Throsby Mingle in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Government organisation

Throsby 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/throsby/mingle

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25.01.2022 Keen to catch up with us? Our online resident catch up is on this Thursday. Make sure you register so we can send you login details.

22.01.2022 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

21.01.2022 We will have both coffee and dogs at our Throsby neighbourhood dog walk next weekend. What a great way to start your day! Let us know you are coming by signing-up for free: https://bit.ly/328eofB

21.01.2022 Have you registered for our online resident catch up next week?

21.01.2022 Missed the Throsby clean up on Sunday? Never fear, you can help keep Throsby beautiful anytime by picking up loose litter in your street or collecting rubbish when you go for a walk. A big thanks to Annette for her efforts on Sunday! #stepuptocleanup

19.01.2022 Have you told your best fur friend about our upcoming event? On second thought they might get overly excited... it might be worth waiting a little longer to tell them. But please tell US you're coming by registering for free: https://bit.ly/328eofB

19.01.2022 Save the Date! Christmas is coming to Throsby on Saturday 6 December. It will look a little different this year. Come along, bring your picnic blanket and your Christmas cheer!

19.01.2022 Is your child aged between 0 and 5? Are they a bookworm? Do they have a library membership? Register them as a library member and get a free picture book. Discover what the library has to offer (while stocks last, between 12 November 2020 and 14 February 2021). A special children's membership card is available:

19.01.2022 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

18.01.2022 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?

17.01.2022 Will we see you this weekend? We are excited for our Throsby neighbourhood dog walk tomorrow. Please do not attend if you or your dog are unwell or if your dog's vaccinations are not up to date. Please maintain physical distancing measures while attending the walk. Let us know you are coming: https://bit.ly/3b5sOkS

16.01.2022 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!

15.01.2022 Kavya Kogantis painting of these magnificent trees in Throsbys wetlands has been announced as our suburbs winner for Belconnen Arts Centres Postcards from Gungahlin exhibition. It's now available for purchase as a postcard! Get your copy or any of the other winning postcards from: https://bit.ly/3kXcpUh

14.01.2022 Happy #NationalTreeDay! Share your photos of your favourite trees in Throsby and lets celebrate green! For a list of the best parks and places to immerse yourself in nature, visit https://bit.ly/CBRFindAPark

14.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 Why not enter our spring in your suburb garden competition? This exciting opportunity will see Mingle celebrating all types of gardens in Throsby. Categories include front yards and streetscapes as well as balcony gardens. Visit https://bit.ly/32w6i1U to enter your garden.

13.01.2022 Want to be a part of making Throsby beautiful? Come and join Clean up Throsby day on Sunday 20 September. We will have a coffee van in front of the sales suite on Hawksbill Street and would love to see you there!

13.01.2022 Are you proud of your front garden? Maybe you have a colourful collection of plants, great landscape design or something unique. Why not enter our garden competition and go in to the draw for some great prizes: http://ow.ly/LBAY50ByElq

11.01.2022 Come and join Clean Up Throsby this Sunday! It will be a little cloudy and wet so wear your gumboots, stay for a short while or the entire time, we would love for you to join us.

10.01.2022 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?

10.01.2022 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

10.01.2022 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.

10.01.2022 Check out these beautiful photos taken in Thorsby of the Superb Parrot. Stuart Harris (thanks for the photos) and other residents have been involved in citizen science projects about this colourful bird.

09.01.2022 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.

09.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 Looking for something different to do this weekend around Throsby? Come say hello and have a barista made coffee this Sunday. Look for our coffee van on Hawksbill Street from 9:30am to 11:00am. We are keeping an eye on the weather so stay tuned for more updates. See you there!

08.01.2022 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.

07.01.2022 Throsby residents - if you would like to help us in cleaning up Throsby, we would love your help! Join us at Hawksbill Street at the coffee van on Sunday at 9:30am. Anyone who helps us will receive a free coffee at the end #StepUptoCleanUp. We are keeping an eye on the weather so stay tuned for more updates.

07.01.2022 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.

06.01.2022 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.

05.01.2022 Need a few gardening tips before entering our garden competition? Learn how to keep pristine-looking verges with Andrew Forster, Floriade's head gardener.

04.01.2022 It has come to our attention that there have been cases of Kennel Cough in the greater Gungahlin area. For this reason, we ask that only vaccinated dogs and pets without symptoms such as a cough or runny nose participate in the dog walk. Mingle will not provide communal water bowls to reduce the risk. Pet owners are asked to bring their own bowl or container if required.

04.01.2022 Rain, hale or shine we will be here at Joey Park until 11:30am for our coffee pop up.

02.01.2022 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.

01.01.2022 We are at Hawksbill St by the Throsby sales suite ready for our community dog walk. Whether youre walking with us or not you can come down for coffee till 11. But remember to practise physical distancing and dont come down if you feel unwell.

01.01.2022 UPDATE: Tomorrow's coffee pop-up is CANCELLED due to inclement weather. We will see you at the next pop-up at Joey Park on Wednesday 19 August.

01.01.2022 #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