News Archive

December News

31 December 2009 - Tobacco out of sight from 1 January 2010

31 December 2009 - Governing Board for new Long Service Leave Authority announced

30 December 2009 - New Year’s resolution to give the Gift of Life

29 December 2009 - ACT region baby boom continues

28 December 2009 - ACT continues to maintain high childhood immunisation rates

27 December 2009 - No break for the Blood Bank over Christmas

27 December 2009 - Be SunSmart and avoid heat stress this summer

26 December 2009 - Marked increase in TCH patient satisfaction

24 December 2009 - ACT Health service arrangements for Christmas

23 December 2009 - Service improvements despite record demand

23 December 2009 - Summer precautions to keep food safe

22 December 2009 - More General Practice training places for the ACT

22 December 2009 - Boxing Day Public Holiday

21 December 2009 - Government commits more funding for enhanced Women’s and Children’s Hospital

18 December 2009 - Calvary proposal the right way forward

16 December 2009 - Public investment supports economic growth

11 December 2009 - Holiday travellers encouraged to get vaccinated

11 December 2009 - Taking a stand on sham contracting

10 December 2009 - Hospital Auxiliary tops $2 million in donations

10 December 2009 - Legislation to enable ACT to join national scheme for health practitioner registration

10 December 2009 - Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights to underpin the provision of safe and quality care

9 December 2009 - Health records amendments to support consumer access

8 December 2009 - Minister congratulates ACT Health CEO on new role

8 December 2009 - Smoking to be banned in outdoor food and drinking places

8 December 2009 - Supporting General Practice: GP Development Fund opens

4 December 2009 - New 40-bed mental health facility starts to take shape

2 December 2009 - New draft strategy to continue to reduce harmful impacts of drug use

2 December 2009 - Canberra Sexual Health Centre marks 30 years of service to the community

1 December 2009 - ACT Government thanks outgoing ClubsACT CEO Bob Samarcq

1 December 2009 - Don’t Discriminate this World AIDS Day

November News

25 November 2009 - New clinic provides enhanced services

24 November 2009 - Consumer Participation Celebration

23 November 2009 - Priority access to treatment for heart attack victims -

21 November 2009 - Industry consultation to begin on codification of Change of Use Charge

20 November 2009 - Over $50,000 in the Christmas stocking

20 November 2009 - Security of Payments good for contractors and the economy

19 November 2009 - Workers’ compensation changes reduce red tape and increase penalties

14 November 2009 - ‘Find Thirty’ to help prevent diabetes

12 November 2009 - New scheme to strengthen community sector workforce

6 November 2009 - Health Minister announces $1.25 million in health promotion funding

4 November 2009 - Calvary ownership arrangements clarified

2 November 2009 - Minister encourages all to vaccinate against H1N1 ‘flu

1 November 2009 - Minister urges men to improve health

October News

28 October 2009 - $1.3m refurbishment to benefit more children

27 October 2009 - Breast cancer survivors donate money to BreastScreen

21 October 2009 - Find thirty® campaign to promote physical activity

19 October 2009 - Remembrance Ceremony to commemorate lives lost to drugs

15 October 2009 - Smoking to be banned in outdoor food and drinking areas

15 October 2009 - New Unlawful Gambling Bill

14 October 2009 - Calvary consultation forums begin this week

13 October 2009 - Minister opens medical centre at Fisher

10 October 2009 - Stomping out the Stigma of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

10 October 2009 - Mortgage Relief Fund to support Canberrans

9 October 2009 - Knee Simulator Laboratory a first for Australia -

9 October 2009 - ACT maintains AAA credit rating

8 October 2009 - New Ministerial Advisory Council on Mental Health informs new mental health planning

8 October 2009 - ACT Government committed to KidsMatter

8 October 2009 - World first online gambling counselling service

8 October 2009 - World Sight Day

8 October 2009 - Government initiatives support employment

6 October 2009 - Promoting mental health is everyone's business

5 October 2009 - Canberrans come together at Floriade for children of parents with a mental illness

5 October 2009 - Canberrans urged to become plasma donors

2 October 2009 - Canberran awarded Mental Health Nurse of the Year

1 October 2009 - Consultation begins on future governance of Calvary Public Hospital

September News

25 September 2009 - More funds to promote healthy schools

25 September 2009 - Panvax: targeted roll out from 30 September

23 September 2009 - First step in skills upgrade for our nurses

23 September 2009 - Minister opens new facilities at Appletree House

17 September 2009 - $12.2m in capital works delivered through Local Initiatives Package

16 September 2009 - New operating theatres for Canberra Hospital

15 September 2009 - Wednesday Without Words promotes Aphasia awareness

15 September 2009 - Supporting the way forward for GPs

10 September 2009 - $33,700 raised for Paediatrics at the Canberra Hospital

10 September 2009 - New scheme to strengthen community sector workforce

9 September 2009 - New equipment loan service for children and young people with a disability

3 September 2009 - Exciting changes for mental health services

3 September 2009 - Free whooping cough vaccination program extended

2 September 2009 - Improvements in Emergency Department waiting times across all categories

1 September 2009 - ACT health professionals appointed to national boards

August News

28 August 2009 - ACT health and medical researchers encouraged to apply for funding round

27 August 2009 - ACT Government delivers record capital works spend

27 August 2009 - ACT’s mental health services commendable

26 August 2009 - Study tour confirms ACT approach to hospital redevelopment

25 August 2009 - Protect yourself from long term hearing damage

20 August 2009 - Review of industrial relations arrangements for community sector organisations

19 August 2009 - Greater protection for vulnerable people in the ACT

19 August 2009 - Annual elective surgery operations exceed 10,000 for the first time

6 August 2009 - Latest indicators point to a stabilising economy

4 August 2009 - Minister praises Snow Foundation for its community contribution

3 August 2009 - ACT Health receives four-year accreditation

July News

31 July 2009 - New cardiac catheter lab helps save lives

24 July 2009 - Treasurer commences 2010-11 ACT Budget consultation

23 July 2009 - New measures to ease pressure on the public hospital system

20 July 2009 - Health Minister opens new cochlear implant clinic

17 July 2009 - Hospital demand hits historic levels in June 2009

15 July 2009 - New framework for ACT Government concessions

