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Six Reasons Why You Need To Op Shop

Published in Blog on 10th July 2020 Tags: op shop canberra, best dressed store, op shop tuggeranong, reasons to op shop, charity shop, op shop clothing, op shop

There are plenty of op shops in Canberra and if you haven’t explored one before, here are six reasons why you need to visit an op shop today.
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How to Apply for Centrelink and Tips for the Process

Published in Blog on 9th July 2020 Tags: centrelink, how to apply for centrelink, centrelink payments, getting help with centrelink, navigating centrelink

Seeking help from Centrelink can be a complex process. We provide some key tips and advice to help you navigate the application process.
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Tips to Choose a School Holiday Program for your Child

Published in Blog on 26th June 2020 Tags: school holiday activities, school holiday activities for children, things to do school holidays, school holiday program enrolment, communities@work school holiday programs, school holiday programs canberra, school holiday programs, Canberra school holiday programs, school holiday activities for kids

It’s that time of the year again – school holidays are around the corner and you’re looking for the best school holiday program for your child with fun-filled school holiday activities to keep them engaged and learning.
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Raising Awareness Among Children: Aboriginal Culture and Sustainability

Published in Blog on 22nd June 2020 Tags: communities@work child care, aboriginal culture, bush foods, bush tucker garden, child care and education, child care and education centre, Richardson child care and education centre, child care Canberra, sustainability, child care centre Canberra, child care

A desire to raise awareness of Aboriginal culture and sustainable land practices amongst its 76 children led the Communities@Work Richardson Child Care and Education Centre to successfully apply for a Woolworths Junior Landcare grant to establish a bush foods garden.
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Volunteering Changes Lives in Community

Published in Blog on 29th May 2020 Tags: communities@work volunteers, volunteering opportunities, why volunteer, volunteers change lives, national volunteer week, volunteering, volunteer canberra, volunteering canberra, communities@work volunteering

Volunteers form the backbone of most charity and community organisations, yet are often the unsung heroes. Without their dedication, time, knowledge and passion, many of the services these organisations deliver would not exist – services that make a genuine difference in the lives of thousands of people in Canberra.
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