Help us deliver better Canberra primary health care services

We would like to understand more about your community?

We want to hear from you!

CHN’s mission is to use local knowledge to make primary health care in the ACT accessible and effective.

Do you, or someone you know, work with a local community group, support group or organisation?

Do you, or someone you know, offer support or advice to Canberrans who face hardship, disadvantage or who can’t always get the health care they need?

We want to learn more about your community's needs!

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How can CHN learn about the health and health related issues of for your community?

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CHN ACT
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 Thu, 31 Jul 2025
  • CHN’s mission is to use local knowledge to make primary health care in the ACT accessible and effective.

    Do you, or someone you know, work with a local community group, support group or organisation?

    Do you, or someone you know, offer support or advice to Canberrans who face hardship, disadvantage or who can’t always get the health care they need?

    How can CHN learn about the health and health related issues of for your community?

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    CHN ACT
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CHN programs

Social Workers in General Practice Pilot

Social Workers in General Practice Pilot

CHN partnered with 4 local practices to deliver the Social Workers in General Practice Pilot. Social workers supported patients with counselling, navigating health care, and helping staff and patients understand their role. 

Mental health

Mental health

CHN commissions mental health services, including by funding organisations such as Medicare Mental Health and headspace to provide psychological therapies, psychosocial services and services for children and young people. 

Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Pilot

Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Pilot

The FDSV pilot supports primary health care professionals recognise, understand and respond to early signs of family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV).

First Nations health

First Nations health

CHN partners with local organisations to offer care coordination and assistance to First Nations people living with chronic conditions, and improve cultural awareness in health care services.

Primary care pilot

Primary care pilot

The Primary Care Pilot helps primary health care professionals and their patients with complex health needs work together to centre care on the whole person, to manage their health needs.

ACT Breathlessness Intervention Service

ACT Breathlessness Intervention Service

CHN partnered with stakeholders including consumers and clinicians to co-design and develop a pilot of a home Breathlessness Intervention Service for the ACT, which improves independence and self management for people who experience breathlessness.