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New laws for assisted reproduction in ACT

ACT legislation improves protections for people who use, or are conceived via, Assisted Reproductive Technology.

ACT Health marks one year of Digital Health Record

Sunday, 12 November, marked one year since the Digital Health Record (DHR) went live across ACT Government health services.

ACT’s inaugural Indigenous children commissioner appointed

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, human rights advocate & lawyer, is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children & Young People Commissioner.

Modern rehab facilities for Canberra’s Karralika

The ACT Government has refurbished Karralika Therapeutic Community, a specialist alcohol and drug treatment service in Fadden.

ACT Health System Council holds first meeting

The ACT Health System Council is an advisory body to improve the public health system and deliver better care for Canberrans.

ACT’s Action Plan to keep kids safe

The ACT Government today released the first Action Plan to implement Next Steps for our Kids 2022-2030, minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said.

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.

Public feedback wanted on new ACT health centre

Canberrans can provide feedback on a proposed health centre in South Tuggeranong until the start of December.

ACT Government releases report on health services

The ACT Government has released the final report into Designing ACT health services for a growing population.

Can the ACT Government meet its elective surgery target?

The ACT Government says it will increase elective surgery activity this financial year - but the opposition does not believe they can.

ACT council to reform child and family system meets

The ACT’s new Child and Family Reform Ministerial Advisory Council met today; it will reform child protection systems and support services.

Reconnect Playgroups bridge pandemic gaps in child development

Canberra children missed out on developing physical and social skills during the pandemic – but playgroups are helping.

Canberra Hospital turns 50

On Sunday, the Canberra Hospital (former Woden Valley Hospital) celebrated 50 years providing health care to the Canberra community.

ACT’s roadmap for child and adolescent health services

The ACT Government has released the Child and Adolescent Clinical Services Plan 2023-2030.

Canberra Liberals’ motion for medical imaging

Leanne Castley MLA, Shadow Minister for Health, says the ACT Government must fast-track medical imaging infrastructure projects.

Watson health precinct open for public consultation

The Development Application for the $49 million Watson health precinct redevelopment is now open for public consultation.

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