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Helping ACT shows humanity in action at Christmas

Christmas is a time of giving, and Helping ACT and friends packed food hampers for struggling families and toys for children.

Kids in Care charity drive shows that Canberra cares

Christmas is the season for giving, they say, and the police charity Kids in Care will give hundreds of presents to disadvantaged children.

Caring Canberra hits the mark

The Canberra Refugee Society thanks all those who read about their Afghani boxer and his family in Canberra Daily in September and chose to donate. The ‘Call Out to Caring Canberra’ campaign was...

Vinnies’ new Mitchell op shop seeks volunteers

Officially opening next Wednesday 1 December, a new Vinnies op shop in Mitchell is getting its final touches just in time for Christmas and is looking for volunteers to help share some...

The Wiggles’ Anthony Field cries like a boss

Anthony Field, beloved Blue Wiggle, brought us endless smiles as children, and reminds us this Movember that it’s okay to cry as adults.

Ronald McDonald House ‘a godsend’ for local family

Today, Saturday 13 November, Ronald McDonald House Charities is marking 30 years of McHappy Day, which raises funds to support seriously ill children and their families. The 18 Ronald McDonald Houses across the...

Help Win the Day this November by virtually walking to Sydney

Local charity Win the Day, is calling on Canberra to win the month of November with Chase the Rainbow, a virtual 300km walking challenge.

Join The Red Wig Challenge and step up for seriously ill children

This November, you’ll once again be able to take part in the annual Red Wig Challenge, raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Canberra in their work supporting families with seriously ill children.

Canberrans can give … but can they sing?

Calling all fans of 'The Voice' … Tune in to this livestream straight from the AIS on Friday 29 October 5-7pm. Witness a state-wide singing competition, with judges ‘70s music legend Leo Sayer and 'The Voice' alum Lucy Sugerman.

Local man cycles the extra mile for children with cancer

Mark Knowles was never your average lycra-wearing cyclist, nor did he set out to be a community activist, but that changed when he heard about the Great Cycle Challenge, raising funds for the Children's Medical Research Institute.

Give Where You Live this Anti-Poverty Week

Anti-Poverty Week organisers ask Canberrans to reflect on the disadvantage on their own doorstep, and to make a change.

Bishop frocks up in Adelaide designer’s meaningful gown

ANU Chancellor and former MP, Julie Bishop, has again been dressed by Adelaide designer, Jaimie Sortino, for Frocktober 2021.

HelpingACT packs welcome hampers for Afghan evacuees

Local politicians joined members of Helping ACT and the Canberra community today to pack 60 welcome hampers for families who have recently arrived in the ACT from Afghanistan.

Maddie takes on Heart Foundation’s month-long marathon

Heart Foundation’s annual fitness challenge, MyMarathon, is a go! Participants have the entire month of October to run or walk the distance of a full marathon (42.2km). They can do it in one...

Canberra Daily does The Sudsy Challenge

The Sudsy Challenge is about shining a light on homelessness and helping to break down the stigma associated with the everyday life of 116,000 Australians. “We are asking Australians and New Zealanders to...

Governor-General commends HelpingACT’s hard work in lockdown

Mohammed Ali's charity HelpingACT is feeding hungry Canberrans during lockdown - and the Governor-General rang to commend them.

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