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Services announced for new South Tuggeranong Health Centre

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The health centre will be located near Lanyon Marketplace in Conder.

The new South Tuggeranong Health Centre will provide residents with access to a range of free public health services.

These will include paediatrics, pathology, dementia care and chronic disease programs.

The centre’s clinical services and design have been guided by feedback from clinicians, consumers and the local community through consultation carried out in late 2023.

The feedback revealed residents wanted easier access to preventative health services and treatment for chronic disease.

The new centre will offer a range of community-based services that reflect the changing health needs of the Tuggeranong community.

The services available at the new health centre will include:

  • paediatrics
  • pathology collection
  • diabetes clinics
  • falls and falls injury prevention
  • dementia care
  • chronic disease programs
  • community nursing
  • a virtual care interview room.

The South Tuggeranong Health Centre, located in Conder, is one of five new health centres being delivered across the ACT.

Other centres will be located in the Inner South, North Gungahlin and West Belconnen.

The health centre in Molonglo opened in 2022 to provide women’s and family health care to the region.

The centres will provide integrated multi-disciplinary care with a focus on preventive care and advice, early intervention and the management of chronic illness.

They will complement Canberra’s existing network of nurse-led Walk-in Centres and community health centres.

The ACT Government will continue to invest in health services and infrastructure across the ACT to provide Canberrans with access to the right health care, at the right time and in the right place.

This includes more investment in our health workforce, including recruiting and upskilling our teams and committing to nurse and midwife-to-patient ratios.

The government will soon consult with Inner South and North Gungahlin residents about the services and design of the new health centres coming to those areas.

A development application for the South Tuggeranong Health Centre will be submitted and a head contractor engaged for construction in the coming months.

Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2024 and be completed by the end of 2025.

Find more information on builtforcbr.act.gov.au

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Canberra in focus on Gardening Australia

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Volunteer Carol can spot a caterpillar at ten paces, even if it is hidden under the husk of a corn cob.

The popular Gardening Australia program will have a distinctly Canberra flavour on Friday 17 May.

ABC TV’s gardening flagship will air a story featuring two ACT schools, several students and much-loved volunteer Carol Quashie-Williams, scientist in residence at both Farrer Primary and Namadgi School.

As a CSIRO STEM Professional in Schools, Carol has enriched the lives of thousands of young people during two decades of volunteering.

She teaches life skills in gardening, nutrition, cooking and teamwork, with lessons in biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, physics, maths, literacy and art sprouting here and there.

An agricultural and environmental scientist and entomologist, Carol can spot a caterpillar at ten paces, even if it is hidden under the husk of a corn cob.

Namadgi School Principal Gareth Richards says Carol’s way of engaging the kids means her presence is felt whether she is on site or not.

“Even when she’s not at school, the kids are still carrying on with activities she’s taught them,” he said.

“We’ll see them walking around the garden with magnifying glasses in hand, inspecting bugs they find along the way. She has a lasting impact on our students’ lives.”

Another legacy of Carol’s involvement is professional growth and development.

“She builds the capacity of our staff. Working shoulder to shoulder with Carol they have picked up expertise they’ve been able to go on to share with our students,” Gareth said.

Named Volunteer of the Year at the 2019 ACT Public Education Awards, Carol started volunteering when her own children were at school and found it so rewarding she continued after they had left.

With a day job in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, she says her involvement in the schools program enables her to maintain her pest surveillance and diagnostic and science communication skills.

“I enjoy inspiring the next generation of scientists and gardeners and love the enthusiasm of the students when working outside and in the environment centres,” she said.

‘My Garden Path – Carol STEM’ airs on Gardening Australia this Friday 17 May at 7:30pm (repeated Sunday 1:30pm, or catch up via iView or the Gardening Australia website).

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How to explore Belconnen with your dog

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Belconnen locals love exploring the bushland in their neighbourhood.

How dog friendly your community is can have a large impact on how connected you feel to where you live.

Luckily for residents of Belconnen, there are plenty of on-leash and off-leash areas that are perfect for families with dogs.

Here are some of our favourites:

Dog park

Belconnen Dog Park – Diddams Close, Lake Ginninderra

This dog park is located on the shores of Lake Ginninderra.

