Thanks to some generous donors, donations made to Jeans for Genes Day tomorrow, Friday 7 August, will be doubled – and help researchers at the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) continue their important work in gene therapy.
Four-year-old Daisy is one of 686 ACT children participating in this year’s MS Readathon, which inspires kids to read as much as they can while supporting families impacted by multiple sclerosis (MS).
Running...
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.
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.
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.
#cakedit challenge
Capital Chemist Wanniassa hosted a cake cutting on Monday 22 June, as the sponsor to the cake (pictured) made by Christine Allard as part of the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre’s #cakedit Challenge. The donation...
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...
Although official NAIDOC Week celebrations have been postponed due to COVID-19, several events will still be held in July to bring the community together.
Year five students at Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) picked up their skipping ropes on Friday 26 June, for the annual Heart Foundation Jump Rope for Heart ‘Jump Off’ day.
At the...
FightMND
COVID-19 has impacted the way FightMND traditionally raises much needed funds to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Bunnings Warehouse held a Bunnings Warehouse Big Freeze...
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...
Sanitiser helping RMHC
From Wednesday 27 May, McDonald’s restaurants in the Canberra region have been selling hand sanitiser as part of their convenience menu and donating 100% of the profits directly to Ronald...
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...
‘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...
Cancer Council ACT is encouraging the local community to connect over a cuppa for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday 28 May and join thousands across Australia in support of those affected...
This year’s Indigenous Marathon Project will be run as a virtual program to “keep encouraging young Indigenous leaders to step up in their community and spread the positive message of healthy living,” according to IMP head coach and graduate, Adrian Dodson-Shaw.
COVID-19 has thrown charities and community groups a curve ball, forcing many organisations to get creative and adapt to continue their fundraising efforts and vital work.
One such group is the Stella Bella...
Catch kindness
On Sunday 10 May, Community Services #1 launched the Kindness Matters project aimed at creating community connection and spreading joy throughout Canberra and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. The social media...
This year's Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal has gone digital, due to the coronavirus. Ahead of the digital appeal this weekend, 23-24 May, one local woman shares her story ...
Myrna, aged 70,...
After several years of planning, a new building to house the NationsHeart FoodHut in Belconnen is now under construction and, once complete, will allow space for community connection to grow.
The original transportable...
