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24.01.2022 #NRW2020 #inthistogether2020

24.01.2022 We have been asked to distribute this information from the ACT ACT Health Directorate (Mental Health Policy): COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing Innovation Grants Program (MHWIGP) Are you keen to contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of Canberrans and their local community as we recover from the impacts of COVID-19? Do you have great ideas on ways to improve peoples mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 health crisis? ... The ACT Government is seeking applications from organisations, groups and individuals that have outside the box, innovative, creative and effective ideas to support the mental health and wellbeing of the community as it rebuilds from the impacts of the pandemic. How can you and your team, organisation or community get involved to help to build resilience, increase social connection and support people to cope a little bit better and smile a little bit more? Think new, fresh and focus on how we can be better together! There is up to $350,000 in funding available to support initiatives of up to 12 months in length. There are two distinct grants streams: The Organisation Grants Stream, which has a total of $300,000 available for eligible applicants that have the capacity and ability to reach larger numbers of people in the ACT community. Under this stream, organisations can apply for between $10,000 and $75,000; and The Community Grants Stream, which has a total of $50,000 available for programs and activities for more localised groups such as neighbourhoods, local communities or groups that have common interests. Under this stream, eligible applicants can apply for up to $10,000. Dont forget, all ideas and resources need to fit with essential social distancing requirements as they change, while building resilience and connectedness at the same time. Applications can be submitted from midday on Monday 29 June 2020 and the closing date is midday Friday 17 July 2020. For more information, including accessing the application form and funding guidelines, please visit the ACT MHWIGPs webpage at www.health.act.gov.au/mentalhealth

22.01.2022 #stayathome to #flattenthecurve! Look after yourself, your family and community

22.01.2022 Upcoming #onlinetrainig by ChildWise. For details go to child wise.org.au/events

22.01.2022 Happy 40th Birthday also from us Travis GilbertThank you for sharing the cake with us

22.01.2022 We have collated a list of useful #COVID19 resources for our members & anyone else working with #children & #families in the ACT! You can access the full list on our website: https://familiesact.org.au/s/Families-ACT-COVID19-resources

21.01.2022 Great resources from Child Wise about the National Redress Scheme! For more information please see below.

19.01.2022 Housing ACT wants to hear your thoughts on proposed designs for new public housing units for Greenway. The ACT Governments Growing and Renewing Public Housing ...2019-2024 program has targets to grow and renew public housing so that the portfolio better meets current and future tenant needs. As part of this program, 30 x Class C adaptable unit designs have been proposed and we want your feedback. To find out more and have your say, visit https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/public-housing-renewal-green by Friday 7 August 2020.

18.01.2022 More information on how to join #youthweek2020 celebrations below!

18.01.2022 Sharing this important message from ACT Health during this #COVID19 pandemic. #bekind to each other & look after your community by #stayingathome and practising #socialdistancingIf you need to talk to someone, please see numbers listed below.

18.01.2022 It's National #ChildrensWeek2020 this week! #Children have the right to choose their own friends & safely connect with others. Check out NAPCAN's website for fun & free family events and more information at http://napcan.org.au/childrensweek/ #Families #thriving #community

18.01.2022 If youre a young person who has been affected by these issues and want to talk to someone, you can: - Find your local headspace centre or access our online & p...hone support at headspace.org.au - Contact your local Aboriginal health service If you are in an emergency situation or need immediate assistance, contact: - Emergency services on 000 - Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au - Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or suicidecallbackservice.org.au Marathon Health Capital Health Network

18.01.2022 One of our members, the Womens Centre for Health Matters is conducting a survey on the impact of #COVID19 on women in the ACT to inform their advocacy. We encourage ACT women to take part and ask our members to share this information! Click here to get to the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5FKMHKK

17.01.2022 More COVID-19 related grants available from ACT government. For details please see below!

16.01.2022 Women's Centre for Health Matters is conducting important, anonymous research into women's experiences of accessing services and supports in the ACT following sexual assault. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DPPSCVV

16.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of #NAIDOCweek: Always Was, Always Will Be. In recognition that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. We encourage you to see, hear and learn the First Nations’ history of this country - this is Australian history. #NAIDOC2020

16.01.2022 Right now across Australia, #children as young as 10 can be arrested by police, hauled before a court and locked away. We support the #RaiseTheAge campaign calling on Australian governments to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14. #Children need care, love & support. Not handcuffs and prisons. #Children belong in classrooms and playgrounds, not prison cells More information at www.raisetheage.org.au

16.01.2022 Friendly reminder to our members & everyone living in the ACT & allowed to vote: You have until 6pm this Friday 11 September 2020 to make sure you are correctly enrolled to vote in the upcoming 2020 ACT Election!! Go to https://elections.act.gov.au/electoral_enrolment & update your details if necessary!

