The 2026 Sign on Screen Festival is taking place over three days at the NFSA from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May. Sign on Screen is an Australian Research Council-funded project about the representation of sign languages on cinema, television and digital screens. A Deaf-hearing collaboration, it celebrates Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) perspectives […]
A powerful new Deaf-led film festival is coming to Canberra this May. The Sign on Screen Festival will take place from 22 to 24 May 2026 at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, bringing together films created by Deaf and Hard of Hearing filmmakers from Australia and around the world. Presented in collaboration […]
Go Girls Floorball is a four-week course for women and girls over the age of 12 to learn the sport and improve their skills in a safe, fun and low-pressure environment.
Join us this Saturday at the Recreation Grounds for a morning of fresh local produce, handmade goods, live music and community spirit. 9am – 1pm, Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds Bring the family, make some new friends, and support small businesses. We can’t wait to see you there!
Bowning Community Hall is celebrating 100 years with, Music, Over 30 Stalls, Kid Races, Burying a Time Capsule, Planting a tree, Unveiling a Centenary Foundation Stone, History Display, Devonshire Teas, Raffles, Jumping Castle and so much more.
Join Parliament House volunteer beekeepers for an insightful tour of the APH beehives. Meet the busy bees who call Parliament House home and discover the crucial role they play in maintaining the landscape and health of Capital Hill. Then indulge in a tasting experience as you try honey and honeycomb sourced from Canberra's own Parliament […]
1pm Saturday, 23 May at photo access Join exhibiting artist Karlina Mitchell for a discussion exploring her exhibition Nanuma, facilitated by independent curator Dan Toua. Nanuma is a body of work that disrupts the authority of the colonial photograph. By centring the perspectives of iTaukei people, this body of work looks at the stories held […]
Create Your Own World and Game Workshop for Children offers a hands‑on, screen‑free experience where children design and play their own board game. Children will imagine a creative world, draw a game map, and develop simple rules with challenges and goals. Discover storytelling, problem solving and creative thinking in a structured and supportive environment. Experience […]
Handmade and homegrown - the Queanbeyan Market celebrates the local makers, bakers, sewers and growers of the region!
Role up your sleeves and come join us at Mount Majura Nature Reserve for a fun morning of planting to restore critically endangered woodland with your community! This is a great chance to meet new people, try something new and help restore Canberra's beautiful environment.
Concept to Publication is an inspiring, 7-month program designed to explore experimental publishing and guide you in creating innovative publications like photobooks, zines, and other printed works. Perfect for image-makers who want to push the boundaries of traditional storytelling, this program offers a blend of hands-on experimentation and structured mentorship from an experienced tutor and […]
Calling all aspiring writers! Come join the Story Creators Community for a morning of writing. Learn what makes a good story, troubleshoot any writing blocks and get to know the publishing industry in a supportive and nurturing gathering. The session will be facilitated by international award-winning author, Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL - please […]