It’s a fenced dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs.

There are both grassy and dirt areas, providing plenty of interesting terrain for your pooch.

There are also shady areas as well as benches. You can take a seat while you watch your dog play with their friends.

Once your dog has had enough of the park, there’s a nearby dog beach as well as a nearby on-leash walking track.

Off-leash areas

There are over 30 areas that are dog off-leash in the Belconnen region.

Mount Rogers Reserve

This stunning spot of bushland in Fraser has a lot to offer.

If you and your dog are active, you’ll love the range of walking tracks. They connect from Evatt, Melba and Spence. The tracks cater to different ability and fitness levels, with varying lengths and degrees of incline.

The reserve offers breathtaking views of the Belconnen region. There are seated and shaded areas, so you can take a break and soak it all in.

Melba Oval

Ovals aren’t just places for people to play sport and work on their fitness, they can be great for dogs too.

While your dog is free to roam and play on the oval while it’s not in use, if it’s booked for formal sport (including training sessions), you’ll need to return another time.

Check when the sportsground is booked for use.

On-leash areas

Umbagong District Park

The new Umbagong bridge walk over the native grasslands is a pleasure for everyone in the family, canines included.

There are various walking tracks including:

  • the Heritage Trail
  • the Creek and Catchment Trail
  • Nature Trail.

There’s also a playground for growing families. However, remember that when in use, all playgrounds, sportsgrounds, picnic areas and barbecue areas become dog prohibited areas. When they’re not in use, you can enter these areas as long as your dog is on their leash.

Lake Ginninderra

Lake Ginninderra is the perfect spot for a scenic stroll, and outside of the dog park, it is a dog on-leash area, as are all lakes in Canberra (unless otherwise signposted).

Other on-leash areas include all streets, verges, footpaths and cycle paths. You’ll also need to keep your dog on their leash if you’re within 10 metres either side of the path.

No matter where in Belconnen your adventures take you, you need to pick up after your dog. Failing to pick up your dog droppings is an offence that carries of a fine of $150. Failing to carry the correct equipment to collect your dog droppings carries a $75 fine. For easy poop collection, why not treat yourself to a Puppoon? The clever invention attaches to your lead and is air-tight to reduce odour. It’s also invented by a Canberran.

Read more about the Puppoon.

Learn more about local spots to take your dog or view on-leash, off-leash, conditional off-leash and dog prohibited areas on ACTmapi’s dog exercise area map.

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Access Canberra public holiday hours – Easter long weekend and Anzac Day

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services




Access Canberra public holiday hours – Easter long weekend and Anzac Day – Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate















As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening.

Released 07/04/2025

Access Canberra will offer reduced services over the Easter long weekend and Anzac Day public holiday.

Service Centres and Specialised Centres will be closed on:

  • Good Friday – Friday 18 April
  • Easter Monday – Monday 21 April
  • Anzac Day – Friday 25 April

On public holidays, the Access Canberra Contact Centre (13 22 81) will be open from 9am to 5pm. Limited services will be available on Good Friday.

Outside these times the Access Canberra Contact Centre will be still open to report urgent public safety issues like fallen trees and faulty traffic lights 24/7.

Access Canberra Executive Branch Manager Emily Springett said most Access Canberra transactions can be completed online – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

“There are only a few transactions that have to be completed at a Service Centre, including applying for a new driver’s licence, establishing proof of identity and collecting new number plates,” Ms Springett said.

As Canberrans prepare for holidays, they are reminded to ensure their life admin is up to date, including renewing their car and caravan registration.

“Service Centres will be very busy in the lead up to the public holidays, so please make sure you plan ahead and don’t leave your visit too late,” Ms Springett said.

To avoid the queues, you can visit the Access Canberra website to book an appointment at any Service Centre or check the current wait times before you visit.

“As we enter one of our busiest periods of the year, we ask the Canberra community for patience and kindness as our teams work to assist you,” Ms Springett said.

For more information on opening hours, visit the Access Canberra website.

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Trauma-informed training to support young Canberrans

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services




Trauma-informed training to support young Canberrans – Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate

















As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening.

Released 04/04/2025

The ACT Government is delivering on its election commitment to support children and young people needing trauma-informed care and support.

Trauma affects many children and young people in the ACT, and health practitioners across our health sector are often the first in a position to help and offer support.

Almost 50 staff across the ACT Government and the health sector have this week undertaken training as part of the latest cohort for a 16-week program delivered by training provider Emerging Minds.

The training, delivered as part of the Youth At Risk Project, supports staff working with young people to understand how to identify and respond to young people who have experienced trauma, and work collaboratively across services to ensure a coordinated approach to care.

Minister for Mental Health Rachel Stephen-Smith said the ACT Government is committed to upskilling health workers to provide mental health support and understand the impact of trauma on people’s lives.

‘The ACT Government is continuing to build on our commitments to supporting children and young people who need specialised trauma support and care,” Minister Stephen-Smith said.

‘The Trauma-Informed Practice Training Program will build a resilient and responsive health sector capable of addressing the complex needs of children and young people who have experienced trauma.

‘By investing in this training, we are empowering our health workforce with the knowledge and confidence to provide the compassionate care children and young people deserve.’

The ACT Government has invested $200,000 into the Trauma-Informed Practice Training Program as part of its commitment to supporting children and young people.

An evaluation report into the effectiveness of the training from the program’s first cohort, which ran from August to October 2024, showed positive results, with participants reporting improvements in their ability to apply trauma-informed approaches in their work with children, young people, and families.

The Youth at Risk Project is jointly funded by the Australian and ACT Governments to improve the ACT sector response to young people presenting with complex needs and trauma.

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Canberra’s best noodles

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Canberrans have named Tokyo Canteen among their favourite noodles. Image: VisitCanberra

There are few foods more comforting than a warm bowl of noodles.

We asked Canberrans on the We Are CBR Instagram page to tell us their favourite spots for noodles in Canberra.

Here are the top noodles in Canberra, as voted by you.

Yat Bun Tong Dumpling House, Belconnen

While Yat Bun Tong offer pan-fried and steamed dumplings, locals also love their noodels

Singapore noodles, stir fried noodles with shredded pork and fried rice vermicelli with shredded roast duck are just some of the noodle dishes on the menu.

Ramentic repeatedly gets mentioned as one of Canberra’s best spots for ramen.

They offer six types of Japanese ramen, including their signature Ramentic with shio tonkotsu (pork bone broth) and slow cooked chashu (pork scotch).

If Laksa is your preferred noodle dish, Dickson Asian Noodle House offer one of Canberra’s best.

The restaurant specialises in traditional Malaysian, Thai and Lao cuisine and the menu is heavy on noodle dishes. Think noodle soups, Hokkien noodles, Pad Thai, Pad Siew and more.

This reasonably new addition to Lonsdale Street is heavy on the sass, and the spice.

Noodle lovers rate the Pad Thai, Kuay Tew Toon (noodles in a five spice broth with pork, beef or chicken) and Yen Ta Fo or pink noodle soup.

It seems that Canberrans love a bowl of ramen, and Ikigai has cemented itself as a favourite among northsiders.

Their menu includes four styles of ramen, including Tonkotsu (pork), Tori Paitan (white chicken bone broth with sous vide chicken breast), Shoyu Miso (miso broth and charred tofu) and Ebi Curry (white chicken bone broth, curry sauce and prawns).

This Asian fusion restaurant has a contemporary take on traditional Japanese ramen.

Chicken and porcini, gochujang, lime and chilli, truffle, and black sesame are just some of the standout flavours.

If you like having options, you’re bound to love Biang Biang Noodles.

Their speciality is Chinese hand-pulled noodles and they offer dry or soup noodles with a large range of flavours.

Bistro Nguyen’s is a Vietnamese restaurant that’s well-known for its Pho, or Vietnamese noodle soup.

Choose from vegetarian, beef, chicken or seafood Pho options. There are also vermicelli bowls, roast duck noodles, laksa, crispy noodles and more.

Lim Peh’s Wonton Noodles takes inspiration from Singapore’s Hawker markets to bring authentic noodles to Canberra.

Choose from Wantan Mee (dry or soup noodles with char siu pork), Lem Peh’s duck noodles, chee cheong fun (steamed rice noodle rolls), Hainanese beef noodles and more.

