Help end abuse of older people
Shane Rattenbury, MLA
On the eve of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Minister for Ageing, Shane Rattenbury is calling on Canberrans to play their role in the prevention of abuse of older people in our community.
Nature reserves reopen to the public
Territory and Municipal Services
The ACT Government wishes to advise that Callum Brae Nature Reserve, Goorooyaroo Nature Reserve and adjacent unleased territory land, Kama Nature Reserve, Mulanggari Nature Reserve, Mt Painter Nature Reserve, Mulligans Flat Nature Reserve and The Pinnacle Nature Reserve and adjacent unleased territory land are now reopened in the evenings to the public.
Over 1,300 students utilise free tutoring service
Territory and Municipal Services
A free online tutorial service,YourTutor, run by Libraries ACT has been used by 1,345 Canberra students in the 2012-2013 financial year so far. As mid-year exam time fast approaches, Libraries ACT encourages students to turn to their local library for help with studying.
Recycle-ution campaign goes global
Territory and Municipal Services
A local campaign on recycling, recently launched by ACT NOWaste, has been selected to be part of an internationally renowned festival for creative communications industries in France.
Adelaide Avenue bridge temporary lane closure
Territory and Municipal Services
The ACT Government wishes to advise motorists and other road users that one lane of the Adelaide Avenue bridge over Hopetoun Circuit will be closed in each direction between 6am on Saturday 15 June and 6pm on Sunday 16 June 2013. The existing bus/T2 lane will be open to normal traffic during this period.
ACT Fire and Rescue 100 year anniversary celebrations
14 - 23 June 2013
Canberrans are being asked to turn out to support a centenary-year parade of emergency services personnel being held after-dark in a torchlight parade as up to 350 staff and at least 18 vehicles, including antique appliances, parade through Manuka. Read more
Kick up Your Heels Rock Around the Clock
Canberra 100
Bring your dancing feet back to the fabulous 50’s and join us in Canberra to rock the house down. Come and dance along with the legends of Rock and Roll – Bill Haley, Johnny O'Keefe, Col Joye, Elvis, Jerry Lee, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Easybeats and many others. Read more
German Lantern Walk in Glebe Park
17 June 2013
Join the traditional German Lantern Walk in Glebe Park. The 2013 Walk will be even more special as we will celebrate the Centenary with 100 lanterns (or more)! This year, the children will create their lanterns to show their artistic interpretation of Canberra and what it means to them. Read more
St Vinnies CEO Sleepout
20 June 2013
Business, government and community leaders will once again rise to the challenge and sleep rough in our nation’s capital and across Australia to raise funds in support of Vinnies homelessness services. Read more
Lifeline Canberra Southside Bookfair
21 - 23 June 2013
The Bookfair will consist of a wide range of rare collectable items, with categories such as: Cook Books, Travel Books, DIY Books and parts of Canberra’s history. Read more
Flu Vaccinations
ACT Health
Influenza is a highly contagious viral illness that can affect people of all ages. It is spread person to person by virus-containing respiratory droplets, produced during coughing or sneezing. Over 2,500 Australians die each year from complications caused by influenza. Less than half the people most at risk of developing life threatening complications from influenza are being vaccinated annually. Read more
Death Cap Mushrooms
ACT Health
The Death Cap mushroom is a deadly poisonous introduced fungus that is responsible for 90% of all deaths related to mushroom consumption. People should not pick or eat wild mushrooms, and should talk to their families, friends and neighbours about the dangers of death cap mushrooms. Read more
Working with Vulnerable People
Office of Regulatory Services
The Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 (the Act) commenced on 8 November 2012, with individuals working or volunteering in 'Activities or Services for Children' having until 7 November 2013 to become registered. Individuals working or volunteering with other groups of vulnerable people will need to register between years 2 and 6 of the scemes operation. Read more
ACT Government Community Engagement
ACT Government
The Time to Talk Canberra website contains information on all ACT Government community engagement activities. Read more
Take a free ride on the Centenary Loop Route 100
ACTION Buses
Celebrate Canberra's centenary year and take a FREE ride on the Centenary Loop (Route 100) to some of Canberra's national icons and attractions. Service departs daily from Platform 10, City Bus Station, on Northbourne Avenue every 30 minutes from 9am - 4.30pm throughout 2013. Read more
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