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The Early Morning Centre - UnitingCare Canberra City

Despite the ongoing cases of COVID in the Canberra community, the EMC remains open seven days a week in a safe and modified form. Breakfast and other food is being provided as takeaway only, and being served through the door. Guests can access essential services such as showers and computers. Face masks are mandatory to enter the centre and there is a supply of face masks for guests.

We are looking forward to restrictions easing further and have been pleased to welcome back our hairdresser. There's nothing like a good haircut to make you feel better about yourself. More services should follow soon.

Christmas party - donations requested

The EMC will again welcome guests to our annual Christmas party in December. Hampers are being generously provided by members of Helping ACT and the Egyptian Coptic Church, however we are asking for donations of $20 gift cards from Woolworths or Coles so our guests can choose a little extra for themselves.

Please leave any gift cards with staff at the EMC or with the office at Canberra City Uniting Church (69 Northbourne Avenue).

Vaccination clinics

The EMC is extremely grateful to both the Interchange Health Co-operative Tuggeranong and ACT Health for the COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The vaccination clinics were a great success with a total of 340 vaccinations given.

It was a delight to work with the dedicated team of health professionals who provided a friendly and easily accessible service to EMC guests. We now have an extremely high rate of vaccinations amongst our guests which is thanks to the wonderful effort put in by all involved.

COVID Vaccination Clinic at the EMC
COVID Vaccination Clinic at the EMC
COVID Vaccination Clinic at the EMC
COVID Vaccination Clinic at the EMC
COVID Vaccination Clinic at the EMC

ACT Senior Australian of the Year nominee - our Chair, Anne Buttsworth AM PSM

The 2022 ACT Australian of the Year Awards were recently held at a special ceremony at the National Gallery. The Chair of the EMC Management Committee, Anne Buttsworth AM PSM, was one of four nominees for the ACT Senior Australian of the Year.

We are very proud of Anne and the contribution she makes to our community. We congratulate all the ACT recipients and thank them for all they do to make Canberra a better place.

2019 ACT Australian of the Year, Virginia Haussegger AM with Anne
EMC Director, Nicole Wiggins with Anne

Pets in the Park is back

Pets in the Park was able to recommence in November, and as usual it was very popular, even on a cool and damp day. According to reports there were 17 excited dogs and 9 not so excited cats.

Pets are important companions for many of our guests, especially during times of difficulty and uncertainty as in the last 18 months. Our thanks to the skilled volunteers who make this service possible.

Pets in the Park vet clinic at the EMC
Pets in the Park vet clinic at the EMC
Pets in the Park vet clinic at the EMC
Pets in the Park vet clinic at the EMC

Thank you, Canberra!

We've been fortunate to receive some incredible donations in the past months.

EMC Supporter, GIVIT, made a fantastic donation of new Bonds trackies and jumpers for our guests, delivered by the lovely Kristi! Thank you, GIVIT!

Donation from EMC Supporter, GIVIT

Summer is coming and in preparation for the warm weather, EMC Sponsor, Canberra Consulting, donated boxes of hats for our guests. Thanks, Canberra Consulting, for helping our guests be sun-safe!

Donation from EMC Sponsor, Canberra Consulting

We were delighted to receive a special visit from 7-year-old Luella and her parents. Luella donated $52 to the EMC, which she raised by selling hand-painted rocks. Thank you, Luella, your support is greatly appreciated!

Donation from 7-year-old Luella

Special thanks to the Rainbow Paws Program for their ongoing support of the EMC. Rainbow Paws provides regular donations of pet food and supplies for our guests' furry friends. Thank you, Rainbow Paws, for supporting Canberra pets and their people!

Donation from the Rainbow Paws Program

We would also like to thank EMC Sponsor, OzHarvest, for their thoughtful and generous donation of snack foods for us to give out to guests on days we don't have lunch. Thank you, OzHarvest Canberra, for your support!

Donation from OzHarvest Canberra

Finally, thanks again to EMC Sponsor, Helping ACT, for donating over 50 emergency food packs, as well as some bags of snakes, cans of spam, tuna, and coffee. Thank you, Helping ACT, for your ongoing support!

Donation from EMC Sponsor Helping ACT

The EMC is very grateful to the Canberra community for supporting our organisation in so many different ways.

Thank you!

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