ACT
The Community Portal helps Australians find relevant, up-to-date community information and services. There are more than 250 community topics and links to thousands of resources provided by all levels of government and the non-government sector. The Community Portal is for individuals and communities, and includes special sections for community groups and for community developers.
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Check the ‘Age Page’ of the Community Services section of your local telephone directory for many useful contact phone numbers. Also check your local council’s website for community information, community centres and contacts. See the list of councils here.
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Grandparents leave
There is a push by the ACT Government to initiate grandparental leave for its public servants. This is excellent recognition of the greater role grandparents are playing in the upbringing of children.
The ACT could offer up to 12 months unpaid leave for grandparents to look after grandchildren up to the age of two. This means they can enjoy the time with their little loved ones without fear of losing their job.
If this idea goes through, the ACT would be the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce such a measure. Earlier in the year, St George bank introduced grandparental leave for its employees. May the idea catch on (like Equine flu!).
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Health First
24 hours a day, seven days a week telephone and internet health advice line staffed with Registered Nurses to answer your questions. It offers all people in the ACT region a confidential, reliable and consistent source of health care advice.
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Phone 6207 7777
Australian Capital Territory Government Home Page
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Older Persons’ Portal
This ACT Government site provide's a source of information on the range of services, resources and facilities available to the older people living in the ACT. It enables older people to search for current information in key areas such as health, housing, home care, finance and law, transport, education and training, safety and security, leisure and recreation and various support groups.
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