Project List
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2024- 2027 ACT PHN Needs Assessment - My Say
Thank you to all who completed the Health Needs Assessment survey on MySay. While this project is now closed, your input has been invaluable in shaping the stakeholder consultation section of the Health Needs Assessment...
Created On : August 07,2024Go To Project Page -
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November focus - Men's health
Many general practices in Canberra have special clinics for mens health, but any GP can help with mens health issues. We're interested in hearing your say about where to go for men's health checks, how likely...
Created On : November 01,2024Go To Project Page -
December / January focus - People with disability
In the recent CHN Health Needs Assessment, several factors were identified that negatively impacted the ability of people with...
Created On : December 02,2024Go To Project Page -
Have a Say: Visiting a GP in the ACT
Some communities in the ACT now or in the future may not have enough GPs. This might be because there aren’t enough GPs or because the community’s healthcare...
Created On : December 20,2024Go To Project Page -
Capital Health Network - Draft Strategic Plan 2025-2027
Capital Health Network’s vision is for a connected health system that supports the health and wellbeing of people in the ACT. Our mission is to use local knowledge to make primary health care more accessible and effective, to enhance health...
Created On : December 23,2024Go To Project Page -
February Focus - Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Each year, about 1,815 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is a gynaecological cancer arising in the ovaries, fallopian tubes or lining of the...
Created On : February 04,2025Go To Project Page -
March is Endometriosis Month – raise awareness and have a say!
Endometriosis is one of the most common chronic conditions in Australia, affecting 1 in 7 women. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of...
Created On : March 11,2025Go To Project Page -
April focus - Veterans' health
Veterans face unique physical and mental health challenges due to their exposure to combat and hazardous materials. These experiences can result in physical injuries and psychological conditions such as Post-Traumatic...
Created On : March 27,2025Go To Project Page -
May focus - Heart health
Everyone who completed the heart health survey lives with cardiovascular disease. All had visited their GP in the past 12 months and were comfortable with discussing lifestyle changes with their GP. Most people said health care in the ACT was...
Created On : May 06,2025Go To Project Page -
Can Digital Health Tools make healthcare better? Have a say!
Thank you to people who participated in the Digital Health Tools survey. You told us you find digital health tools convenient, make your care more efficient and help with...
Created On : May 30,2025Go To Project Page -
July Focus - Understanding Lung Cancer & Screening
Lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer diagnosed in Australia and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It begins when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in one...
Created On : June 25,2025Go To Project Page -
Help us deliver better Canberra primary health care services
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...
Created On : July 31,2025Go To Project Page -
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September focus – Suicide prevention
On September 10th each year, communities from Australia and across the globe come together to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day. This day is led by the International Association for...
Created On : September 09,2025Go To Project Page -
October focus: Hospice and palliative care
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Death Literacy Index survey amidWorld Hospice and Palliative Care Day (11 Oct.) celebrations, a unified day of action to...
Created On : October 10,2025Go To Project Page -
November focus - Diabetes Care
Thank you to everyone who took part in our World Diabetes Day 2025 MySay survey. Most respondents showed strong understanding of diabetes and where to access care, and most said it’s easy to find diabetes information usually through their...
Created On : November 06,2025Go To Project Page -
Knowing where to go for urgent care in the ACT
When you or someone you know needs help quickly for an injury or illness, knowing where to go is essential to receive the right health care at...
Created On : December 18,2025Go To Project Page -
Strengthening Medication Safety in Aged Care
Capital Health Network (CHN), the ACT’s Primary Health Network, is here to help aged care homes bring on‑site Pharmacists into their care teams. Whether a Residential Aged Care Home (RACH) hires its own...
Created On : February 20,2026Go To Project Page -
Multicultural access to primary health care
CHN has recently funded 2 projects that will work to improve awareness, understanding and navigation of primary health services for Canberra’s multicultural community...
Created On : March 16,2026Go To Project Page