Runner honours mother in epic Perth to Sydney relay for DV awareness
Alongside five mates, Hayden Sumner has completed a cross-country relay from Perth to Sydney in honour of his late mother, who spent years in abusive relationships.
#communityorganisations — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #communityorganisations, aggregated by home.social.
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Public pool at centre of fight to change 'appalling' disaster policy
By Marina TrajkovichA disaster-hit council on the NSW Mid North Coast wants changes to how infrastructure damage is assessed, after a battle to fix the town's only public pool.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-24/wingham-pool-at-centre-of-fight-to-change-policy/107170536
#DisasterReconstruction #DisasterRelief #Swimming #CommunityOrganisations #MarinaTrajkovich
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Charities cutting services because of financial pressures
By Rani Fletcher and Monty JackaNearly half of Tasmania's community support organisations said they've had to cut services due to cost pressures, new data shows.
#CommunityOrganisations #Charities #Poverty #Welfare #RegionalCommunities #RaniFletcher #MontyJacka
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Naturalist adventure in Victoria's east draws new wave of twitchers
By Rachael LucasThe late 19th-century art and literature naturalist movement is experiencing a modern renaissance of sorts in Victoria, as a new wave of artists and nature lovers walk, kayak and cycle a new art trail.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-22/victoria-new-twitchers-art-nature-trail/107163130
#Nature #TravelandTourism #RegionalCommunities #Art #CommunityOrganisations #RachaelLucas
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Investor saves Brisbane bowling club with $6m deal
By Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan and Kenji SatoGriffin Hospitality Group buys Coorparoo Bowls Club vowing to renovate the clubhouse and keep the greens open.
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Live music fans from across Australia unite to save beloved outback venue
By Elsie Lange and Will ReganLive music fans from across Australia and the world have banded together to raise the $1 million needed to save beloved Alice Springs venue The Black Wreath after the building's owner put it on the market.
#MusicIndustry #Entertainment #CommunityOrganisations #ElsieLange #WillRegan
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Cairns man dedicates his life savings to helping local kids thrive
By Rosanne MaloneyAfter almost three decades working with at-risk young people through government departments, Rob Hodge found there were limits when working to change things.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-20/cairns-helping-young-people-with-cars-rob-hodge/106868994
#YouthCrime #ProgramsandInitiatives #CommunityOrganisations #CommunityEducation #YoungPeople #NGOs #CarEnthusiasm #RosanneMaloney
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How knitting and crochet can be 'deceptively good' for the brain
Craft activities like knitting and crochet can have a number of benefits for brain health, from helping improve attention to forge connections with others.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-19/knitting-crochet-brain-health/107135282
#Craft #CommunityOrganisations #BrainandNervousSystem #MentalWellbeing
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Former fire station crucial to Men's Shed faces government sell-off
By Hayden SmithA volunteer group is desperate to keep its headquarters at the decommissioned Karoola fire station, near Launceston, but the Tasmanian government has other ideas.
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https://www.fogolf.com/1382545/care-provider-hosts-charity-golf-tournament-to-support-mental-health/ Care provider hosts charity golf tournament to support mental health #CareProvider #CommunityOrganisations #Golf #GolfNews #LocalBusinesses #MentalHealth #NessMCareServices #SwaffhamGolfClub
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Football league says Swans scandal comments 'clearly insensitive'
A country football league has distanced itself from "unacceptable" comments made at a recent awards event at which the master of ceremonies joked about the Sydney Swans scandal.
#AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #Sport #CommunityOrganisations
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Kids sport costs families more than $4,500 a year, research finds
By Aaron Kelly and Ellie WillcoxRockhampton parents Aaron and Paula Harmsworth know the cost of keeping three children involved in multiple sports, as research finds families are spending thousands more than just registration fees.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-07/cost-of-kids-sport-study/107101878
#Sport #ClubsandAssociations #CommunityOrganisations #RegionalCommunities #CostofLiving #Parenting #AaronKelly #EllieWillcox
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Hawkesbury's Helping Hands charity marks 15 years of service
By Declan BowringWhat began as a mother and daughter providing some home-cooked meals in plastic containers has grown into a charity with a warehouse that provides hampers and basic essentials for hundreds of people across Sydney's most disaster-prone region.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/hawkesbury-helping-hands-charity-marks-15-years/107117204
#CommunityOrganisations #Charities #HumanInterest #DeclanBowring
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Just like an Italian piazza, this community garden has grown a community
By Natarsha KalliosThe founder behind an community garden in suburban Adelaide is celebrating a legacy that has grown far beyond the garden beds.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-05/highbury-community-garden-celebrates-30-years/107111722
#Gardening #PublicGardens #CommunityOrganisations #NatarshaKallios
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Another plan unveiled to tackle long-standing issues in Port Augusta
By Arj GanesanThe state government has announced another plan to tackle issues regarding crime, violence and substance abuse in Port Augusta. The efforts have been praised by Indigenous leaders who say it is needed, but have criticised the lack of Indigenous consultation.
