Street Law Outreach Program Each Monday, Canberra Community Law attends the Early Morning Centre for the Street Law Outreach Program. Through the Street Law Outreach Program, people who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness are able to access free and confidential legal advice and casework assistance. Canberra Community Law can provide the following assistance: explain the law to you
Alcohol & Other Drug Education and Case Management Each week, CAHMA attends the EMC for the Alcohol & Other Drug Education and Case Management outreach program. CAHMA (Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy) is a peer-based drug user support group, run by people and for people who use, or have used, illicit drugs. The team can provide support and information as
Current Affairs Discussion Group Discussion group Dr Kim Huynh, ANU Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations and Deputy Director at the Humanities Research Centre volunteers his time to facilitate a weekly current affairs discussion group for EMC guests. It is an easy-going and fun chance to ask and address questions about culture and ideas relating to the ACT, Australia and the
Haircuts for EMC Guests EMC guests are able to get free haircuts thanks to not-for-profit organisation, Hair Aid. Hair Aid works with local community organisations that support people in need, providing people with the gift of a free haircut. With the first visit in April 2021, Hair Aid continue to make regular visits to the EMC. Hair Aid visits are held from
Vinnies Street to Home Outreach Program Each week, Vinnies visits the EMC for the Street to Home outreach program. The Vinnies Street to Home outreach program supports people who are sleeping rough and/or experiencing chronic, long-term homelessness. Street to Home offers both case management and assertive outreach to assist people who are experiencing chronic homelessness, with a focus on physical health, mental
The Early Morning Centre hosts the Naloxone Overdose Response workshop, delivered by CAHMA.
Pets in the Park Canberra provide free vet services for pets belonging to people who are experiencing homelessness.
Guitar Jam Sessions Can you play the guitar and want to share your enjoyment? Our guitar jam sessions have been paused as our instructor is no longer available. We are currently looking for a new instructor. Instruments are provided. We have many talented musicians among our guests and they enjoy playing together. If you or someone you know is interested in hosting
Canberra Homeless Connect Canberra Homeless Connect is a one-stop-shop for people in the Canberra community who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness. The event focuses on the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable people by connecting them with service providers and a supportive community. Canberra Homeless Connect 2019 Canberra Homeless Connect 2019 was held at the Early Morning Centre on Thursday,