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Recent Releases.
ActewAGL shares Christmas cheer through Communities@Work (14 December 2011)
Staff at ActewAGL’s Greenway depot today donated over 300 gifts and foodstuffs to brighten-upChristmas for local families in need through Communities@Work.
Lynne Harwood, CEO of Communities@Work said, “While Christmas is a time for joy and celebration for most families, for some it is a time where finances are stretched to the limit which
causes more friction and stress amongst people who are already in a troubled position. It’s wonderful to see ActewAGL Electricity Networks division supporting its local community groups.”
Hands Across Canberra supports Galilee School camp (8 December 2011)
Local philanthropic organisation, Hands Across Canberra, delivered a cheque for $5,000 to fund the Galilee School inaugural end of year camp.
Volunteers are the glue that knits our community together (5 December 2011)
On this significant date - International Volunteer Day - Communities@Work will honour its
volunteers at a celebration at Regatta Point.
“Volunteers are the glue that knits our community together. They make a substantial difference to
the lives of many people in need. Volunteers also gain considerable personal fulfillment from
sharing their skills and connecting to their local community,” said Lynne Harwood, CEO of
Communities@Work.
Communities@Work Celebrates Family Day Care (18 November 2011)
Communities@Work Family Day Care Scheme presented awards to all the educators who have coordinated their own Family Day Care Business for up to 20 years at a function held at the Woden Southern Cross Club on Friday 18 November. Melissa Haley Manager of Communities@Work Family Day and In Home Care Programs said “the night was a wonderful way to acknowledge and celebrate the educators who have dedicated their career to Family Day Care”.
Tuggeranong residents now has a alfresco dinning option on Lake Tuggeranong (24 November 2011)
Minister Joy Burch will be launching alfresco dining by the lake with live Jazz music at The Jetty Cafe which is based in The Tuggeranong Community and Function Centre and is managed by Communities@Work today at 11am.
Tuggeranong’s 55 Plus Club has a new home! (17 November 2011)
The long anticipated official opening of the Tuggeranong Seniors Centre (55 Plus Club) will take place Friday 18 November at 10 am, with Minister Joy Burch MLA officiating.
New sporting facility/refurbished hall for the Galilee School (10 November 2011)
The Member for Canberra, Gai Brodtmann, today opened a new sporting facility/refurbished hall for the Galilee School, funded under the Commonwealth’s National Building Economic Stimulus Plan project.
Communities@Work Responds to the Developmental Needs of Children (2 November 2011)
Communities@Work has pleasure in announcing the launch of Paint & Play Weston on Wednesday 2 November at 11am by Minister Joy Burch MLA.
In 2010, a snapshot of the developmental level of children in their first year of formal schooling was released. Weston Creek presented with higher proportions of developmental vulnerability on all domains, when compared to the proportions of developmental vulnerability across Australia and the ACT.
100 Child Care Professionals to Attend Conference (28 October 2011)
Reflecting the growing professionalism of the child care sector, some 100 child care educators will attend the ACT Children’s Services Conference, Growing Together 2011, at the Hotel Realm this Saturday, 29 October.
Communities@Work Celebrates the Success of its 84 Programs (26 October 2011)
Communities@Work now manages 84 programs and last night launched its Strategic Plan for 2012-14 and its Annual Report for 2010-11 at a celebratory function for its Board, staff and many sponsors and supporters.
Tulip Top Gardens and Communities@Work celebrate Foster Care week! (17 September 2011)
In a special celebration at the beginning of Foster Care Week, Galilee Foster Care (managed by Communities@Work) and the owners of Tulip Top Gardens have partnered to raise community awareness in an effort to ensure that Galilee Foster care continues to provide the best possible services to our most vulnerable.
ACT Minister for Community Services Joy Burch has welcomed the partnership between the Tulip Top Gardens and Communities@Work celebrating Foster Care Week.
NuSkills Learning and Development wins ACT Small Registered Training Organisation of the Year (9 September 2011)
NuSkills Learning and Development, managed by Communities@Work, is the proud recipient of the 2011 ACT Small Registered Training Organisation of the Year award.
“For a program that has been operational for only three years, we are very honored to win such a prestigious award. It’s a real testament to the hard work, dedication and professionalism of the whole NuSkills Learning and Development team,” said Lynne Harwood, CEO of Communities@Work.
