Anti-Poverty Week 2023 15-27 October 2023 Anti-Poverty Week supports the Australian community to have an increased understanding of poverty and to act collectively to end it. The campaign encourages all Australians to take action and focus on positive solutions to end poverty. Anti-Poverty Week (APW) is held each year around the 17th of October, the United Nations Day for the Eradication
Picnic in the Plaza Sunday, 22 October 2023 You are warmly invited! At 10am during the Sunday morning service at Canberra City Uniting Church, we will be launching our EMC video which celebrates the guests, staff and volunteers at the EMC and offers a snapshot of the services and support available. After the service, the celebrations will continue with a Picnic in
Canberra Homeless Connect 2023 Thursday, 19 October from 11am to 3pm at the Early Morning Centre About Canberra Homeless Connect Canberra Homeless Connect provides connection to services for people in the Canberra community who are at-risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. Held during Anti-Poverty Week, Canberra Homeless Connect 2023 is a one-day event in the heart of Canberra CBD. There will be
Homelessness Week 2023 7-13 August 2023 What is Homelessness Week? Homelessness Week is an annual campaign coordinated by Homelessness Australia. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of the impacts of homelessness and the solutions needed to end homelessness, and advocate for change. On any given night, 122,494 people in Australia are experiencing homelessness (ABS Census 2021). Homelessness Week aims to raise awareness
National Volunteer Week 2023 Monday, 15 May to Sunday, 21 May 2023 National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. The theme for National Volunteer Week 2023 is The Change Makers. Our vision is for volunteering to be at the heart of Australian communities. We are the Change Makers. – Volunteering Australia The campaign recognises the vital support that
2023 Easter Lunch The Egyptian Coptic Church is again hosting an Easter lunch for guests of the Early Morning Centre. Lunch will be a roast with veggies and a traditional side dish and traditional deserts, and there will be hampers to give away. All guests are invited to attend. 2023 Easter Lunch at the Early Morning Centre When: Monday, 3 April at 12pmWhere:
Guest Christmas Party 2022 We would like to invite all EMC guests to join us for our annual Guest Christmas Party, which will be held on Monday, 19 December from midday at Riley Hall (next to the EMC). There’ll be lots of food, treats and hampers! All guests are invited to join us. Special thanks to the below organisations and community groups
Jazz in the Garden 2022 Jazz in the Garden is back for 2022! Our popular spring fundraising event is returning this year. After having to cancel the fundraiser the last two years due to the pandemic, we are very excited to be holding our favourite spring event again! Join us for a lovely afternoon of jazz, food, and fundraising in Donna Stewart’s
National Volunteer Week 2022 Monday, 16 May to Sunday, 22 May National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. The theme for National Volunteer Week 2022 is Better Together. Volunteering brings people together; it builds communities and creates a better society for everyone. National Volunteer Week is a chance for all of us to celebrate and recognise the vital
National Sorry Day BBQ 2022 We’re holding a BBQ for National Sorry Day 2022; all guests are invited to attend. When: Thursday, 26 May from 12pm Where: at the Early Morning Centre. No need to RSVP, just turn up on the day. To find out more, please chat to our team. About National Sorry Day Every year on 26 May, National Sorry