"I am delighted with the sense of joy and empowerment that women feel after learning to use power tools in a safe environment. In some cases, women are also inspired to consider a career in construction and building trades. Sunita delights in the sense of joy and empowerment Women’s Shed workshops give ACT women. And in that time, the Institute has grown to include over 65 research staff and attract significant research income. We have current information aboutchanges to the way you access the hospital.
This measure shows Canberrans’ experience accessing general practitioner services. This is important because GPs provide frontline healthcare to the community. The Therapies adult services team provides psychological, psychosocial, functional, and occupation-focused interventions for adults aged experiencing moderate to severe mental health concerns.

There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. There is a variety of financial access points for all services and forms of support you may be eligible for. Medicare rebates and bulk billing are available for some office-based, online, and phone counselling sessions, as well as affordable flat rate fees. No government agency in Australia has the clear statutory role of safeguarding and supporting adults who, despite having full decision-making ability, are nevertheless at risk of abuse. In the ALRC’s view, this protection and support should be provided by state adult safeguarding agencies. Social work staff showed insufficient understanding of this dynamic of sexual abuse.
Although not targeted specifically at older people, criminal laws prohibiting murder, assault, theft and other abusive actions also serve to protect older people from abuse. Despite this, the protection and support available to adults at risk of abuse may be inadequate. Better Rehab acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of Country, and the enduring ties that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have to the lands, waterways and communities throughout Australia. We are committed to creating a harmonious and inclusive Australia, where everyone has access to the care, support and opportunities they deserve.
Data for people with disability are only available for 2023 due to a change in the way disability was defined and measured in the survey, to better reflect international best practice. Data for people with disability can only be compared between 2022 and 2023 due to a change in the way disability was defined and measured in the survey, to better reflect international best practice. In 2023, 50.8% reported it was easy to access a GP compared to 64.2% in 2020.

We also provide transport services for adult and juvenile detainees in the ACT, and between interstate correctional centres. Although you are not able to self-refer, if you are interested in accessing the Southside Community Step Up Step Down, please speak with someone from your mental health team. Southside Community Step Up Step Down provides services to people aged 18 to 65 years who are currently linked with another Canberra Health Services Mental Health service. Canberra Head to Health is one of eight trial adult mental health centres across the country. For more information, see the National Service Model for Head to Health Centres.
Young people ‘step up’ from the community into a highly supportive environment to prevent further illness and “step down” from the hospital setting to provide a more graduated return to their home. Women Find services for women, including carer and skills development, awards and healthcare. Youth Find services to support young people under 18, including rights at work, health and wellbeing, and personal development. Veterans and their families Find support veterans and their families in the ACT, including education, employment and health services. Gambling harm Find support for people affected by gambling and help to understand and avoid gambling harm.

If you’re about to start a job or are currently in a job that requires you to have your hearing tested, we can help you out. We offer employment hearing screenings for a wide range of industries and occupations and can provide you and your employer with all relevant results. A diagnostic hearing test is the best way to find out exactly what your hearing is like. Our hearing tests include a full discussion regarding your hearing difficulties, an examination of your ears, a test of the middle-ear and ear drum, and a test of your hearing sensitivity with both air and bone-conduction.
In such cases, there may be a conflict between a person’s present and future autonomy interests. There can also be a conflict between the state’s duty to protect people from abuse and its duty to respect people’s freedom and autonomy. The team will assess your current mental well-being and work with you to decide the best way to help you. CATT can refer you to services that can provide longer term care once your crisis has passed. We know that getting to clinics can be tough, especially for participants who live far away or in remote areas outside of our travel radius. That’s why we have telehealth services, so everyone can get care easily, no matter where they are.

The HRI achieved those original goals and has established itself as a leader in public health, undertaking research that supports better health practices and policy, and system-wide changes for improved wellbeing for all. QLife is referral support service between 3pm-midnight via phone or online chat for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex. Beyond Blue – 24 hour helplineprovides advice and support via telephone 24/7 with a trained mental health professional. The ACT Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team provides a 24-hour, 7 days a week service used for assessment and treatment of mentally ill people in crisis situations. Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with free, anonymous, confidential 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services by phone.
Helps people admitted to Canberra Hospital manage difficulties due to illness, injury, or mental health-related problems. Treatment and care for people years of age with serious and enduring mental illness or dysfunction. In 2023, 7.7% found it hard to access a physiotherapist compared to 13.9% in 2020. In 2023, 24.7% found it neither hard or easy to access a physiotherapist compared to 31.4% in 2020. In 2023, 34% found it neither hard nor easy to access an occupational or speech therapist compared to 31.9% in 2020. In 2023, 41.1% found it hard to access an occupational or speech therapist compared to 37.2% in 2020.
If you were in a mental health program before the NDIS, Continuity of Support or our National Psychosocial Support program may allow you to get the help you need. It’s a support service for anyone on the road to recovery – as well as their carers. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviors consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind. Implement the ACT Public Service Performance Framework in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Educator including rostering for Learning and Development at the local level for all staff within area of responsibility.

We also offer support to recovering patients for select surgeries through our Better At Home service. Better Rehab has been proudly helping communities in Canberra with support services since 2017. As tinnitus is commonly a result of a change in your hearing, a tinnitus assessment always starts with a diagnostic hearing assessment.
For those whose adult mental health presents as a psychosocial disability, we can help make the most of your individual NDIS plan through our specialist services as well as coordinate your supports. We offer a variety of programs to help you if you’re experiencing moderate or severe mental illness. Each program is designed to enhance your quality of life, improve symptom management, and/or increase your capacity to live in the community. Provides a link between community mental health services and the ACT Law Courts. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks.