healthAbility

18/07/2025

We were delighted to have Vicki Ward MP for Eltham drop by today for a tour of our Community Cupboard and refreshed reception space at Eltham!

Vicki met with our CEO Agata Jarbin and Executive of Wellbeing and Prevention Rosalyn Sandwell to chat about how we can continue to work together to support the health and wellbeing of people in our community through important initiatives like the Community Cupboard.

17/07/2025

This week is , with a focus on prevention, understanding and support to help create a healthier future for everyone.

We understand how important it is for people living with diabetes to stay connected and supported, whether you've been recently diagnosed or living with the condition long-term.

Our Diabetes Support Groups at Eltham and Box Hill provide people living with diabetes a place to connect, share experiences, and learn about the latest in diabetes healthcare through guest speakers, including health professionals from healthAbility.

ℹ️Diabetes Support Group - Box Hill
Dates: Every fourth Thursday of the month
Time: 1.15pm - 2.45pm
Cost: $6 per session
Where: healthAbility Box Hill - 43 Carrington Rd Box Hill 3128

ℹ️Diabetes Support Group - Eltham
Dates: Every fourth Tuesday of the month
Time: 1.15pm - 2.45pm
Cost: $6 per session
Where: healthAbility Eltham - 917 Main Road Eltham 3095

To join the group please call 9430 9100 or email contact@healthability.org.au. To find out more about our range of diabetes services visit https://bit.ly/44QnTAn

15/07/2025

If you're in Box Hill today, come and visit our Service Connection team at Box Hill Central! (Outside BreadTop near the train station entrance).

We have information about Home Care Packages, Healthy Ageing services, and how to access the services and supports that are right for you.

We'll be here until 2pm, so come on down and say hello! 👋

11/07/2025

healthAbility Repair Café - Whitehorse. Delivered in partnership with Whitehorse City Council and supported by the Rotary Club of Box Hill Central.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 12 July 2025.
🕘 Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
📍 Location: Strathdon House, 449-467 Springvale Rd, Forest Hill

We've lined up a team of expert repairers to bring life back to your cherished items:

📱 Electronic Repairs
⚡ Electronic Repairs
👕 Garment (Sewing, Patching) Repairs
🪑 Furniture Repairs
🎠 Wooden Toys & Wooden Product Repairs
🪄 General Odd Job Repairs
🍂 Garden Tools Sharpening
🖼️ Picture Frame Repairs*

*Please note that most picture frame repairs will need to be completed offsite, and the repaired item can be picked up at our next Repair Café.

🗣️ Apart from getting your items repaired, this event also serves as an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. Share stories, ideas, and tips while enjoying a warm cuppa in our relaxed and social environment.

📸 Please note that our staff may be taking photos during the Repair Café sessions for publication online, including on our website and social media. If you prefer not to be featured in any photos, inform our staff at the sign-in desk when you arrive.

11/07/2025

Happy NAIDOC Week from all of us at healthAbility!
Find out what’s happening in your local community this weekend: https://bit.ly/40eWoPM

09/07/2025

Join our experienced and compassionate Family Support Worker Joan Lauricella over six weekly sessions to learn how to communicate more effectively with your child and support their emotional intelligence.

Details:

📆 Dates: Wednesdays 6 August, 13 August, 20 August, 27 August, 3 Sept and 10 Sept
🕐 Time: 9.30am-11.30am
📍 Location: healthAbility Eltham, 917 Main Road, Eltham
💵 Cost: $80 per adult, $130 per couple, $50 concession
💻 Bookings: Please visit https://bit.ly/45Vtk or scan the QR code

08/07/2025

Whitehorse City Council is serving up winter warmth 🥣❄ Join the Community Soup event at Strathdon House on Sunday, 20 July for hearty soups, fresh bread, and great company.

📍 Book now: [https://bit.ly/strathdon-community-soup]

❄🍲🍞 Winter is here – and so is soup season!

Join us Sunday 20 July at the cozy Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct for a heartwarming day of homemade soup (think Cream of Cauliflower or classic Pea & Ham) and fresh bread. Connect at our communal table or book a smaller table for something more intimate.

Hot food, local ingredients & great company – don’t miss this Community Soup event!

📅 Book now: https://bit.ly/strathdon-community-soup

05/07/2025

Happy National NAIDOC Week! We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy. Artist Jeremy Morgan Worrall’s stunning piece ‘Ancestral Lines’ explores this theme through the wisdom, knowledge and connection to Country passed down over many generations.

To find out more about NAIDOC celebrations in your community and how you can get involved, visit: https://bit.ly/3WgTIhR

04/07/2025

Join the Healthy Ageing team from healthAbility for a free online information session about what Support at Home means for people receiving Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) services.

Anyone is welcome to join this session, including CHSP participants, carers, and family members.

📆 Wednesday 9 July 2025
🕐 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
⭐ Register here: https://bit.ly/3TnVexC

03/07/2025

A huge thank you to the amazing families and staff at Eltham Primary School who recently held a food drive to help stock our Community Cupboard!

Every item donated will help bring comfort and relief to people in our local area. We are so grateful for your support – it makes a real difference!

If you are interested in supporting the Community Cupboard or would like to know more, please email contact@healthability.org.au or call 9430 9100.

📍 Visit the Community Cupboard at:
healthAbility Eltham
917 Main Road Eltham
Ground floor, opposite reception
8.30am–5.00pm

01/07/2025

🦷 Need to fit in a dental check-up after work or on the weekend?
 
Our Eltham Dental Clinic is now open late on Thursdays until 8 pm* (private appointments only)

Book our Check Up and Clean package for just $180* – includes a dental exam, clean, x-rays, fluoride treatment, and a personalised oral health plan.

Eltham
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 8.30am–5pm
Thurs: 8.30am–8pm
Sat: 8.30am–1 pm

Box Hill 
Mon to Fri: 8.30am–5pm
Sat: 8.30am–3pm

🗣️ Our Box Hill clinic has bilingual dental professionals fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.

To find out more and to make a booking: https://healthability.org.au/services/dental.

* New private clients only. Not available for public dental services.

30/06/2025

Understanding your Home Care Package options doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Join us for a free information session in Eltham or Box Hill. Meet our friendly team, ask questions at your own pace, and enjoy a biscuit while you're there.

📍 Drop-ins welcome or register your interest here: https://bit.ly/4n9vdzF

📅 Tuesday 1 July | 🕦 11.30 am – 1.00 pm
Box Hill Library, Level 1 (Bert Lewis Room) – 1040 Whitehorse Rd

📅 Thursday 3 July | 🕠 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
Snowgum Room, healthAbility Eltham – 917 Main Road

✨ Join one of our packages and receive 2 hours of complimentary in-home care*.

*Terms apply.