1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle offer both dry noodles and noodle soup.

There are eight noodle dishes on the menu, featuring handmade noodles with beef, pork, chicken or lamb.

Ramen O, Belconnen, Phillip and Canberra City

Ramen O specialise in authentic Japanese ramen with tonkotsu pork and soy soup.

In addition to their pork ramens they have three vegetarian ramens on offer which use a soy milk based soup.

Weston Creek residents love Sin Ya Garden’s Chinese, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine.

Their menu is extensive and includes noodle soup, crispy noodles, mee goreng, laksa and Singapore noodles.

This Vietnamese restaurant is a favourite among Canberra foodies.

The menu features Vietnamese sour soup, pho (beef rice noodle soup), rice or egg noodle soup, laksa, and noodle salads.

Tokyo Canteen runs ramen nights from 5pm, serving traditional Japanese ramen.

If you’re in the mood for something less traditional, try their udon carbonara with chewy udon noodles, creamy sauce and a soy-cured egg yolk.

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AUSTIN puts Canberra in the spotlight

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Ben Miller and acting newcomer Michael Theo star in the production.

AUSTIN, a narrative comedy series filmed predominately in the ACT, will premiere on Sunday 9 June at 8pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.

The series was supported by the ACT Government and Screen Canberra through the CBR Screen Attraction Fund and CBR Screen Investment Fund.

Showcasing Canberra’s beauty, the eight-part series puts the city in the spotlight.

The production created many training and employment opportunities for local professionals. It also brought significant economic expenditure to the region.

AUSTIN stars two of the UK’s most-loved comic performers – Ben Miller (Bridgerton, Death in Paradise) and Sally Phillips (Veep, Bridget Jones’s Diary) – along with favourite Australian actors Gia Carides (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Big Little Lies) and Roy Billing (Jack Irish, Underbelly).

The series also sees Michael Theo, from the ABC’s international hit series Love on the Spectrum, make his acting debut.

It was produced by the multi-award-winning team at Northern Pictures, with Lincoln Pictures.

About AUSTIN

When much-loved children’s author Julian Hartswood (Ben Miller) inadvertently causes a social media storm, his career and that of his illustrator wife Ingrid (Sally Phillips) appears to be over. That is until Austin (Michael Theo), the neurodivergent son that Julian never knew existed, turns up out of the blue. 

Could embracing this modern nuclear family be Julian’s route back from cancellation? Will Ingrid forgive him? One thing is for certain: if Julian thinks Austin is going to be a push over, he’s in for a rude awakening.

Production credit: A Northern Pictures production with Lincoln Pictures for the ABC. Major

Production investment from the ABC in association with Screen Australia, the ACT Government and Screen Canberra. Post produced with the assistance of the NSW Government in association with ITV Studios.

AUSTIN trailer

View the AUSTIN trailer

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Next steps for the Gorman Arts Centre upgrade

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Gorman Arts Centre turns 100 this year.

Plans for the upgrade of the Gorman Arts Centre continue with the development application now submitted.

The planned upgrades for the century-old complex will conserve heritage values and improve functionality.

This will include fit-for-purpose, accessible and inclusive workspaces for artists, as well as spaces for the community to experience art and arts activities.

The Gorman Arts Centre is occupied by some of the ACT’s leading arts organisations, smaller arts groups, arts businesses and individual artists.

Consultation has been underway with residents to ensure the upgrades create a vibrant and connected arts hub for artists and the community, and any disruption during construction is minimised.

The Development Application process will ensure all technical and heritage requirements will be met.

It also provides a further opportunity for feedback during the public notification period.

Pending approval of the Development Application, construction work will start later in 2024. Early works, not requiring Development Approval, are scheduled to start in July 2024.

The phased approach to the upgrades will help minimise disruption to occupants and their visitors, students and audiences.

The ACT Government will assist with any temporary relocations on site as work progresses.

The Gorman Arts Centre turns 100 this year.

This project is being funded by both the ACT and Australian governments.

Visit the artsACT website for more information about the project.

Click here to review the Development Application. Comments about the application can be made until 24 May 2024.

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Progress on southside road and path upgrades

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

Construction has begun on improvements on Sulwood Drive.

