What is Hands Across Canberra?
Hands Across Canberra is the ACT’s community foundation.
- We raise funds for Canberra’s most vulnerable people.
- We invest the money to make it grow
- We give it back in grants.
Community foundations are about giving where you live, for the long-term benefit and enhancement of a community.
Hands Across Canberra is only 13 years old but community foundations in Canada, the United States and New Zealand have become powerful tools for giving grants and making investments in their community’s future, sometimes for a century or more.
Canberra is the most generous community in Australia. With your help, big or small, we can make a lasting, transformative difference for all our neighbours and friends right here where we live.
Make
an Impact
There are many ways you can contribute to Hands Across Canberra and it’s network of community organisations. You can give your time and talent through volunteering, attending events, spreading the word about the work of organisations, or running fund-raising events and activities. There are also a range of ways to donate funds, such as directly through one-off donations, regular contributions such as workplace giving programs or by participating in fund-raising activities and events.
You can give in several ways:
- Hands Across Canberra (fcsuite.com) at any time. This money funds our grants to 350 local charities.
- Donate to the charity of your choice through our platform
- Establish a named fund, distributing interest each year to causes you care about. Named funds are professionally managed long-term investments.
- Contact us to offer your services as a volunteer or a community partner.
One of the organisations we support is bringing an important conversation to Parliament House this September.
ZamZam Foundation Australia is hosting a special screening of Facing the Dragon, a documentary following two Afghan women who risk everything to defend women’s rights as the Taliban regains control.
The screening will be followed by a conversation with Dr Nilofar Ebrahimi, Kathryn Allan and Shahri Rafi, exploring courage, women’s rights and the ongoing experiences of women in Afghanistan.
📅 Monday, 7 September 2026�
📍 Theatrette, Australian Parliament House, Canberra�
🕔 Doors 4:45pm | Program 5:00–7:30pm�
🎟️ Free entry, RSVP required
Come along and support an important conversation. … See MoreSee Less
HAC Heroes are committed to creating a stronger Canberra, not only through financial support, but through leadership, learning and advocacy within our community.
Throw back to our Hero's at Parker Coles Curtis Lawyers who participated in a professional development session led by accredited social worker Francesca Isla, focused on better understanding and supporting people affected by domestic and family violence.
The discussion explored the complex realities faced by victim-survivors, including protective strategies, trauma responses and the importance of informed, compassionate support.
As a valued HAC Hero, Parker Coles Curtis continues to demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community understanding and helping create safer, more supportive environments for those experiencing vulnerability and hardship. … See MoreSee Less
We’ve been working on something new behind the scenes… 🎙️
Six conversations. Twelve Canberra business leaders. Plenty of stories about generosity, community and what it really means to give back.
Introducing The Givers, a new podcast series from Hands Across Canberra.
Stay tuned, the first episode drops soon 👀 … See MoreSee Less