Armando Corvini is an 83-year-old rock climber and that is a story in itself, however, he also lost all his fingers and toes to frostbite – yet he continues to climb.
The Migrant Women’s Art Group helps women find connection with others adjusting to a new home in Canberra, while also expressing themselves through art.
We have no snow and no sleds but the Canberra Sled Dog Club has dogs champing at the bit for its annual 2023 Classic competition in August. The club’s 25 members are...
Powerchair football will be kicking goals thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Canberra Foundations Collaborative to buy more electric wheelchairs and expand the local league. Powerchair Football League has two clubs...
You’re just about to finish a perfect day in Canberra when suddenly, at the throw of a die, a political upheaval occurs and you have to go back three spaces. That’s the...
With a dash of hot water, a welcoming presence, and a listening ear, the team at Pop the Kettle On aims to make the transition of welcoming a new bub into your life as smooth as possible.
The Vinnies CEO Sleepout has raised a few eyebrows over the years, along with the millions of dollars for homelessness support services. Christine Shaw, of Blackshaw Manuka, “throws down the gauntlet” for naysayers to take part.
One night, she says, is all it will take to change the way you think about homelessness.
While the men are in the Men’s Shed, the women at Kangara Waters Retirement Village are arming themselves with knitting needles and 8-ply wool (for scarves and hats, 5-ply wool for rugs...
Doing something for nothing can make you feel like a million bucks. Which is probably why three in 10 people in Australia are volunteers (including me).
This week is National Volunteer Week (15-21...
