But I Didn’t Know… Housing Is Already Recognised as a Right Elsewhere

The ACT Legislative Assembly will debate the Human Rights (Housing) Amendment Bill. If passed, the ACT would become the first jurisdiction in Australia to explicitly recognise the right to housing…

By heidi
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But I didn’t know… I’d be relieved for a cancer diagnosis.

Every week across Canberra and Queanbeyan, around 56 people are told, “You have cancer.” Lives are rearranged in an instant. Plans fall apart. New language, new routines, new fears arrive…

By heidi
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But I Didn’t Know… You Could Spend Time With Your Person

Part 1: Death & Meaningful GoodbyesWhy Meaningful Goodbyes Matter More Than We Realise Most of us don’t talk about death until we are forced to. And when someone we love…

By heidi
11 Min Read

Building Belonging: New Welcoming Community Project

Finding connection and purpose as we age can be difficult enough, but for people living with disability, the barriers can be even greater. That’s why Advocacy for Inclusion has launched…

By heidi
6 Min Read

People with Purpose: Patricia Falcetta OAM

There is no normal and that is where inclusion begins! The room is full of that soft hum you only get when people feel safe enough to be honest. It…

By heidi
9 Min Read

But I didn’t know what gambling harm really looked like?

Gambling Harm Awareness Week isn’t about blaming or judging, it’s about awareness. Awareness of the quiet ways harm shows up. Awareness of the power of language. Awareness that recovery is possible.…

By heidi
9 Min Read

But I didn’t know that one in ten Canberrans lives in poverty.

I didn’t know that a full-time worker on minimum wage might have only $33 left each week after paying for rent, food, and transport. I didn’t know that poverty could look like…

By heidi
12 Min Read

Building a Cyber Safe Canberra: Why Small Actions Matter This October

If you’ve ever ignored that little pop-up asking you to update your phone, reused an old password, or clicked a link that didn’t feel quite right, you’re not alone. In…

By heidi
10 Min Read

Resilience in Action: How Canberra Is Preparing Its People, Not Just Its Plans

In a city where bushfires, storms and heatwaves are part of our shared memory, Canberra’s resilience isn’t measured only in emergency responses, it’s in how we care for one another…

By heidi
6 Min Read

8 Nov – A Chorus of Women presents Glenda’s Works and Days: A 2050 Futurespective

Where to get tickets! A Chorus of Women is inviting the Canberra community to a unique event that blends music, reflection, and future thinking. Glenda’s Works and Days: A 2050…

By heidi
5 Min Read

Nov 26 – Free workshop helps Canberrans take control of their mental health care plans

When it comes to mental health, making your own choices matters. Yet for many people, those choices can become harder to express during times of illness or crisis. An upcoming…

By heidi
5 Min Read

STRIKE up some fun for mental health month – 22 October!

Feeling a little flat? Want to reconnect, laugh, and do something uplifting for your mental health? This October, the ACT Mental Health Consumer Network has just the thing. As part…

By heidi
2 Min Read

Snap Up a Ticket for Community Conversations: Child Development Pathways in the ACT

Families, carers, and educators often face a maze of information when it comes to supporting children with developmental differences. To help make sense of the services available in the ACT,…

By heidi
3 Min Read

ACT Storm Season Has Begun: Are You Prepared?

Storm clouds are building over Canberra, marking the start of a season that can bring both beauty and danger. From October through March, our region is more likely to experience…

By heidi
8 Min Read

NDIS Framework Changes and What This Means for Allied Health

When we talk about the NDIS, one thing is always front of mind: independence. For participants, independence looks different depending on the impairment they live with and the supports they…

By heidi
8 Min Read

Experience Floriade’s Dark Side at NightFest 2025

As the sun sets over Commonwealth Park, Floriade takes on a whole new glow. From Thursday 2 October to Sunday 5 October, Canberra’s favourite spring festival will light up the…

By heidi
4 Min Read
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