North Richmond Community Health

30/04/2026

Over March and April, our Healthy Communities team partnered with the Multicultural Centre for Women's Health (MCWH) to run a series of Health Information Sessions at the North Richmond Community Hub.

Covering health topics that are critically important to the women in our community - mental health, navigating the mental health system and breast cancer screening - these sessions were designed to meet women where they are, in a space that feels safe, welcoming, and culturally responsive. We wrapped up our final session this week with a focus on cervical cancer screening.

Many women in our community were born overseas and face considerable barriers to accessing health information - from language and literacy challenges to navigating an unfamiliar health system. These sessions are a significant opportunity to break down these barriers.

A huge thank you to MCWH for running these educational sessions and for your commitment to migrant and refugee women. And thank you to every woman from our community who came along - your health matters, and it’s vital that you are well informed about your healthcare.

29/04/2026

Good girl, Alaska!

Meet Alaska, our resident guide dog at North Richmond Community Health. We need to be respectful of Alaska’s role with her owner Kathriye, the Volunteer Services Coordinator at NRCH, and not treat her like a pet that can be patted and distracted. She has an important job to do: keeping her handler safe!

Today is International Guide Dog Day and we want to recognise the important role guide dogs play in supporting people’s freedom and independence.

27/04/2026

Last Friday, we held the first of four community information sessions on recycling education and our new Community Hub Recycling Program 🌱♻️

This program responds to community concerns about littering, illegal dumping, and limited access to recycling options - particularly as many residents prepare for the imminent relocation and redevelopment of the housing towers. Our goal is to make recycling easy, visible, and part of everyday life so residents can take pride in a clean, safe, and connected community.

The session was run by Suruchi, a student intern with our Healthy Communities team - who did a wonderful job educating the community about recycling.

As part of the program, you can now drop off a range of items for recycling at The Hub, 110 Elizabeth Street, including:
♻️Wine corks
♻️Plastic shopping bags
♻️E-waste
♻️Vapes and e-cigarettes
♻️Coffee capsules and grounds
♻️X-rays
♻️Drinking glasses
…and more!

This project is proudly supported by Yarra City Council through the North Richmond Precinct Grant Program (2026) and the Quick Response Grants Program.

We’re aiming to hold the next session in July. Check out our website to keep up-to-date on future information sessions and other activities run by our Healthy Communities team 👉 https://nrch.com.au/groups-and-events/

20/04/2026

You can now borrow toys from Richmond Toy Library’s new Click and Collect lockers at North Richmond Community Health.

Open Monday to Friday during our opening hours. You can now pick up and return toys outside of the Richmond Toy Library sessions.

Visit https://www.rtl.org.au/click-collect-lockers to book and find out more 💚

Need a more flexible way to borrow toys? We’ve got you 💛

Our new Click & Collect lockers at North Richmond Community Health mean you can now pick up or return toys during the week — no session needed 🙌

🕒 Available Mon–Fri during NRCH opening hours
📍 Quick, easy, and on your schedule

What to know:
• Book a locker online
• Small & medium toys only
• Members only

Ready to try it out?
https://www.rtl.org.au/click-collect-lockers

Everything you need to know (including how to book) is in the link 🔑

12/04/2026

Protect yourself and your community this flu season! 🛡️

The NRCH Flu Clinic is officially open. Booking your appointment is quick and easy, and many community members are eligible for a FREE vaccine.

Who can get a free flu vaccine?
✅ Children 6 months to under 5 years
✅ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (6 months+)
✅ Adults aged 65+
✅ Pregnant women
✅ People with certain health conditions (like asthma, diabetes, heart, or kidney issues)

Not eligible for a free vaccine? We have vaccines available for just $20.

How to book:
💻 Online via HotDoc: https://tinyurl.com/hotdocNRCH
📞 Call us: 9418 9800

Find out more at https://nrch.com.au/fluvaccines2026

31/03/2026

EASTER PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Our services will be closed from Friday 3 April until Monday 6 April. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 7 April.

The Medically Supervised Injecting Room will remain open from 9:00 am - 6:45 pm.

If you need urgent help:
👉 Medical emergencies: Call 000
👉 After-hours healthcare: Call 13 74 25 (this service will notify your NRCH doctor)
👉 Dental emergencies: Call the Royal Dental Hospital at 9341 1000

30/03/2026

What happens when people in our community are given the skills and confidence to lead? On Monday last week, we got to see it firsthand when NRCH hosted the North Richmond Community Leadership Summit - a celebration of the incredible achievements of everyone involved in the North Richmond Community Leadership Programs (2023–2025).

Funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing - VIC and delivered with and Hot house projects, these programs gave local residents skills in advocacy, community leadership, and developing and delivering their own local projects.

At the Summit, we heard directly from graduates about what they'd gone on to create.

Salli Lloyd and Marion Duckett shared how the program inspired them to run mosaic workshops and build a mosaic garden space right here in North Richmond. Bol Mayan, founder of , spoke about documenting the journeys of young people in the Next Step Youth Leadership program.

And then there was Iftine Omar, who co-facilitated the Next Step Youth Leadership program, and Akoi Chol a graduate of 2025 The Next Step who then went on to be a co-facilitator for Her-Time: Threading Generations of Womanhood. Akoi spoke about how being a part of the program helped her build her multimedia business and tell her story as a young South Sudanese woman. Her message was clear: diverse voices matter.

