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Bike Basics
Sept
19

Bike Basics

Come along to this free event ran by The Recyclery in collaboration with SEE Change.

This 2 hour course will cover tube and tire changes, as well as how to do a general safety check of your bike. It will be hosted by a trained mechanic from The Recyclery team.

Bike Basics is held in collaboration with SEE Change and will take place at DiversityHUB Kambah.

Booking can be made Here

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Kambah Sustainable Fair
Sept
20

Kambah Sustainable Fair

The Kambah Sustainability Fair is family friendly event with food and drink refreshments, a variety of live music and some special activities in support of sustainability ways of living.

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Toolbox repair cafe
Sept
26

Toolbox repair cafe

  • 8 Hawdon Place Dickson, ACT, 2602 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.

We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on Facebook.

No bookings required. Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.

Next door to Cafe Stepping Stone.

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CoCanberra monthly meetups:
Sept
27

CoCanberra monthly meetups:

Whether you want to find out more, make connections, talk theory, find the others, or get stuck into actually building the environmental and social solutions we so desperately need, the monthly NENA / CoCanberra meetups are for you!

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SpringFest Sustainable Fair
Oct
17

SpringFest Sustainable Fair

Embrace the spirit of Spring and community this season! Tuggeranong Uniting invites you to our SpringFest25 Spring Fair. This vibrant event is the perfect way to enjoy Spring and get a head start on your Christmas gift shopping with unique ideas!

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Impact Hour - Friends of the Dryandra
Oct
20

Impact Hour - Friends of the Dryandra

Friends of Dryandra Woodland

Dryandra Street Woodland is a once forgotten 17 hectare patch of urban park less than 3km from the city centre. Prior to 2020 it was criss-crossed by erosive, illegal 4WD tracks, full of dumped rubbish and suffering large scale invasion by environmental weeds.

Flash forward 6 years and after nearly 3,000 volunteer work hours by the Friends of Dryandra Woodland and the woodland is now a biodiversity gem which protects over 1,400 taxa. Native grasses, shrubs and a eucalyptus canopy have replaced house-block sized masses of blackberries and woody weeds. 179 native plant species have been recorded of which a remarkable 24 species are orchids.

The successful rehabilitation of Dryandra Woodland is testament to the positive outcomes that can be achieved when a government partners with, and supports, community volunteers.

Our Speakers this month are Friends of the Dryandra Woodland - Dr Jamie Pittock, Con Boekel and Bruce Baker

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CoCanberra monthly meetups:
Oct
25

CoCanberra monthly meetups:

Whether you want to find out more, make connections, talk theory, find the others, or get stuck into actually building the environmental and social solutions we so desperately need, the monthly NENA / CoCanberra meetups are for you!

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Toolbox repair cafe
Oct
31

Toolbox repair cafe

  • 8 Hawdon Place Dickson, ACT, 2602 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.

We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on Facebook.

No bookings required. Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.

Next door to Cafe Stepping Stone.

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Pub Trivia 2026
Nov
6

Pub Trivia 2026

TRIVIA! RAFFLE! LUCKY DOOR PRIZE!

Grab your mates, bring the whole family and come along to play some trivia at the pub and win some epic prizes!

  • Put your knowledge to the test

  • Dinner and drinks available for purchase at The Rose Cottage with $2 from every meal going to SEE Change

  • Chance to win local goods, artworks, and gift vouchers

  • Registration is essential

You can book a single seat and find a team on the night or get a group together and book a table of 6 (which saves you $). All teams will have a maximum of 6 people.

To book simply follow this link - SEE Change Pub Trivia Night

This event is a fundraiser for SEE Change, a registered charity focused on sustainability in the ACT. All funds raised will go towards SEE Change, helping us run events, projects and programs to empower Canberrans to work towards a sustainable city.

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Bike Basics
Nov
14

Bike Basics

Come along to this free event ran by The Recyclery in collaboration with SEE Change.

This 2 hour course will cover tube and tire changes, as well as how to do a general safety check of your bike. It will be hosted by a trained mechanic from The Recyclery team.

Bike Basics is held in collaboration with SEE Change and will take place at DiversityHUB Kambah.

Booking can be made Here

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Toolbox repair cafe
Nov
28

Toolbox repair cafe

  • 8 Hawdon Place Dickson, ACT, 2602 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.

We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on Facebook.

No bookings required. Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.

Next door to Cafe Stepping Stone.

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CoCanberra monthly meetups:
Nov
29

CoCanberra monthly meetups:

Whether you want to find out more, make connections, talk theory, find the others, or get stuck into actually building the environmental and social solutions we so desperately need, the monthly NENA / CoCanberra meetups are for you!

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CoCanberra monthly meetups:
Jan
31

CoCanberra monthly meetups:

Whether you want to find out more, make connections, talk theory, find the others, or get stuck into actually building the environmental and social solutions we so desperately need, the monthly NENA / CoCanberra meetups are for you!

