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ACT Seniors related information

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Health and Wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing
Seniors.gov.au - Your Health
Find a Health Service
Walk-In Centre
HealthInsite
Healthdirect Australia
The Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team
COTA - Seniors Information Service
Women's Centre for Health Matters
Women ACT
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Services
Beyondblue
Lifeline
Excercise and Fitness Options
YMCA - PrYme Movers
mpowerdome - Keenagers Program
Heart Foundation Heart Moves
Beat It
CANwalk
Pedal Power
Dance Societies and Groups in Canberra
Belconnen Fitness Program
Arts
Arts and Health Australia
ArtsACT
Seniors.Gov.au - Your Health
The Australian Government's premier source of online information for Australians over 50.
http://www.seniors.gov.au/internet/seniors/publishing.nsf/Content/Your+Health ![]()
Find a Health Service
http://www.health.act.gov.au/health-services/ ![]()
Walk-In Centre
Located at the Canberra Hospital, the centre provides fast, free one-off advice and treatment for people with minor illness and injury. Open from 7am until 11pm every day of the week. No appointment necessary.
http://health.act.gov.au/c/health?a=sp&did=11076574 ![]()
HealthInsite
An Internet-based gateway to reliable health information provided by a broad range of approved information partners, created by The Department of Health and Ageing.
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/ ![]()
Healthdirect Australia
A telephone triage, health advice and information line funded by federal, state and territory governments. 1800 022 222.
http://www.healthdirect.org.au/ ![]()
The Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team
Provides a 24 hour, seven day a week service used for assessment and treatment of mentally ill people in crisis situations. Phone 1800 629 354 or 6205 1065.
http://health.act.gov.au/c/health?a=sp&pid=1061186615 ![]()
COTA - Seniors Information Service
Information about Home and Community Care Services; quality use of medicines; falls prevention; other government and community services; and social and support groups. Phone 6282 3777.
http://www.cotaact.org.au/ ![]()
Women's Centre for Health Matters
A resource centre for issues relating to women's health and wellbeing.
http://www.wchm.org.au/ ![]()
Women ACT
The ACT Government's online information service for women and girls brings together the Office for Women and Women's Information Referral Centre websites and includes an enhanced Women's Service Directory.
http://www.dhcs.act.gov.au/women
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Services
Winnunga Nimmityjah provides a holistic model of health care that encompasses not only medical care, but a range of programs to promote good health and healthy lifestyles.
http://www.winnunga.org.au/ ![]()
Beyondblue
The National depression initiative to increase the capacity of the broader Australian community to prevent depression and respond effectively to it when it occurs.
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx ![]()
Lifeline
Provides confidential telephone counselling for people who are in need of support at times of crisis.
http://www.act.lifeline.org.au/ ![]()
YMCA - PrYme Movers
The leading provider of older adult health and wellness programs in Canberra. Classes operate at various centres throughout Canberra.
http://www.canberra.ymca.org.au/services/healthfit/Pages/PrYmeMovers.aspx ![]()
mpowerdome - Keenagers Program (50+)
A fun loving group with a strong social focus that provides a variety of activities that contribute to the health and wellbeing of people aged 50 and over. 56 Coyne Street, Fadden.
http://www.mpowerdome.com.au/index.php?page_id=7 ![]()
Heart Foundation Heart Moves
Helping all Australians stay active for life.
http://heartmoves.heartfoundation.org.au/ ![]()
Beat It
An Australian Diabetes Council initiative which provides a tailored exercise and lifestyle management program to asist those with or at risk of diabetes or other chronic disease.
http://www.australiandiabetescouncil.com/Beat-It/Take-part-in-BEAT-IT/Find-A-Program/ACT.aspx ![]()
CANwalk
A portal designed to assist you in finding a local walking group or event to suit your needs.
http://www.canwalk.org.au ![]()
Pedal Power
A community organisation with the objectiver: 'More canberrans cycling, more often, for a better community'.
http://www.pedalpower.org.au/ ![]()
Dance Societies and Groups in Canberra
http://www.bcl.com.au/canberra/intgroup/dance.htm ![]()
Belconnen Fitness Program
Belconnen Community Service, Chandler Street. For all ages and abilities.
http://www.bcsact.com.au/detailpage.php?cp_id=73&cat_name=Belconnen+Community+Centre ![]()
Arts and Health Australia
A networking and advocacy organisation and cousulting agency, established to enhance and improve health and wellbeing within the community through engagement in creative activity.
http://www.artsandhealth.org/resources/online-resources.html ![]()
ArtsACT
Develops and implements government policies relating to the arts. It manages the ACT Arts Fund, the Public Art Program and a range of other arts development initiatives as well as oversees the development and managment of a range of ACT cultural facilities.
http://www.arts.act.gov.au/arts_in_the_act ![]()



