2021 Giving Tree Appeal
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and giving.
For many, the end of the year can be a difficult time. Some families, individuals, and young people struggle to make ends meet. You can make this season a little brighter for someone in Canberra by giving generously to the CRCS Giving Tree.
Each year, with generous donations from our community, we prepare and distribute up to 100 hampers to households in the Capital Region. A hamper contains some delicious treats, special decorations, and a gift for each family member.
Contactless online donations can also be made at our online fundraising platform. Money donated will be used to purchase items for the 2021 Giving Tree Hampers. To donate visit: https://2021-giving-tree.raisely.com/
Donations Suggestions
Store and movie vouchers
Children’s toys
Interesting stocking fillers
Homewares
Personal care gift packs
Board games
Delicious Christmas treats
Sports equipment
Christmas Decorations
Books
Stationery gift packs
Items appropriate for older children, young people, and adults are encouraged.
*To help us provide a dignified and respectful service, we kindly request that donations be new and not wrapped. We do not require everyday food items.
*Please be advised that we cannot accept items that do not meet current safety standards or have been recalled.
*Donations will be stored in a secure facility for 72 hours prior to distribution.
Donations Drop Off
Donations of gifts and items for the hampers can be dropped at the Belconnen Community Centre 23 Swanson Ct, Belconnen ACT 2617 – Open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
For more information, contact us on 02 6264 0200 or email contact@crcs.com.au
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After an extraordinary 32 years of service, we say a heartfelt goodbye to Graham McKercher, who recently resigned from CRCS to take some time out, enjoy being a grandad, and undertake some international travel.
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To celebrate Mother’s Day, Budawang Early Learning Centre in Milton hosted an afternoon tea for mums, carers and grandmothers. Children invited their families into the centre to take part in a range of activities. These included bracelet beading, gluing, drawing, nail painting, and pretend hairdressing. A playdough station invited children to create face moulds with the sign “Can you mould your mum?”, and a photo booth was set up to capture the occasion.
Following on from the signage placed around the Belconnen Community Centre and notices distributed to participants, we are sharing this update to confirm that the Swanson Court carpark has now permanently closed as of Tuesday 2 April 2025, due to a new development at the site by JWLand.
Young people in Belconnen now have easier access to free, confidential health and wellbeing support with the arrival of the T25 Clinic at Belconnen Youth Centre. Every Thursday from 2pm to 5pm the T25 Clinic van, Mini Pat, will be on-site offering a safe and welcoming space for young people aged 12 to 25. There’s no need for an appointment – just drop in when you need support.