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25.01.2022 Katy Gallagher, ACT Chief Minister officially opens the Franklin Charity House
25.01.2022 Discover cutting edge technology at Franklin's 7-star family home at an Open House this Saturday from 3pm - 4pm, 32 Marie Pitt Street, Franklin. ABOUT: The Franklin Charity House is a brand new home, designed by Guy Mahoney from Designs by Mahoney & built by multi-award winning Classic Constructions. Built to the highest standard with innovative energy & water efficiency features, the home spans 247m2 of internal living space, set on an expansive 1,014m2 block of land. ... With multiple living areas both indoors & out, there is plenty of space to entertain family & friends. The ground floor boasts a generous lounge room with built-in speakers overlooking the rear yard, as well as a huge open plan meals & family area with gourmet kitchen. The kitchen is complete with 40mm stone bench tops including breakfast bar, fully plumbed refrigerator as well as plenty of storage & bench space. Flawless transition to the alfresco dining area presents over 30m2 of outdoor living space with outdoor kitchen & built-in speakers. Segregated bedrooms create an enhanced sense of privacy, with the main bedroom to the lower level boasting a large walk-in robe & ensuite with designer appointments. Upstairs features a sitting room with large balcony & another 3 oversized bedrooms, along with the main bathroom. Hydronic heating & evaporative cooling assures your family of comfort year round. An extra large double garage with storage/workshop area, automatic door & rear yard vehicle access provides ample vehicle accommodation.
25.01.2022 Another incredible charity set to benefit from the auction of the Franklin Charity House is YouthCare Canberra. YouthCARE Canberra is managed by Communities at Work and offers a range of services to vulnerable young people aged 12-25 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in need of one-on-one intensive support. It is proposed that $60,000 will be used to employee a part-time, female outreach worker (salary, on-costs, car) to complement the existing full-time, male out...reach worker. Given the nature of the issues being confronted by many clients (drug/alcohol abuse, mental health issues, family breakdown, domestic violence), and their emotional fragility, a female worker will enhance the capacity of the program to meet the needs of a broader cross-section of clients and enable the current case load of 25 clients to be increased. A further $15,000 will be used to provide emergency assistance to meet immediate needs such as accommodation and medical services. It can take time to secure housing and in the meantime the provision of a powered camp site and camping equipment can be a valuable alternative. Many young people also require urgent medical or dental assistance but are unable to obtain immediate access to bulk billing services. Funds are therefore required to meet the cost of medical and dental appointments. An additional $15,000 will be used to purchase basic furniture and household goods to meet accommodation needs. While they frequently seek donations of second hand furniture, it is not always available or in a state of disrepair. Thank you YouthCare Canberra for your amazing support of the Canberra Community.
25.01.2022 The MBA-ACT was proud to premier the new and exciting corporate video at last week's Annual Dinner. Now you too can check out the latest clip, all thanks to the fantastic crew at Screencraft http://player.vimeo.com/video/51645133
24.01.2022 The plaque unveiled by ACT Chief Minister at today's official opening
23.01.2022 Make sure you catch this Saturday's FREE Building Envelope Information Session and learn how you can save up to 50% on your heating & cooling. When: 10.00am - 12.00pm, Saturday 3 November (Open House from 12pm - 1pm) Where: Cnr Oodgeroo and Marie Pitt St, Franklin ACT... A good building envelope (one that is well insulated and well-sealed) is critical for a building to perform efficiently and comfortably. Scinergy’s technologies allow them to quickly check for gaps in insulation, and air leaks through the building structure. Once gaps or leaks are located they can usually be fixed cheaply and easily. The result is a much more comfortable home and lower energy bills for heating and cooling. Scinergy's technology will locate your home's energy leaks, saving you money, improving your comfort & reducing your GHG emissions. Helping designers, builders and owners of homes: Locate energy loss Save money Increase comfort Improve building durability Reduce their carbon footprint
23.01.2022 FREE information session on Energy Efficiency and Accessibility this Saturday, 20 October at Franklin Charity House. (Cnr Oodgeroo Avenue and Marie Pitt Street, Franklin) 10.00am - 11.00am Accessibility 11.00am - 12.00pm Energy Efficiency... 12.00pm - 1.00pm Open House See more
23.01.2022 The Franklin Charity House will be auctioned this Saturday! For more info visit http://www.independent.com.au/buy/51571
22.01.2022 Inanna is a homelessness agency who provides incredible support to those in need and the Franklin Charity House is proud to be able to support them with funds raised from its auction next year. Inanna specialises in crisis accommodation and support for women and children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Inanna propose to use project funds to address the issue of education support for homeless children. Children in crisis accommodation find it difficult to access e...ducation as other children do. Household routines often require that elder children care for younger siblings in the morning and family support structures to clothe feed and dispatch children to school do not exist. Children have little connection with formal education and minimal exposure to joys of learning, discovery, and achievement associated with education. Inanna propose to reconnect children in crisis and at risk with education. The project will hire a case manager to support a gradual re-entry into an education stream. The case worker will visit target families and initially conduct education activities on site in the local area with educational activities (stories, elementary lessons, activities) conducted in a small bus or similar transport vehicle. The case work worker will also supply access to books, materials, on site meals, and sports and recreational supplies. The program would aim to introduce children to a school-like learning environment, and a school-like discipline of classes and teacher pupil interaction. The ultimate goal would be to prepare children to enrol in a conventional school and participate in the full school curriculum.
