Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026

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… 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,…

But I didn’t know… my mum needed me to tell her to brush her teeth!

A dental health awareness week feature with mobile dental hygienist Brenda FryWe grow up being…

Out of the Roundabout: Tuggeranong’s New Medicare Mental Health Centre Offers a Way Forward

For too many Canberrans, seeking mental health support has felt like being stuck on a…

Talking About Death Is Hard. So Let’s Talk About Legacy Instead

Grief is a fog. Thick, paralysing, and disorienting.When someone you love dies, especially unexpectedly, the…

When Loneliness Becomes a Health Condition

We don’t talk about it often, but it’s there.That quiet ache when you realise days…

Behind the White Coat: The Silent Struggle of GP Mental Health

They care for us, but who cares for them?When we think about mental health, we…

Connection, Skill and Healing: Inside the ACT’s 2024–25 Veterans Grant Program

Seven Canberra-based organisations have been awarded a share of $80,000 under the 2024–25 ACT Veterans…

The Evidence Behind Volunteer Happiness: Why Giving Time Gives Back

📅 National Volunteer Week – 18–24 MayWhen we picture a volunteer, we might imagine someone…