Category: Community
Health hero honoured on White Pages
Anna Wellings Booth OAM, an O’Connor breast cancer survivor who created a popular rowing group to help women recovering from breast cancer, has been selected to appear on the cover of this year’s Canberra White Pages® and Yellow Pages®book. Commencing distribution on 4 May 2013, this year’s Canberra White Pages® and Yellow Pages® will be distributed in a [...]
Join the Bondi Rescue guys as they Give It Up for mental health
If you’re a fan of Bondi Rescue, you’ll no doubt have seen Rod “Kerrbox” Kerr drop the odd F-bomb or other choice swear word. He’s known for having a bit of a potty mouth, which is why it’s going to be a tough week for him during Schizophrenia Awareness Week, May 13-19. Kerrbox has joined [...]
Canberra-based AILC Trains Indigenous Leaders in Cairns
Another round of Indigenous leaders has graduated from Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (AILC) Ltd, with 20 participants completing a Certificate II in Indigenous Leadership in Cairns this week. “Our graduates are a living testament to the talent and potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They are a constant reminder of the importance of [...]
When a community cares
When a community cares at end of life ACT Carers and their communities are being invited to participate in new research about networks of support when someone is dying at home. “The majority of Australians say that, given the choice, they would like to die in the comfort of home; though for many reasons very few [...]
Living Below the Line
Live Below the Line is a simple way to better understand extreme poverty, and make a real impact. From May 6th – 10th, thousands of Australians are taking the challenge to eat on $2 a day for five days – the equivalent of the extreme poverty line. It’s a worthwhile experience that gives you a window into the day-to-day [...]
Canberra scientists to wow at Marine Science Forum
Research scientists from Canberra are making a coast trip to speak at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre’s 5th Annual Marine Science Forum to be held over the weekend of 4th & 5th May in Eden. Scientists from the Australian National University and Geoscience Australia will be two of the six presentations held during [...]
New options for Canberra’s Indigenous youth
Overwhelming support has flooded in for a new program which teaches Indigenous leadership skills to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living in Canberra. The Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre, based in the nation’s capital, has been inundated with applications by young Indigenous people to join the new ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Leadership [...]
Canberra based Indigenous Training Centre Launches New Brand
Dr Tom Calma AO has launched the new look Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre (AILC) – a milestone for the organisation that has trained more than 1,000 Indigenous leaders throughout Australia. A new DVD, celebrating the work of the AILC, has also been released. Dr Calma, Australian of the Year Finalist and AILC Chairman commented, “We’re [...]
SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CPS SHOW BOUNDLESS ENTHUSIASM TO HELP CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES PLAY TOGETHER
Canberra’s school, government and corporate communities banded together today to demonstrate their support for the Boundless Canberra project. The Minister for Disability, Children and Young People, Joy Burch today launched a competition called Boundless Enthusiasm, which asks school students to make a short video on why the Boundless Canberra inclusive playground is so important. [...]
Canberra Rock Swap to draw treasure hunters from near and far
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 On the weekend of Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 April people will come from near and far to search for treasures at the Canberra Rock Swap. This annual event is held at Wagtail Way, EPIC (Exhibition Park off the Federal Highway, Canberra) from 8.30am to 5.00pm. And best of [...]
IT glitch hits Canberra Hospital
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New CEO appointed to Canberra CBD
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In profile: Colliers International Canberra director Michael Heather
Colliers International’s Michael Heather heads up its investment services in Canberra, a market in the spotlight in an election year. He says he would invest a spare $750,000 in the IQ apartment complex in Canberra City. Agent: Michael Heather Position: Director, Investment Services Company: Colliers International Office Location: Canberra How long have you been in [...]
A day in the life of Canberra’s bus network
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