OzHarvest donation appeal
Food rescue charity OzHarvest Canberra and the ACT Container Deposit Scheme are working hard to turn waste into resources that help the community and environment. When you return your empty drink containers through the ACT Container Deposit Scheme, you can donate your refund to OzHarvest and support them as they save food from landfill and provide meals to people in need. 10 containers donated = $1 = 2 meals. This Christmas, simply place your containers in the OzHarvest bin next to the Christmas tree at Cash-Back Depots in Belconnen, Phillip, Mitchell or Fyshwick. Every can counts.
GIVIT donation of the week: Big W voucher
GIVIT is working with an organisation in the ACT that provides support to women, children and families who have been sleeping rough, escaping domestic violence, or who are at risk of homelessness. The organisation is requesting assistance for an elderly lady in her 70s with cancer who has recently experienced homelessness and family violence. She finally has a property to move into before Christmas, however will need several household items before she will be settled again. GIVIT is requesting a Big W voucher to help her get what she needs for her new home. This voucher will allow us to streamline the help she is receiving and give her the freedom to choose the items she most needs, giving her back some control. We know that this very kind lady will be extremely grateful for any support she receives this Christmas. Generous Canberrans can donate Big W vouchers or fund the request directly on the GIVIT website. 100 per cent of the funds received by GIVIT will be used to purchase the vouchers needed. To donate or fund this request, visit GIVIT.org.au/what’s-needed, search Category: ‘Big W voucher’; 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.
St Ninian’s Christmas Eve Service
St Ninian’s Uniting Church in Lyneham invites you to Carols & Christmas Eve Service on Sunday 24 December 6.30pm for 7pm start. BYO picnic for in the garden. Enjoy the Christmas story, carols, dressing the Christmas tree, cake, lemonade and ice cream.
Light a candle for peace
Woden Valley Uniting Church invites you to a time of peace and reflection on Christmas Eve, Sunday 24 December, any time between 5pm and 6pm. Take some time out from the busyness of Christmas, despair or anger about the troubles of the world, or your own life challenges. Find a space to reflect, and light a candle for Peace, Hope and Love. Come for a few minutes or stay longer. Refreshments available. In the Brindabella Room at Woden Valley Uniting Church, 40 Gillies St, Curtin (opposite the shops). All welcome.
Red Cross tips to survive summer heat
Australian Red Cross offers tips for coping with heatwaves during summer: Drink regularly (even if you don’t feel thirsty. Water is the best option); Eat little and often, rather than large meals; Stay indoors in the coolest rooms of your house; Take cool showers and splash yourself with cold water several times a day; Make sure there is sufficient air flow, either from an air conditioner or by leaving a secured window or door open; If you must go out, stay in the shade, wear a hat, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes, and sunglasses, and apply sunscreen; Look out for your family, friends and neighbours. More info: visit redcross.org.au/prepare or download the Australian Red Cross ‘Get Prepared’ app.
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.
