What we know about the privacy breach at Canberra Health Services The situation was brought to light on Tuesday morning following a leaked email. The Canberra Times · Mar 21, 2023
Private records of some Canberra Health Services patients 'deliberately' sent to industrial partner Some Canberra Health Services patients' records have been emailed to people outside of the organisation, in what has been described as a "serious breach of privacy". ABC News · Mar 20, 2023
Liberals raise more questions about Greens minister's workplace culture The Canberra Liberals again asked the Mental Health Minister to explain findings from a review of her office. The Canberra Times · Feb 9, 2023
ACT govt refuses to condemn federal cuts to psychology appointments This is despite the Greens Mental Health Minister saying she would like all mental health care to be universally funded. The Canberra Times · Feb 8, 2023
'We will fix it': Davidson concedes problems at mental health unit An inquiry found there were "poor standards of care delivery". The Canberra Times · Feb 7, 2023
Change promised after 'hard-to-read' report uncovers raft of issues at Canberra's Dhulwa Mental Health Unit A damning report into governance and policies at Canberra's secure mental health unit has listed assaults on staff and confusion about the facility's purpose among a number of issues that need urgent action. ABC News · Dec 1, 2022
Inquiry into Dhulwa finds 'poor standards of care' The report has made 25 recommendations for change. The Canberra Times · Dec 1, 2022
'I would warn you': Magistrate silences alleged Canberra Hospital killer She remanded the 18-year-old alleged murderer in custody, recommending that he be assessed for admission into a different mental health facility. The Canberra Times · Nov 14, 2022
Land finally secured for in-patient eating disorder facility It's been nearly four years since the in-patient facility was announced. The Canberra Times · Nov 8, 2022
'No more': The fight to improve the ACT's mental health system Ravi Madan died by suicide at 23 and his parents are now fighting for changes to the system. The Canberra Times · Oct 22, 2022
'I'm terrified': the end of COVID-19 isolation is not being welcomed by everyone The last of the remaining public health restrictions against COVID-19 have been dropped. The Canberra Times · Oct 13, 2022
ACT government, National Disability Insurance Agency to streamline NDIS approvals to free up hospital beds Janet spent a year in hospital waiting for changes to her NDIS plan to be approved and supported accommodation to be found. The ACT government wants to streamline the process so others can discharge faster. ABC News · Oct 2, 2022
'Real difference': New plan to free NDIS participants stuck in Canberra hospitals More than a dozen NDIS participants are stuck in hospitals despite being medically cleared to leave. The Canberra Times · Sep 16, 2022
'It works, it saves lives, it has great outcomes': Boost for ACT mental health services Mental Health Minister Emma Davidson said access to good mental health services was part of the government's vision for a kind, connected and informed community. The Canberra Times · Jul 30, 2022
Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2022 Edinburgh jewellery thief snared after eagle-eyed boss spots stolen items in social media pics Taylor Thomson admitted stealing almost £2000 worth of jewellery from the Fraser Hart store on Edinburgh's Princes Street during a four-month crime spree while working as a staff member.
Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022 Bungling jewellery thief snared after eagle-eyed boss spots stolen items in social media pics Taylor Thomson admitted stealing almost £2000 worth of jewellery from the Fraser Hart store on Edinburgh's Princes Street during a four-month crime spree while working as a staff member.
The Canberra Times · Jul 5, 2022 Public needs to rethink COVID risk if fresh restrictions imposed: expert State and territory governments have encouraged people to wear face masks but none have reintroduced legal requirements.
The Canberra Times · May 31, 2022 Dhulwa inquiry to deliver first findings within three months A former Fair Work commissioner will chair the inquiry.
The Canberra Times · May 28, 2022 ACT considers legalising prescription of psychedelics The ACT government is considering an unsolicited medicines reform proposal from Mind Medicine Australia.
The Canberra Times · May 15, 2022 Split in ACT govt on legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility Labor and the Greens are understood to be divided on the matter.
The Canberra Times · May 5, 2022 Government turns down another inquiry for Dhulwa Minister for Mental Health Emma Davidson said running a concurrent inquiry would not be helpful.
The Canberra Times · May 4, 2022 Opposition calls for another inquiry into Dhulwa The opposition's proposed inquiry would review current arrangements at the site.
The Canberra Times · May 2, 2022 'Sent into the killing fields': Nurses' calls for immediate safety fixes It came after the ACT government announced there would be an inquiry into cultural issues at the mental health unit.
The Canberra Times · May 1, 2022 ACT government to hold inquiry into conditions at Dhulwa The inquiry will investigate and review legislative, clinical and governance policies at the facility.
The Canberra Times · Apr 20, 2022 ACT government hints at possibility of inquiry into Dhulwa The nurses union and the ACT's opposition have called for an urgent inquiry into the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit.