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In 1997, the ANU student newspaper Woroni called Dickson Asian Noodle House an institution. Having only been open for three…

29/05/2026

No shirts, no safety gear (except for a hard hat), no worries? That's how it was done back in 1985 by men helping to build Parliament House.
Today, thankfully, we have learned to do it differently.

Photo: National Archives of Australia.

28/05/2026

All young people from 2 to 17 years of age in NSW are now eligible for the free nasal spray flu vaccine.

Expanding eligibility aims to boost statewide vaccination rates and make it easier for families - especially those with children who dislike needles.

The nasal spray flu vaccine is gentle, painless and available for free for a limited time at GPs, Aboriginal Medical Services and pharmacies.

Influenza (flu) is serious but isn’t as scary if you’re vaccinated. A flu vaccine offers you and your child the best protection from serious illness.

Learn more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/families_and_individuals.aspx

Book your family’s flu vaccine today: www.healthdirect.gov.au/nswfluvaccine

27/05/2026

Winter is arriving fast, and our shelves are starting to look bare. Usually, our warehouse is buzzing, but right now, our wonderful volunteers are feeling sad because they are running out of warm clothes and linen to sort and pack for children in need.

The demand is higher than ever. Compared to this time last year, we are continuing to see a 25% increase in demand for our services, and we never want to say no to a child. We want to ensure every child stays warm and cosy this season and we urgently need our community's help.

- Great condition linen for 3-16 year olds:
- Single sheet sets
- Single bed mattress protectors
- Doona covers
- Warm Winter Clothing for all sizes newborn to size 16 youth:
- Jackets & jumpers
- Long pants & long-sleeved tees
- Winter pyjamas

How can you help?
- Do a wardrobe clean out - are there items your children won't fit this winter or refuse to wear? Donate it today and keep another child warm and comfortable
- Share our post with friends and family. We know that there are plenty of people who don't know about us and we need your help to spread the word.
- Host a goods drive in your school, office or community group - you can register here and get all the information you need https://goods-donation-drive.raiselysite.com/

Where to donate:
Roundabout Canberra - 80 Beaurepaire Cres Holt, opening times on our website
Club Kalina (Community Home Start) accept clothing and linen only - Soward Way Greenway 9-5 Monday to Friday

Thank you so much for your incredible, ongoing support. Let's work together to keep local kids warm this winter!

26/05/2026

🌟 Meet Our Special Guest Speaker! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that Kenny Koala and Kevin Kangaroo will be joining us at Erindale Library for National Simultaneous Storytime 2026!

At 12 pm, Kenny Koala and Kevin Kangaroo will read Luna Roo the Kangaroo Baller aloud as part of this nationwide celebration of reading and literacy.

📅 Wednesday 27 May 2026
🕚 Session: 11:45 am–12:45 pm
📍 Erindale Library

Bring your little ones along for stories, crafts and a whole lot of fun — and help inspire a love of reading from an early age.

📚💛 We can’t wait to see you there!

👉 Book now: https://librariesact.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=2031340

ACT Policing

26/05/2026