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Nov 26 – Free workshop helps Canberrans take control of their mental health care plans

When it comes to mental health, making your own choices matters. Yet for many people, those choices can…

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STRIKE up some fun for mental health month – 22 October!

Feeling a little flat? Want to reconnect, laugh, and do something uplifting for your mental health? This October,…

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Snap Up a Ticket for Community Conversations: Child Development Pathways in the ACT

Families, carers, and educators often face a maze of information when it comes to supporting children with developmental…

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ACT Storm Season Has Begun: Are You Prepared?

Storm clouds are building over Canberra, marking the start of a season that can bring both beauty and…

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NDIS Framework Changes and What This Means for Allied Health

When we talk about the NDIS, one thing is always front of mind: independence. For participants, independence looks…

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Experience Floriade’s Dark Side at NightFest 2025

As the sun sets over Commonwealth Park, Floriade takes on a whole new glow. From Thursday 2 October…

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Cake O’Clock: A Sweet Celebration Supporting Fearless Women

Canberra is about to experience a bake-off with heart. On Friday 18 October, Fearless Women invites you to…

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But I didn’t know… I could feel unsafe in my home.

When we think of home, we think of safety. A place where we can lock the door, exhale,…

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Think WISE: Supporting Mental Health in Residential Aged Care

When someone enters a residential aged care home, the transition is rarely simple. It means leaving behind a…

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But I Didn’t Know: That Video Might Be Fake. The Harm Isn’t.

Deepfakes, grooming and consent, what Canberra families and schools can do now. Last week, a Canberra teen told…

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Canberra Makes History: Housing Becomes a Human Right in the ACT

Following on from our previous, But I Didn't Know... article In a landmark decision, the ACT Legislative Assembly…

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But I Didn’t Know… Housing Is Already Recognised as a Right Elsewhere

The ACT Legislative Assembly will debate the Human Rights (Housing) Amendment Bill. If passed, the ACT would become…

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But I Didn’t Know… period pain isn’t normal.

I used to think period pain was normal. That the stabbing cramps, the exhaustion that left me curled…

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But I Didn’t Know: What Type 1 Diabetes Looks Like in a Toddler

On a warm Friday evening, Lia noticed her 11-month-old daughter Violet was breathing harder than usual. She did…

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Celebrating the 2025 ACT Training Awards Finalists and Winners

Canberra’s vocational education and training sector came together last night to honour excellence at the 2025 ACT Training…

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