Communities@Work is the Regional Community Service for the Tuggeranong and Weston Creek regions of the Australian Capital Territory.
We offer a wide range of child care and community Services.
Our Organisation is a major employer on the southside of Canberra.
For information on current opportunities to join us, check out Careers.
What’s New
Celebration of Families - FREE festival
The seventh annual Celebration of Families festival will be held on Saturday 10 May from 11:00am to 3:00pm on the foreshores of Lake Tuggeranong (near the Tuggeranong Community Centre).
The festival is a free event and an opportunity for all families to have a social day out without placing any stress on the family budget. This year's rides include tea-cup rides, pony rides, a super slide, patting farm and a baby jumping castle, along with musical entertainment, activities, information and food stalls. Lots for all ages to do and see!
This year's event will also officially launch National Families week in the ACT.
For more information contact Communities@Work on 6293 6500 or click here.
Join the Celebrations at the ACT Children's Services Awards
On 9 May 2008 the ACT Children's Services Awards will celebrate the hard work, professionalism and commitment of those working in the children's services sector in the ACT. Over 70 professionals and volunteers from Centre Based Care, Occasional Care, School Age Care, Family Day Care and In-Home Care services have been nominated for a variety of Awards. Winners will be announced at the Gala Awards evening to be held at the National Museum of Australia on Friday 9 May 2008 at 7pm. The evening will include a three course sit down dinner, the presentation of Awards and entertainment.
To book a ticket to attend the Gala Awards evening or to find out more contact Bronwyn McNally on 6287 3330 or visit the ACT Professional Support website www.actpsc.com.au
Parenting Your Teenage Children
Would you like to gain a better understanding of your teenager? Would you like to know how your teenager's mind actually works? Wednesday 28 May 2008 (click here for more information )
Parenting Skills Morning
Thursday 5th and 12 June 2008 at the Gilmore Family Cottage (click here for more information)
Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club
Residents 55 plus (and loving it!) living in the Tuggeranong region are invited to come along and be part of an exciting new Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club. The theme of the Tuggeranong 55 Plus Club is "Be active, feel great". The Club will operate from the Tuggeranong Community Centre. Click here for more details and application form
Community Parenting Education
Family Impacts - The Forgotten Child, Wednesday 7 May 2008 Click here for more information
SuperGrands
If you enjoy meeting people, have a sense of humor and have 1-3 hours a week to spare, come and join our team of SuperGrands!
SuperGrands are volunteers who share their lifelong knowledge and experience with young parents and families. They provide one on one mentoring in skills such as household budgeting, easy healthy meals, organising the home and routines, gardening and home maintenance.
FREE training and ongoing support is provided. As part of the volunteers team, SuperGrands receive regular newsletters and invitations to social get togethers.
For more information please contact Heidi D'Elboux 62884744 or supergrands@commsatwork.org
Seniors
Exercise sessions will be held on Thursday 9:30 am (more information)
Click here for activites at the Centre 4 Seniors, Weston Creek Community Centre, Cooleman Court, Weston
Morning Tea/Lunch available at a small costs - for Bookings Call 6288 4744
Sing 'n' Grow - Richardson Family Links
A FREE fun music and movement program run by a music specialist for children under six years of age with their mums, dads or carers. Register for Sing 'n' Grow and more information
Family Day Care
Would you like to earn an income but want to stay at home with your children? Communities@Work Family Day Care Scheme can provide you with the opportunity to start up your own home-based child care service.
