NHW AGM Going Online … Again

Members of ACT Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) are advised that, to ensure their ongoing health and safety during the current outbreak of COVID, the Annual General Meeting will again be an on-line event. The 2021 ACT NHW AGM will be held at 7pm on Monday 27 September. Members are invited to register their interest in attending by email to [email protected] to receive a link to the forum. Papers will be available two weeks prior to the AGM. 

Virtual Kids Stay Active Challenge

Four challenges each week for two age groups. All exercises can be done from your living room, backyard or a nearby oval. Children can get outdoors while developing skills that are based on the core skills of Little Athletics – running, jumping the throwing! Prizes and certificates are available. More info: athleticsintheact.com.au, email [email protected] or call 6247 1296.

GIVIT requires bath towels

Many organisations and non-profits are struggling to maintain a steady number of items coming through their doors to support families in need during lockdown. One of GIVIT’s registered charities provides safe and clean baby and children’s items to ACT region families through a network of community and not-for-profit organisations. Having access to essential items allows for other services to focus on their core business, not having to take the extra time and resources to find safe items for the families they support. Currently, one of the most urgently needed items is quality bath towels for children ages newborn to 16. The towels can be pre-loved in a good condition or new. Donations can be delivered in a COVID-safe way or funded through the GIVIT website. 100% of donations received through GIVIT goes to purchasing the items on behalf of the requesting organisation. To donate, visit givit.org.au/whats-needed, search category ‘Bedding and Linen’, location ‘ACT’. After you pledge the item, you will be contacted by the relevant organisation to arrange pick-up, post or drop-off.

Sharing Languages and Cultures

The ACT Bilingual Education Alliance with support from an ACT Government Participation (Multicultural) Grant, invites local school students (preschool to Year 12) to enter a fun competition for families. Free to enter and cash prizes! Children video a short conversation with a family member or friend featuring a language other than English. Closing date extended to 30 September. Ideas for conversation starters and full details at actbilingual.weebly.com/news.html or email [email protected]

Advocating for Your Health

Health Care Consumers’ Association of the ACT presents a free health seminar ‘Advocating for Yourself and Your Health’ on Wednesday 13 October 6-7.30pm online via Zoom. Find out: how to advocate for yourself when using the health system; what questions you need to ask to keep yourself safe; who can help you to advocate. RSVP: Eventbrite or phone 6230 7800. For more information contact: [email protected] or phone: 6230 7800.

Free online pelvic floor workshop

Women of all ages are invited to attend this free online workshop presented by a physiotherapist from Canberra Health Services on Monday 11 October 9.30am-12.30pm. This workshop is targeted to women who are experiencing continence or pelvic floor concerns as well as those who are wishing to prevent them. This workshop will provide education and practical self-help strategies that may be implemented straight away all in the comfort of your own home. Bookings are essential: Please contact the Community Heath Intake Team on 5124 9977 so an individual email with the online link can be sent to you.

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