Hepatitis ACT is Canberra's community hepatitis organisation.  We are funded by ACT Health to provide a comprehensive range of hepatitis related services including information, education, training, prevention, support, advocacy and representation and referral.  Organisations and groups can access flexible and targeted no-cost information, education and training by arrangement with Hepatitis ACT.

Hepatitis ACT

Services include: Hepatitis ACT is Canberra's community hepatitis organisation.  we are funded by ACT Health to provide a comprehensive range of no-cost hepatitis-related services including information, education, training, prevention, support, advocacy and representation and referral.

Our prevention and education services are an integral component of the work of the organisation.  These are targeted to the ACT community and also affected communities including GLBT communities.  Peer education workshops are  regularly developed and delivered with these groups.  Websites and social marketing strategies are important services under this category.  This includes the AAC website and Qnet for same sex attracted youth, which is managed and updated by us.  

Local education campaigns that are developed by the AAC as well as national campaigns are implemented.  A program called HIV Today provides accurate information on current HIV related issues for human services organisations and other interested groups.  A regular newsletter is developed and circulated to members and related agencies, both government and non government.

AIDS Action Council of the ACT

Services include: The AIDS Action Council of the ACT provides support services for people living with HIV. Using a service delivery model, we assist individuals develop coping mechanisms to manage HIV infection. This might include counselling, dietitian clinics, advocacy, support groups and referrals. Using community development principles, we work to provide information and prevention messages about HIV to the Canberra community.

Meridian

St John Ambulance (ACT) provides quality first aid training to the public and businesses within Canberra. We sell first aid kits and other first aid components, and we can assist in restocking items of your kit through sales either online, in store or through one of our sales representatives. 

Additionally, volunteer first aid workers can be organised to attend community events.

St John Ambulance Australia (ACT) Inc

Services include: St John Ambulance (ACT) provides quality first aid training to the public and businesses within Canberra. Sales of kits and components and restocking of kits can be obtained either online, in store or through one of our sales reps. Volunteer First Aiders can be organised to attend community events.

SunSmart implements a combination of interventions aimed to affect individual sun protective behaviours balanced with advocacy for broader environmental and legislative change.

Cancer Council ACT

Services include: Cancer Council ACT is a non government not-for-profit community organisation that aims to promote a healthier community by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in the ACT region. The Council depends largely on the generosity of the ACT and surrounding community providing donations and supporting fundraising initiatives.

Free training is available to individuals and organisations (such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, community nurses) to increase staff awareness of the capabilities of people with vision loss to move independently through the environment. 

Falls prevention is a major theme of these talks, as well as good communication strategies when interacting with people who have limited vision.

Appointments are required for this services, please call 6285 2988.

GUIDE DOGS NSW/ACT

Services include: Free assessment and training to people of all ages who have lost some or all of their vision. Aids supplied to enhance independent access to community, vocational and education services include canes, electronic aids, guide dogs, adapted GPS. Services also include public education, access advice, and scanning programs for those who have lost vision due to stroke or Acquired Brain Injury. Training and equipment provided to individuals and agencies is all free if not covered by NDIS.

Koomarri Disability Services

Services include: Koomarri is the leading service provider for people with a disability in Canberra and surrounding regions.

Canberra Health Services offers community-based physiotherapy for short term treatment for people experiencing a wide range of conditions including:

muscle, bone and joint injuries
joint pain and arthritis
spinal problems
recovery after surgery
walking assessment and walking aid loan
problems with walking or balance
pelvic pain, incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

Continence Physiotherapy & Continence Promotion Centre

Services include: ACT Health offer management and advice on pelvic floor rehabilitation, bedwetting clinics, continence physiotherapy, bladder problems, faecal incontinence, continence services for men, bladder and bowel problems in children, self catheterisation and advise on continence products and aids. This service is free for ACT residents.

Sleep Education Series

A Good sleep is one of life's pleasures so it's concerning that many are troubled by poor sleep and daytime tiredness. It is also worrying that many are not aware that snoring could be a sign of unrecognized sleep apnea, which left untreated could result in trips to the toilet at night and/or high blood pressure and tiredness, along with potential damage to the heart and brain.

The sleep education series seeks to translate scientific knowledge and clinical practice into engaging presentations for the general community. Dr Grant Wilson, the Sleep and Lifestyle Clinic director will inform and dispel many myths surrounding sleep disorders and their management.

Presentations will be held throughout the year and attendence is free but please contact us at 61621802 or email reception@sleepandlifestyle.com.au to find out when the next presentation will be and to RSVP.

Sleep and Lifestyle Clinic

Services include: The Sleep and Lifestyle Clinic is dedicated to providing rapid home-based sleep studies, advice from health professionals and timely treatment. We are the snoring and sleep apnea experts. Matching appropriate solutions to your situation including CPAP acclimatisation and review.

Available by appointment only. Call ahead to confirm availability. 
The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) provides information about breastfeeding, education classes and support to expectant parents and breastfeeding mothers.

Although breastfeeding is natural, it doesn't always come easily and is a learned art. Our classes aim is to provide expectant parents with the knowledge and confidence to successfully breastfeed.

Classes are designed for expectant parents to prepare for the vital days, weeks and months after your baby's birth.

Information about breastfeeding and class times can be obtained by contacting the ACT/ Southern NSW Branch Office.

Australian Breastfeeding Association ACT/ Southern NSW Branch

Services include: The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA previously known as Nursing Mothers Association of Australia) offers a 24 hour Breastfeeding Helpline, breastfeeding information and support, as well as access to breast pumps, breastfeeding counsellors, education classes and local support groups.

Red Nose QLD offers a 24/7 phone support, online live chat support, counselling, hospital to home bereavement support service, support groups, grief and loss support library, remembrance services and more.

Red Nose also provides advice and education on safe sleeping, safe settling and safer pregnancy for parents, families, health professionals and educators.

24/7 Grief and Loss Support line: 1300 308 307
Safe Sleep Advice & Education line: Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm
General: 1300 998 698

Red Nose ACT

Services include: SIDS and Kids ACT provides comprehensive bereavement support following the death of a child during pregnancy, birth, infancy or childhood, regardless of the cuase.  SIDS and Kids ACT also deliver education to the community on safe sleeping practices in order to prevent SIDS and fatal sleep accidents.

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