#SocialProblems #IndigenousAustralians #Crime #IndigenousPolicy #YouthCrime #RegionalCommunities #CommunityOrganisations #SubstanceAbuse #Drugs #Alcohol #IndigenousPeoples #ArjGanesan
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'Like going to a Mr World contest': Daffodil lovers learn how to judge
By Loretta LohbergerJudging daffodils at flower shows isn't something Robert and Kerrie Goudsouzian ever thought they'd do. But, as judge numbers dwindle, they are learning the finer points of judging and say it's "just lovely".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-29/daffodil-lovers-learn-how-to-judge-at-flower-shows/107072206
#OrnamentalBulbs #Gardening #CommunityOrganisations #LorettaLohberger
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Second Chances for prisoner's children on borrowed time
By Olivia MasonSecond Chances says it may be forced to close as the government cuts funding despite referring people directly to the charity for support.
#CommunityOrganisations #CommunityandSociety #Rehabilitation #OliviaMason
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'Avengers' and 'white flags': How Indonesians are voicing dissent against the government
By Hellena SouisaPresident Prabowo Subianto has given his government an "OK" report card as it nears two years in office, but not everyone agrees, with some civil society groups raising white flags and others forming a "shadow cabinet".
#GovernmentandPolitics #CommunityOrganisations #WorldPolitics #HellenaSouisa
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National Trust volunteers treated 'like servants', inquiry hears
By George YankovichThe chair of the Moonta branch of the National Trust of SA has told a parliamentary inquiry the charity lacked respect for its volunteers.
#MonumentandHeritageSite #History #CommunityOrganisations #GeorgeYankovich
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Meet the people working to tackle hate and foster social cohesion
By Phoebe PinFrom baking bread to having hard conversations, meet the people rolling up their sleeves to combat hate and foster connection in their communities.
#RoyalCommissions #Culture #CommunityOrganisations #PhoebePin
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Community pantry dobbed in to council for being on public kerbside
By Kenji SatoA neighbourhood pantry that provides free food to struggling families has been reported to the Brisbane City Council for being on a public kerbside.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/food-pantry-dobbed-in-to-brisbane-council/107054698
#LocalGovernment #CommunityOrganisations #Homelessness #Charities #Poverty #KenjiSato
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'Out of control' cost-of-living pressures drive demand for food charities
By Kristina RosengrenAs demand for food charities and housing services rise, one family has travelled Australia with barbecues and smokers to deliver low-cost and slow-cooked meat dishes to people experiencing hardship.
#Homelessness #CostofLiving #Charities #RegionalCommunities #CommunityOrganisations #HumanInterest #FoodandDrink #KristinaRosengren
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Roy and Nola spent millions wanting to help, now their community mourns
By Owen JacquesThe Queensland couple is remembered for spending their money helping improve their community.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/roy-and-nola-thompson-philanthropist-sunshine-coast/107045106
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Community groups' 'vital' disaster recovery work undervalued, report finds
By Declan BowringA new Western Sydney University report finds grassroots organisations are often the first and last responders, but often face burnout.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/community-organisations-vital-in-disaster-responses/107024174
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Wests Tigers owners throw financial lifeline to women's A-League team
By Mary-Louise VinceThe Central Coast Mariners women's team will be part of the upcoming A-League soccer competition thanks to a group better known for its interest in the NRL.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-04/future-secured-for-central-coast-mariners-women/106990568
#AustraliaSoccer #CommunityOrganisations #SportsOrganisations #MaryLouiseVince
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https://www.europesays.com/africa/360817/ Civil society groups plan nationwide protests to address housing and xenophobia #BeyersNaudéSquare #CapeTown #CentralAfricaTime #CommunityOrganisations #demonstrations #durban #eThekwini #groups #HanoverStreet #iol #Johannesburg #MassProtestAction #NationalWomen'sDay #OperationUbuntu #place #PreventionOfIllegalEviction #PROTEST #Protests #SouthAfrica #SouthAfrican #Violence
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The new wave of working women taking up golf
By Shannon Pearce and Stephanie NitschkeWhile golf may have traditionally been a male-dominated sport, women are being inspired to find their own ways to enjoy the game.
