About Us - Communities at Work

Communities at Work provides a range of early education and care services and community services in the ACT and Capital region. People are at the heart of everything we do. We go above and beyond in delivering high-quality services so that you can experience positive educational outcomes for your children, find a helping hand in times of need, and enjoy an enhanced quality of life.

Communities at Work is a public company limited by guarantee and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We employ over 600 employees, and engage around 70 self-employed Family Day Care and In-Home Care educators. We have almost 100 passionate and committed volunteers to help us carry out our mission of enriching lives today and shaping better futures tomorrow.

As a people-focused organisation, we are committed to creating a sustainable future for the Canberra community. We invest every dollar we earn right back into our local community to provide much-needed food, clothing and crisis support to people in need.

The following program areas provide important services for everyone in the Canberra and ACT region.

Our Services

Children's Services

Your children are in the hands of our highly skilled and qualified educators who deliver high-quality education and care services at our Early Education and Care (Child Care) Centres, Out of School Hours Care (before and after school care) services, School Holiday Programs, and with our Family Day Care and In-Home Care educators.

Disability Services

Whether you are a senior member of our community, or a person living with a disability, we support you to enhance your independence, social inclusion and wellbeing in a trusting and respectful environment. Our focus is on life skills and social and recreational opportunities.

Community Support Services (for people experiencing hardship)

For anyone experiencing hardship, our community pantries, clothing program, crisis support services and other community support services provide essential assistance, relief and guidance.

Qualifications and Professional learning (CPLE)

Our Centre of Professional Learning and Education (CPLE) is an award-winning vocational education and training provider (RTO 88148). We kickstart and accelerate careers with nationally recognised qualifications in the early childhood and the business sectors, and provide year-round training workshops for professional development and upskilling.

The Galilee School

Our registered, independent special assistance school inspires positive learning outcomes in disengaged, at-risk and vulnerable young people (years 7-12) in an alternative schooling environment. We help young people flourish with growth opportunities in both personal and academic spheres.

Community Development

Our Community Development program draws people together and encourages them to make longer-term meaningful connections with their communities. We empower people to utilise their existing assets and skills to help them build the community they want to live in.

Our Policies

Communities at Work has adopted the following policies, applicable to all our employees, clients, volunteers, and members of the Canberra community:

1. Communities at Work Privacy Policy

2. Communities at Work Whistleblower Policy

3. Communities at Work’s Social Media Policy