June 2018 - Carers ACT

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ACT Budget: What’s In It For Carers?

This is a great budget for caring families, with roughly a third of the ACT Government's total budget spending focused on health. Here's a useful summary of the main initiatives that will make a positive impact on caring families. ACT BUDGET 2018 - What’s in it for Carers We are…

New Office of Mental Health Announced

ACT Minister for Mental Health, Shane Rattenbury, officially announced the formal establishment of the Office for Mental Health and Wellbeing. The Office will be known as the Office for Mental Health and Wellbeing in recognition of how our lifestyles shape our mental welfare. The ACT Government is committed to an…

Reconciliation Action Plan launched for Indigenous Carers

We were very proud to officially launch our first Reconciliation Action Plan at our National Reconciliation Week BBQ lunch yesterday. Our RAP outlines the actions we are taking on our journey towards achieving reconciliation and building our relationships with the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander local community. See the full…

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New Male Carer Support Group

We have just launched a new support group specifically designed for male carers! The group meets on…

Food Additives – Nutrition Australia Workshop

Accredited Practising Dietitian Leanne Elliston will help you gain a greater understanding of all the weird and…

Managing Life as a Carer

This three-part program is for both experienced carers and those new to caring. It is an exploration…