Posted 06 November 2021
The results from the latest Vital Signs research provide an insight into the realities of living in Canberra in 2021.
Hands Across Canberra and The Snow Foundation have teamed up to support the annual Vital Signs report, research based on a global methodology designed to help identify our community's successes and challenges. The study gathers data about health, education, employment, housing and belonging in Canberra.
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Happy NAIDOC, Canberra! Hands Across Canberra is proud to stand with traditional owners and First Nations people from across Australia who live and work on Ngunnawal country as we mark 50 Years of Deadly.
We pay tribute to the elders who stood firm, the people who made space, the artists who created stories, the communities who stayed strong and all those who built a movement for justice, peace and recognition.
We are proud to partner with organisations including Yeddung Mura, Yerrabi Yurwang and many others to build a better and fairer community for First Nations Canberrans.
Together, we can continue building a more connected, inclusive and compassionate Canberra.
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Impact Week is underway. 💛 This week is all about celebrating the incredible community of Hands Across Canberra Heroes, businesses and leaders who are committed to creating lasting change across our city.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to launch the week and for your shared commitment to building a stronger, fairer and more connected Canberra.
A special thank you to:
CDC, Tall Foundation, Hoff Foundation, Village Building Co., Netier, GoodLoop Mutual, Master Builders Association ACT, Leemhuis Builders (Gears4Giving), Snedden Hall & Gallop, Parker Coles Curtis Lawyers, Optus, Cord Civil, Shaw and Partners, BAL, Carter + Co Agents, One x, Property Council of Australia – ACT and Reason Group.
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No one should have to go through cancer treatment feeling alone.
Through the GreaterGood x Hands Across Canberra Connected Communities Grant Round, Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief received support for its project.
This grant will help create more opportunities for cancer patients, families, and carers to feel connected, supported, and less alone while navigating treatment.
Because community care is more than practical help.
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