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
Low Cost Food
Watson Community Pantry (corner of Knox and Kerferd Streets)
Ainslie Community Pantry (Majura Ave opposite Officer Crescent)
Citizen Science, Environment and Nature
Representation
Senators for the Australian Capital Territory
Senator Katy Gallagher – Australian Labor Party
David Pocock Independent as Senator for ACT
Members of Parliament
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
Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly for the Seat of Kurrajong 2024
Rachel Stephen-Smith – ACT Labor
Elizabeth Lee – Canberra Liberals
Thomas Emerson - Independents for Canberra
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.
Need to find a government service?
Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
Want to find out about local Development Applications?
See Development applications open for public comment.
Think an area is unsafe, particularly for women?
Report it at Safety Mapping.
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).
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
Majura Probus Club admin@probussouthpacific.org
Yowani Country Club (golf and bowls)
Hockey ACT Lyneham
branka.prodanovic@hockeyact.org.au
Gentle Exercise Class Hackett
Canberra Music Education School Lyneham
Watson Poets
Folk Dance Canberra Hackett
Dickson Aquatic Centre Pool (outdoor)
reception@dicksonaquaticcentre.com.au
Next Gen Health and Fitness Club
1800 077177
ACT Dressage Association Dickson
Majura Scout Group Watson
Canberra Bilbys Triathlon Club
bilbys.org.au
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
Sporting Shooters Assn of Aust. Majura
Canberra Archery Club Lyneham
Majura Women's Group Downer
Canberra City Band Watson
Canberra Brass Watson
canberrabrass.secretary@gmail.com
Stepping Stones for Life Hackett
steppingstonesforlife@bigpond.com
The Canberra Flower Arranging Club Downer
Palliative Care ACT
Child Theatre Players ACT Downer
Canberra Organic Growers Society Dickson
ACT & Region Machine Knitters Guild Downer
6231 0827
Snowsports ACT Hackett
Swimming ACT Hackett
officemanager@swimmingact.com.au
Australian National Capital Artists Dickson
Embroiderers Guild of ACT Hackett
6262 8035
Soroptimist International Lyneham
Belconnen Dog Obedience Club Mitchell
Belconnen Model Aero Club