Issues related to Community Organisations, Community and Social Services

Majura Women's Group: Term 1 – Activity Schedule now available

The Majura Women’s Group (MWG) is a self-run volunteer organisation providing opportunities for women in Canberra at home with young children to meet and participate in stimulating and creative activities. They  operate with assistance from the ACT Government through artsACT, the Office for Children, Youth and Family Support, the Canberra Community Grants Program, and the Community Inclusion Fund (in partnership with Mental Health ACT ) Very low cost high quality childcare is available in the room next to their meeting room. The schedule for this term is now available via their their website: http://www.majurawomensgroup.net/2010/01/31/term-1-schedule/

National Multicultural Festival 2010 (5-7 February 2010)

The National Multicultural Festival 2010 opens on Friday, 5 February 2010 in Garema Place with a spectacular Global Concert staring Deni Hines, Melinda Schneider, Paulini and Emma Donovan. In an Australian debut they will present Mura Wakay — a celebration of Australia’s rich culture and song. All the festival favourites will be presented free in Civic — the Global Concert and Night Markets; the Fyshwick Freshfood Markets Food and Dance Spectacular; the Pacific Island Showcase; Carnival in the City; ActewAGL’s Contact Canberra; the Greek Glendi; ACTTAB Chinese New Year in the City; and India in the City. Get all the …

Event: Australia Day in the Park, Commonwealth Park (26 January 2010)

Commonwealth Park will be the place to be on Australia Day with a full program of activities to entertain the whole family right up until 9.30pm. Highlights include the Great Aussie Day Breakfast, Flag Raising and Australian Citizenship ceremonies, the ever popular Children’s Festival featuring the New Dorothy the Dinosaur Show, great live local bands, BMX and skateboarding demonstrations, rides and activities, free jumping castles and face painting, plenty of great Aussie tucker available and to finish off the day with a bang, the Australia Day Fireworks Finale over Lake Burley Griffin. When: Tuesday, 26 January 2010 Time: 5:45 AM to 9:30 PM Where: Commonwealth Park …

North Canberra Community Service – KickStart Family Program

More than 80 members of Canberra’s Indigenous community are enjoying a busy schedule of recreational activities during January as they take part in the KickStart Family Program. Northside Community Service (NCS) and ACT Policing have formed a partnership to develop and deliver the program which is aimed at strengthening families and communities, in addition to building rapport between local indigenous communities and police.

Invitation for grant funding applications: The ACT Health GP Development Fund — Round 1 (closing 26 February 2010)

The GP Development Fund is a four-year bi-annual grants pool totalling $4 million for general practices that commit to supporting the attraction, retention and development of the general practice workforce, through providing:

Amnesty International: Celebrate Human Rights Day at Amnesty International's Picnic in Glebe Park (13 December 2009)

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people campaigning to protect human rights. We have a vision of a world in which every person enjoys all of the rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Each year 10 December marks International Human Rights Day. To celebrate our human rights, and take action for people whose rights remain unprotected, Amnesty International Australia is hosting a Picnic in Glebe Park!

Adult Community Education (ACE) Grants 2010 – (closing 11 December 2009)

The ACT Government is seeking applications from community organisations to provide adult learning and development activities opportunities in the Territory. Priority will be given to those organisations within the Adult Community Education (ACE) sector. Small community-based groups are encouraged to apply, and partnerships and alliances with relevant registered training organisations are encouraged. Information session on the grants program When: 25 November 2009 (10.00am – 11.00am) Where: The Centre for Training and Learning, Fremantle Street, Stirling

Invitation to comment: The Canberra Social Plan update (Closing 18 December 2009)

The ACT Government is seeking community views to assist with the update of the Canberra Social Plan. If you would like to join the conversation and help shape the next stage of the Plan you are invited to participate in an online forum at www.bangthetable.com/actsocialplan There will be two online forums. The first will run until 18 December 2009.  A follow-up forum will start in mid January 2010 and conclude at the end of February 2010. You can also arrange a meeting to discuss your ideas via email at communityinclusion@act.gov.au or by contacting Melanie on 62054711. For further information visit: …