#Golf #Sport #Women #RegionalCommunities #CommunityOrganisations #ClubsandAssociations #SportsOrganisations #ShannonPearce #StephanieNitschke
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Toy library makes statement grieving loss of Helena Wright and children
The toy library where Helena Wright volunteered has issued a statement mourning the deaths of the 36-year-old and her children.
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Not-for-profits 'devastated' by council's planned $14m land sell-off
By Charles RushforthThe Shoalhaven City Council has voted to sell properties that currently host a homeless shelter, a disability service for children and a youth centre in a bid to stave off a rate rise for residents.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-29/shoalhaven-council-land-sell-off/106968006
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Ousted committee to be reinstated under National Trust of SA deal
By Madina JaffariThe National Trust of South Australia says a deal has been struck to end an ongoing dispute with one of its regional branches, allowing popular historical sites to reopen to the public.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-27/moonta-volunteers-reinstated-under-ntsa-agreement/106961596
#MonumentandHeritageSite #CommunityOrganisations #Volunteering #RegionalCommunities #MadinaJaffari
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Four regional RSLs merge to keep veterans' services going
By Sarah BucheckerWhile RSLs across Victoria grapple with declining numbers and increased administration, sub-branches in Sunraysia are forging their own path.
#Veterans #CommunityandSociety #DefenceForces #RegionalCommunities #History #CommunityOrganisations #WorldWarII #WorldWarI #SarahBuchecker
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Parents rally to save 'soul of Brunswick' as youth centre goes up for sale
By Margaret PaulParents in Melbourne's inner north are calling on the state government to save Brunswick's Don Bosco youth centre, which is set to be sold after nine decades.
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Sixty bikes stolen from Darwin community organisation
By Anzaya KarimAbout 60 donated bicycles have been stolen from the Darwin Men's Shed storage site, delaying the organisation's plans to support remote communities.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-22/darwin-mens-shed-break-ins-bicycle-theft/106940290
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No fee, no sign-in: The art class removing 'barriers' to recovery
By Laurise DicksonIn regional NSW, one program shows that creativity may be the key to better mental health.
#MentalHealth #Art #CommunityOrganisations #CommunityEducation #Health #LauriseDickson
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'Leave him to me': Man dressed as bin only challenger against Nigel Farage
By Alison XiaoNigel Farage is facing intensifying scrutiny over his finances and millions of dollars' worth of donations. Here's how he got here.
#WorldPolitics #GovernmentandPolitics #CommunityOrganisations #AlisonXiao
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Wagga Wagga homeless told to leave camp or face enforcement action
By Rachel Holdsworth, Jess Scully, and Jostina BastaHomeless people in Wagga Wagga's Wilks Park camping area have been ordered to remove all personal belongings by July 7.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-26/move-on-order-issued-for-wagga-homeless-camp/106847180
#Homelessness #HousingPolicy #LocalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #CommunityOrganisations #RachelHoldsworth #JessScully # #JostinaBasta
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Volunteers criticise new Crime Stoppers Qld community outreach model
By Brendan Mounter and Christopher TestaPublic safety charity Crime Stoppers Queensland will undergo significant changes to its community outreach model, which volunteers describe as "a slap in the face".
#CrimePrevention #Crime #RegionalCommunities #CommunityOrganisations #Volunteering #BrendanMounter #ChristopherTesta
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The history, people and music that shape Australia's band community
By Ria AndrianiFrom gold rush towns to Mardi Gras parades, brass and concert bands have been the musical backbone of Australian communities over a century.
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When a young woman is raped by two friends, her small town turns against her
By Charlotte King, Andy Burns, Danielle Bonica, and Loretta FloranceA local footy star and his mate are convicted of raping their friend. In the tiny town of Balmoral, where the footy club reigns, the town makes it clear whose story they believe.
#SexualOffences #RegionalCommunities #AustralianRulesFootball #CommunityOrganisations #CharlotteKing #AndyBurns #DanielleBonica # #LorettaFlorance
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Streaky Bay takes shark safety into its own hands after fatal attacks
By Duncan BaileyNine volunteers in Streaky Bay are now qualified drone pilots and can be called upon for coastal surveillance or emergencies.
