June 2018 - Carers ACT

Month: June 2018

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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Telehealth Support

With the introduction of Telehealth at Canberra Health Services, patients at the Canberra Hospital or the University…

Integrated Carer Gateway service delivery system goes LIVE today

Today 6th of April 2020, the Australian Federal Government implements the second stage of its national Integrated…

Understanding ACT Rates-Rebates and Utility Bills-Concessions

Dear Carers, Please see below valuable information in regards to rebates and concessions available for pensioners and…