Lending a hand to thrive – it’s what our community does best. This National Families Week, we’re celebrating the theme “Lending a hand to thrive: supporting each other” - a message that couldn’t be closer to the heart of what we do at Roundabout Canberra. Every day, we see families navigating really challenging circumstances, and how much it matters when the community shows up with support. Whether it's donating pre-loved goods, volunteering time, or making a financial contribution, each act of care helps a child feel safe, included and cared for. To everyone who has already played a part: thank you. You’re helping local families thrive. And if you’ve been thinking about getting involved, this is a great week to start. Here are a few ways you can lend a hand: • Donate quality pre-loved or new items for babies and children • Run a school or workplace goods drive • Volunteer at our warehouse • Make a tax-deductible donation to help us meet urgent needs Because when we support each other, our whole community grows stronger. (fb)

It’s important to remember that every child we help is someone’s family member, a friend at school or daycare, and a valued member of our community. We want every family can feel like their community cared enough to provide dignified gifts when they needed it. "Working alongside Roundabout Canberra has been an incredibly positive experience, both professionally and personally. Your responsiveness, attention to detail, and commitment to preserving the dignity of the families we support makes you a trusted and valued partner in our work. Time and again, they have helped us meet the immediate material needs of vulnerable families—whether it's a safe cot for a newborn, clean clothing for a child fleeing crisis, or a backpack for a young person starting school. Your support helps relieve stress and restore a sense of hope, allowing families to focus on healing and connection. For practitioners like myself, it means we can act quickly and confidently when a family is in need, knowing Roundabout will provide items that are safe, appropriate, and of high quality. Roundabout Canberra’s role in our community cannot be overstated—they are a critical support to families doing it tough and to the services that walk alongside them. I’m incredibly grateful for their work and would highly recommend continued support and investment in their service." (fb)