15.01.2022 #ReconciliationDayCBR 2020 will be a bit different this year! No big event, but plenty of opportunities to engage in the journey of #Reconciliation online & in your own home. For more information about how to get involved, visit: http://ow.ly/ucbM50zJUxL

15.01.2022 We agree with ACT Shelter that housing affordability needs to be increased in the ACT.

15.01.2022 Tell your friends to check out Gugan Gulwan Youth Aboriginal Corporations Facebook page to take part in their #youthweek2020 celebrations and competitions this week #gugangulwan #ATSIyouth #getinvovled

14.01.2022 Our Families ACT members update for March 2021 is now available on our website. Enjoy reading it!

14.01.2022 You can still register for tomorrows Housing Canberra Affordably: ACT Election 2020 Assembly Leaders Forum hosted by Community Housing Industry Association and ACT Shelter

13.01.2022 We have added to the #COVID19 resources list on our website including links to resources from Australian Red Cross supporting families during time of crisis & the The Youth Coalition of the ACT website on whats on for young people in #CBR during these challenging times! We encourage our members to share the list with their employees, clients & anyone else who might find it useful. You can find the latest #COVID19 resources list at: http://ow.ly/RY2j50zWhDO ... #CBR #strongtogether

13.01.2022 Happy International Women’s Day! Women make up over 70% of community, education, healthcare and social assistance workers. These jobs are absolutely critical in... keeping us connected and strong as a community. The women in these jobs have gone above and beyond, as have all women in Canberra this last year, setting new paths and balancing work, life and family. #IWD2021 #Canberra #Community ACT Public Schools ACT Health

13.01.2022 If you require support on your parenting journey, contact the Perinatal Wellbeing Centre. They are here to listen and support you

12.01.2022 Reconciliation Day 2020 will be a bit different in Canberra this year! No big event, but plenty of opportunities to engage in the journey of #Reconciliation online & in your own home. For more information about how to get involved, visit: http://ow.ly/Rzyv50zJUxM

11.01.2022 We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands of the ACT. We value their continuing contribution to the local community. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging. #NRW2020 #inthistogether2020

11.01.2022 Families ACT's employees Yvonne & Will are proudly joining today's #March4Justice protest in front of Parliament House in #CBR#EnoughisEnough #FedUp #auspol

11.01.2022 We agree with The Youth Coalition of the ACT that with the right supports in place & a well-resourced youth sector, we can provide better alternatives for #children & #youngpeople in the ACT! #raisetheage

09.01.2022 Great opportunity for #youngpeople, #parents & #carers inform the design of a new online portal for young people seeking mental health support which the Office for Mental Health and the Australian National University will develop. For more information and links to the surveys, please see post below. #supportingfamilies #CBR #strongertogehter

08.01.2022 Great news from the Belconnen Youth Centre!

08.01.2022 Families ACT members might be interested attending this upcoming event by belcoarts.com.au/naidoc celebrating NAIDOC week 2020! Details below!

08.01.2022 Housing Ends #Homelessness! #HW2020

06.01.2022 Today is the International Day of the Midwife! Lets celebrate the achievements of midwives and their contribution to improving sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn health outcomes in our community and across the world. https://www.internationalmidwives.org//international-day-o

06.01.2022 Dear Families ACT members, after holding our AGM this morning, we have just uploaded our annual report to CSD 2019-20 to our website.

06.01.2022 Lets celebrate #nationalfamiliesweek 2020@home! For more information and resources visit https://nfw.org.au/national-families-week-postponement/ #strongerfamilies #strongercommunities

05.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day! Hearing #childrens voices today plays a crucial role in them becoming influential Elders & leaders of the future. #EldersOfTomorrow ... #StrongInCulture #NATSIChildrensDay2020 More information at https://aboriginalchildrensday.com.au

04.01.2022 Interesting FREE Webinar organised by ECIA on 15 May at 12pm AST! For more information see below!

04.01.2022 Nominations are open for the 2020 ACT Multicultural Awards, closing Thursday 30 July! The ACT Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Chris Steel MLA, announced the... opening of this years awards and is calling on Canberrans to nominate an individual or an organisation that supports, embraces and promotes Canberras cultural diversity. Nominations can be made for the four awards of: 1. ACT Multicultural Individual Champion Award; 2. ACT Community Organisation (Multicultural Champion) Award; 3. ACT Outstanding Excellence Award for Diversity and Inclusion; and 4. ACT Multicultural Arts, Media or Culture Awards. Online nomination forms are available at https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au//multicultural_aw. For more information please visit the website above, contact the ACT Office for Multicultural Affairs on 02 6207 3922, or email [email protected]

04.01.2022 We have added new resources to our #COVID19 resources list including a self-care podcast, tip sheets for parents & a link to @MichelleObama reading aloud favourite childrens picture books. #supporting #familiesintheACT Check out the updated list at http://ow.ly/7Mad50zwWyd

03.01.2022 How are you coping with COVID-19? Join the ACTs YourSay Community Panel and help shape programs and services that make Canberra a great place to live. Every month you will have the chance to win prizes for simply sharing your opinions. Find out more www.yoursaypanel.act.gov.au.

03.01.2022 We encourage our members to share this information with their #children and #youngpeople who might be interested in joining the ACT Government Youth Advisory Council. More information below

01.01.2022 Families ACT supports the call for the ACT Government to #RaiseTheAge!! Lets do the right thing!

01.01.2022 In early April, Families ACT & the @youthco_act conducted a survey to better understand the impact of #COVID19 on programs & services in the ACT. We have released a communique on the findings which indicate #COVID19 is having a significant impact. Read more on our website: