Struggling? GROW Mental Health offers FREE, peer-to-peer 12-step support groups. Join our confidential weekly Tues meetings to share lived experience and improve wellbeing. No obligation. You can even bring a support person to your first meetings. Call 1800 558 268 to start.
Take a drive through the story of an Australian icon in Rear vision: the Holden collection at National Archives of Australia in Canberra. Trace Holden's journey from a 19th-century saddlery to 'Australia's own car' and its lasting impact on the nation's economy, industry and identity. Explore archival records, rare artefacts, drawings and images that reveal […]
Welcome to Ford Aussie Hoops in the ACT! This is Basketball Australia’s official junior game development program for children aged 5 to 10. Designed for beginners, Ford Aussie Hoops introduces basketball in a structured and accredited environment, focusing on teaching basic skills through fun and engaging activities. Ford Aussie Hoops is a national program that […]
Enjoy a decadent high tea at Queen’s Terrace Café, Parliament House. Satisfy your tastebuds with a selection of sweet and savoury treats made from local produce while you enjoy sweeping views of the bush capital. Choose from tea, barista-made coffee or upgrade to the sparkling high tea for that extra special touch. Image: Pew Pew […]
In 2026, many of us find ourselves looking back ten years, to 2016. What does it mean to revisit who we were then, and why does that moment continue to surface now? This workshop draws from Yani Clarke’s LUCKY ROCKET, a photographic series made across a decade, revisiting the same experience, ten years apart — […]
Our Spring Drop-in Docos program brings together powerful Australian stories shaped by the elemental forces that define our landscapes, communities and history.
Celebrate the 125-year anniversary of Australia’s Federation through significant paintings, objects, and documents on display. Located in the Main Committee Room Foyer, the display commemorates important ‘firsts’ in parliamentary representation and exhibits, highlighting the work of Australia’s Parliament today. Image: Screencraft
Step into an imaginative garden where flowers and foliage are created from fibre, fabric and thread. Discover vibrant textile artworks, fantastical soft sculptures and unexpected botanical creations - all celebrating the beauty and colour of the natural world. Find unique, handcrafted items for sale in our Bazaar. Proudly part of Floriade About Town.
Led by a friendly guide, this private walking tour is a rare opportunity to see the beautiful blooming flowers in courtyards not normally open to the public. Tours will run on select Fridays and Saturdays, from 11 September to 3 October 2026. Image: AUSPIC, Department of Parliamentary Services
What does it mean to genuinely engage with the cultures, histories, languages and ideas of Asia and the Pacific? Immersia creates space for people to explore that question through experiences that bring communities together to learn, share and connect. The annual flagship festival of the ANU School of Culture, History & Language (CHL), within the […]
Canberra (Ainslie) Toastmasters is conducting a public speaking and presentation skills workshop on aspects of effective communications at Ainslie Football and Social Club, 52 Wakefield Avenue, Ainslie from 5:30-7:00pm Tuesday 15 September 2026, please contact Russell on 0415-261-310 or Canberra Ainslie Toastmasters website for more information.
Enjoy special Murrulangalang Storytime sessions featuring interactive storytelling, music, craft activities and playful experiences inspired by the colours, sounds and creativity of spring. Storytime comes alive with sensory toys and playful activities, creating a welcoming and engaging experience for babies and children of all abilities. This event is part of Floriade About Town, bringing the […]