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Op-ed: proACT a community movement to push for change

Inspired by the ‘Voices for ...’ model from the electorate of Indi and elsewhere, proACT was set up as a community movement that helps change the conversation we have about politics, pushes for community led change and finds the right community-backed independent to stand for the Senate in the next election.

Community services face financial pressures

A major report released today shines a spotlight on the financial pressures faced by the ACT community sector.

Soldier On Canberra welcomes defibrillator donation

Soldier On says a new life-saving defibrillator donated by The Personnel Group will provide extra peace of mind for staff, volunteers and defence personnel, veterans and their families.

Survivors welcome at Australia’s top hair salon in Kingston

Think twice before assuming that glitz and glam is the reason why so many trophies line Jenni’s counter - Bond Hair Religion is more than just a pretty face.

Young people with disabilities deserve stellar experiences

Stellar Experiences provide the opportunity for young people with disabilities and mental health conditions to experience life without limits

Community Support and Infrastructure grants program now open

The ACT Government invites applications for grants of up to $10,000 through its $200,000 Community Support and Infrastructure Grants program.

Your guide to Canberra’s best Christmas lights 2021

Your go-to guide to find the best Christmas lights in Canberra for 2021, featuring homes spread across the northside and southside of town.

Ginninderry granted world-leading sustainability endorsement

World-leading and innovative ACT suburb, Ginninderry, has been recertified as a high-scoring, internationally renowned sustainable community displaying world-class leadership within the sector. Ginninderry scored 84 points in their recertification rating under the Green...

‘A haunted road’: Drive thru Halloween celebration a hit

Come Sunday night, 50 lucky kids will be dress up, hop in their parents’ cars and go to Aeon Academy’s Drive Thru Halloween Trick or Treat.

‘Barter barber’ cutting hair in Canberra for men’s mental health

The 'Barter Barber' Sam Dowdall’s new mobile barbershop, dubbed the ‘Ken Oath’ barbershop, currently stands in place in suburban Canberra.

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.

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.

Tarryn’s Silver Linings Playbook

In 2013, Tarryn Fowler watched her older cousin Michelle battle and beat breast cancer, only for it to return five years later and take her life, leaving Michelle’s young children without a...

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.

Extra $80,000 in lockdown relief for community projects

A further 12 local community projects will share more than $80,000 in grant funding from the Chief Minister’s Charitable Fund, as the final part of an urgent Covid-19 lockdown relief round, Hands Across Canberra announced today. The first round granted more than $100,000 in funding, bringing the total to $183,000.

$100,000 lockdown boost for local community projects

Fourteen local community projects will share in more than $100,000 of grant funding for relief activities as part of an ongoing relief grant round, Hands Across Canberra announced today.

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