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ACT Budget promises multi-million-dollar investment in health

The upcoming ACT Budget includes more funding for elective surgeries, osteoarthritic treatment, endoscopies, beds and maternal care at Calvary Hospital, and paediatrics.

Fellowships to support ACT’s new health research plan

The ACT Government has launched a strategic plan to foster cutting-edge health research and innovation in the Territory.

Australians’ health spending surges in last year of life

Australians in their last year of life spend 14 times as much on key health services than other Australians do, according to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

End of an era: The 10th and final Santa Speedo Shuffle

The bold goal for 2022’s Santa Speedo Shuffle is to raise $200,000, which will mean the event has raised $1 million for Cystic Fibrosis ACT in its lifetime. “If that’s the legacy that...

Can you balance on one leg for 10 seconds?

Those who passed the balance on one leg test had a much lower rate of mortality than those that failed the test.

1.3 million Australians living with diabetes: AIHW

More than 1.3 million Australians were diagnosed with diabetes between 2000 and 2020, according to a new report from the AIHW

ACT health services under major strain, 1 in 4 junior staff not at work

The ACT health system is looking at a grim couple of months, with COVID-19 cases expected to soar to up to 3,000 a day and rampant influenza strains spreading through the community.

Australia’s health report card: doing well, can do better

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW) two-yearly health report card, Australia’s health 2022, was released today. 

Sports, not screens: the key to happier, healthier children

When children are involved in after-school activities, they’re more likely to feel happier and healthier than their counterparts who are glued to a screen.

Everything you need to know about new-age varicose vein treatments

If you’re ready to seek treatment for your varicose veins, The Vein Institute has a clinic here in Canberra with expert medical staff and top-of-the-line facilities.

Canberra’s best Pilates studios

Here is a list of Canberra's best Pilates studios. Click here if you're looking for trusted, well-skilled professionals in Canberra.

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.

Haemochromatosis: common disorder often goes undiagnosed

Telstra Tower, the Royal Australian Mint, and Questacon will be glowing red on Wednesday night 1 June, and more Canberra landmarks will light up on 6-7 June to raise awareness of undiagnosed iron overload disorder, known as haemochromatosis.

Inspiring athlete says Women’s Adventure ACT is ‘hike-able’ for everyone

"We want to keep the outdoors accessible, safe, and affordable to women of all ages, experiences, and abilities,” says head of Women’s Adventure ACT, and 2022 ACT Woman of the Year, Kelli...

Scott Morrison gets sporty, Anthony Albanese looks to health

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his leadership style will become more empathetic as he makes a pitch to voters days out from polling day, which includes an expanded program to get more students into sport.

Hydroponic native plants to detox PFAS-contaminated water

while the staying power of PFAS chemicals was once revered, it’s now infamous as PFAS substances continue to infiltrate the environment and affect human health.

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