Taylor Mingle in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Government organisation

Taylor Mingle

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6205 0600

Address: 480 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson 2602 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: suburbanland.act.gov.au/taylor

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25.01.2022 Our spring in your suburb starts today! Let's celebrate the most colourful season of the year as we bring more community fun to YOUR suburb! Are your garden tools ready as we brighten up your local area?

24.01.2022 With a range of equipment so close to home, the newly named Gene Willsford Park provides a great place to play for Taylor families.

23.01.2022 Join local photographer Davey Barber (5 Foot Photography) and Instagramers Canberra on a suburban instameet around your suburb. All photos you take on the day can be submitted to DESIGN Canberras 2020 photo competition!

22.01.2022 Need a few gardening tips before entering our garden competition? Learn how to keep pristine-looking verges with Andrew Forster, Floriade's head gardener.

22.01.2022 The park on Marjorie Matthews Street is being named in honour of Gene Willsford, an architect who contributed to the early development of Canberra housing from the 1960s. Here we can look back and remember her contribution as she and other prominent Canberra architects, talk about their experiences.

21.01.2022 Don't forget! DESIGN Canberra's instameet around Taylor is happening tomorrow. Join local photographer 5 Foot Photography and Instagramers Canberra, spots are filling up fast.

20.01.2022 There is no better way to start spring in your suburb other than with gardening tips from Andrew Floriade's head gardener! Here we learn all about bulbs, best bulbs to choose, as well as plant and care tips for pots or garden beds.

20.01.2022 Bike security doesnt need to be a work of art, just be smart about where you park. More tips to keep your bike secure and #outsmarttheoffender here: bit.ly/3jmjjBE #lockitorloseit

20.01.2022 Good morning Taylor ! Our staff absolutely love taking morning rides up One Tree Hill and the historic Centenary Trail. Thanks Greg, we know the view is worth the effort .

18.01.2022 UPDATE: This week's coffee pop-up is CANCELLED due to inclement weather. We will see you at the next pop-up at the Taylor adventure playground on Thursday 20 August.

18.01.2022 This submission by Eva Schroeder is the Taylor suburb winner for Belco Arts Centres Postcards from Gungahlin exhibition and is available for purchase as a postcard! The image was taken in Taylor on a very hot summers day in February this year with bushfires looming in the distance. Details here: https://bit.ly/3l1XsQI

16.01.2022 The #KnowYourNeighbour factsheets are now available in Easy English format! We have seen Canberrans come together with kindness and generosity to support those impacted by COVID 19, and are proud to have worked with Advocacy for Inclusion to widen the accessibility of our resources to support this. These resources host a range of ideas, strategies and resources encourage people to come together as individuals, neighbourhoods and communities, to support and look after each oth...er, particularly those who are in the most need of assistance. The Easy English versions are available here: https://bit.ly/KyN-Easy-English

14.01.2022 #Whereyouarefestival is here and is bursting with events brought to you by local makers and shakers. Check out the events calendar https://bit.ly/38Da7Ux and start marking those calendars Taylor.

14.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who came to the official naming of Gene Willsford Park. A special thanks to Deepak-Raj Gupta - MLA for officially naming the park, Aunty Violet Sheridan for the Welcome to Country and Meredith Hinchcliffe as well as friends and family of Gene for their kind words.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Lisa and Tammi on their partnership award. The recognition is well deserved for their consistent work in the north Gungahlin suburbs to help foster a strong community.

12.01.2022 Come along to Marjorie Matthews Street on Wednesday 12 August and join us in officially naming one of Taylor's parks. We'll kick off at 11:30am! Bring your family and neighbours to this Mingle event but remember to register via our Eventbrite link. Coffee and refreshments will be available too.

12.01.2022 Its Winter Walk to School Week! An initiative run by the Physical Activity Foundation, encouraging students to walk, ride, skate, or scoot to school even in the colder months. Did you know that children who ride or walk to school are also more likely to arrive at school alert and ready to learn? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3fQKe5v

11.01.2022 How much do you know about recycling in Canberra? Challenge yourself with this quiz from ACT NoWaste: https://bit.ly/3aoFAdN Take the opportunity to chat with an ACT NoWaste guru this Wednesday, check out our events section to sign-up.

10.01.2022 Calling all design lovers, architecture enthusiasts and photographers. DESIGN Canberras 2020 photo competition, This is Suburbia is celebrating Canberras suburban identity. Show off Taylor to the rest of Canberra in this free to enter photo competition.

09.01.2022 Join us on Wednesday for a look into Canberra's waste streams and learn about how you can recycle. Your resident recycling guru from ACT NoWaste will take you on a journey of Canberra's recycling story.

