Join Brooke Blurton and Dr Melanie Saward for a creative writing and drawing school holiday activity at the National Library. In this hands-on creative workshop, young writers and storytellers will be inspired by the incredible work of youth advocate and media personality Brooke Blurton and author and academic Melanie Saward. Their brand new YA series, […]
What are the constitutional implications when a prime minister is dismissed? This Constitution Day, join us as we delve into the historic dismissal of Gough Whitlam in 1975. As we mark the 50th anniversary of this landmark event, we’ll explore the vital questions it raised about constitutional change and the future of democracy in Australia. […]
Join Professors Martin Thomas and Jon Altman for a discussion about Martin’s new book, Clever Men at the National Library. What really happened when Charles Mountford led a quarrelsome team of Australian and American scientists to explore traditional Aboriginal life in Arnhem Land in 1948? In this way, the legendary Charles Mountford immodestly described his […]
Join us for this special NAIDOC week event to find out how Indigenous Protected Areas are transforming Indigenous communities and contributing to the global fight against environmental degradation, species loss and climate change. The event features a screening of Keeping Country Strong followed by a panel discussion.
Softball - Four half-day sessions of fun, game-based activities for ages 5-11. Learn about softball, build confidence and make new friends. Try softball with no obligation to sign up for the full season. Mondays 7 & 14 July at Hughes Oval (Webster St Hughes) - Fridays 11 & 18 July at Waramanga Playing Fields (Badamara […]
Squash ACT Kids Come and Try Day When: Saturday 12 July 2025 Where: Woden (4 Launceston St, Phillip) & Dickson (79 Dickson Pl, Dickson) Squash Courts • Primary School (Ages 6–12): 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM • High School/College (Ages 13–18): 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Join us for A Day at the Movies, the NFSA’s exciting new dementia-friendly film program for cinema-lovers, designed for the enjoyment and comfort of people living with dementia, and their families, friends, carers and companions. Experience films in a relaxed and welcoming environment featuring comfortable seating, low lighting and reduced sound levels. A short intermission […]
This event will takes place over two days, 12 and 13 July at Holy Trinity Primary School Theodore Street Curtin. The fashion parade will begin at 3pm each day. Tickets are available for $35 from www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1380034.
Over a weekend, you will learn the basics of black-and-white photography – from capturing images through to printing in the darkroom. You will learn how to develop film, make contact sheets and print individual images. Whether you are a first-time film photographer, or are looking for a refresher course, this two-day workshop is the perfect […]
Join us for the 10th anniversary of NAIDOC in the North and celebrate First Nations culture at Belco Arts! NAIDOC in the North is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture through story, song, art, dance and ceremony. This free, family-friendly event is held in Canberra, on the lands of the Ngunnawal People, […]
Presented by Deep Blue Ceramics 📅 Date: Saturday, 12 July 2025 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (doors open 11:45 AM) 📍 Location: Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, Civic Square, Canberra 🎟 Ticket Price: $40 (Includes a warm lunch catered by Rama’s Restaurant, featuring curry and rice.) About the Event Empty Bowls is a global […]
Join director Stephen Page AO for a screening of his first feature film, followed by a Q&A exploring themes of dislocation and identity. We meet Djali (played by the director’s son and Cleverman star, Hunter Page-Lochard), a young First Nations man on a confronting journey, shadowed by Suicide Man (Aaron Pedersen). Celebrated choreographer Stephen Page’s […]