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CEO Sleepout comes to Fyshwick carpark

The St Vincent de Paul Society CEO sleepout, to be held the cold night of 17 June will shine a spotlight on the issue of homelessness.

Charity best served with a cuppa: Hartley High Tea returns

Proving that charity is best served with a cuppa, the Hartley Lifecare High Tea and fashion parade is returning on Sunday 18 July from 2pm until 5pm, to raise much needed funds...

Bake for Babies back to help sick newborns

Canberra’s own Bake for Babies fundraising challenge returns this winter after a break last year due to pandemic restrictions.

Have you heard? World Bee Day celebrations

The Capital Region Farmers Market will host a special World Bee Day celebration on Saturday 22 May 7-11.30am at Exhibition Park in Canberra.

Cancer Council ACT Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event

Social photos at the Cancer Council ACT Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event, Government House, Yarralumla. Photos Kerrie Brewer.

Domestic Violence Crisis Service gala events

Social photos at the Domestic Violence Crisis Service gala events, Hotel Realm, Barton. Photos: Hot Shots Photography.

Warrigal Stirling: a vibrant place to live

Warrigal Stirling is built on the philosophy every person deserves a choice to live their best life, with their needs listened to.

Sue Webeck: My favourite things

Sue Webeck is a proud Canberran, having moved here when she was three. Here are five of her favourite things.

Local women’s and baby pantry offers a little bit of dignity

Hidden behind happy yellow doors, the Dignity and Desire Women’s and Baby street pantry offers anything and everything for those struggling and doing it tough. Located in Ngunnawal, the pantry popped up 12...

ACT Salvos Red Shield Appeal aims to raise $150,000

The Salvation Army officially launched the Red Shield Appeal in the ACT yesterday, 13 May, at the Australian War Memorial Treloar Technology Centre in Mitchell, aiming to raise $150,000 for the local...

Lifeline challenges Canberra to 3,318 push-ups for mental health

Lifeline Canberra is challenging people to get down and push up as they ask locals to do over 3,000 push-ups to raise money for mental health support services. Kicking off in June, the...

Lord’s Taverners ACT Annual Dinner

Social photos at Lord’s Taverners ACT Annual Dinner, Royal Canberra Golf Club. Photos: Terry Cunningham @ImagesInstantly

Local family pushing boundaries to access paediatric healthcare

There are no specialists in Canberra who can provide care for the complications arising from six-year-old Cooper Hadley’s craniofacial abnormalities.

Theatre production shares elderly Canberrans’ voices during the pandemic

The Pandemic Player’s presentation of The Titanic 2020 shares older Canberrans’ experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canberra celebrates International Nurses Day

Celebrated on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, International Nurses Day is an annual event that recognises the hard work of nurses worldwide. This year, ACT nurses are being thanked for their key...

Vinnies launches Winter Appeal to support those doing it tough

Vinnies have kicked off their 2021 Winter Appeal, calling for donations to support the rising numbers of Canberrans experiencing homelessness and financial hardship. Providing vital services for individuals and families, Vinnies is calling...

Brothers ride 4,000km to support Integra Service Dogs

The pair set off from Fremantle WA on 1 April for Sydney, to support Integra’s work in providing assistance dogs to veterans and first responders.

Dance for sick kids this May

The Ronald McDonald House fundraiser, Dance for Sick Kids is a dance challenge to raise funds to support thousands of Australian families.

Purls of wisdom: knitting for a cause

Knitting for a good cause, the residents of Kangara Waters Aged Care and Retirement Village are picking up their needles to help those in need. When the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown isolated the residents...

Meet Sue Webeck: New CEO of the ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service

Sue Webeck is the new CEO of the ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS), and she plans to bring conversations about domestic violence prevention into the spotlight. With significant experience working within the...

Capital Pain and Rehabilitation Clinic 20th anniversary cocktail party

Capital Pain and Rehabilitation Clinic 20th anniversary cocktail party, QT Hotel Canberra. For more socials: Official opening of Canberra Region Neurology and Pain CentreSpanish Film Festival opening nightMenslink Big Night Out 2021

Time to Shine Lifeline Canberra Gala

Social photos at the Time to Shine Lifeline Canberra Gala, National Arboretum Canberra. Photos: Terry Cunningham @ImagesInstantly.

40th Anniversary of the Gabriel Foundation

Social photos at the 40th Anniversary of the Gabriel Foundation, Canberra Girls Grammar School. Photos: Denholm Samaras.

15 years living in a refugee camp, now on a mission for love

United Nations refugee Pah Bleh, who spent 15 years living at a refugee camp on the border of Thailand, is saving all his money and putting his future goals on hold for the sake of love.

Students plant 40 trees and shrubs to celebrate Tree Week

On a cool and windy grey morning, 50 Class Seven students from Orana Steiner School planted 40 trees and shrubs around the Weston Creek Orchard in celebration of Tree Week, 1-9 May. The...

Warrigal Aged Care focused on your loved one

Warrigal Aged Care provides homes where independence is valued and residents are encouraged to live as they wish.

Official opening of Canberra Region Neurology and Pain Centre

Social photos at the Official opening of Canberra Region Neurology and Pain Centre, Woden. Photos: Kerrie Brewer.

Great Ydeas bring sexual assault, menstruation stigma into spotlight

Nine Canberra women have been chosen as the recipients of the 2021 YWCA Canberra Great Ydeas grants, providing them the opportunity to pursue their passions and improve the community.

Thanking our firefighters on St Florian’s Day

Firefighting volunteers and staff from ACT emergency services will today be recognised for their ongoing commitment to keeping Canberra safe. Named after the Patron Saint of firefighters, St Florian’s Day on 4 May...

My Favourite Things: Nick Risteski

Nick 'Raider Nick' Risteski tells Canberra Daily about his five favourite things; including his daughter, his Raiders jersey, and more.
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