 June, to raise awareness of and money for breast cancer in men. Following Steve Hall’s breast...

Go jump in the Lake: Streakers swim on the solstice

Intrepid Canberrans will swim nude in Lake Burley Griffin on the winter solstice to raise money for Lifeline.

Have you heard? Bake for Babies

Bake for Babies The Newborn Intensive Care Foundation (NICF) is urging people from the Canberra region to take the Bake for Babies challenge to raise $40,000 to buy a cooling blanket and a...

CEO Sleepout comes to Fyshwick carpark

The St Vincent de Paul Society CEO sleepout, to be held the cold night of 17 June will shine a spotlight on the issue of homelessness.

Charity best served with a cuppa: Hartley High Tea returns

Proving that charity is best served with a cuppa, the Hartley Lifecare High Tea and fashion parade is returning on Sunday 18 July from 2pm until 5pm, to raise much needed funds...

Bake for Babies back to help sick newborns

Canberra’s own Bake for Babies fundraising challenge returns this winter after a break last year due to pandemic restrictions.

Have you heard? World Bee Day celebrations

The Capital Region Farmers Market will host a special World Bee Day celebration on Saturday 22 May 7-11.30am at Exhibition Park in Canberra.

ACT Salvos Red Shield Appeal aims to raise $150,000

The Salvation Army officially launched the Red Shield Appeal in the ACT yesterday, 13 May, at the Australian War Memorial Treloar Technology Centre in Mitchell, aiming to raise $150,000 for the local...

Lifeline challenges Canberra to 3,318 push-ups for mental health

Lifeline Canberra is challenging people to get down and push up as they ask locals to do over 3,000 push-ups to raise money for mental health support services. Kicking off in June, the...

Vinnies launches Winter Appeal to support those doing it tough

Vinnies have kicked off their 2021 Winter Appeal, calling for donations to support the rising numbers of Canberrans experiencing homelessness and financial hardship. Providing vital services for individuals and families, Vinnies is calling...

Brothers ride 4,000km to support Integra Service Dogs

The pair set off from Fremantle WA on 1 April for Sydney, to support Integra’s work in providing assistance dogs to veterans and first responders.

Dance for sick kids this May

The Ronald McDonald House fundraiser, Dance for Sick Kids is a dance challenge to raise funds to support thousands of Australian families.

Purls of wisdom: knitting for a cause

Knitting for a good cause, the residents of Kangara Waters Aged Care and Retirement Village are picking up their needles to help those in need. When the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown isolated the residents...

Meet Sue Webeck: New CEO of the ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service

Sue Webeck is the new CEO of the ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS), and she plans to bring conversations about domestic violence prevention into the spotlight. With significant experience working within the...

The Fathering Project’s Big Push bike ride heading to Canberra

After months of preparation, 32 riders are coming together tomorrow for The Fathering Project’s Big Push fundraiser bike ride.

Have you heard? GIVIT donation: Bicycles and helmets

GIVIT has seen an increasing need for bicycles and helmets, especially for women who are passionate about learning a new skill.

Duo raise $10k and counting for RSPCA ACT

Top fundraisers Shanaika Perera and her chocolate Labrador, Thor, will walk 30 minutes a day for Walk This May.

Canberra’s Daniel Gibson rides for country kids

Canberra Prime7 presenter and reporter Daniel Gibson has been announced as the Ride for Country Kids 2021 ambassador, riding to raise funds for children in rural and remote communities. Mr Gibson will be...

Have you heard? Dainere’s Rainbow Trivia Gala

The Dainere’s Rainbow ‘You’re The Stars’ Trivia Fundraising Gala 2021 will be held on Saturday 19 June 6.30pm at QT Canberra.

Canberra teen to walk 1,000 miles for a good cause

Walking 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours sounds like a heroic task, but for 18-year-old Joseph Gardiner, it’ll be a walk around the block.

Have you heard? Self Help for ME

Self Help for ME: Learn practical skills for dealing with problems of ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and post-viral fatigue.

Hybrid CEO sleepout brings homelessness back into view

CEOs will be braving Canberra’s cold with a spectacular view as the Vinnies CEO Sleepout is set to bring homelessness in the Capital Region back into view. On the long night of Thursday...
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