The Hackett Community Association (HCA) has been encouraging the establishment of a pharmacy at the local shops because there are many older residents of Hackett who find it difficult to get to nearby pharmacies due to lack of personal transport, poor interconnecting bus services or lack of mobility. This had led to a pharmacist leasing one of the shops at the Hackett Shops and commencing to fit it out in anticipation of obtaining approval to operate the pharmacy. This is a major demonstration of faith in the Hackett Community as it is by no means certain that the pharmacy will be approved by the Federal Government due to the Pharmacy Location Rules.
Mark Butler says the phone companies will be compensated for making all Lifeline calls free (ABC News
The Federal Government says mobile phone companies have agreed not to charge people calling the helpline number.
Mental Health Minister Mark Butler says the phone companies will be compensated by the Government.
He says nearly one third of all calls to Lifeline are from mobile phones. Continue reading »
If you provide, participate or want to participate in physical activities in Inner North Canberra and/or love foods that build a healthy body, you are invited to attend this event. We need your feedback about what’s needed in inner north Canberra to support a healthy lifestyle.
DATE: Tuesday 29th JUNE 2010
TIME: 9.30 am – 2 pm
VENUE: GRIFFIN CENTRE Room 6, Genge St. Canberra City
Morning tea and light lunch will be provided AND free ‘Healthy Food Fast’ Cookbooks to the first 50 RSVP’s
RSVP and more details from Lynne Ph: 6207 8738; email: lynne.prentice@act.gov.au
Jun 152010
Would you be happy to see a nurse instead of a doctor for some of your medical care? The Health Care Consumer’s Association of the ACT, Canberra’s peak health consumers organization, in partnership with the ANU is asking just that question through an online Nurse Survey being conducted throughout June.
Commonwealth, State and Territory governments want to hear from people about what rules (standards) should be in place for disability services. This consultation is currently underway.
These rules will be used by disability service providers all over Australia. Governments are setting the rules to make sure all people who use disability services have the same idea about what a good quality service means.
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