Significant road and path upgrades on the southside are now another step closer.

Construction has begun on improvements on Sulwood Drive. In addition, the preliminary design for the Athllon Drive duplication between Drakeford Drive and Sulwood Drive will soon be released.

Canberrans can view and discuss these designs at public information sessions this month.

Sulwood Drive upgrades

Upcoming upgrades along Sulwood Drive will include improved access to the popular Mount Taylor Nature Reserve.

Set to benefit drivers, walkers and cyclists alike, the work comprises:

  • a new 4-kilometre-long off-road shared path
  • new traffic signals at Mannheim Street and Sulwood Drive
  • two new raised pedestrian crossings
  • road pavement rehabilitation
  • new paths and access points into the Mount Taylor carpark.

The first package of works was completed last year, including two new raised crossings on Inkster Street and Livingston Avenue and associated streetlighting.

The upgraded infrastructure will improve safety and access for everyone visiting Mount Taylor.

The road upgrades are the next stage of works ahead. These will include new traffic lights at the Mannheim Street intersection, road pavement rehabilitation and improvements to the access points for the Mount Taylor carpark, with a new dedicated right-turn lane into the carpark.

To complete the work as safely and efficiently as possible, Sulwood Drive is now closed in both directions between Inkster Street and Livingston Avenue.

The road was closed on Monday, 6 May and will remain closed for approximately 13 weeks (weather permitting).

Traffic impacts will be monitored during this time, with changes made to measures such as signal timing if required.

Once the roadworks are complete, construction will begin on the new shared path along the southern side of Sulwood Drive, between Drakeford Drive and Athllon Drive.

The new shared path will make it easier for Canberrans to walk and ride in the area, whether recreationally or as a means of commuting.

More information about construction of the shared path, including timeframes for completion, will be provided before construction begins.

Athllon Drive upgrades – southern section

Major upgrades for Athllon Drive are also on the way.

A preliminary design prepared for the duplication of the southern section between Drakeford Drive and Sulwood Drive will soon be released.

The duplication will deliver two lanes in each direction and will help support Canberra’s integrated transport network as it caters to future population growth.

In addition, new and upgraded bus stops, and improvements to the C4 active travel route with a new underpass beneath Sulwood Drive and new traffic lights are proposed.

Community information sessions give Canberrans the opportunity to view and discuss the design ahead of the upcoming planning and environmental approvals processes.

The preliminary design for the southern section will be on display during these sessions. Canberrans can give their feedback until 1 June 2024.

Information sessions

  • Session 1: Monday, 20 May, 4pm to 5.30pm at Tuggeranong Library
  • Session 2: Saturday, 25 May, 10.00am to 12.00pm at Wanniassa shops

Athllon Drive upgrades – northern section

Detailed design is also underway on the duplication of the northern section between Hindmarsh Drive and Melrose Drive in Woden.

A preliminary design will be prepared and shared with the community, prior to planning and environmental approvals being sought for this section of the project.

More information

For more information on these projects, visit www.cityservices.act.gov.au/Infrastructure-Projects

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What to do when you move to Canberra

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

In addition to enjoying Canberra’s beautiful scenery, there are a few things you may need to do.

The to-do list can seem never ending when you move to a new city.

With Canberra’s population projected to reach 500,000 by 2027, there’s a growing number of people calling Canberra home.

The ACT is also home to 22,000 veterans and their families.

We’ve taken the guess work away with this handy list of things you need to do when you move to Canberra.

This includes:

  • Update your details with Access Canberra
  • Get an ACT driver licence
  • Update your Medicare details
  • Update your details with Access Canberra
  • Update your details on the electoral roll
  • Get familiar with the recycling and waste system
  • Enrol your child in school
  • Register your pet
  • Sign up to MyWay+, Transport Canberra’s ticketing system
  • Find where to go for health care
  • Join the library
  • Find disability support
  • Find support for Defence families
  • Connect with Canberra’s multicultural community.

Find out more below!

Update your details with Access Canberra

If you’ve moved to Canberra from interstate, you have three months to update your details with Access Canberra.

This will ensure that you don’t miss out on any important reminders.

You can easily update your details online, and it will apply to other services including:

  • occupational licences
  • building and construction licences
  • Working with Vulnerable People registration.

