CAN Community Support

13/10/2026

https://www.readings.com.au/news/a-day-in-carlton-at-the-church-of-all-nations
Read all about the fun we had at Readings Day in Carton in 2025 and be sure not to miss out on picking up your delicious Eritrean fare and join the fun for 2026 on November 14. Carlton Church of All Nations

Readings’ A Day in Carlton is back, and only a month away! Running from Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 November, we’re bringing over 24 hours of literary goodness and local hospitality to Carlton institutions, including one of our favourite venues, the Church of All Nations (CAN). CAN is a community...

08/10/2026

Come and join our talented and big-hearted team. Our wonderful administrator, Grace, is heading off on maternity leave. Are you the right person to come and support us with administration while she's away? Very tight turnaround. Apply here:

Administration Officer supporting day-to-day operations at CAN Community Support and CAN congregation, part of the Uniting Church of Australia in Carlton..

09/09/2026

Today was another special day at CAN Community Support as we came together to celebrate the Ethiopian New Year with delicious food, cultural performances, and great company. 💫🌍

Sharing a few snapshots from this afternoon's lunch 🫓🥗🍴

መልካም አዲስ ዓመት to all our Ethiopian friends, families, and community members celebrating this wonderful occasion. Wishing you a year filled with happiness, health, and prosperity. 📅💚💛❤️

08/09/2026

The CAN Community Lounge is a welcoming space for Carlton residents to chill, grab a bite, connect, and meet their neighbours in a relaxed and friendly environment.

📍 Every Tuesday, 10am–1pm
📍 Behind 180A Palmerston Street, Carlton.

Come as you are, stay for a chat, and enjoy a little community connection. 🌿✨

01/09/2026

Welcome to the CAN Community Team, Denisse! 💛

Denisse is a bubbly and outgoing student currently on placement with us, and she’s already doing an amazing job of welcoming residents and visitors to the centre.

Today, we launched the CAN Community Lounge, and it was wonderful to have Denisse welcoming visitors into the space and helping everyone feel welcome, included and connected. 🌟

If you’re in the area, come and say hello! 👋

📍 CAN Community Lounge
🗓️ Tuesdays, 10am–1pm
🥪 Light lunch provided at 12pm

Fancy a puzzle, a game of cards or a crossword? 🧩🃏 We’ve got you covered!

Check out the flyer for more information ℹ️

26/08/2026

Another successful shipment from Foodbank! 🙌 Thank you to the amazing Foodbank Victoria team for your incredible work and continued support. We truly appreciate all that you do! 💙

24/08/2026

Don't forget we will have Census staff onsite at CAN Community Centre this week to assist you with completing the Census form for your family. In exciting news we will have staff available who speak the following local languages:
Arabic
Vietnamese
Somali
Oromo
Malay
Indonesian
Urdu
Hindi

See our post below for more details!

Need help completing your census form?📝
It's not too late, and we are here to help!

18/08/2026

Need help completing your census form?📝
It's not too late, and we are here to help!

05/08/2026

Thanks again to Market Boys SecondBite and City Of Melbourne for their abundant donations to CAN Community Support. 💚

📦 Today's delivery was another bountiful one and will help provide delicious, nutritious meals 🍎🥕🍞 for residents doing it tough.

This support is especially important at a time when 47% of people living in the City of Melbourne are experiencing food insecurity.

Thank you for your continued generosity! 💚🤝

14/07/2026

Wonderful to be part of this Coming Together celebration on Sunday and once again be sharing food with our neighbours. Big congratulations to all involved!

What a joy to be part of the Coming Together gathering on Sunday for a celebration of culture and connection in Carlton ... and for a 'long lunch' shared among friends! Congratulations to the Carlton Community Network members Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, City of Melbourne and University of...