21.01.2022 Did you catch the Canberra Times' Memo on the Franklin Charity House Official Opening in today's paper?
21.01.2022 Michael Wasef is talking building contracts at the Franklin Charity House this morning. Don't forget to come on down from 12pm - 1pm to have a look through the house - cnr Oodgeroo and Marie Pitt, Franklin.
19.01.2022 Don't forget this weekend's FREE seminar on LANDSCAPE DESIGN with industry expert Michelle Elvins. Saturday, 27 October from 10am to 1.00pm, Cnr Marie Pitt St & Oodgeroo Ave, Franklin
19.01.2022 Come and 'Talk to a Builder' from 10am this Saturday 24 November at the Franklin Charity House. The incredible team from Classic Constructions will be onsite to answer any questions you may have. Franklin Charity House: Cnr Marie Pitt and Oodgeroo Avenue, Franklin
18.01.2022 Come along and discover the 7-star Franklin Charity House built by multi-award winning Classic Constructions at an upcoming Open House. Saturday, 9 February Saturday, 16 February Saturday, 23 February... To be open from 3pm to 4pm at 32 Marie Pitt Street, Franklin. For all enquiries please contact Andrew Potts, Independent Property Group Gungahlin on 6209 9666
16.01.2022 A big thank you to Bellevarde Constructions who just dropped off this large package of goodies for our charities! Very generous
16.01.2022 Landscape Design seminar this Saturday, 27 October from 10am to 1.00pm, Cnr Marie Pitt St & Oodgeroo Ave, Franklin Join Michelle Elvins, horticulturist and landscape designer, in an informal discussion on residential garden design. Michelle will cover a wide range of topics including simple design techniques and considerations, soil preparation, plant selection, irrigation and water management as well as landscape materials and new innovations that can be used in the landscape. There will be a period at the end of the discussion where Michelle will be happy to answer any questions.
15.01.2022 Want to save $$ on energy bills at your home? Make sure you come along to tomorrow's FREE info session at the Charity House. From 10am - Cnr Oodgerro Ave and Marie Pitt St, Franklin. Building Envelope Test: thermal imaging to inspect insulation and fan depressurisation to assess air leakage.... A good building envelope (one that is well insulated and well-sealed) is critical for a building to perform efficiently and comfortably. Scinergy’s technologies allow them to quickly check for gaps in insulation, and air leaks through the building structure. Once gaps or leaks are located they can usually be fixed cheaply and easily. The result is a much more comfortable home and lower energy bills for heating and cooling.
14.01.2022 The Franklin Charity House Giving Tree received many generous donations at yesterday's official opening. It's not too late to donate - the tree has now been relocated to the master builders office in fyshwick (opposite dfo) and will be accepting donations until close of business Monday.
13.01.2022 David Leitch (MBA-ACT), Rob Thorman (LDA) and Lynne Harwood (Communities@Work) were interviewed at the Franklin Charity House this morning ahead of tomorrow's Auction. Catch the interview on WIN News tonight at 6.30pm
12.01.2022 The Franklin Charity House will be officially opened by ACT Chief Minister, Katy Gallagher, on Wednesday 12 December and we would like to invite our facebook friends to attend! The official proceedings will take place from 9am. We will also be collecting items for the giving tree on behalf of our charities. Items can be dropped off at the opening in Franklin on the 12th or at anytime to the MBA, 1 Iron Knob Street Fyshwick (opposite DFO).
11.01.2022 The Franklin Charity House is this week's Allhomes Property of the Week! http://www.allhomes.com.au//32-marie-pitt-st/1316845787811
09.01.2022 Join us for this Saturday's FREE info session at the Charity House on Understanding your Building Contract Saturday 10th November 2012, 10:00am 1:00pm The failure of the builder and the owner to understand the MBA Building Contract is one of the main causes of disputes in the construction industry. The Owner should have a satisfactory understanding of their contractual rights and obligations so as to ensure that there are no misunderstandings. This training session will explain the key clauses in the Master Builders Association (ACT) Home Building Contract and will deal with some of the key principles associated with filling in the contract, administering the contract during and after the works including variations and extensions of time and what to do in the event that a dispute arises
08.01.2022 Join us for this Saturday's FREE MBA info session at the Franklin Charity House on Understanding your Building Contract Saturday 10th November 2012, 10:00am 1:00pm, Cnr Oodgeroo Ave and Marie Pitt Street, Franklin (House viewing from 12pm - 1pm)
08.01.2022 The Canberra Mens Centre is another wonderful charity that will benefit from the auction of the Franklin Charity House in March 2013. Canberra Mens Centre has an objective outcome to have service clients regain a valued place in society, including safe housing, employment and participation in social cultural and recreation activities. CMC have identified support worker training as the priority activity to be supported by the project. A specialist training consultancy (Bower Place) in Adelaide has been identified as delivering best practice training in complex issues of welfare services delivery to the vulnerable and homeless. The training entails as classes, workshops, complex needs clinics and a one week internship in Adelaide. CMC will support the training of eight ACT support workers.
