Journal - 'Update'

Contents: Editorial by Susan Helyar, Director, ACTCOSS Transport a critical foundation for social and economic inclusion Community transport in the ACT New transport options for people with disability? Flexible Bus Service Transport must be accessible as well as affordable Why transport is tricky Travelling by bus Go Social, all around Canberra ACTCOSS honours John Wood’s […]

Contents: Director’s editorial Can we save Aboriginal affairs in the ACT? Want to find out about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services in the ACT and region? Nannies’ perspectives on how services can foster respectful relationships Workplace communications & protocols Keeping OzHelp’s training relevant & respectful for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities Supporting Aboriginal […]

This comment notes the important changes to the Act including the addition of decision making capacity as a criterion for mental health orders, and a new awareness of human rights. However, one notable issue with the Mental Health Act is the document’s inaccessibility and lack of clear information on legal pathways. ACTCOSS recommends a collaboration […]