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The future of Antarctica - Spotlight Conversation
Sept
10

The future of Antarctica - Spotlight Conversation

How are rising global temperatures affecting Antarctica and, in turn, the rest of the planet? The choices we make now for Antarctica and for ourselves will affect the continent and its unique environment.

Join this thought-provoking conversation about the future of the frozen continent on a warming planet at the NMA on Sept 10.

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Co-Canberra Monthly meet up
Aug
30

Co-Canberra Monthly meet up

Whether you want to find out more, make connections, talk theory, find the others, or get stuck into actually building the environmental and social solutions we so desperately need, the monthly NENA / CoCanberra meetups are for you!

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Toolbox repair cafe
Aug
29

Toolbox repair cafe

  • 8 Hawdon Place Dickson, ACT, 2602 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.

We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on Facebook.

No bookings required. Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.

Next door to Cafe Stepping Stone.

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Impact Hour - Julie Boulton
Aug
18

Impact Hour - Julie Boulton

Clothing is one of the clearest examples of how the system of production and consumption needs to change. 

The dominant linear system of production and consumption of clothing has led to huge environmental and social impacts. How can we change this? Could fashion become instead the world's most compelling example of systems transformation? 

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Fix Fest
Aug
16

Fix Fest

SEE Change is bringing the repairers of Canberra together for a festival of fixing and making. Bring your broken things for our repairers to fix and spend some time getting in touch with your creative side.

No registration necessary. Always free. You can review our House Rules here.

Available repairers
Sharon - jewellery
Kim - small electrical, knife sharpening, IT (Linux, MacOS, Windows, Android, iPhone)
Sue - textile repairs
Alex - 3D printing (small repairs/parts), knife/scissor/chisel sharpening
Bobby - small electrical
Shaun - software and hardware
Min - general repairs
Helen - garden advice
Graham - small electrical
Grahame - household appliances, bicycles
John - electronics
Ian - small electrical
Rachel - textiles, small furniture
Ian (from 12:30) - small electrical
Ken (from 12:30) - toys, tinkering
John (from 12:30) - electronics

This listing will be updated as more repairers are confirmed.

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ACT Disaster Mental Health & Wellbeing Multiagency Community of Practice
July
28

ACT Disaster Mental Health & Wellbeing Multiagency Community of Practice

ACT Disaster Mental Health & Wellbeing Multiagency Community of Practice - Urban Heat & Community Resilience

About the Session:

This session will explore urban heat as an emerging challenge for the ACT, focusing on how data, partnerships, and coordinated action can strengthen community resilience.

The session will begin with a 20-minute overview of Urban Heat Island Effect in the ACT, presented by the ACT Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience team. This will provide insights into local heat patterns, exposure, and vulnerability to inform planning and response.

This will be followed by a 30–40-minute presentation from Emma Bacon, CEO of Sweltering Cities, sharing practical insights from multiagency collaboration in Western Sydney and/or Melbourne. The presentation will highlight how cross-sector partnerships, community engagement, and targeted place-based interventions are being used to respond to extreme heat.

Together, these presentations will support discussion on how urban heat insights can be translated into coordinated, community-led responses in the ACT context.

Emerging evidence also highlights the relevance of this work for mental health and wellbeing. Climate-related stressors, including extreme heat, are increasingly associated with heightened psychological distress, impacts on emotional wellbeing, and disproportionate risks for vulnerable populations. In addition, the broader awareness of climate change is contributing to anxiety about the future, particularly among young people.

Target Audience:

This session is relevant to members of the ACT Disaster Mental Health and Wellbeing Community of Practice, including representatives from government, non-government and community organisations involved in emergency management, health, social recovery, infrastructure, planning, and community services. It is particularly suited to those interested in the intersection between environmental risks and community wellbeing, and in strengthening cross-sector coordination, partnerships, and community-led approaches to emerging challenges such as urban heat.

About the Speakers:

ACT Adaptation and Resilience Urban Infrastructure Project

The ACT Adaptation and Resilience Urban Infrastructure project is a whole-of-government initiative focused on understanding and responding to climate-related risks, including urban heat. The project brings together data, modelling, and cross-sector collaboration to identify areas of vulnerability and inform planning, infrastructure investment, and resilience strategies across the Territory.

The Urban Heat Modelling component provides detailed insights into how heat is experienced across different parts of the ACT, supporting evidence-based decision-making and coordinated responses to protect communities and infrastructure.

Emma Bacon is the Chief Executive Officer of Sweltering Cities, a national organisation working to address the impacts of extreme heat in Australian communities. Emma leads advocacy, research and cross-sector collaboration to improve urban heat resilience, with a strong focus on equity, housing, and community wellbeing. Through partnerships with government, community organisations and researchers, Sweltering Cities has supported practical, place-based responses to extreme heat across Australia, including in Western Sydney and Melbourne.

