Policy
New Path Upgrades in Spence and Fraser
At first glance, it might sound like just another infrastructure update. But when you zoom out, this is really about how people move, connect, and access their community day to…
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A new roadmap for mental health in the ACT — what the new Regional Plan means for Canberrans
A new regional plan has been released to guide how mental health and suicide prevention services are designed, delivered and…
What the $4.1 Billion Health and NDIS Funding Agreement Really Means for Canberrans
Last week’s National Cabinet agreement marks one of the most significant health and disability funding announcements the ACT has seen…
But I didn’t know what gambling harm really looked like?
Gambling Harm Awareness Week isn’t about blaming or judging, it’s about awareness. Awareness of the quiet ways harm shows up. Awareness…
But I didn’t know that one in ten Canberrans lives in poverty.
I didn’t know that a full-time worker on minimum wage might have only $33 left each week after paying for rent, food,…
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 different depending…
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 her mum…
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 passed the…
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 the first…
Just for You
People with Purpose: Tamara Black
Tamara Black is known in Canberra’s disability and health sectors by a simple, telling nickname:…
People with Purpose: Ben Drysdale
You don’t need to be a musician to write a song. You don’t need to…
People with Purpose: Cal Bruton OAM
This July, something powerful is happening in Broome led by Canberra’s Cal Bruton OAM. Kids…
People With Purpose: Chrystale Langford
Honouring Intersectional Advocacy this IDAHOBITEach year on 17 May, communities around the world mark IDAHOBIT,…