Question - Canberra Health Services

Question

Number
952
Subject
Canberra Health Services
(Community Assistance Temporary Supports (CATS) Program)
Asked by
Emerson, Thomas
Directed to
Minister for Health
Question asked on
26 February 2026
Answer due on
02 April 2026
Question asked
  1. What is the average and median wait time for eligible Canberrans to access the Community Assistance and Temporary Support program following discharge from hospital.
  2. How many people, on average, are taking up a bed each night in Canberra’s public hospitals for non-clinical reasons because there aren’t appropriate supports available to facilitate their discharge.