09.01.2022 Margaret Hendry School's learning showcase is on this Saturday from 10am to midday and Mingle will be at there! Don't forget to please wear a hat, sunscreen and drink plenty of water. A sausage sizzle and coffee will be available, as well as a chance to chat to the people of Margaret Hendry School.

08.01.2022 #RUOK is an important question but this year theres more to say after R U OK? Connect with your neighbours and loved ones. Ask, then listen, encourage action and check in because a conversation could change a life. Learn what to say after R U OK? at www.ruok.org.au #theresmoretosay

08.01.2022 Our garden competition officially launched this week! Do you have a green thumb? Keen to win some prizes? Make sure you register your garden today: https://bit.ly/32w6i1U

08.01.2022 Help us understand how signage and instructions can be improved at waste and recycling facilities! Have you visited one of the ACTs waste and recycling facilities before? If so, we want you to help us understand how signage and instructions can be improved at these facilities. Whether you are a long-time resident of Canberra or new to the area, you can have your say by completing a short survey. The survey explores the language and symbols that will most effectively direct ...customers to the right place to drop-off their items. Take the survey by 28 September to share your feedback https://ows.io/os/uyrin001

08.01.2022 Tomorrow is the official naming of the Gene Willsford Park on Marjorie Matthews Street. Come and enjoy the celebration, grab a cup of coffee and play in the park. Please ensure physical distancing measures and stay home if you are unwell. Let us know you are coming: https://bit.ly/3fTvDXb

08.01.2022 The ACT Government is working with local residents groups to encourage people to slow down and share the road with their neighbours who are walking and cycling. Remember to slow down and keep an eye out for people walking and cycling . Want to get your street involved? Learn more about it at: https://bit.ly/3jBXzBB

07.01.2022 Look how much our young city has grown since 1963.

06.01.2022 Gungahlin kids had a great time at Activities @ Gungahlin last week, trying their hand at frisbee throwing. Each week during the school term, there will be a different activity from 3:30pm at Moncrieff park. All activities are free to attend.

06.01.2022 Why not enter our spring in your suburb garden competition? This exciting opportunity will see Mingle celebrating all types of gardens in Taylor. Categories include front yards and street scapes as well as balcony gardens. Visit https://bit.ly/32w6i1U to enter your garden.

05.01.2022 Wanting to start your garden in your new home but don't know how? It's all about the planning! These 6 tips will provide you with a great place to start!

05.01.2022 Looking for ways to get your kids involved in the garden? Here are 7 activities to spark their interest and give them plenty of time outside in nature. Maybe they can also help get the garden ready for the Mingle garden competition?

05.01.2022 Take our 10-minute survey to tell us what you think of Mingle. All completed survey entries go in the draw to win one of four Weber BBQs, valued at $500 each. To complete the survey, go to the link below

04.01.2022 Wellbeing calls are available to any Canberran feeling lonely or isolated, thanks to a partnership between the ACT Government and Australian Red Cross - Emergency Services NSW & ACT. In addition to a friendly chat with a volunteer, information about relevant activities and local services can be provided. To register phone 6234-7630 or visit: https://bit.ly/3gdsKR3

04.01.2022 Happy #NationalTreeDay! Share your photos of your favourite trees in Taylor and lets celebrate green! For a list of the best parks and places to immerse yourself in nature, visit https://bit.ly/CBRFindAPark

03.01.2022 Need help getting your home and garden ready for summer? Tune into Actsmart - Canberra's free online workshop on 17 September from 6:00 - 7:00pm to learn more. Register now at https://bit.ly/32PfVrv.

02.01.2022 Need a nice hot coffee to warm you up this morning? We're in the car park next to Taylor adventure playground until 11:30am.

01.01.2022 Have you heard of Connect in Canberra? This new online information hub is full of community and government support options, ways to get involved in your local community and tips to keep occupied and active. You can also download the popular Know Your Neighbour Card to let those around you know you care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3kHKlDW

01.01.2022 The Free Plant Issue Scheme is back! Whilst the scheme was closed recently, expiry dates have been extended for those who were unable to fill their order during that time. The scheme provides free plants from the Yarralumla Nursery to help you beautify your new home. Please note bookings are essential and can be made by calling 6207 2446. Check below for more information and eligibility.

01.01.2022 Looking for something fun to do with your little ones? Would you like to meet other families in your neighbourhood? Our 'tots in Taylor' event is for kids aged from 1 to 5 years with activities from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Join us on Thursday 1 October at Gene Willsford Park on Marjorie Matthews Street. Please bring morning tea for your child and a hat if it's sunny. There will be a barista made coffee van onsite for grown ups. Please register to attend:

01.01.2022 Save the Date! Christmas is coming to Taylor on Saturday 6 December. Come along, bring your picnic blanket and your Christmas cheer!