History
Communities at Work, like the suburbs of Tuggeranong, emerged from the drawing boards in the 1970s with young families moving into the valley. A need for childcare, after school care and other related services emerged almost immediately.
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1977
How it all began
Tuggeranong Family Action formed to meet the child care needs of the Tuggeranong Valley. Tuggeranong Community Service also formed to provide community services for the elderly, transport for the disadvantaged, referrals and advocacy.
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1983
Aligning community services
Tuggeranong Family Action and Tuggeranong Community Service merged under the name of Tuggeranong Community Service
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1992
Tuggeranong suburbs grow
Tuggeranong Community Centre opened on the shores of Lake Tuggeranong as a dedicated base for the Tuggeranong Community Service.
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2002
Serving more communities
Tuggeranong Community Service changed its name to Communities at Work Incorporated and merged with Weston Creek Community Service.
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2003
Communities at Work leading role
Communities at Work plays a leading role in the government-appointed Bushfire Recovery Taskforce and continues to solidify its children services leadership position.
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2007
Not-for-profit company limited
Corporate governance and operational views resulted in Communities at Work becoming a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee.
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2011
Amalgamation with Galilee Inc.
Communities at Work amalgamates with Galilee Inc and improves integration and service efficiency.
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2013
Reach across the ACT
Communities at Work merges with Gungahlin Regional Community Service, broadening its reach across the ACT.
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2016
Key provider of community services
Communities at Work is one of the largest community service organisations in the ACT, employing over 700 people, harnessing the passionate commitment of over 300 volunteers and providing services to more than 20,000 clients annually.
