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Health

Clear, practical stories and information about health and wellbeing in Canberra.

We cover local health services, prevention, community health, lived experience, new initiatives and changes to the health system, with a focus on helping people better understand their options and where to turn for support.

Latest Health News

But I Didn’t Know… You Could Spend Time With Your Person After They Died

Many Canberrans discover something that should be simple but has never been explained to them:…

The Night Jen* Trusted Herself: What the ED Taught Her

She almost didn't knock. Jen stood outside her housemate's door at ten past midnight, one…

But I didn’t know… hepatitis testing could be this easy

There are some health checks most of us know to ask for. Blood pressure. Cholesterol.…

Digital Health Record: Big Promises, Real Impact… But What Does It Mean for You?

The ACT Government has released its first report on the Digital Health Record (DHR), sharing…

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…

Think WISE: Supporting Mental Health in Residential Aged Care

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

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…

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…

But I didn’t know… Cancer doesn’t always look like the movies

When you picture cancer, you might imagine dramatic hospital scenes, visible weight loss, and a…

But I Didn’t Know… she didn’t need to miss school for something she can’t control

Some students quietly disappear from class, sport, or excursions, not because they’re sick or unprepared,…