Cost of Living @Schools 2024
This year the Southside Initiative will team up with Care to bring "Cost Of Living @Schools" to the Tuggeranong region. Whilst the event will be hosted at a different school each term (see below schools for 2024), this is very much a community focused event and open to all families who live in the area, and beyond.
The Southside Initiative's Cost of Living @Schools are opportunities for parents & carers to tap into local supports and to connect with community/ family services. These services include, but not limited to:
- CARE Financial Counselling and Capability
- Rent Relief Grant (4 weeks worth of rent up to $2,500)
- $100 off Voucher on ActewAGL (eligibility applies)
- Vinnies - Home Energy Efficiency Program
- ActewAGL
- Housing ACT
- WCS Supported Tenancy Service
- Onelink
- Services Australia - Chat with a Community Engagement Officer (Centerlink, Medicare & Family Payments)
- Gugan Gulwan
- Anglicare - Tuggeranong Emergency Relief Food Pantries; and
- Community family support services inc Canberra PCYC, Pam's Pantry (Free Toy Dig), Conflict Resolution Service and Communities at Work.
The morning will include a FREE BBQ breakfast for parents plus there will be prizes to win including 2 x Care $50 Woolworths gift vouchers and more.
There will also be fresh coffee available to purchase from Jess at Shotclock.
Term 1 - Cost Of Living Wanniassa (Completed)
School: Wanniassa School (Jr Campus)
Date: Wed 6 March
Time: School drop off 8:30am - 10:00am
Free Bacon and Egg Breaky: Yes for Parents & Carers
Shotclock Coffee Van - Yes
Term 2 - Cost Of Living Richardson
School: Richardson Primary School
Date: Friday 3 May
Time: School drop off 8:30 am -10:00am
Free Bacon and Egg Breaky: Yes for everyone.
Shotclock Coffee Van - Yes
