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ACT Health

The ACT Health Directorate (ACT Health) aims to deliver the best possible healthcare and health-related services in Australia, through its public hospitals - Calvary Hospital and Canberra Hospital; Community Health; Mental Health ACT; Capital Region Cancer Service; Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service and Population Health, including the Health Protection Service.

The ACT Health Directorate has an ongoing commitment to supporting consumer participation in health care. By implementing the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights across all Health Directorate Services, they are supporting the rights of health care consumers as well as recognising the role that consumers play in the provision of their own care.

The Health Directorate is fully accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), from head office right through to all its service delivery entities.

Health Directorate’s core Values of Care, Excellence, Collaboration and Integrity are central to the way they work.

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Last reviewed: February 2019

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Acute respiratory infections in children - ACT Government

Information about respiratory diseases in children.

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Smoking and your health - ACT Government

Smoking puts your health at risk. Find out how smoking affects your health.

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Influenza - ACT Government

Information about influenza, or flu, a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus.

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Measles - ACT Government

Information about Measles, a serious and highly contagious viral illness that is caused by the measles virus.

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Smoking and vaping - ACT Government

Smoking and vaping are regulated in the ACT. Find out about smoking and vaping laws in the ACT.

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COVID-19 vaccines - ACT Government

Information about COVID-19 vaccinations in the ACT.

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How to wash your hands - ACT Government

How to stay healthy by correctly washing your hands.

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Healthy eating - ACT Government

Information about healthy eating options in Canberra.

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Immunisation - ACT Government

Check for vaccinations you or your children should get throughout life and across seasons, including for travel and work.

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Get parenting advice and support - ACT Government

Free parenting advice, programs and playgroups you can get from a Child and Family Centre to support your child’s wellbeing.

Read more on ACT Health website

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