Project status: Open
Have YourSay
People in the ACT have the highest life expectancy in Australia. However, nearly half of all Canberrans live with one or more chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancers or mental health conditions. Many of these chronic diseases are preventable.
The ACT Government provides a range of health services for Canberrans. As well as providing treatment facilities like hospitals and health centres, the government also tries to keep people well so they do not need to use health services. This is called ‘prevention’.
The Healthy Canberra: ACT Preventive Health Plan 2020-2025, implemented through a series of 3‑year action plans, aims to prevent chronic diseases by supporting people to choose lifestyle behaviours that reduce their risk of developing preventable diseases.
We want to hear about what action you think government can take to reduce chronic disease in the ACT and get your input on the second ACT Preventive Health Action Plan 2023-2025.
This action plan is evidence-based and will build on the work already being delivered across the 5 priority areas of the preventive health plan. Click on each priority area to learn more about what the ACT Government is already doing:
| Supporting children and families | Enabling active living | Increasing healthy eating | Reducing risky behaviours | Promoting healthy ageing |
How to have YourSay
Consultation on the ACT Preventive Health Action Plan 2023-2025 will run for 12 weeks until 28 July 2023.
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Hold a group conversation
Consider holding a group conversation with some friends or an organised group.
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Join a workshop
Would you like to join a workshop to explore how Canberrans can be supported to be healthy and prevent chronic disease? If you would like to participate, submit your expression of interest by 16 June 2023.
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Email your submission
What is one action you would like to see the ACT Government take to reduce chronic disease and support all Canberrans to enjoy good health?
5 June, 2023
Anonymous says:
A Mandatory in Canberra for all Schools to have a School Canteen Policy which includes employing Canteen Managers as Teachers' Assistants -
2 June, 2023
Anonymous says:
Promote wholefood plant-based diets as an effective strategy to combat public health and environmental issues.
31 May, 2023
Anonymous says:
Promote and link free health-oriented activities across the city to public holidays like Canberra Day
31 May, 2023
Anonymous says:
Fund fun public health campaigns targeting TV, social media, print media, billboards etc like Slip Slop Slap Slide but for food and exercise
31 May, 2023
Anonymous says:
Bring back cooking classes to schools to educate children and yound people how to prepare healthy food and fund school veggie gardens
31 May, 2023
Anonymous says:
Incentivise food outlets to sell healthier food options and smaller portions
24 May, 2023
Anonymous says:
Increase funding for CHS community care services specifically allied health
23 May, 2023
Anonymous says:
Acknowledge the long term impacts of covid and other viruses, give everyone young and old a stronger footing by encouraging N95 masks
22 May, 2023
Anonymous says:
Providing Annual Voucher for sporting memberships, and equipment.
20 May, 2023
Anonymous says:
Educate the public on the importance of wearing well-fitted respirators. This prevents more people developing Long COVID.
20 May, 2023
Anonymous says:
Allow nurse practitioners to give vit B12 shots at walk-in centres. I can buy them without a script, but need to see a GP to receive them.
20 May, 2023
Anonymous says:
Make catching public transport free on weekends to promote active travel.
Who should participate
Anyone who lives in Canberra is welcome to contribute to our YourSay conversations.
We recognise the importance of hearing from people from a range of backgrounds including people:
- who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
- from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- from LGBTIQ+ communities
- with lower socioeconomic status
- with disability
- living with overweight or obesity
- living with mental illness.
We will use your views to
Help shape the ACT Preventive Health Action Plan 2023-2025.
Your responses to the survey will be anonymous and will help the ACT Government better understand the perspectives and needs of our community when it comes to supporting healthy lifestyle behaviours that help to prevent chronic disease.
Listening reports and consultation outcomes will be published on this page.
