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Spark Ginninderry Training + Employment Initiative

SPARK Ginninderry and Canberra Institute of Technology proudly support training and employment initiatives for local people. SPARK in partnership with the Canberra Institute of Technology (RTOcode:0101) are delivering an innovative accredited training program focused on giving participants a “taste” of different skill sets within the Information Technology sector. Specifically targeting people living within the Australian Capital Territory, this program on successful completion will provide participants with the following units of competency in the Information Technology sector: » ICTWEB414 Design simple web page layouts – Scope web page requirements, create and implement web page designs » ICTICT303 Connect internal hardware components – Acquire, install, configure and evaluate system hardware components according to client and user requirements » ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement – Review, compare and use different types of social networking tools and applications » VU21990 Recognise the Need for Cyber Security – Recognise threats, risks and vulnerabilities to cyber security in an organisation For more information check out the flyer in the link below SPARK JobTrainer Ginninderry Information Technology Taster Program - Enrolment Session Thurs 15 July 2021

Boys Night Out

The boys of CHC and HomeGround Real Estate Canberra are invited to a FREE Boys Night Out! What: 2 games of 10 Pin Bowling with dinner and drinks When: Tuesday 29th June 2021 Time: 5.45 pm for a 6pm start Who can come: Male tenants of CHC and HomeGround who are over the age of 15 Where: Zone Bowling, 1 Emu Bank, Belconnen 2617 Want to attend? Registration is a must as spaces are limited, please fill out the registration form below and return to events@chcaustralia.com.au by C.O.B Tuesday 22nd June 2021. Registration form- CHC Boys Night out Any queries please contact Mataina 02 6248 7716  

You’re the Boss – Moneycare Financial Services

The Moneycare team of Salvos will be at CHC for an amazing opportunity for tenants to learn about how to better manage their personal finances. They will go through their services at length and let you know about what resources you might be able to access through them, including FREE personal financial counselling. Moneycare have already made available their e-book which prepares you for using their financial counselling and you can access this by clicking below. Salvos Moneycare eBook This will be a fun and informative way to learn about managing your finances which has the added bonus of being catered with pizza! Also all households represented at the session will receive a $20 rent credit that week.* When: Monday 19th July 2021 Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm Where: CHC Boardroom, CHC office Please register your interest by filling out the registration form below and emailing it to events@chcaustralia.com.au Registration form- Your the boss-Moneycare *rent discount only applies to chc tenants

Gungaderra to open to ad-hoc hirers!

We are thrilled to announce that Gungaderra can open to ad-hoc and one-off hirers from Saturday 1st May 2021 under a new COVID-safe plan which is in line with further easing of COVID restrictions in the ACT. We anticipate a lot of new bookings in the coming months as the weather cools and people are looking for a dry warm venue to host their events. Make sure you don't miss out by  booking in your event now by emailing events@chcaustralia.com.au We thank all our Gungaderra visitors and interested parties for their patience in regard to reopening the homestead.

Vinnies Energy Efficiency Program

The Energy team will be at CHC and will go through some tips and tricks to save energy with tenants. The Vinnies Energy Efficiency Program helps to educate people about their energy usage and effective ways they can reduce their energy bills. When: Wednesday 28th April 2021 Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm Where: CHC Office Along with the workshop, CHC will provide a pizza dinner for those in attendance. Please feel free to bring the family. If you are interested in attending please fill out the registration form found below and return to events@chcaustralia.com.au by Friday 23rd April 2021. Registration form- Vinnies Energy Efficiency program

Want to learn basic car maintenance?

We are offering tenants an opportunity to attend a free car maintenance workshop delivered by Autoco. This is a great opportunity for car owners to be empowered with basic mechanical knowledge, covering the following key components: 1. Learning about tyres, including checking and changing them. 2. Getting under the hood and checking water, oil, coolant etc. 3. Preparing your your vehicle for the worst case scenarios. This will be a friendly learning environment, run by experienced mechanics and technicians. When: Saturday 8th May Time: 9.30am – 12 pm Where: 133 Flemington Rd, Mitchell ACT 2911 Places are limited and pre-registration is a must! Participants must be 16 years or older and refreshment will be provided as well as lucky door prizes! Please complete your registration form found below and return to events@chcaustralia.com.au by Friday 30th April 2021. registration form

CHC was honoured to receive a $100,000 grant from The Big Issues' initiative called Homes for Homes. The announcement and presentation of the cheque took place at CHC's development in Page where construction is underway on a group home also partially funded by Homes for Homes. You can watch more about the grant here: (1) Facebook

HomeGround Real Estate Canberra in the media

HomeGround Real Estate Canberra, a philanthropic agency offering property management services for rental homes, is calling on landlords to ease the squeeze for the sake of jobs and the territory’s economy. You can read the full article via the below link. https://citynews.com.au/2021/canberra-landlords-asked-to-home-residents-amid-essential-workers-rise/