About CLUG
CLUG brings together LEGO enthusiasts from across the ACT to build, share, and give back — we run monthly meetings, major public exhibitions, and raise funds for local children's charities each year.
Our mission
CLUG has two core goals: to promote and support the LEGO fan community across the ACT and surrounds, and to contribute to fundraising for children's charities.
Since our founding we've held monthly meetings, run major public exhibitions, and raised tens of thousands of dollars for local children's charities along the way.
Community
Monthly meetings where members share builds, learn techniques, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Exhibitions
Public exhibitions featuring builders from Canberra and beyond, raising funds for local children's charities.
Junior Members
Young LEGO fans are full participants at every meeting and exhibition.
Giving back
Through exhibitions and events, we raise significant funds for local children's charities every year.
A club for all ages
CLUG actively welcomes junior members — kids are full participants at meetings and exhibitions, not just tolerated guests. There's a dedicated junior membership category, and families are always welcome.
Junior members get a spot at every meeting to present their builds to the group, and they're just as welcome as anyone to display at exhibitions. It's something we find genuinely rewarding to watch — a kid explaining their MOC to a room of supportive adults and peers builds confidence in a way that sticks.
Whether you're a long-time AFOL or an eight-year-old with their first Technic set, you're welcome here.
Who we support
Our premier annual event, the Canberra Brick Show, is our main fundraiser — a public LEGO exhibition that draws thousands of visitors and raises significant funds for local children's charities and schools. We also co-run Bricks@Woden each year alongside the Woden School P&C — part school fete, part LEGO exhibition — with funds going directly to the school.
Black Mountain School
Serving students with disabilities in Years 7–12 from Canberra's northside with deeply personalised, hands-on learning tailored to individual needs.
Cranleigh School
A specialist school for 4–12 year olds with significant intellectual disabilities, focused on developing independence through individualised learning and communication.
Malkara School
Pre-school to Year 6 for students with moderate to severe intellectual disability on Canberra's southside, helping students develop towards their full potential.
The Woden School
A supported Year 7–12 program for students with intellectual and physical disabilities, with small classes and specialist teachers recognised nationally for curriculum differentiation.
Roundabout Canberra
Provides safe, quality baby and children's items — cots, prams, car seats, clothing, toys — to families in need, working with hospitals, domestic violence refuges, and migrant services across Canberra.
roundaboutcanberra.org →Marymead Autism Centre
A not-for-profit providing high-quality support services for individuals with autism and their families across the ACT and surrounding NSW regions.
mccg.org.au →Bricks & Smiles
Provides LEGO sets to young cancer patients in Australian hospitals — comfort, a cognitive challenge, and a little joy during treatment. Founded in memory of Zac Minty, the charity also funds childhood sarcoma research.
bricksandsmiles.org →Well Station Scout Group
A Scouting group based in Downer serving young people from Joey Scouts to Venturers, building confidence, resilience, and lifelong friendships through adventure, community service, and outdoor skills.
wellstationscouts.com →About Bricks@Woden
Bricks@Woden is a community event CLUG runs each year in partnership with the Woden School P&C. Part school fete, part LEGO exhibition — it's a fun day for families and a chance for our members to display their creations in a welcoming school setting. All proceeds go directly to the Woden School.
Want to be part of it?
Come along to a meeting — all are welcome, from first-time builders to seasoned AFOLs.