OzHarvest Canberra Supporters one the first to see Tempo Theatre’s Agatha Christie’s “THE Mousetrap” in Australia (8 September 2011)
Tempo Theatre’s was one of the first companies to perform The Mousetrap in Australia on Thursday 8 September to raise funds for OzHarvest Canberra, which is managed by Communities@Work. Each month, OzHarvest Canberra rescues and delivers 12 tonnes of nourishing food to 60 charities, refuges and shelters, allowing them to provide some 35,000 meals to thousands of disadvantaged people in our community.
Governor-General To Launch Homeless Youth Charity (3 August 2011)
The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, will officially launch YouthCARECanberra, which supports the city’s homeless young people, at an event at Government House on Wednesday, August the 3rd at 12.30pm.
The launch will acknowledge the transition to YouthCARECanberra from Open Family ACT.
OzHarvest Canberra delivers it’s one millionth meal to disadvantaged people in the Canberra region and gets a third van.....all in one day! (25 July 2011)
Monday 25 July at 11am is a huge milestone for OzHarvest Canberra.
The OzHarvest team will deliver its one millionth meal to St John’s Care in Reid and receive a cheque from John Runko, Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Property Group, for $40,000 to purchase a third van.
OzHarvest Canberra has a new champion (22 July 2011):
donates $10,000 to OzHarvest Canberra
New HQ for OzHarvest Canberra (23 June 2011)
Today marks a special turning point for OzHarvest Canberra with the official opening of its new Headquarters by Thérèse Rein, Parton of OzHarvest Australia.
Weston Pram Pushers Hit the Pavement (22 June 2011)
Communities@Work is providing an opportunity for children and their families/carers to spend quality time together with other members of the community through the establishment of the Weston Pram Pushers.
Joint Media Release - Community Sector Organisations Join Together to Endorse Campaign for Indigenous Recognition in the Constituiton (2 June 2011)
In the lead up to a National Reconciliation Week event focusing on the theme of recognition, a number of local community sector organisations have signalled their support for the campaign to see recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution.
Fun In The Garden (10 May 2011)
Canberra Environment Centre, Bunnings and Communities@Work have partnered to encourage children in three Communities@Work Child Care and Education Centes to go out into the garden and grow their own food.
Communities@Work has a vision and a plan for reconciliation (15 April 2011)
Communities@Work’s first Reconciliation Action Plan was launched today at the Tuggeranong Youth Centre by Ms Bronwen Overton-Clarke, Executive Director, Policy and Organisational Services, Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services (DHCS) was was representing the Chief Minister.
Kambah Child Care and Education Centre Benefits from Community Volunteering Day (11 April 2011)
When Microsoft Canberra went looking for ways to help local community organisations they discovered Kambah Child Care and Education Centre in need of an outdoor face lift. After a visit to the centre to discuss the project, 5 local staff and the Branch Manager decided to use their 2 days annual community volunteering time to help out.
VIP models step back into their teeange years! (1 April 2011)
Watching VIPs strut the stage dressed as teenagers is a thought that should bring a smile to your face. Or maybe not!
The Show Went On (21 March 2011)
The Grand Party in the Park was on Sunday 20 March from 11am till 3pm at Glebe Park, even with a few showers, the show went on and around 1, 200 people enjoyed the day.
$10, 000 from the Tradies Club for OzHarvest Canberra’s 3rd Birthday (1 March 2011)
March 2011 sees OzHarvest Canberra Food Rescue starts its third year of operations in the local area. Three years of hard work and plenty of community support will see the charity deliver its 1, 000, 000th meal in late 2011.
Chefs Network Raises $12, 500 for OzHarvest Canberra (22 February 2011)
OzHarvest Canberra, the Capital’s major food rescue charity, is thrilled with the success of the Chefs Network’s major fundraising event which raised $12, 500 to support the operations of OzHarvest Canberra. The trivia night event, held at the National Press Club, was a sell-out with 300 guests attending.
OzHarvest Canberra Cup Cake day at the Tuggeranong Hyperdome (20 January 2011)
Brumby Jack and Willy Wombat jumped on the Cup Cake bandwagon to help raise $500 for OzHarvest Canberra.