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Latest news: Emma Davidson

Stay kind after a disruptive week

It has been a disruptive week, but all Canberrans should stay kind, connected, and caring to strengthen community cohesion.

Davidson: Look after your mental health these holidays

Help is available for people feeling lonely or depressed these holidays, says Emma Davidson, ACT Minister for Mental Health.

ACT Government wants to make a better Canberra for people with disabilities

The ACT Government is planning a new 10-year whole-of-government plan for people with disability to make Canberra fairer and more inclusive

Federal disability strategy welcome, but NDIS concerns remain

The ACT is excited by the Federal Government's 10-year ‘landmark’ disability strategy, but objects to proposed NDIS reforms.

Fun and learning for International Day of People with Disability

The Canberra community is celebrating the International Day of People with Disability (I-Day) in diverse ways, from sport and entertainment to better legal assistance and support in the workplace.

Celebrate International Day of People with Disability

On the International Day of People with Disability, ACT Disability Minister Emma Davidson says we should take pride in diversity.

ACT’s new peer-supported mental health service

The ACT’s first Safe Haven is a safe, welcoming space for people experiencing mental health or life issues - and it's peer-supported.

Food relief network wins ACT Resilient Australia awards

The 2021 Resilient Australia Awards for the ACT this week honoured a food relief network and a fireman photographer, among others.

Tender opens for eating disorders facility

The ACT Government has opened a design tender for Canberra's long-awaited first residential treatment centre for eating disorders.

Vital Signs: ‘Crisis point for youth mental health’

Canberra has the highest life expectancy in Australia – but mental health has declined, according to the Vital Signs report.

Canberra supports raising minimum age of criminal responsibility, government says

Submissions suggest Canberrans strongly support a reform to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the ACT.

ACT mandates jab for disability and aged care workers

Disability support workers and in-home and community aged care workers in the ACT will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by December.

It’s easy being Green: New MLAs look back on a year of success

One year ago today, Canberra elected six Greens candidates to the Legislative Assembly: three as Cabinet ministers, three to the cross-bench. The Greens, the fastest-growing party in the ACT, hold nearly a quarter of the seats and the balance of power for the fourth time – a world first.

Report reveals roadmap for Raise the Age

More support will be needed for children if the ACT Government raises the minimum age of criminal responsibility, according to a new report.

Community organisations will run Canberra Relief Network

Community organisations will now run the Canberra Relief Network (CRN), to provide regular household and food supplies during the pandemic.

Mental Health Month: Minister Emma Davidson

Emma Davidson, ACT Minister for Mental Health, has a message for our readers during Mental Health Month this October.

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