Your Community Health

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

This April and May, communities across the country will come together for the Walk for Truth. This is a powerful national journey calling for truth-telling, healing and meaningful change for First Nations peoples.

Led by Kerrupmara Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett, the walk begins in Naarm (Melbourne) on 19 April and will travel more than 800km to Canberra, encouraging Australians to walk together and support a national truth-telling process.

Your Community Health will be walking the Preston to Wollert leg, joining others in our community to listen, learn and stand alongside First Nations voices.

Learn more or get involved:
https://www.walkfortruth.com/

10/03/2026

Darebin Youth Services want to hear directly from young people aged 12–25 about their wellbeing, safety and everyday experiences.

If you are a young person in Darebin, or you work with young people, we encourage you to complete or share this short 10-minute anonymous survey. Your feedback will help shape how local youth services respond to the needs of young people through Darebin Council’s Families, Youth and Children’s Strategy.

🔗 Take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/d83txrmw

⏰Closes: 30 March 2026

08/03/2026

Open on Public Holidays!

If you need urgent care, the Medicare Urgent Care Clinic Northcote is here for you. The clinic is open every day, including public holidays, providing free, bulk-billed care for urgent but non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

The team welcomes people of all ages, including infants, providing care that is safe, and inclusive. Walk in whenever you need support, no appointment necessary.

📍 42 Separation Street, Northcote
➡️ Please enter via the back of the building on Balgonie Place
⏰ 8am–10pm, 7 days a week (including public holidays)

For more information visit our website: https://www.yourch.org.au/medicare-ucc-northcote/

08/03/2026

This International Women's Day, we are standing with UN Women Australia to Balance the Scales for women and girls everywhere.

From First Nations women facing systemic barriers to survivors of violence denied justice, to women in the Pacific on the frontlines of climate change, the fight for equality is far from over.

But change is possible when we work together. Join the movement, attend an International Women's Day event, or support programs that break down barriers to justice.

Learn more: iwd.net.au

07/03/2026

Mob Only: Come have a yarn about Treaty 🖤💛❤️

We are inviting all local mob to wulempuri barring for an important conversation about our future.

A guest from the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria will be joining us to break down exactly what Treaty is and how it will benefit First Nations peoples.

This is your chance to:
- Learn how Treaty works
- Find out how you can inform key decisions
- Get updates on candidates, elections, and voting
- Register if you have not already
- After the talk, stick around for afternoon tea and a chat with the community.

🗓 When: Wednesday 11 March, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: Our wulempuri barring (East Reservoir) site.

Got questions? Give Sharon a call on 8470 1154.

06/03/2026

This week has been about raising awareness, recognising the signs, and shining a light on the importance of early support.

Lymphoedema is a long-term condition, but with the right care and management, symptoms can be reduced and quality of life improved.

If you are experiencing ongoing swelling, heaviness or skin changes, it is worth seeking advice, early action can make a real difference.

Find out more on how we can help: https://www.yourch.org.au/services/lymphoedema/

Learn more about Lymphoedema Association Australia: https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/

02/03/2026

Today is the start of Lymphoedema Awareness Week💙

This week is about building awareness of lymphoedema, a chronic condition caused by a malfunction of the lymphatic system. It can affect anyone, at any age, and often has a significant impact on physical comfort, daily life and overall wellbeing.

There is no cure, but early recognition and the right support can help manage symptoms and prevent the condition from progressing.

If you or someone you know is living with ongoing swelling or related symptoms, help is available.

Learn more about lymphoedema support and treatment:
🔗 https://www.yourch.org.au/services/lymphoedema/

01/03/2026

Today is Zero Discrimination Day, a day to reaffirm the right of everyone to live with dignity and without fear of stigma. This year, UNAIDS highlights the persistent discrimination faced by people living with and at risk of HIV, a barrier to ending AIDS by 2030.

💡 Did you know?

1 in 4 people living with HIV face discrimination in healthcare.
85% experience internalized stigma, impacting their mental health and access to care.
Discrimination denies fundamental rights, fuels the AIDS epidemic, and holds back progress. Together, we can change this by:
1️⃣ Removing discriminatory laws.
2️⃣ Protecting the right to stigma-free healthcare.
3️⃣ Challenging myths and promoting inclusion.
4️⃣ Supporting community-led responses.

Learn more: unaids.org

26/02/2026

The Medicare Urgent Care Clinic Northcote offers accessible, fully bulk billed urgent care for a broad range of minor injuries and illnesses.

The clinic supports people of all ages, including infants, and you can attend with or without a Medicare card.

From minor injuries and burns to infections, fevers or heat-related illness, the team is available to provide timely care in a safe and inclusive environment.

📍 42 Separation Street, Northcote
➡️ Enter via the rear of the building on Balgonie Place
⏰ Open 8am–10pm, 7 days a week (including public holidays)

Find out more:
https://www.yourch.org.au/medicare-ucc-northcote/

23/02/2026

We are excited to announce that Early Childhood Approach (ECA) services are now available at Your Community Health!

Our ECA team supports children under 9 years of age with Early Childhood Supports on their NDIS plan.

New service highlights include:
- Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy
- Individual, play-based therapy sessions
_ Parent and caregiver coaching
- ‎Limited visits to home, kinder, childcare, or school

Want to find out more? Visit our website to see how we can support your family.
👉 https://www.yourch.org.au/services/early-childhood-approach/’