Government Support
Links to ACT Government services and the regional offices of various Australian Government agencies.
ACT Emergency contacts list
In an emergency, dial triple zero 000.
Emergency contact numbers can be found at the top of every Canberra Health Services web page.
ACT Health - Emergency Contacts and click on the red Emergency Contact tab
ACT Health
ACT Health
ACT Health - Find a Health Service portal Interactive search to navigate health services in the ACT.
ACT Government services portal
Access Canberra:
ACT Services Portal
Canberra Health Services
Canberra Health Services Home page including services, locations and facilities.
Canberra Health Services Walk-in Centres provide free advice and treatment for people with minor illness and injury. No appointment is necessary. See the following link for more information:
Canberra Health Services Walk-in Centres
Services Australia
Services Australia Home Page
Services Australia - Centrelink
Services Australia Find Us
National Disability Insurance Scheme
NDIS
NDIS in the ACT
TRANSPORT SERVICES
The ACT and NSW Governments provide alternative transport services available to assist those with mobility or transport difficulties. There are also services run by regional community organisations. For community services, please go to the Community Organisations page.
Both the ACT and NSW Governments have taxi subsidy schemes for people with disabilities or who are unable to use regular public transport or drive due to other medical conditions.
ACT Taxi Subsidy Scheme
NSW Taxi Subsidy Scheme
Transport Canberra (i.e. ACTION buses and METRO ) has accessible options and alternative transport services:
- Special needs program
- ATSI Bus
- Flexible Bus Service (local area, door to door service)
Transport Canberra Accessible Transport Options
Date last reviewed: 15 October 2023