08.01.2022 Don't forget to inspect the Franklin Charity House - This incredible 7-star home is open this Saturday, 16 February from 3pm - 4pm. For more information please contact Andrew Potts at Independent Property Group on 6209 9666
07.01.2022 Franklin Charity House will be officially open for inspection this Saturday, 9 February from 3pm to 4pm. For more information please visit http://www.independent.com.au/buy/51571
06.01.2022 Energy Efficiency & Accessibility - FREE Info Session this Saturday by MBA's very own Jerry Howard When: Saturday 1st December 2012, 10:00am 1:00pm Where: Cnr Marie Pitt and Oodgeroo Avenue, Franklin Designing and building a house to accommodate for a large range of users is not difficult. Many features can be easily incorporated into your home if discussed early with your designer and builder.... It is not about institutionalising your home, far from it. It is about the discrete provision of features within and around your home so that you may never need to relocate. An accessible home has added value, is very sustainable and affordable. If you are looking for a new home or about to renovate the subject of energy efficiency always comes up. And yes, you quickly find out there are a lot of opinions out there, making it all very confusing for the beginner. You will also hear many reasons why there are mandatory regulations in support of energy efficiency policies but for your family the most important issue often overlooked is that of comfort. A well designed energy efficient home or extension to match your lifestyle is essential in today’s market. It is also about being responsible for your actions and caring for the environment.
06.01.2022 Rod and Biggzy from Mix 106 kick off this morning's official opening by the ACT Chief Minister
05.01.2022 On Tuesday, the Franklin Charity House delivered an extremely generous amount of donated goods to our five local charities who support Canberra's homeless and disadvantaged. We are very happy to report that the donations are helping those in need and a big thank you must go out to all those who assisted with the donated goods - The YWCA of Canberra shared this post today.
04.01.2022 Don't miss the FREE Information session on Landscape Design, this Saturday 27 October at Franklin Charity House (Cnr Oodgeroo Avenue and Marie Pitt Street, Franklin)
03.01.2022 CBRE and Opteon are currently conducting valuations on the Franklin Charity House in preparation for the upcoming Auction on 2 March 2013. Thank you to both companies for your support.
02.01.2022 The Franklin Charity House will be auctioned in March 2013 with proceeds going to 5 local charities who support the homeless and disadvantaged. One of which is the YWCA of Canberra A very worthy recipient, the YWCA of Canberra is proposing to use the funds to contribute to the purchase and fit-out of two properties to meet the housing needs of elder single retired women who have insufficient superannuation savings to enter the rental market, but too much savings to be eligibl...e for public housing. While this group has not traditionally called on services, the demand for such supported rental accommodation in the ACT is growing with evidence suggesting that this will be a considerable issue in the ACT and across Australia. There is currently few services that respond to this need and programs are only now being developed to meet the expanding need in this area. Indeed, as the demographic profile changes to increase this cohort, the eligibility for public housing has tightened, and the accessibility of private rental has contracted. YWCA of Canberra will focus on properties with an inner central location, close to age appropriate amenities and with access to public transport. 80% of the funds will be allocated to the deposit component of a property purchase, with the balance to ‘make ready’ for occupancy and supply starter packs of essential consumables. Thank you to the YWCA of Canberra for your amazing work and contribution to our community.
01.01.2022 The Franklin Charity House is also proud to support Toora Women. Toora Women provide a range of accommodation and support services for single women, who are experiencing disadvantage in the ACT. Their approach to service delivery has always recognised the importance of addressing issues that impact on homelessness and disadvantage for women, particularly mental health and drug and alcohol issues. Toora Women propose to fund extended opening hours for a women’s shelter and ass...ociated crisis support services with project funding. Toora currently experiences a case load of 70 women per month who regularly access day refuge services, but the caseload is growing. The shelter provides shower and laundry services, free meals, food parcels, crisis clothing, and access to medical, dental, and mental health support; and is open in office hours during the week. With the project funding, the service will open later in the evenings, and provide a wider range of services, survival kits, and consumables for clients.
01.01.2022 Rod and Biggzy from Mix 106.3 are broadcasting live from Franklin Charity House this morning. Here they are with Jason Tanchevski from Classic Constructions
