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ensure that the performance of all grantees was satisfactory and that expenditure was in accordance with the purpose of the grant.
(3) Abortion Counselling Service - Provided support, education and information
services to women and the community.
ACT Cancer Society Inc - Provided education, patient support and information for people in the ACT and surrounding region who have cancer, their families and friends. Provided education and information to promote a healthy lifestyle and assist in the prevention of cancer.
Australian Cardiacs Association - Provided support, information, education, supervision, medical guidance and a post-hospital exercise program for people with cardiac disease at winter and summer venues.
Childbirth Education Association - Provided pregnancy fitness, preparation for birth and postnatal fitness.
Diabetes Australia ACT - The Association provided education to the community, clients and health professionals on diabetes and its prevention via client contact and public awareness campaigns.
Family Planning Association - Provided training in sexuality and reproductive health to the community (in particular women and young people) and health professionals.
Grow Canberra - Facilitates self-help groups and personal growth in a community based organisation for people rehabilitating from mental and emotional disorders, and the prevention of these.
Headway - Coordination of programs and activities including education, counselling advocacy and support for people with brain injuries and their carers. Provided a learning environment for living independently, developing social skills and enabling access to services.
Homebirth Canberra - A centre was established to provide a resource for homebirth and natural childbirth. Education support and equipment provided to Canberra Homebirth Association members planning a homebirth.
Inanna Inc./Medea Inc. - Provided 24 hour supported accommodation to women and their children with special needs as a result of emotional and mental distress.
Mental Health Foundation ACT Inc. - Provided information, referral and counselling for mental illness sufferers and their families. Provided administrative support to the Mental Health Foundation and mental health support groups.
Mental Health Service - Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service - Northside contractors provided a rehabilitation part-time and casual employment program for people with psychiatric.
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