The Next Step program provided each emerging leader with the chance to articulate their vision for youth, emphasising the importance of having a voice, fostering social connections, and creating opportunities for learning new skills. While the Her-Time program, brought together women from diverse backgrounds and life stages to share experiences and wisdom across generations. NRCH recently displayed their photographic exhibition displayed in our foyer.

We can't wait to see what these graduates do next.

Pictured left to right: 📷 Julie Jacobs, Faasia, Hannah McVean, Karen Hovenga 📷 Marion Duckett, Pirooz Jafari, Salli Lloyd 📷 Iftine and Akoi 📷 Bol Mayan

25/03/2026

Need help sorting out a conflict or community issue?

The Neighbourhood Justice Centre is offering a free, confidential Peacemaking Service once a month at North Richmond starting on Tuesday 31 March - no appointment needed!

This free and confidential service is here to help local residents, groups and organisations and can help with:
✅Personal Safety Intervention Order applications
✅Use of communal areas
✅Property damage
✅Inappropriate use of social media
✅Conflicts between neighbours, families or young people
✅And more!

Support on offer includes one-on-one conflict coaching, referrals to support services, negotiation and facilitated meetings – all in a safe and respectful space.

📅Tuesday, 31 March | 10am – 4pm
📍North Richmond Community Hub, 110 Elizabeth Street Richmond

Just walk in — it's free and confidential.

These will run once a month, on the last Tuesday of each month. Keep an eye on our calendar for upcoming dates 👉 https://nrch.com.au/groups-and-events

10/03/2026

We’re excited to invite you to the North Richmond Community Leadership Summit coordinated by Trak C Consulting.

Join us as we celebrate the successes of the North Richmond Community Leadership Programs (2023–2025) and hear directly from our graduates about their experiences, insights and the impact they’re making locally.

You’ll also:
✅ Discover new and emerging community-led initiatives
✅ Connect with local leaders and community members
✅ Be part of a conversation about meaningful community engagement

📅 Monday 23 March
⏰ 11am – 1pm
📍 North Richmond Community Health, Community Rooms 050/060, 23 Lennox Street, Richmond

Learn more on our website: https://nrch.com.au/community-leadership-summit/

RSVP by Monday 16 March: https://tinyurl.com/NRC-Summit
Or call 0431 833 225

Come along to celebrate what we’ve achieved together and help shape what’s next for North Richmond.

04/03/2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE – LABOUR DAY 2026

Our services will be closed on Monday, 9 March 2026 for the public holiday, except the Medically Supervised Injecting Room, which will remain open from 9:00 am - 6:45 pm. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 10 March.

If you need urgent assistance:
👉 Medical emergencies: Call 000
👉 After-hours healthcare: Call 13 74 25 (this service will notify your NRCH doctor)
👉 Dental emergencies: Call the Royal Dental Hospital at 9341 1000

02/03/2026

Every child deserves to be heard. Our Child Health and Development team supports children to build communication skills through play, connection and evidence-based practice.

Our Speech Pathologists work with children who may need support with:
• Language development
• Social communication skills
• Speech and sound development
• Stuttering
• Reading and writing
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Mealtime participation.

We know every child is different. That’s why we work closely with families to create meaningful, individualised goals that support confidence and independence.

Our Speech Pathology service currently has availability to welcome new clients.

To access a referral form, contact our intake team at intake@nrch.com.au

Learn more:
• Speech Pathology at NRCH - nrch.com.au/services/childrens-therapies/speech-pathology/
• Child Health and Development services at NRCH - nrch.com.au/services/childrens-therapies/

📸 Pictured (left to right): CHAD team speech pathologists Eilish, Imogen, Dhanushi and Erin

02/03/2026

Let’s get to know one more incredible member of the team who makes the North Richmond Community Hub feel like home — meet Khanh.

"If someone in the community is visiting the Hub for the first time, I want you to know our team are here to support and help you."

Khanh, our Help and Support Coordinator at the Community Hub, works tirelessly to ensure community members feel supported and cared for.

Born and raised in Vietnam, Khanh began his Australian journey around 16 years ago. After running a local business in Richmond for many years, he joined NRCH in 2023 to continue giving back to the community he knows so well.

In his role, Khanh assists community members with a wide range of needs - from supporting the relocation questions from the community to helping them with paperwork. His ability to speak both Vietnamese and English allows him to bridge language and cultural connections, making him a familiar and trusted face within the community.

"I used to own a business nearby, so I already knew some of the community members closely. It is very easy for me to interact with them here.” Khanh shares, as he recalls his long-standing bond with the Vietnamese community at NRCH. Living in public housing himself, he related deeply to the experiences of those he supports, demonstrating that understanding through his work.

Each Tuesday, Khanh leads the Men's Walking Group. Meeting at 10am at the Hub, this 1.5-hour stroll is filled with beautiful views, coffee breaks, and friendly chats. Khanh radiates warmth and has a wonderful ability to find joy and share it with everyone around him. He describes the Hub as a vibrant, welcoming space where everyone belongs.

“The more you visit, the more it feels like home.”

📆 Find out more about Hub activities 👉 nrch.com.au/groups-and-events
📍Visit us at the North Richmond Community Hub, 110 Elizabeth Street, Richmond - pop in and meet our friendly team!
The Hub is open Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm, and the team is available to support you during these hours.