Find out how to update your details with Access Canberra.

Get an ACT driver licence

If you plan on driving in the ACT, you’ll need to get an ACT driver licence within three months of moving here.

If you’re moving to Canberra from overseas, what you will need to do depends on the type of license you have and the country that issued it.

If you’ve moved to Canberra from interstate, you need to visit an Access Canberra Service Centre to get an ACT driver licence. You will need to bring:

  • your proof of identity and residency
  • your current interstate licence
  • your licence history from the state or territory that issued it (you need to take this into an Access Canberra Service Centre within 7 calendar days of receiving it).

For interstate drivers’ licences, there’s no fee for this transaction if you’re issued with an ACT licence with the same expiry date as your interstate licence.

Update your Medicare details

Once you’ve got your ACT driver licence, log onto MyGov to update your Medicare details.

Update your details on the electoral roll

Once you’ve lived at your new address for at least one month, you are eligible to enrol at your new address.

The details on the electoral roll are used for both federal and state elections so you’ll only need to do this once.

Get familiar with the recycling and waste system

There are three different types of bins that are collected in the ACT:

  • recycling bins have a yellow lid
  • rubbish/landfill bins have a dark green or red lid
  • garden organic green waste bins with a light green lid.

The green waste bins are optional. If you don’t have one, you can easily order one.

Bins are collected on a weekly or fortnightly basis. The bin collection calendar can tell you when bins are collected in your suburb. It will also tell you what can and cannot go in your household bins.

Enrol your child in school

Every ACT child or young person from kindergarten to year 12 is guaranteed a place at their local public school, determined by their priority enrolment area.

Children from the age of 6 must be enrolled in and attending school (or registered for Home Education) until they complete Year 12 or turn 17, whichever happens first.

Prior to starting school, your child may be eligible for preschool.

Canberra families can access up to 300 hours of free preschool per year with the three-year-old preschool program offered by participating Early Childhood and Education Care (ECEC) services.

Register your pet

All dogs and cats over eight weeks who have been in the ACT for 28 days or more must be registered.

When you register you pet for the first time, you’ll need to:

  • complete the application form
  • pay a one-off fee.

Cat and dog owners must renew their pets registration annually.

Pet services are now a part of the ACT Digital Account. This means that with your online account, you can:

  • register your pet
  • pay online
  • renew, update or change your pet’s registration details.

Get set up with MyWay+

Canberra’s public transport system has two main parts: buses and the light rail.

MyWay+ is the ticketing system used to pay for both services. MyWay+ is as simple as tapping on and off with your regular bank card or payment method on your phone

You can also download the MyWay+ app and create a MyWay+ account. This gives you the added benefits of personalised journey planning and real time information.

If you don’t want to use the digital features of MyWay+, you can also purchase a MyWay+ card.

Find out how to set up a MyWay+ account and download the app.

Find where to go for health care

The ACT Government has developed a new online tool to help the community find out more about local health services in Canberra.

The tool includes information about GP services and public, community-based health care services that people (mostly) don’t need a referral for. It also has information about non-government health related services.

Join the library

Libraries ACT has nine branches plus the ACT Heritage Library in Fyshwick.

Your local library offers so much more than just books to borrow. You can scan and print your important documents for free, use the public PC’s, connect to free Wi-Fi or even meet a, Justice of the Peace.

Plus, the library is a great way to meet people and connect with your new community with events and programming happening daily such as, Geri-Fit active sessions, children’s school holiday activities and much more.

Plus, joining Libraries ACT gives you access to free digital resources across categories like language learning, music and film, newspapers and magazines, personal and professional development and more.

Find disability support

If you or someone you care for has disability, there are programs and services that can support you.

Connect with Canberra’s multicultural community

There are programs and services for members of Canberra’s multicultural community.

This includes:

  • overseas qualifications assessments
  • work experience and support
  • Translating and Interpreting Service
  • support for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
  • and more.

You can also visit the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre to speak to community organisations that can you give you advice, help you access support services and help you with English.

Explore your new home!

Don’t forget to get out and about and enjoy our beautiful city. Here are some stories that you might enjoy as someone new to Canberra:

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