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HCCA Response to ACT Budget 2022-23

Published: 2022 Budget Consultations

The 2022-23 ACT Budget was released on Tuesday 2 August 2022 by Andrew Barr MLA, Chief Minister and Treasurer of the ACT. The Budget papers can be found here: https://www.treasury.act.gov.au/budget/budget-2022-23 HCCA made a pre-budget submission to the Government, also available on our website, highlighting a range of potential investments in…

Submission to CHS Review of Spiritual Support Services

Published: 2022 Canberra Health Services

HCCA submission to the review of Spiritual Support Services Review at Canberra Health Services.

Submission to Northside Hospital Planning and Design Consultation

Published: 2022 Health Infrastructure Health Service Planning Quality and Safety in Health Care

The Northside Hospital is a welcome opportunity to address the distinctive health needs of ACT residents living in the area. This submission has been prepared in consultation with our members and community organisations to ensure the planning and design of the hospital adequately addresses the specific health needs of ACT…

Submission to Inquiry into Abortion and Reproductive Choice in the ACT

Published: 2022 Inquiries

HCCA views reproductive justice as including both the right not to have a child, through access to abortion and contraception, and the right to have a child without fear of violence or discrimination. It is vital that that the principles of reproductive justice are central in any fulsome review of…



Inquiry into the Drugs of Dependence (Personal Use) Amendment Bill 2021

Published: 2021 Inquiries Quality and Safety in Health Care

The Drugs of Dependence (Personal Use) Amendment Bill 2021 (The Bill) is a taking a much-needed step in the right direction towards harm minimisation and improving community outcomes in the ACT. The evidence shows that countries that decriminalised minor drug offences saw significant financial savings, less incarceration, significant public health…

Ahpra: Public Consultation on Revised Regulatory Principles for the National Scheme

Published: 2021 Quality and Safety in Health Care

For input on this consultation, HCCA sought advice from our Health Policy Advisory Committee. Overall, members were relatively satisfied with the improvements that had been made to the framing of the AHPRA regulatory principles.

ACT Health: Draft ACT Public Health Data Strategy

Published: 2021 Health Directorate Quality and Safety in Health Care

We know that when used appropriately, high quality data can identify gaps, highlight areas of safety concern and service gaps and indicate areas in need of further investment. This strategy is a step towards achieving this, however we suggest a few areas that need further consideration.

ACT Health: Storage of S8 (Controlled) Medication in Residential Care Facilities

Published: 2021 Aged Care/Health of Older People Health Directorate Quality and Safety in Health Care

We know that it is important for consumers in residential care facilities to have access to controlled medicines for emergency administration. Controlled medicines are frequently used in residential care facilities to treat moderate to severe, acute or chronic pain.

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