Building Affordable Housing
Local charity, Karabar Housing Cooperative has launched the next phase of its ambitious plan to build more homes for the Queanbeyan region’s low to moderate income earners. Local developers, architects, Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council (QPRC) and community benefactors (including an anonymous $1 million donor) are working in partnership with Karabar Housing to raise funds to build new properties for those experiencing extreme housing stress. One project will focus on key worker and essential worker accommodation in Googong. The money raised will help realise multiple building projects in the region, providing affordable housing at 75 per cent of market rent to every day, hardworking individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. To donate or get involved, visit www.karabarhousing.org
GIVIT donation of the week: Highchair
GIVIT has partnered with an organisation in ACT that is working with First Nations families to provide accommodation services. They are requesting assistance for a single mother and her children who lost all their belongings in a fire. This family had been offered transitional housing, and the organisation is helping them fit out the house with furniture and other essential items. They are requesting two highchairs for the kids, one of whom has a medical condition. Your donation will mean a lot to this family as they try to get back on their feet. Canberrans can donate good quality used highchairs or fund this request with 100% of funds received by GIVIT used to purchase highchairs. To donate or fund, visit: givit.org.au/whats-needed, search Category: ‘highchair’; Location: ‘ACT’. GIVIT supports more than 400 charities and community groups across the Capital Region by matching your items with people who need them most.
Referendum information session
Confused about how to vote in the upcoming referendum? Come along to the Canberra Irish Club, Weston on Sunday 6 August 6-7.30pm to hear Professor in Law at University of Canberra, Kim Rubenstein, and ANU Wiradjuri academic, James Blackwell, share their knowledge and expertise about the Uluru Statement From the Heart and constitutional reform. The talk will offer a political and legal introduction on the Voice and referendum, and include an open Q&A session.
VIEW Club
Belconnen Day: Our next meeting is on Tuesday 8 August 11.45am at the Raiders Club, Holt. Cost $32. Guest speaker: Matt Anderson PSM, Director of the Australian War Memorial, who will give us an insight into the redevelopment of the War Memorial. RSVP to Gayle on 0411 122 121 or [email protected] by Thursday 3 August 12pm.
Yerrabi: Our next meeting is on 17 August 11.30am at Eastlake Club, Gungahlin. Guest speaker: Catherine Adcock from COTA. If you would like to attend the meeting then join us for lunch at the Club Bistro, RSVP to Dorothy on 0419 698 091 or [email protected] by 14 August. New members are most welcome.
Canberra Flower Club
The Canberra Flower Club extends a warm welcome to new members and visitors joining our activities. The Club meets the second Tuesday of each month 9.30am-12.30pm at the Downer Community Centre, Frencham Place. Next meeting on 8 August features a demonstration by a visiting florist; Lets Rock and Roll is the title of her arrangements. Entry $5. Our club’s motto is ‘Friendship through flowers’ and we aim to share the enjoyment of learning the art of flower arranging through lectures, demonstrations and workshops.
Probus Club
Greenway: Our mixed club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month 10.30am-12.30pm at the Vikings Town Centre Club, Tuggeranong. Our next meeting is on 8 August when two guest speakers from the Australian Federal Police will speak about ‘spam and scams’. You are then invited to join other members for lunch. Outside of our monthly meetings, we have an extensive program of lunches, visits and trips. More info: call Alan on 6294 7207 or visit the Club’s website.
Ngunnawal Combined: We hold our monthly general meeting on the fourth Monday of the month 10.30am at Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club. Next meeting 28 August. Following the meeting, we usually have guest speakers covering various topics, then enjoy lunch at the Lakes restaurant. Join us in day outings and other organised activities enjoyed by our retired members. More info: email our secretary [email protected] or call 0402 513 304.
ADFAS Canberra
ADFAS Canberra (Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Societies) presents UK lecturer Mark Cottle at the National Library of Australia on Tuesday 22 August 6pm. Mark will give an illustrated talk about the seventh century burial ship, the Sutton Hoo, which was found on the shore of the River Debden in Suffolk, England, with a mound of treasure. Entry: $35 at the door, refreshments included. Non- members wishing to book are asked to email [email protected]. More info: adfas.org.au/societies/canberra/
HYH submissions
Submissions to our free Have You Heard community noticeboard are reserved for charity, not-for-profit and community organisations. Deadline for submissions is 10 days prior to the Thursday edition date. Email your submission with essential details – who, what, where, when, cost, contact details – to [email protected] with ‘HYH’ in the subject heading. Flyers and attachments not accepted. Due to space restrictions, please keep it brief. Please note: publication in print is not guaranteed.
