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Lifeline invites you to Book Lovers Lane

Book lovers yearning to get back to a classic Lifeline Canberra Bookfair rejoice – because the renowned local charity has brought back the community favourite in a slightly different way.

Limited edition Red Nose Day face masks

Red Nose is believed to be the first Australian charity to create face masks in response to demand from Australians in lockdown.

Have you heard? Fred Hollows Humanity Award

Nominations for the Fred Hollows Humanity Award, which recognises Year 6 students who demonstrate compassion, integrity and kindness towards others.

NCCC chefs to cook OzHarvest 4000 meals in 8 weeks

OzHarvest Canberra yesterday received 500 individually-sealed meals prepared and cooked by the National Convention Centre Canberra - the first delivery of a total of 4,000 meals to be provided over the next eight weeks.

Have you heard? Black Mountain Summit Walk

This year is not only the 50th anniversary of Black Mountain being declared a conservation reserve, but also the 20th anniversary of the official opening of the Summit Walk.

Nearly Legless Mick supports the magic of reading

You might know him as former Paralympian Michael Milton, but if you have ever been to Quizzic Alley in Fyshwick, you will definitely know him as Nearly Legless Mick.

Tiny aims for $2.5 million for local charities

Co-founder of The Green Shed, Goran ‘Tiny’ Srejic says “if you can, you should” – and that’s exactly how he’s approaching his latest venture: Tiny’s 2.5 charity fundraiser. As he gears up to...

Have you heard? Art supplies in need

Any art supplies in good condition that can be passed on to this deserving recipient would be greatly appreciated.

Have you heard? GIVIT donation: Mobile phones

A local organisation that supports families in need is looking for a mobile phone to help a deserving family.

Celebrating Canberra’s culturally diverse community leaders

Accomplished Canberra community leaders Cindy Mitchell, Dion Devow and Francis Owusu were all moved by the recent Black Lives Matter protests.

Tiny’s 2.5: Putting the ‘fun’ back into fundraising

From car challenges to pumpkin trebuchets, Tiny’s 2.5 is a series of fundraising events set to boost the coffers of local charities.

Have you heard? Donation for Calvary Auxiliary

Adonation of $3,000 from Barmco Mana McMurray has gone a long way towards covering the shortfall experienced by the Calvary Auxiliary.

Recovery appeal to aid charity sector

Hands Across Canberra launched a recovery appeal on Wednesday 10 June, after its research showed 97% of Canberra’s charities had been financially impacted following the bushfire season and COVID-19. The community foundation group...

Women and children at highest risk of poverty

Findings taken before COVID-19 have shown women and children are at the highest risk of living below the poverty line in Australia, with fears these statistics will increase due to pressures faced...

Meals delivered from the heart

A new meals program is helping to ease the burden for parents and carers of hospitalised children, as well as provide much-needed support to local restaurants and cafes that are doing it...

Have you heard? ‘Virtual Alan’

‘Virtual Alan’ continues support for Salvos Having collected donations for the Salvation Army for 30 years, local legend Alan Jessop is a familiar face at the Canberra Centre – and his presence there...

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