In Canberra alone, an estimated 6,000 people are living with dementia - that’s neighbours, family members, workmates and lifelong friends.   

On Sunday, 22 March 2026, the Dementia Australia Memory Walk & Jog is coming together at Stage 88, Commonwealth Park to step with purpose for those impacted by this condition. 

This isn’t just a morning walk in the park - it’s a way for our community to make a real difference. 

If you've popped into The Tradies during January, you might have noticed something a bit special - staff proudly sporting ARF t-shirts and collection tins dotted around the club.  It's not just a fashion choice or some spare change rattling around.  It’s part of our long-running support for ACT Rescue & Foster Inc. (ARF), a local organisation that’s been changing lives - four legs at a time - for 25 years. 

The Lyneham High School community recently came together for one of the most anticipated events on their calendar - the annual Arts Extravaganza - and what a celebration it was.

Held over three days, this much-loved showcase brought together a stunning collection of student work across Visual Arts, Ceramics, Digital Photography, Media, Music and Performing Arts.  With contributions from all year levels, the exhibition transformed the school hall into a vibrant hub of imagination, colour, and sound.

There’s something special about a wine that tells a story—not just of the vineyard it came from, but of the people and places behind it. That spirit was on full display at this year’s Canberra and Region Wine Show, where local producers once again showed why this region continues to punch well above its weight. 

There’s something quietly powerful about walking beside a dry creek bed — no rushing water, no dramatic flow, just the gentle shape of Country, holding space for something deeper. That’s how it felt at the launch of Ngunnawal Watermarks — a community gathering that honoured the stories of water, culture, and connection on Ngunnawal Country.

We look out for each other, lend a hand when it’s needed, and make sure no one gets left behind.  So in Dementia Action Week (15–21 September), we’re proud to stand alongside Dementia Australia in calling for real, lasting change - because nobody can do it alone.

If you’ve stepped foot into The Dickson Tradies anytime in the last 25 years, chances are you’ve met Joe the Barber.

Whether you came in for a trim, a yarn, or just to soak up the banter in the shop, Joe has been a fixture of the club since the year 2000—scissors in hand, a warm greet

If you were at Light Up Lyneham this year, you’ll know just how special it felt.  Even with a little rain and a bitter winter chill, the community came out in force - lanterns glowing against the night sky, music and laughter drifting through the shops and wetlands, and neighbours of every age celebrating side by side.

If you were at Light Up Lyneham this year, you’ll know just how special it felt.  Even with a little rain and a bitter winter chill, the community came out in force - lanterns glowing against the night sky, music and laughter drifting through the shops and wetlands, and neighbours of every age celebrating side by side.

Even though NAIDOC Week has passed, the spirit of reflection, storytelling, and shared learning continues to thrive at Emmaus Christian School - especially in the preschool foyer. 

Even though NAIDOC Week has passed, the spirit of reflection, storytelling, and shared learning continues to thrive at Emmaus Christian School - especially in the preschool foyer. 

At The Tradies, we’re passionate about backing community groups that make a difference. That’s why we’re proud to support Judo 43—a not-for-profit organisation using the power of Judo to help our young people build confidence, resilience, and friendships while standing strong against bullying.

Over the last ten years, The Dickson Tradies has quietly transformed the way it operates—cutting power use, reducing waste, and making sustainability part of everyday club life. From rooftop solar to food waste tracking and a fully electric café kitchen, this is the story of how small, consistent changes led to big impact—led by the team, for the community.