

Services and Links
This page is intended to provide information and links to services and groups of interest. Suggestions for what to include are welcome.

Community Groups and Services
Watson Community Facebook Groups
Hackett and Watson Notice Board
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Low Cost Food
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Watson Community Pantry (corner of Knox and Kerferd Streets)
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Citizen Science, Environment and Nature

Representation
Senators for the Australian Capital Territory
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Senator Katy Gallagher – Australian Labor Party
David Pocock Independent as Senator for ACT
Members of Parliament
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Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP – Member for the division of Fenner, ACT – Australian Labor Party
Ms Alicia Payne MP – Member for the division of Canberra, ACT – Australian Labor Party
Mr David Smith MP – Member for the division of Bean, ACT – Australian Labor Party
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Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly for the Seat of Kurrajong 2024
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Rachel Stephen-Smith – ACT Labor
Elizabeth Lee – Canberra Liberals
Thomas Emerson - Independents for Canberra
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The ACT Electoral Commission provides comprehensive analysis on ACT Election results

Government Services
Something broken in your street?
Report it at Fix My Street or through Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
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Need to find a government service?
Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
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Want to find out about local Development Applications?
See Development applications open for public comment.
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Think an area is unsafe, particularly for women?
Report it at Safety Mapping.
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Want to know what’s happening with regular maintenance work in the area?
Check on things like mowing, weed spraying, road resurfacing, rabbit control, tree programs, etc at
City Services (updated weekly).
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Rubbish collection is on Friday mornings.
Green bins and Recycling bins alternate weeks.
Residents can book a bulky waste collection once per year. Find out more and book here.

Local Sports and Recreation Groups
Canberra Potters Watson Arts Centre
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Majura Probus Club admin@probussouthpacific.org
Yowani Country Club (golf and bowls)
Hockey ACT Lyneham
branka.prodanovic@hockeyact.org.au
Gentle Exercise Class Hackett
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Canberra Music Education School Lyneham
Watson Poets
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Folk Dance Canberra Hackett
Dickson Aquatic Centre Pool (outdoor)
reception@dicksonaquaticcentre.com.au
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Next Gen Health and Fitness Club
1800 077177
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ACT Dressage Association Dickson
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Majura Scout Group Watson
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Canberra Bilbys Triathlon Club
bilbys.org.au
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Canberra Netball Association Lyneham
rochelle.kahlifeldt@netballact.com.au
Volleyball ACT Lyneham
competitions@volleyballact.com.au
Canberra Tennis Centre Lyneham
tennisworldcanberra@tennis.com.au
Canberra Racing Club Lyneham
canberraracing@thoroughbredpark.com.au
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Sporting Shooters Assn of Aust. Majura
Canberra Archery Club Lyneham
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Majura Women's Group Downer
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Canberra City Band Watson
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Canberra Brass Watson
canberrabrass.secretary@gmail.com
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Stepping Stones for Life Hackett
steppingstonesforlife@bigpond.com
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The Canberra Flower Arranging Club Downer
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Palliative Care ACT
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Child Theatre Players ACT Downer
Canberra Organic Growers Society Dickson
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ACT & Region Machine Knitters Guild Downer
6231 0827
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Snowsports ACT Hackett
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Swimming ACT Hackett
officemanager@swimmingact.com.au
Australian National Capital Artists Dickson
Embroiderers Guild of ACT Hackett
6262 8035
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Soroptimist International Lyneham
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Belconnen Dog Obedience Club Mitchell
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Belconnen Model Aero Club
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