Resources

Drug and Alcohol Services:

Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy (CAHMA) 6253 3643 Services include: CAHMA provides a peer-based user group run by and for past and present illicit/injecting drug users, their families and friends. CAHMA provides advocacy, assistance and education around issues pertinent to the lives of illicit/injecting drug users.

Volunteering and Contact ACT produce a set of guides covering emergency relief, food pantries, free meals, legal services and short-term low-cost accommodation. To find out more please click on link below: https://vc-act.org.au/info-guides/

MyCANBERRA: https://www.betterservices.act.gov.au/about/my-canberra Guides you to relevant information or services through a series of questions – part of the Better Services initiatives

Estimated waiting times for Canberra’s Walk-in Centres and Emergency Departments are now available at your fingertips with a new free-to-download health app. The mobile app is available for download now from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store – simply search for ‘ACT Health’.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Bus Booking https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1906/related/1

ACT Government Funeral Assistance  https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/1610/~/funeral-assistance

Good Habits for Life encourages parents of children under eight years to develop good habits in their household around eating well, moving more and getting more out of life. Website includes recipes, resources, and allows you to create a personalised program for your family.