Email: meganb.taylor@act.gov.au to get a link to this event

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Greening your finances
July
28

Greening your finances

A Canberra Environment Centre event

Join this free lunchtime webinar to learn about ethical banking, responsible investing, sustainable super, and how your everyday financial choices can support climate action. Registration essential.

45-minute webinar + live Q&A with expert speakers Brett Morgan (Market Forces) and Dave Rae (UNLESS Financial)

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Toolbox repair cafe
July
25

Toolbox repair cafe

A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.

We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on Facebook.

No bookings required. Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.

Next door to Cafe Stepping Stone.

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Meet an Electric Vehicle Owner
July
25

Meet an Electric Vehicle Owner

Let’s have a chat!

Meet an Electric Vehicle owner to learn more about EVs.Come and talk to someone who's already made the switch to an electric car.

Ask anything — range anxiety, charging at home, road trips, running costs. Meet with owners across a range of EVs. 

 Pull up a chair, grab a coffee, and get the real story straight from the owners.

On Saturday 25th July 10am to noon at Hawker shops carpark

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Climate Fresk Canberra - July 2026
July
24

Climate Fresk Canberra - July 2026

Come to the next Climate Fresk workshop where you will learn about the elements driving climate change and work on solutions collectively. Aimed at anyone interested in the issue, whether beginner or veteran, you will come away feeling re-energised and empowered! 

🏆 Today, 2.3 million people have already taken part in this workshop around the world. Are you ready to join the movement?

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Impact Hour - Jacqui Malins
July
21

Impact Hour - Jacqui Malins

Environment and climate talks - Connection - Action

Join SEE Change, Conservation Council ACT Region and Canberra Environment Centre on the third Tuesday of each month for Impact Hour.

This month: Jacqui Malins - art and activism

Jacqui will present a 30 minute talk, followed by Q&A and networking.

The Dissent kitchen will be open.

Registration required. $5-$10 . https://events.humanitix.com/impact-hour-jacqui-malins

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On the Edge - Film Screening
July
8

On the Edge - Film Screening

Back by popular demand! We are thrilled to host a second screening of the documentary On the Edge by Trent Houssenloge of Cowboy Hat Films.

The city of Canberra stands at a crossroads: do we continue to sprawl forever outwards or do we draw a line and challenge ourselves to develop sustainably, in harmony with nature and in connection with one another?

Join us for the second screening of On the Edge a film by Trent Houssenloge of Cowboy Hat Films in collaboration with the Conservation Council ACT Region on the future of the city of Canberra.

The premiere screening will be held on Tuesday the 8th of July from 6-8pm at the Palace Electric Cinemas Canberra.

GET YOUR TICKET NOW!

The screening will be followed by a panel featuring Trent and special guests to delve further into the question of sustainable development, what’s at stake, and how we can work together to enact change.

  • Trent Houssenloge — Filmmaker, On the Edge

  • Other speakers TBC

Chaired by Simon Copland, Executive Director of the Conservation Council ACT Region.

If ticket cost is a barrier to you attending this event, then please let us know in an email to info@conservationcouncil.org.au and we can arrange an accessible ticket option.

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Winter Clothes Swap & Clothing Repairs
July
4

Winter Clothes Swap & Clothing Repairs

Do you have preloved clothes in your wardrobe gatherings dust, bring 5 items only of clothes or accessories to swap!
Clothes must be clean and in reasonable condition.
You can also purchase for a small donation if you don’t have any clothes to swap.
All sizes accepted for all genders and ages!
Do have clothes needing to be mended bring them down for repair by our Repair Cafe sewing team.
Browse the great range of Red Dove Preloved clothing sale in the hall.

Grab a yummy home made cake/slice etc and Cuppa at the cafe !
A collaboration between SEE-Change Tuggeranong and Tuggeranong Uniting Church.
Cutting down on Waste and giving preloved clothing a new life!

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Plastic Free July Morning Tea
July
1

Plastic Free July Morning Tea

On 1 July 2026, it is aiming to set a world record for the most people refusing single-use plastic in one day. It is easy to participate:

· Before 1 July 2026, decide what plastic item you want to refuse · On 1 July 2026, complete the pledge at www.plasticfreejuly.org

· During July 2026, develop new habits that help ensure you can refuse the single-use plastic e.g. getting your morning coffee with your reusable coffee cup instead of the single-use cup.

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Toolbox repair cafe
June
27

Toolbox repair cafe

A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.

We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on Facebook.

No bookings required. Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.

Next door to Cafe Stepping Stone.

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Help Me Buy an EV
June
27

Help Me Buy an EV

What to expect:

  • On-site EV experts

  • Industry-led expert panel

  • Home energy and charging specialists

  • Up to 10 EV brands on display

  • Opportunity to build your knowledge, explore vehicles in person, take test drives, and gain the confidence to transition to electric

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