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Roundabout Canberra: Community charity helping children in need

Roundabout Canberra expects to support more than 6,000 children this year as cost-of-living pressures push more families into hardship.

Student leader’s vision helps bring sight to others

17-year-old Ava Jazayeri’s grandmother, Zara Jazayeri, raised four children and lived until she was 95 years old. She was also blind.

Meet the Gogsters: The Handmade Heroes Bringing Connection and Comfort to Canberrans

In 2017, when Canberran, Mary Liondi-Barlow knitted a beanie for a loved one undergoing chemotherapy years ago, she could not have imagined that her creativity and love of knitting would someday provide meaning, purpose and comfort to so many.

Canberra lights up to support the complex genetic condition, Neurofibromatosis

As part of the Shine a Light campaign to support those living with Neurofibromatosis (NF), landmarks will be lit up across the nation, including Canberra, on 17 May.

Vinnies calls for winter support after 19,000 emergency relief calls

Vinnies Canberra-Goulburn is raising funds through its Winter Appeal and CEO Sleepout as more Canberrans seek help with essentials.

Canberra runners take part in seven marathons against child abuse

Seven marathons in seven states in seven days: Canberra runners are helping a charity raise money to combat child sexual abuse.

HelpingACT needs the ACT public’s help

HelpingACT needs to raise $20,000 to repair or replace their station wagon ‘Trudie’. Without it, some of their srevices cannot continue.

The Smith Family launches Back To School Appeal

Sending children back to school is causing deep anxiety for families who cannot afford essentials - but the public can help children in need.

ACT donors give $1.6 million to restore sight as global aid cuts bite

ACT residents contributed more than $1.6 million to the Fred Hollows Foundation over the past year, helping thousands of people see again.   

Sports organisations join Christmas grassroots effort

Local charities are assembling Christmas hampers for families doing it tough, with the help of Capital Football and Basketball ACT.

‘Need is stronger than last year’: HelpingACT’s Christmas appeal

HelpingACT’s annual ‘November is Giving’ appeal finishes next week. The public can donate money, toys, and long-life food until 1 December.

McDonalds Tuesday nights to boost Vinnies Christmas appeal

For the next month, three McDonald’s restaurants will donate 20 per cent of sales made on Tuesday evenings to Vinnies Christmas Appeal.

Canberra campaign to give families a Christmas meal with dignity

Hands Across Canberra and Hundreds for Thousands aim to raise $100,000 to provide 1,000 households with $100 Woolworths grocery vouchers.

UnitingCare Kippax: Christmas charity campaign

UnitingCare Kippax and Kippax Uniting Church will deliver Christmas gifts to 700 families facing financial hardship due to living costs.

Vinnies Christmas Appeal: Festive season a struggle for millions

St Vincent de Paul Society has launched its Vinnies Christmas Appeal, as half of Australia’s families worry about putting food on the table.

Canberra students trick-or-treat for critically ill children at Halloween

Students will raise funds for ‘Hallowish’, supporting critically ill children to achieve wishes that create happy moments and memories.

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