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The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is an area 2,358 km2 with Canberra being the capital city. The ACT has a diverse population with many ethnicities. The state has a strong economy driven by both government and defence. Canberra is known for its strong urban planning and urban green spaces. The overall design of Canberra was conceived by Walter Burley Griffin. Canberra has strong and well maintained local infrastructure including a wide network of cycling paths. Canberra also has an abundance of recreational facilities promoting a strong quality of life for the residents who make the ACT their home. There is a thriving cultural scene and are many art galleries and museums including the National Gallery of Australia. Many heritage sites can be discovered in the ACT and Canberra, which include globally renowned architecture. There are opportunities for innovation and improvement in aged care in the ACT. The government has taken the initiative of talking and working alongside community organisations to discover new innovative models of care, such as age friendly social infrastructure and the use of assistive health technologies. Large residential aged care providers with a strong presence in the ACT are BaptistCare, Goodwin Aged Care Services, Calvary Care, RSL LifeCare and Uniting.
- Population 431,215
- Size of state 2,358 kilometres squared
- Average Summer temperatures range from 11 to 29
- Average winter temperatures range from 11 – 15
- Two large hospitals in the state are ‘Canberra Hospital’ and ‘Calvary John James Hospital’
A special thanks to our contributors
Jill Donaldson
Physiotherapist
Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.
Chris Baynes
DCM Media, agedcare101
Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.
Annie Donaldson
Nurse and Carer
Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.
Jill Donaldson
Physiotherapist
Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.
Chris Baynes
DCM Media, agedcare101
Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.
Annie Donaldson
Nurse and Carer
Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.
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