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Communities at Work Communities at Work is one of the largest not-for-profit community organisations and a leading children's services provider in the ACT.

We run a diverse range of community services to help make people's lives better. PLEASE NOTE: Any comments or posts made on Communities at Work pages must comply with our social media house rules and terms of use which can be found here - https://www.commsatwork.org/terms-of-use-social-media/

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As Canberra's largest community organisation and largest provider of Early Education and Care, we support the local community by inspiring positive educational outcomes in children, alleviating hardship for vulnerable people and those struggling, enhancing quality of life and leading positive social change. With over 40 years experience in the ACT and Capital Region, our service areas include Early Education and Care (Children's Services), Galilee School (Alternative Special Assistance School), Registered Training Organisation (Centre of Professional Learning and Education), Community Support Services (Food, Accommodation, Clothing & Crisis Support for those in need), Programs and Services for Seniors and People with a Disability, and a Community Development Program. Our focus is on social impact and improving the lives of the members in the community in Canberra and the ACT region. We are a three-time winner of the ACT Large Employer of the Year in the ACT Training Awards (2019, 2020 and 2021). Every dollar we earn is invested right back into the Canberra community. Our mission is to enrich lives today and shape better futures tomorrow.

At Communities at Work, everyone is welcome. We proudly support people from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and To...
16/10/2026

At Communities at Work, everyone is welcome.

We proudly support people from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ community members.

Support should feel safe, respectful and inclusive.

Reach out if you need support.

📞 02 6293 6500
✉️ [email protected]
🌐https://bit.ly/49ppS1Q

Looking for a career where you can work for yourself, from home, and make a real difference in children’s lives? Family ...
16/10/2026

Looking for a career where you can work for yourself, from home, and make a real difference in children’s lives? Family Day Care could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

As a Family Day Care Educator, you run your own early childhood education and care service from your home, with the support, guidance and mentoring of Communities at Work behind you.
✅ Work from your own home
✅ Be your own boss
✅ Choose your own hours
✅ Build a flexible career
✅ Receive ongoing support and mentoring
✅ Access professional development opportunities

Come to one of our information sessions and learn what Family Day Care is, how it works, and whether it could be the right path for you. Your next career move could start at home!

Children are very welcome! We will have a supervised play area and light refreshments.

📅 6pm, 27 Oct 2026
📍 172 Dixon Drive, Holder
👉 To register, visit https://bit.ly/4f3rFgi
❓Questions? Phone (02) 6293 6590 or email [email protected]

Communities at Work Family Day Care is an award-winning service, being named National Family Day Care Service of the Year in 2025 and nominated again in 2026. 32 of our Educators and one of our Support Coordinators were also nominated for Excellence Awards. There’s never been a better time to join our team! See less

Daylight saving is finally here🌼 Last September, we welcomed the new season by exploring the changes happening in our g...
15/10/2026

Daylight saving is finally here🌼

Last September, we welcomed the new season by exploring the changes happening in our garden at Narrabundah Early Childhood Service. The children observed plants and flowers, helped care for our garden and noticed how the seasons shape the world around us. We also took the chance to practise our SunSmart learning.

Check out the photos! ☀️🌱

What makes Illoura Child Care & Education Centre so special? 🌿 It's the fun, safe and meaningful experiences that get ch...
15/10/2026

What makes Illoura Child Care & Education Centre so special? 🌿

It's the fun, safe and meaningful experiences that get children and educators excited to learn together.

We love a friendly competition to build excitement, encourage teamwork and bring our community together! Our "Revamping Our Garden" project is a collaborative garden competition between our Infants, Toddlers and Preschool rooms. 🌻

Each room has its own section of the garden to transform, decorate and care for. Children and educators are sharing ideas, making decisions, getting creative, planting and looking after their gardens as they grow.

This project helps children to:
🌱 Build a strong sense of belonging and connection to their environment
🌱 Grow in confidence, independence and agency
🌱 Develop relationships and learn to contribute as part of a group
🌱 Understand sustainability and their responsibility to care for nature

Through experiences like planting, observing growth and caring for living things, children are exploring, problem-solving and building their curiosity, creativity and love of learning.

We can't wait to watch each garden grow and see the wonderful ideas our children and educators bring to life! 💚

14/10/2026

Not every workplace hazard or injury is easy to see.

National Safe Work Month reminds us that staying safe at work means looking after both physical and psychological health, today and over the long term.

That means noticing hazards, talking about them and considering how the way we work can affect the health and wellbeing of the people around us.

This week, Safe Work Australia explores For health: what WHS protects.

Watch the video to learn more.

Safe Work Australia

Our CEO, Lesley Jordan, is swapping the office for the Canberra Centenary Trail this November, taking on 142km over five...
14/10/2026

Our CEO, Lesley Jordan, is swapping the office for the Canberra Centenary Trail this November, taking on 142km over five days for the Menslink Great Walk 2026. 👟

Lesley has committed to raising $10,000 to support Menslink’s work with young men and their families across Canberra through mentoring, counselling, school and workplace programs.

She has already raised $3,940, and we’d love to help her keep that momentum going.

Please join us in getting behind Lesley and this important local cause.

💙 Support Lesley’s Great Walk fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3WonqF0

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be at Vikings Group Sunday Funday on Sunday 25 October from 10am to 2pm at Viking ...
14/10/2026

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be at Vikings Group Sunday Funday on Sunday 25

October from 10am to 2pm at Viking Park!

Meet the team behind our programs, learn how we're supporting the local community and enjoy a full day of free family fun with the Vikings sports clubs and many other exciting sports and activities!

Make sure to head over to the Facebook event and mark yourself as ‘going’!

You can find out more here: https://bit.ly/4hYwOX4

If you’re struggling to cover the basics, you are not alone. Communities at Work offers crisis support for people in Can...
13/10/2026

If you’re struggling to cover the basics, you are not alone.
Communities at Work offers crisis support for people in Canberra needing help with food, hygiene items, medical scripts, transport and other essentials.

Our team is here to listen without judgement.

📞 02 6293 6500

✉️ [email protected]
🌐 Visit https://bit.ly/4x0ctro to book an appointment.

If you're caring for a family member or friend - or know someone who is - there are several activities planned by Carers...
13/10/2026

If you're caring for a family member or friend - or know someone who is - there are several activities planned by Carers ACT to help people get more information and support for their role as a carer. More info below.
Carers ACT

Did you know Orange Sky () visits Communities at Work every Tuesday in Gungahlin? 🚿 Free laundry 💬 Friendly conversation...
11/10/2026

Did you know Orange Sky () visits Communities at Work every Tuesday in Gungahlin?

🚿 Free laundry
💬 Friendly conversations

Everyone deserves dignity, connection and support.
📍 Gungahlin
🕐 Tuesdays, 1pm–3pm

For more community support events, visit: https://bit.ly/4oUQePN

Address

245 Cowlishaw Street
Canberra, ACT
2900

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61262936500

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