Alcohol and drug services

Information, referral, intake, assessment and treatment for alcohol and other drug issues for individuals, their family and friends.

Breast screening

A service run by BreastScreen ACT. It is important for woman aged between 50 and 74 years to have a mammogram (breast x-ray) every two years. FREE screening and follow up services to ACT resident women from the age of 40 years.

For appointments call 13 20 50.

Cancer counselling

A support and counselling service for people who have a cancer diagnosis, their carers, families and friends.

Children’s health

Support and treatment for a range of children’s health issues including:

• asthma
• nutrition and weight management
• developmental issues
• vision and eye movement problems.

We also provide hearing tests, health checks and immunisations.

Some of these services are available at the Community Health Centres, Child and Family Centres and Baby Clinics across Canberra.

Community care

The Community Care Program offers a wide range of community-based services.

Services are provided by community nurses, physiotherapists, podiatrists, occupational therapists, dietitians, social workers and health assistants. Services operate during normal business hours from most health centres. After hours nursing services are limited.

Community nurses provide care for wounds, drains, continence, stoma, chronic conditions and palliative care. Community allied health workers provide a range of services including:

• podiatry and foot care
• physiotherapy
• occupational therapy
• nutrition
• social work.

Dental

Dental services for adults, children and youth including:

• a personal oral health plan
• comprehensive assessment
• general preventative and restorative treatment
• emergency treatment
• denture services.

Eligibility criteria applies.

Diabetes

Provides education, nutrition support, self-management and treatment for:

• adults with pre-diabetes
• children/adolescents with type 1 or type 2 diabetes
• women with gestational diabetes
• adults who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

For more information or to make a booking call 02 5124 3794 or fax your referral to 02 5124 4616.

Genetic Counselling

Genetics counselling consultations for people with concerns about the possibility of an inherited condition in themselves or their family.

For more information call 02 5214 7630 or fax your referral to 02 5124 3021.

Mental health ‒ depression, anxiety and psychosis

Immediate help for people who have a mental health concern. The service provides mental health consultation and treatment for children, adolescents and adults.

Call the Access Mental Health Team on 1800 629 354 (24 hour service) or 02 6205 1065.

Nutrition, weight and obesity management, heart health

Advice, support and a range of programs to help ACT residents better manage their weight, nutrition and heart health.

Pathology

Collection and testing of blood and other samples to help your doctor diagnose and treat illness or infections. No appointments necessary for most tests. Call ACT Pathology on 02 5124 2816 for information on booking glucose tolerance, insulin resistance or sweat tests and electrocardiograms (ECGs).

Pregnancy, newborn and early childhood

A range of health services for pregnant women including pre and post-natal. Services to support the health and development of your baby including:

• maternal health and wellbeing
• drop in baby clinics
• developmental checks
• parents' groups
• immunisations
• sleep groups
• breastfeeding and nutrition advice
• early parenting counselling
• pelvic floor physiotherapy
• antenatal care.

Some of these services are available at the Community Health Centres, Child and Family Centres and Baby Clinics across Canberra.

Rehabilitation and related services

• falls prevention
• the Village Creek Centre Kambah provides a range of clinical and assistive technology related services including Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O), Specialised Wheelchair and Posture Seating (SWAPS) and Oxygen and Equipment Loan Schemes.

Social work

Short term counselling to support you and your family to prepare and adjust to changes in your health conditions, treatments and recovery.

Women’s health service

Provides a safe and accessible service that supports physical, psychological and emotional health and wellbeing for women who are vulnerable and disadvantaged. The nursing, medical and counselling team work together with you to provide health care that meets your individual needs.

Call 02 5124 1787 to discuss your individual circumstances and service options.