14 July 2009 - $30,000 Fellowships for two inspiring local women

13 July 2009 - Improving the status and wellbeing of Canberra women

13 July 2009 - $500,000 in grants for community groups

June News

26 June 2009 - Red noses save kids’ lives

26 June 2009 - Funding helps older Canberrans stay on their feet

26 June 2009 - State and Territory Treasurers announce payroll tax change

26 June 2009 - 2009-10 Budget passes

25 June 2009 - Health study tour

25 June 2009 - ACT public hospitals busier than ever

25 June 2009 - Government starts Budget consultation early

24 June 2009 - $1.2m for Health Promotion projects

23 June 2009 - Heavy on hubris, light on substance

19 June 2009 - Alcohol is a drug too

19 June 2009 - Have your say on GP issues

19 June 2009 - Treasurer recognises 20 years of public service

18 June 2009 - $340,000 funding announced for Health Promotion Sponsorships

18 June 2009 - Winter Relief Fund to assist families

15 June 2009 - Interest-free micro-credit loans scheme for aspiring business women

11 June 2009 - Heart Foundation targets women at work in the fight against heart disease

11 June 2009 - More bloodshed in politics... but for a good cause!

10 June 2009 - New women's and children's hospital a stop closer

10 June 2009 - Investment in public health paying dividends

8 June 2009 - New measures to support investment in the Territory

3 June 2009 - Consultation to commence on site selection for new ACT mental health facilities

3 June 2009 - State Final Demand figures released

2 June 2009 - A million 5 cent pieces for PatCH

2 June 2009 - Health Minister congratulates Canberra doctor on national award

1 June 2009 - ACT takes another step towards improving awareness of organ and tissue donation

May

25 May 2009 - Funds to help advocate study criminal process

18 May 2009 - Treasurer issues ACT Budget update

13 May 2009 - ACT's outstanding nurses and midwives recognised

12 May 2009 - Liberals scaremongering on Health

12 May 2009 - New campaign to promote responsible gambling

9 May 2009 - ACT Health Minister welcomes Cancer Centre for Canberra

5 May 2009 - 2009-10 Budget: Investing in our community, delivering on our commitments, in challenging times

5 May 2009 - $90 million investment in an e-healthy future

5 May 2009 - New Community Health Centre for Belconnen

5 May 2009 - Cancer services to receive $12m boost

5 May 2009 - Budget funds health services to meet growth in demand

5 May 2009 - $20m allocated to grow ACT health workforce and support GPs

5 May 2009 - Mental Health funded for growth

5 May 2009 - Budget recognises prevention the key to a healthy future

5 May 2009 - Boost for high demand Therapy Services

1 May 2009 - ACT Health facilities now smoke free

1 May 2009 - Minister announces carers funding

1 May 2009 - Grants help teenage girls pursue their dreams

1 May 2009 - Independent Property Group donates $146,000 to ACT Health for Breast MRI

April

28 April 2009 - Survey to gauge health and wellbeing of ACT Year 6 students

20 April 2009 - Zed red-faced again

15 April 2009 - Free whooping cough vaccine for parents and grandparents

14 April 2009 - Minister releases Diabetes Services Strategic Plan

12 April 2009 - Health Minister thanks community for support for medical research

11 April 2009 - Funding flows to new Health Centre for West Belconnen

8 April 2009 - Quarterly health report shows demand up: services improving

7 April 2009 - Increase in funding to help older people and their carers

5 April 2009 - Minister Accepts Gear Up Girl Challenge

2 April 2009 - Feedback indicates broad community support for walk-in health centres

2 April 2009 - YWCA Canberra Encore Program: Supporting cancer survivors for a decade

1 April 2009 - ACT Government commits to open Budget process

March

31 March 2009 - Government releases response to inquiry into closure of Wanniassa Medical Centre

31 March 2009 - Terms of Reference for GP Taskforce released

30 March 2009 - ACT Health staff offered help to quit smoking

27 March 2009 - Majority support a ban on smoking in cars carrying children

26 March 2009 - ACT Government establishes GP Taskforce

26 March 2009 - Local Initiatives Package passes with unanimous support

16 March 2009 - Calvary's 7th operating theatre good news for elective and emergency surgery patients

14 March 2009 - ACT retains position as leader in childhood immunisation

13 March 2009 - Women's gramts program funding announced

12 March 2009 - ACT Health: smoke free from 1 May 2009

12 March 2009 - Canberra’s new Wellness Centre launched

10 March 2009 - ACT Launch of the Year of the Blood Donor

6 March 2009 - Local women honoured with awards

6 March 2009 - Clothing sale to help local women

4 March 2009 - Major step forward for new state-of-the-art Neurosurgery Suite

3 March 2009 - Rural property purchased for Bush Healing farm

February

28 February 2009 - Amendments to Tobacco Act come into effect

26 February 2009 - A green investment in our childcare centres

23 February 2009 - Site selection process required for new ACT mental health facilities

22 February 2009 - Grants available to support carers

21 February 2009 - New web portal to foster philanthropy in the ACT

6 February 2009 - Budget submission period to end soon

January

13 January 2009 - Breast screening site opens at Phillip Health Centre

9 January 2009 - Official Opening of Adult Step Up Step Down Facility

7 January 2009 - 60 Christmas babies welcomed to Canberra over festive season