ACT Health
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ACT Health oversees ACT’s public health system. Please note this account is only monitored during normal business hours. In an emergency call 000.
Canberra, Australia
Joined July 2011
Sunny weather is back Canberra, which means it’s time to up your sun protection game 🌞 👕Slip on light, loose fitting clothing 🧴Slop on SPF 30 (or higher) sunscreen 🤠Slap on a hat 🌳Seek shade 😎Slide on some sunnies 🥤Stay hydrated More tips 👉
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The ACT General Health Survey starts today. It’s our chance to check the pulse of Canberra’s health, lifestyle, and wellbeing. If you’re selected to participate in the survey, an interviewer will contact you to do a 20-minute survey over the phone. Survey ends December 2024
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An important message from @CanTESTCBR ⬇️
Fentanyl found in brown sample brought to CanTEST in Canberra for testing. #cantest #harmreductionsaveslives
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New parents can sign-up to our INFANT program. The free sessions supports parents and babies with🥦starting solids ⚽️ active play ideas 📱strategies for limiting screen time. You’ll also get to share experiences and tips with other parents. Register here
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Our new TQI accredited course aimed at year 5 and 6 teachers help deliver information about the harms of vaping. They're designed by teachers, doctors and students ➡️ 📸 Primary school deputy principal Debra was involved in the development of the courses
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⚠️Important information from ACT Policing⚠️ If you're concerned that you or a child have consumed an edible cannabis product: 📞 Call the Poisons Information Centre: 13 11 26 For unexpected or serious side effects: 🚑 Seek urgent medical attention by calling Triple Zero 000
ACT Policing is warning the community of potentially harmful cannabis ‘gummies’ after a child was hospitalised last month after consuming them. More:
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[Media release] The ACT Government is securing the health workforce our growing city needs & taking the stress out of finding new graduate positions with permanent job offers to nursing & midwifery students to join Canberra Health Services. Read more:
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⚠️Important message from @CanTESTCBR regarding drugs recently tested in the ACT CanTEST is a free and confidential health and harm reduction service in the ACT. Anyone can drop in to have their drugs or pills checked as well as speak to a health professional.
N-pyrrolidino isotonitazene found in counterfeit oxycodone pill at CanTEST
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[Media release] The ACT Government is building the health infrastructure our growing city needs with the creation of a new and improved Yamba Drive entrance at the Canberra Hospital. Read more:
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[Media release] The ACT Government is building the health infrastructure our growing city needs, with plans to upgrade the Watson Health Precinct conditionally approved and a Head Contractor appointed. Read more:
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💩 People aged 45-49 can order their free kit by visiting 💩 Australians aged 50-74 will continue to receive their free bowel screening kit in the mail every 2 years 📸 Jen from ACT Health with Elizabeth and Rod from the Get behind it community roadshow
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For more information and to submit your application, visit Applications close 5pm, Monday 9 September.
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🌻 Download the @AirRaterUTAS app ( to check pollen levels in the ACT and to track your symptoms. If you start to experience wheezing, chest tightness or difficulty breathing, seek urgent medical help by calling triple zero (000) or visiting your
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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, and knowing the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose could save a life. If you are a user of drugs consider checking them at @CanTESTCBR and carry Naloxone. Learn more at
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[Media release] The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) the ‘Cottage’ program will move to Canberra’s south and benefit from a new purpose-built facility in Lyons. Read more:
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