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Nick Tebbey, National Executive Officer for Relationships Australia, had a chat on the Brekky Show after the Mparntwe Alice Springs launch of Neighbours Every Day 2026 theme - Belonging Every Day. Neighbours and a range of community organisations came together to talk about the work they do to foster a better neighbourhood.

Lucy McGary is coordinating the exciting next stage of "Our Community Shed'' in Tennant Creek. This project has been in the making for five years, with the help of generous philanthropists and volunteers and is now a registered charity. The shed is prominantly on the highway, with spaces for community events, workshops and meetings, with large office spaces to be used by community members or organisations. Our Community Shed is not going to duplicate services that are offered by anyone else, but its purpose is to connect with the community that are looking to share their interests amongst each other. They're open for visits Wednesdays, Thursday & Fridays and Lucy's happy to announce their Grand Opening on the 12th of December.

The Mparntwe Alice Springs Community Foundation  has launched Give2Give, a community-wide giving program that connects local donors with grassroots groups and people already #GettingGoodStuffDone. Thanks to a generous local donor covering all administration costs, 100% of funds raised go directly into the community. Givers can choose to support one of three streams: Strengthening existing community Good Stuff Supporting new initiatives Events that build community connection … or they can contribute to the General Fund, where funds will go to where there’s greatest community demand. Community groups, clubs, and do-ers are invited to submit simple Expressions of Interest (EOIs) between October 21 and November 20, 2025. EOIs will be received by the Give2Give Community Working Group and selected EOIs will be invited to expand into short proposals. Funding will typically range between $1,000–$10,000 per initiative, depending on funds raised. “All of us want to see Alice Springs strong and connected. Give2Give is a way for locals to back locals — every dollar builds confidence, cohesion, and connection,” said Nicole Walsh, Community Lead of the Give2Give Working Group.

This week Gosford kicked off its initial Wellness Walk, raising funds for local causes. The City of Gosford Rotary Club...

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This year’s Community Broadcasting Association of Australia’s conference kicked off in Nipaluna/Hobart this week, hosting community media from across the...

A volunteer knitting and crochet not-for-profit says that although the seasons have changed, the need for a warm blanket remains....

The Stand is a campaign from NO MORE that honours the lives of the more than 90 women lost to domestic and family violence in the NT since 2000 by calling on groups, businesses and organisations to take real preventative action. We caught up with Tennant Creek Coordinator David on the Big Brekky Program.

Tennant Creek's five Community Living Areas are set to receive new community centres in the coming months and, starting this week, Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation are holding community consultations in each CLA.

This month is Seniors Month in the Territory and Alice Springs has hosted it's expo this week, with many activities still to experience. Sue Shearer, CEO at COTA NT spoke with 8CCC's Kate Lyons-Dawson on today's Brekky Show about the importance of keeping active and engaged in the community as well as sharing resources for seniors.

Henley on Todd is back with a bang this year, but no gunpowder will be harmed! Come along on Saturday 16 August to join the parade at 10.30am and see what the new cannon will fire at 12pm. Commodore Hooke joined Kate on 8CCC Big Brekky to run through the schedule of activities.

La Trobe’s free HELP app is changing end-of-life care, helping over 1,100 users build support networks for loved ones with...