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Nature's distressing struggle for life against plastics tsunami
By Mietta Adams and Alistair BatesA beach on a remote island, and home to nesting turtles, is annually overwhelmed by tonnes of plastic garbage. Christmas Island is doing what it can to help stem the never-ending tide of pollution.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-10/christmas-island-turtles-battle-plastic-pollution/106092234
#Oceans #Pollution #EnvironmentalHealth #PlasticsPolymersandRubberManufacturing #Art #CommunityOrganisations #EnvironmentalImpact #EnvironmentallySustainableBusiness #Animals #EndangeredandProtectedSpecies #MiettaAdams #AlistairBates
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In a bold move for me, I posted on NextDoor explaining what I'm building and asking for feedback.
Honestly, great decision - we figured out a couple of basic issues, I got some insight into how people may use it, and have had lovely feedback on the idea, and comments saying it's very easy to use. Surprised and thrilled tbh.
Committing to keeping NextDoor updated every Sunday 🌼
https://folkestonehythecommunitydirectory.netlify.app/
#BuildInPublic #community #dev #communityorganisations #kent
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A key part of this project is separating out organisations, locations and services.
They're often used interchangeably, and it makes it hard to understand what's happening.
Example: this repair cafe is organised by a local branch of The Repair Cafe Foundation and a local org, Sunflower House. The event happens at 1 of 2 locations operated by Sunflower House - this one is also called Sunflower House.
https://folkestonehythecommunitydirectory.netlify.app/
#BuildInPublic #communityorganisations #dev #data #repaircafe
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Outback bike program celebrates four years of teaching the next generation
By Chris Murrkarany FitzpatrickAn Alice Springs teenager who grew up with cycling program Bikes Mwerre is now sharing his knowledge with the next generation. It's a full-circle moment for the outback program built on pride, skills and belonging.
#CommunityEducation #OutdoorRecreationalActivities #RuralandRemoteCommunities #RegionalCommunities #CommunityOrganisations #CrimePrevention #IndigenousAustralians #MountainBiking #SocialMedia #HumanInterest #Teenagers #Children #ChrisMurrkaranyFitzpatrick
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The theatre of Trump's Middle East trip masks important questions
By Laura TingleDonald Trump's unconventional and often haphazard approach to diplomacy means there are countless questions about what has driven him to date, and what might determine whether he stays engaged in the Middle East peace process in the future.
#UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #CommunityOrganisations #LauraTingle
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New women's shed opens as movement ponders future
By Sharnie KimWith an ageing cohort and more groups in society calling for their own sheds, there are questions around how Australia's men's shed movement will evolve.
#CommunityOrganisations #Women #MensHealth #WomensHealth #Men #HumanInterest #SharnieKim
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'Magic of friendship' on show at Bangtail Muster in Alice Springs
By Victoria EllisAlice Springs residents have celebrated the warmth, openness and diversity of their community at the annual Bangtail Muster event.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-05/2025-bangtail-muster-alice-springs/105253950
#CarnivalsandFestivals #CommunityOrganisations #VictoriaEllis
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ABC News: Disability advocacy service in administration as 'urgent' assessment underway https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/sa-disability-rights-advocacy-service-in-administration/105089826 #CommunityOrganisations #PeopleWithDisability #GovernmentFunding #Disabilities #Disability #NDIS
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From: Unofficial ABC News Bot
Tourism providers 'missing out' by not catering for disability https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-27/accessible-tourism-good-for-people-disability-business-and-towns/104803164 #Diversity,EquityandInclusion #CommunityOrganisations #PeopleWithDisability #RegionalCommunities #BeachTravel #OlderPeople #Inclusion
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Heritage shack communities hope to stay to respond to the call of duty
By Sarah MossThree unique surf lifesaving clubs and communities in the Royal National Park may be under threat as the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service looks to reclaim land.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-25/coastal-shack-communities-keep-slsc-flags-flying/104806968
#CommunityOrganisations #OceansandReefs #History #OutdoorRecreationalActivities #Family #NationalParks #Volunteers #SarahMoss
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Sexual health organisation apologises after distributing ultrasound probe covers instead of condoms
By James VyverSexual Health and Family Planning ACT have apologised and ordered a recall after the products were incorrectly given to members of the public.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/condom-ultrasound-probe-recall-canberra/104200526