Acton offers lakeside calm, green reserves and major cultural venues—great for participation goals and low-sensory outings:

• National Museum of Australia (Acton Peninsula) – hands-on galleries, lake views, accessible facilities and programs. National Museum of Australia

• Australian National Botanic Gardens (Acton) – gentle paths through native plant collections, with accessible visitor facilities. visit.anbg.gov.au

• Black Mountain Nature Reserve – bush tracks, lookouts and wildlife right beside Acton and the ANU. parks.act.gov.au

• Acton District Park / Lake Burley Griffin (West Basin) – foreshore lawns, paths and boating options at the water’s edge. parks.act.gov.au

• Lake Burley Griffin – access & water quality info – official updates from the National Capital Authority to help plan safe lake visits. nca.gov.au

• Australian National University (ANU) – Acton campus – a walkable campus with cafes, libraries and public art, often used for structured community outings. Australian National University

• National Film & Sound Archive (McCoy Circuit, Acton) – heritage venue with exhibitions and Arc Cinema. National Film and Sound Archive

• Nearby schools we commonly liaise with – Turner School (K–6), Lyneham High School and Campbell High School. turners.act.edu.aulynehamhs.act.edu.aucampbellhs.act.edu.au

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1. National Museum of Australia, Acton — Colourful lakefront architecture at the National Museum of Australia on Acton Peninsula. National Museum of Australia

2. Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton — Wheelchair-friendly path through native garden habitats at the ANBG, Acton. visit.anbg.gov.au

3. Black Mountain Nature Reserve — Bushland trail and views over Acton from Black Mountain Nature Reserve. parks.act.gov.au

4. Acton District Park on Lake Burley Griffin — Foreshore lawns and shared path at Acton District Park (West Basin), Acton. parks.act.gov.au

5. Lake Burley Griffin near Acton — People walking the lakeside path with water-quality signage (NCA guidance), Acton. nca.gov.au

6. ANU Acton Campus — Public art and tree-lined avenues on the Australian National University campus in Acton. Australian National University

7. National Film & Sound Archive, Acton — Heritage façade and entry to the NFSA on McCoy Circuit, Acton. National Film and Sound Archive

8. Commonwealth Park (near Acton/Civic) — Lakeside lawns and Stage 88 area used for events opposite Acton. nca.gov.au