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…
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Cake O’Clock: A Sweet Celebration Supporting Fearless Women
Canberra is about to experience a bake-off with heart. On Friday 18 October, Fearless Women invites you to Strathnairn Arts for the city’s first-ever Bring a cake, share it around…
But I didn’t know… I could feel unsafe in my home.
When we think of home, we think of safety. A place where we can lock the door, exhale, and know that what we treasure is protected. Yet for many Canberrans,…
Think WISE: Supporting Mental Health in Residential Aged Care
When someone enters a residential aged care home, the transition is rarely simple. It means leaving behind a familiar home, beloved routines, and often long-standing connections to neighbours, community groups,…
But I Didn’t Know: That Video Might Be Fake. The Harm Isn’t.
Deepfakes, grooming and consent, what Canberra families and schools can do now. Last week, a Canberra teen told her mum a video of her was “going around.” It looked real.…
Canberra Makes History: Housing Becomes a Human Right in the ACT
Following on from our previous, But I Didn't Know... article In a landmark decision, the ACT Legislative Assembly passed the Human Rights (Housing) Amendment Act, making the ACT the first…
But I Didn’t Know… period pain isn’t normal.
I used to think period pain was normal. That the stabbing cramps, the exhaustion that left me curled in bed, and the tears that came with every cycle were just…
But I Didn’t Know: What Type 1 Diabetes Looks Like in a Toddler
On a warm Friday evening, Lia noticed her 11-month-old daughter Violet was breathing harder than usual. She did what many parents would do. She went to after-hours GP. The verdict…
Celebrating the 2025 ACT Training Awards Finalists and Winners
Canberra’s vocational education and training sector came together last night to honour excellence at the 2025 ACT Training Awards. The annual event recognised outstanding individuals, employers, and providers who are…
Celebrating Canberra’s 2025 ACT Multicultural Award Winners
Canberra’s strength lies in its diversity, and this week the community came together to celebrate the 2025 ACT Multicultural Award winners at the Ann Harding Conference Centre, University of Canberra.…
The New Aged Care Act: What Is Changing, When It Starts, and What Older People and Families Can Do Now
Australia’s aged care system is about to take its biggest step forward in a generation. A new, rights-based Aged Care Act will reset how care is accessed, delivered, and overseen…
People with Purpose: Aliesha Embleton
On a Saturday night in Canberra the rink vibrates with that particular kind of joy only sport can conjure. Sticks tap the ice, a drumline finds its groove, families huddle…
But I didn’t know… Cancer doesn’t always look like the movies
When you picture cancer, you might imagine dramatic hospital scenes, visible weight loss, and a sudden, unmistakable decline. Alicia’s story is nothing like that. It looked like a young mum…
But I Didn’t Know… she didn’t need to miss school for something she can’t control
Some students quietly disappear from class, sport, or excursions, not because they’re sick or unprepared, but because they don’t have pads or tampons.No one says it out loud. The absence…
People with Purpose: Andy de Groot
When you step into a Queer Food event, you quickly realise you’re not just there for the food. Sure, the pasta is perfectly al dente, the sauces rich and layered,…
People with Purpose: Dr. Chloe Lim
Can play and science help kids enjoy fruits and vegetables? Dr. Chloe Lim is betting on it and judging by the giggles, gasps, and sticky-fingered smiles at her new Foodie…
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