Commitment 2 Community launch
There was a good crowd and a great cross-set of community organisations represented at the West Belconnen Commitment 2 Community on Saturday.
Why the “coolest little capital” needs greater participation in the arts
Canberra has some of the best seasonal vistas and panoramic landscapes of any city in Australia, as well as a highly educated community, a progressive …
Campaigning for #belcojobs
Continuing to campaign with Andrew Leigh and team on keeping Immigration jobs in Belconnen.
Breaking the cabal – how can we create more diversity in decision-making positions?
Do you feel that Canberra is a diverse place to live? At work, is your organisation’s board or executive team as diverse as the people …
Gimme shelter – Fixing homelessness in the ACT
Imagine living through the Canberra winter chill without a roof over your head. This July, three organisations doing very important work to address homelessness celebrated …
Mid-winter market at Belconnen Arts Centre
Was very impressed by the range and quality of goods available at the mid-winter market at Belconnen Arts Centre when I dropped by recently:
Kippax Monster Garage Sale
The Kippax Uniting Church runs regular ‘monster garage sales’ to give people access to affordable second-hand goods and as a fundraiser for the church. The one …
How can we help tackle loneliness in Canberra?
Nearly one in ten Canberrans feel lonely right now. Are you one of them? If you’re not lonely at this very moment, there’s a three in ten chance …
West Belconnen Community Forum
It was great to meet other passionate locals who want better services at the West Belconnen Community Forum. I think the ACT Government could do more to …
Playgrounds to be upgraded – but where?
It’s good to see that the ACT Government is continuing to upgrade and repair playgrounds around Canberra. Minister Rattenbury said: [More than] 108 playgrounds across …