Jacka Mingle

17/09/2026

Have you caught our latest newsletter in your letterbox? Check out our Spring issue to find out what’s happening in your neighbourhood!

This edition includes:
• Upcoming activities (including the school holiday program)
• Stories from locals
• Ways to get involved in your community

Read here:

When complete, Jacka will contain nearly 700 homes, half of which will be single residential blocks. Planned as a shining example of how sustainable housing and landscape design can reduce cost-of-living and environmental footprints in our cities, Jacka promises a new way of living.

17/09/2026

Looking to learn the basics of weaving?

Join Wiradjuri artist, Jessika Spencer, for a dillybag workshop in Jacka's natural setting.

In this workshop Jessika will guide Jacka residents through cultural weaving techniques, both traditional and contemporary, using modern fibres to make their own dillybag.

📅 Saturday 26 September
🕑 10:30am – 1pm
📍 Jacka Playground

Spots are filling! For more information and to register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1977480683958...

16/09/2026

Looking to help your child build confidence and learn how to interact safely and respectfully with dogs?

We are excited to welcome Domestic Animal Services to deliver their Living Safely with Dogs program.

During the session, children will learn:
• How to recognise and understand dog body language
• Safe ways to approach and pat a dog
• How to identify whether a dog’s needs are being met
• Practical strategies for staying safe around dogs

📅 Thursday 1 October
🕑 10am to 11am
📍 The Hive, Margaret Hendry School

For more information and to register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/living-safely-with-dogs-free-family-workshop-tickets-1994754112247?aff=oddtdtcreator

15/09/2026

Discover what's on offer in your local community!

We're heading out on a Jacka Community Bus Tour on 30 September, visiting local sites like Gungahlin Library and Gungahlin Community Centre to help residents learn more about local services, programs and community spaces.

The tour will happen on Wednesday 30 September from 10am to 1pm. We'll be departing from the Jacka Netball Courts at 9 Doszpot Way, Jacka!

Come along, meet new people and explore the fantastic resources available in the region.

Reserve your spot today via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/jacka-community-bus-tour-tickets-1999443885485

13/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who came along to our last Astronomy Night for the year last week.

We loved connecting with so many local residents and learning alongside the Canberra Astronomical Society.

With over 300 people attending across the three events, it was wonderful to see both children and adults captivated by the night sky.

11/09/2026

Join Wiradjuri artist, Jessika Spencer, for a dillybag workshop in Jacka's natural setting.

This session is perfect for beginners wanting to learn the basics of weaving!

In this workshop Jessika will guide Jacka residents through cultural weaving techniques, both traditional and contemporary, using modern fibres to make their own dillybag.

📅 Saturday 26 September
🕑 10:30am – 1pm
📍 Jacka Playground

For more information and to register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1977480683958?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/09/2026

Will we be seeing you this Friday for our LAST Astronomy night for the year? Spots are still available for a magical evening of stargazing with the Canberra Astronomical Society!

Enjoy an informative session under the stars, learn more about astronomy and enjoy a FREE hot drink.

📅 Friday 11 September
🕑 7:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Jacka Netball Courts

Make sure to register:

You are invited to an evening of astronomy and stargazing in Jacka, presented by Canberra Astronomical Society in partnership with Mingle.

06/09/2026

📢 We are excited to welcome members of the Services Agency to Whitlam to teach us about emergency plans!

Come along to learn practical and relevant steps you and take to increase your preparedness. ESA staff will be in attendance to:

• Hear about your current preparedness situation
• Help build confidence in your planning and decision-making
• Provide practical tools and resources
• Assist you in identifying and overcoming barries to being better prepared

Join the ‘Chat, Plan, Act – Prepare now, survive tomorrow’ event.

📅 Wednesday 14 October
🕑 5:30pm – 6:30pm
📍 The Hive, Margaret Hendry School
For more information and to register visit:

Join members of the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) to learn about the importance of an emergency plan.

05/09/2026

Don’t miss our last Astronomy night for the year! Enjoy a FREE hot drink and an informative session under the stars and learn more about astronomy and the wonders of our universe.

📅Friday 11 September
🕑 7:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Jacka Netball Courts

Make sure to register:

You are invited to an evening of astronomy and stargazing in Jacka, presented by Canberra Astronomical Society in partnership with Mingle.

04/09/2026

Unfortunately the Netball ACT Community Day is cancelled today due to weather conditions. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Due to the projected weather forcast for tomorrow, we have decided to CANCEL tomorrow's Netball Community Day at Jacka. We will look to recheduling the event at a later date.

We apologise for any inconvience.

Jacka Mingle