Wellbeing at the center of everything we do

The ACT Government’s focus on wellbeing is one of Canberra’s key strengths - and one that sets our city apart.

It meant the health and wellbeing of every single Canberran was at the centre of the Government’s response to the pandemic. We are continuing to invest in health, particularly mental health, to support recovery and longer-term resilience within the community.

• Delivery of booster vaccinations and vaccinations to children once they become eligible.
• Increased alcohol and drug support services, additional counselling and social support services, and individual advocacy services with support from the community sector.
• A Post-Acute COVID rehabilitation clinic.
• Additional BreastScreen clinics and outpatient appointments to cover those lost during lockdown.

Community led health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services has been central to our pandemic response and will be critical throughout our recovery as we invest $803,000 to commence work to design a community-led mental health treatment precinct and $2.3 million to ensure Winnunga can continue to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders that need it most.