Media Releases

The latest media releases from ACT Medicare Local are listed below.

For media enquires please email media@actml.com.au or phone (02) 6287 8099.

06 February 2012

Straight to the heart of reducing cardiovascular risk

Chief Minister Katy Gallagher MLA will tomorrow launch the HeartLink program at 11am at Wattle Street Medical Practice, 83 Wattle Street, O’Connor.

23 January 2012

What's your health worth?

During Australia’s Healthy Weight Week (22 – 29 January 2012), ACT Medicare Local is encouraging Canberrans to look at their weight and consider if they need to reduce it.

12 January 2012

Starting school - ensure your child is fully immunised

ACT Medicare Local encourages parents of children starting school this year to have their four year old vaccinations completed before their first day.

20 December 2011

We all know what we should be doing these holidays

Use this holiday season to improve healthy habits as part of your regular routine.

14 December 2011

Chief Minister visits multi-disciplinary general practice

Viewed new infrastructure funded through the GP Development Fund.

08 November 2011

Increasing access to first-class GP services in Canberra

Welcomes the announcement of funding to general practices in the ACT for thirty projects through the fourth round of the ACT Government’s GP Development Fund

13 October 2011

Talking is the first step

During Mental Health Week, ACT Medicare Local is encouraging Canberrans to see their local family doctor if they feel anxious or depressed.

07 September 2011

ACT a leader in childhood immunisation

The Territory recorded the highest national immunisation rate for children aged 12-15 months, and the second highest for children 5 years of age.

06 September 2011

Canberra Hosts GP Convention

The national GPET Convention will be held 7 – 8 September 2011 at the National Convention Centre.

18 August 2011

Walk-in Centre model of care requires improvement

The evaluation of the WIC has identified a number of areas which require improvement.

10 August 2011

Funding to support Canberra’s GPs and increase workforce capacity

Applications for Round 4 of the GP Development Fund are now open.