Your Community Health

25/07/2025

It was a pleasure to welcome our partners BreadHub to our balit wurun health centre. A local volunteer group dedicated to collecting and sharing food within the community, Bread Hub are expanding their work with a new project, PoolHub. The program provides free pool passes to families who may face barriers to accessing local health facilities.

Everyone deserves a healthy meal and the chance to enjoy a pool day with their family. We look forward to working with the Bread Hub team to support their local fundraising and community efforts.

16/07/2025

This National Diabetes Week, our community health team and the Darebin diabetes peer support group are encouraging everyone to book a health check.

Almost 400,000 Victorians live with diabetes, and more remain undiagnosed. Early detection and ongoing care can make a big difference.

✔️ Frequent checks for your eyes, feet, blood pressure and kidneys can help prevent serious problems.

✔️ Have a family member with type 1 diabetes? You might be able to get a free Type1Screen test to check your risk.

Learn more at: diabetesvic.org.au

13/07/2025

Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day, which celebrates people who identify as non-binary across the globe🌈🌎

There is still no legal recognition for non-binary people in many countries, so it is important to show support, raise awareness for the issues non-binary people face and celebrate diverse identities.

We are proud to offer specialised inclusive services.

Find out more: https://www.yourch.org.au/services/specialty-services/

11/07/2025

As NAIDOC Week comes to a close, our Community Health team came together for a shared breakfast before joining the NAIDOC march in the city.

It was a powerful way to stand in solidarity, celebrate the strength and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and reflect on this year’s theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.

💛❤️🖤

09/07/2025

Looking for free food in Darebin? 🍎

We are excited to introduce the new Find Free Food in Darebin map from the Eat Well, Live Well Group! This easy to use map helps you find free food, shared meals and support services within the community.

Whether you are looking to share a coffee or a meal with others, this map is a great way to find good food and connect with other community members. Thank you DIVRS, Neami National, and Housing Choices Australia for your collaboration and your support!

Explore the map today and share it with someone who might find it useful.

07/07/2025

Our team are out and about this week joining and hosting NAIDOC Week activities in our community 💛❤️🖤

This morning we joined the Aborigines Advancement League flag raising to mark the beginning of . We were also honoured to have Elder Annette Xiberras join us at our wulempuri barring health centre for a Welcome to Country, followed by a traditional smoking ceremony.

There is so much happening this NAIDOC Week, we encourage you to check out local events and show your support for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community: https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events

06/07/2025

This week marks 50 years of NAIDOC week celebrations🔴⚫🟡

This year's theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, which celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead.

Your Community Health stands in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced. We are proud to offer priority access to services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members: https://www.yourch.org.au/services/aboriginal-health/

🫶🫶🏽🫶🏾Join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week in 2025, listening, learning and engaging in meaningful dialogue.

Image: artwork by Jeremy Morgan Worrell, called 'Ancestral Lines'. "Each figure in the painting is tied to family lines, like songlines, reflecting what they know and what they passed on". To find out more visit: https://www.naidoc.org.au/

03/07/2025

🖤💛❤️Celebrate NAIDOC Week with us!

Join us for our NAIDOC Week Breakfast and the NAIDOC March, as we come together to recognise the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We will be marching from Parliament House to Fed Square.

📅Friday 11 July 2025
⏰8:30am for breakfast, leaving by 10am to join the March at Parliament House
📍wulempuri barring Community Hub (courtyard area), 125 Blake Street East Reservoir, VIC
🚌Transport is available for those who need it, but you will need to arrange your own way back home. Please email engagement@yourch.org.auto book your spot, as they are limited.

01/07/2025

This year's theme for is small steps, big difference🌎

Join us and get involved in the global movement to reduce plastic pollution. Together we can create cleaner streets, oceans, and communities!

Why should you join us for Plastic Free July?

🚰⚕️Protect Our Health: Reduce harmful chemicals in food and water.
🐨🌳Conserve Wildlife: Help protect marine and other wildlife.
♻️Support Sustainability: Align with our eco-friendly goals.

Here are a few easy ways you can reduce your plastic along with us this month:
☕ Try a reusable coffee cup
🗑️Organise a neighbourhood clean-up in your community
🌯 Avoid plastic takeaway containers
🛍️ Reduce single-use plastics in your household.

Together we can build a plastic-free future! 🌏 Visit plasticfreejuly.org for more info and take the pledge!

25/06/2025

Respect Victoria 's powerful new asked Victorian men to share their stories and what masculinity means to them.

The encourages Victorian men to challenge harmful forms of masculinity and reflect on what kind of man they want to be—for themselves, their partners, families and
communities.

Here are some of their stories:

Victorian men were asked what masculinity means to them. These are their stories. Find out more: https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/KindManWhat Kind Of M...

24/06/2025

We now offer confidential, private psychology sessions tailored to your needs. Whether you are living with anxiety, depression, trauma, or seeking personal growth, our skilled Clinical Psychologist, Vanilla Stener, is ready to help you take the next step toward a brighter future.

✔️ What we offer:
• Personalised therapy grounded in the latest research
• Expertise in CBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care and more
• Empathy and expertise as we help you navigate your journey.

🌱 New clients welcome! Book a free 20-minute intake session to discuss your goals and see if we are the right fit. From there, sessions are $240 each, with potential rebates available with a Mental Health Plan or your Private Health Insurance.

Face-to-face and telehealth appointments are available for individuals aged 18+ of all identities and backgrounds.

💬 Take the first step today and book your intake session: https://bit.ly/privatepsych

20/06/2025

Last week, our Men's Social Support Program had a fantastic BBQ in honour of Men's Health Week. It was an incredible day full of connection, learning and mindfulness, including activities like:
🧘‍♂️ A mindfulness and meditation session led by Kristen, one of our expert counsellors
💪 A seminar on the benefits of exercise presented by Lukaz, a personal trainer from Vision Personal Training
🎨 Painting garden bed stakes for our community garden

Men’s Health Week offers an opportunity highlight the importance of men's physical and mental health, emotional resilience and being part of supportive communities.

If you identify as male, the Darebin Men’s Shed is a safe space to enjoy a cuppa and a yarn, explore hands-on activities and meet new people. From woodworking to gardening, bike repairs to a game of pool, there is always something to do, and you will be part of a welcoming community.

📍 Learn more or enquire about joining here: yourch.org.au/darebin_mens_shed