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Work begins on Canberra’s new CAMHS office

Construction has started on the new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Southside fit-out in the Woden Town Centre.

L’affaire Davis: Aftermath of Johnathan Davis’s resignation

ACT Greens MLA Johnathan Davis resigns. Shane Rattenbury defends party's actions. Canberra community seeks answers.

Canberra Liberals call for ANU inquiry report to be published in full

The ACT’s Chief Psychiatrist is investigating the stabbing attacks that took place at ANU in September – but the Canberra Liberals insist that the government release the full report. Ed Cocks, Shadow Minister...

Chief Psychiatrist begins investigation into ANU stabbing

The ACT’s Chief Psychiatrist, Dr Dinesh Arya, has begun a review into the attacks at ANU on 18 September that left two women wounded.

This year’s ACT Mental Health Month Awards

The ACT Mental Health Month Awards celebrate Canberrans who have supported those experiencing mental health challenges in the ACT.

ACT raises minimum age of criminal responsibility

In an Australian first, the ACT Legislative Assembly will raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 from mid-2025.

Opinion: Canberra Liberals deplore ACT Government’s ageism

Nicole Lawder MLA, Shadow Minister for Seniors, believes the ACT Government holds older Canberrans in contempt.

ACT commemorates War Widows Day

To support the families of those who have served, the ACT will formally commemorate War Widows Day for the first time.

Disability royal commission calls for more inclusive society

A Royal Commission into people with disability released its report today - and the ACT Government has welcomed the news.

ACT Government briefed on ANU attack

The ACT’s Chief Psychiatrist will review the circumstances surrounding the stabbing attack at the Australian National University this week. 

Applications open for ACT Seniors Grants

The ACT Government’s Seniors Grants program provides $80,000 to support the wellbeing of older Canberrans.

Longitudinal report reveals Canberrans’ PATH Through Life

Younger Canberrans are less physically and mentally healthy than older generations were at the same age, according to a longitudinal study.

ACT Government strategy for detainees’ health

The ACT Government has released a new five-year plan to improve the health and wellbeing of adult detainees in the ACT.

Nominations open for ACT disability awards

The 2023 Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards celebrate people with disability, or businesses and individuals who create a more inclusive ACT.

ACT Government sets up maternity advisory groups

Expressions of interest are now open to join the Maternity in Focus Advisory Group and Perinatal Mental Health Reference Group.

ACT’s adolescent mental health unit ‘missing piece of puzzle’

The new adolescent unit at the Centenary Hospital for Women and Children has the ACT's first dedicated mental health beds for teenagers.

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