We’re a progressive and modern community organisation that embraces diversity, social justice and advocacy for those whose voices are often unheard.
Canberra, ACT
Joined April 2014
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📃In today's issue of our Health InterACTion newsletter, we showcase care finder, an aged care program aiming to support vulnerable older Canberrans. Access today’s newsletter and find out how @NorthsideACT is delivering this program to our community: tinyurl.com/ytryj6wn
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Garema Place has welcomed a beautiful new mural titled ‘Mura’ (Pathways) The artwork is by Lynnice 'Letty' Church. Lynnice is a Ngunnawal traditional custodian with connections that extend across Ngunnawal, Wiradjuri, and Kamilaroi Country.
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. #Trans people all around the world are discriminated against, attacked and murdered simply for being who they are.
Stand up for trans rights on #TransDayOfRemembrance.
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2023 marks 75 years since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Learn more & join the movement to help achieve a world of freedom, equality & justice for all: ohchr.org/en/human-rights-75 #HumanRights75
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In response to the findings of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of People with Disability, this event will explore the crucial connection between disability and domestic and family violence.
Secure your spot now. Click the link in our bio.
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Australia’s two national approved learning frameworks have been updated.
Services will need to be using EYLF V2.0 and MTOP V2.0 from February 2024.
Find out more: bit.ly/3XQCJ4O
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The federal government’s investments in social housing must match the scale of the housing crisis. Across Australia, renting a home has become completely unaffordable for working households and totally out of reach for those on income support #BuildSocialHousing #EverybodysHome
Read the 2023 National Shelter and SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index report and look at how your postcode fares for rental affordability on the interactive dashboard at sgsep.com.au/projects/rental…
#RAI2023
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🌟 Canberra's strength is in its diversity! The ACT LGBTIQ+ Ministerial Advisory Council welcomes you to attend their Think Tank event to have your say! 🏳️🌈 Thurs 23 Nov, 5.30-7pm 220 London Cct.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please register: bit.ly/lgbtiq-think-tank
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"As the housing crisis continues to push people into homelessness, Everybody’s Home is calling for an ambitious plan of making one in 10 dwellings social housing over the next decade." #EverybodysHome #BuildSocialHousing theguardian.com/australia-ne…
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Join Meridian for a FREE, two-hour workshop geared towards self-care in the LGBTIQA+ community, tackling barriers and building on your strengths.
This is a one-off, in-person workshop in the PRIDEHUB Room at Meridian. Registration required. meridianact.org.au/events
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‘A safe space to: brainstorm ways to look after ourselves in the queer community, learn pragmatic ways to deal with barriers to self-care, set goals and prioritize joy’. The Meridian logo sits in the
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Meridian and @LegalAidACT are hosting a LGBTIQA+ Drop-In Legal Advice Service tonight, 4.30pm - 6pm in Meridian's Pride Hub.
Contact Marcus on 02 6257 2855 for more information.
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Join Canberra Qwire, proudly LGBTIQ+, for their special 30th anniversary concert “Singing Out with Pride”! Sat 11 Nov 3pm.
Special reserved free tickets close to AUSLAN interpreter can be obtained by emailing [email protected].
premier.ticketek.com.au/Show…
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🏳️🌈 It’s time to SpringOUT with 'Pride in the Capital'.
Canberra's annual SpringOUT festival will showcase an array of events that celebrate Canberra’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Check out the full calendar of events and grab your tickets now springout.com.au
📸 Nathan J Lester
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MEDIA RELEASE: ACT becomes the first jurisdiction to Raise the Age to 14
@humanrightsHRLC @amnestyOz
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🏳️🌈 It’s time to SpringOUT with 'Pride in the Capital'.
Canberra's annual SpringOUT festival will showcase an array of events that celebrate Canberra’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Check out the full calendar of events and grab your tickets now springout.com.au
📸 Nathan J Lester
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Our supporter survey has some harrowing stories. Pensioners terrified of eviction, single parents who in rental stress, and young people who can’t leave home.
Even those who’ve paid their mortgage are scared for the next generation. It’s time for action.
canberratimes.com.au/story/8…
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is celebrated on 4 August. The 2023 theme is Little Voices, Loud Futures.
aboriginalchildrensday.com.a…
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Meridian in conjunction with @LegalAidACT is providing a safe space for all the communities we work with to access free legal advice. Our drop-in service will run on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, 4.30pm - 6.00pm in the Pride Hub. Call 02 6257 2855 for more info!
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The ACT Government has released free online training modules focusing on Trauma Responsive Practices within the education and care sector: bit.ly/3CQD13e
