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People helping people: Safe Haven Belconnen mental health service at full capacity

Designed by organisations and people with lived experience, Safe Haven Belconnen reports they’re making a real difference after being open for 6 months.

What happened in the ACT Legislative Assembly on Tuesday

Older Canberrans' rights and embedded utilities networks were debated in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

Support for high-risk Canberrans as COVID restrictions ease

The ACT Government will continue to support those at greatest of risk severe outcomes from COVID-19 as restrictions ease.

ACT veterans’ grants open today

The ACT Veterans Grants Program helps veterans and their families better connect with their communities and to live well across Canberra.

ACT’s strategy for senior citizens’ mental health

The ACT Government today released a new strategy to improve the mental health and wellbeing of older Canberrans.

Emma Davidson: ACT lockdown ‘burned into my memory’

One year ago, the ACT entered lockdown. Emma Davidson, Minister for Community Recovery, Emergency Relief, and Mental Health, looks back.

‘Time warp’: Winnunga critical of mental health reforms at AMC

Julie Tongs is concerned the government's plan to fix "ineffective" mental health services at the AMC has tried and failed.

Canberra skateboarders still waiting for park upgrades

Canberra hasn’t received a new skate park since the Belconnen upgrade in 2011 and much of the remaining parks are deteriorating along with the scene and culture, says the Canberra Skateboarding Association.

ACT Government funds community services

The ACT Government will provide millions of dollars to organisations that help Canberrans when they need it most.

Opinion: Stay COVID-smart this winter

Emma Davidson reminds the community to stay COVID-smart this winter for the sake of seniors and people with disabilities.

Chair appointed to Dhulwa inquiry, reference terms revealed

Former Fair Work Commissioner Barbara Deegan will chair an independent public inquiry into the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit.

Pearce has new swing for people with disabilities

A new Liberty Swing opened this week at Pearce Community Centre so people with disability who use a wheelchair could have fun.

ACT government finally agrees to Dhulwa Mental Health Unit inquiry 

Following repeated calls by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation ACT and the Canberra Liberals, the ACT Government has today agreed to launch an independent inquiry into the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit.

Consultation to make Canberra better for people with disabilities

What will Canberra look like in a decade for people with disability? How could it be better? The ACT Government wants to hear from you.

ACT Government’s eating disorder update ‘a significant milestone’

The ACT Government responded to a petition to improve support services for people in the ACT with eating disorders.

Mental health treatment wait times not the full picture

The ACT had Australia’s worst waiting times for emergency psychiatric care in 2019-20, but the government says matters have improved.

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