Access Health and Community

07/04/2026

🍎April 7 is World Health Day! 🏥

Part of staying healthy means looking after your mental health, too.

At AccessHC, we’re passionate about helping you find the right support when you need it.

We’re celebrating World Health Day with the launch of our new postcards: a quick guide to getting mental health and wellbeing support.

These postcards are available in different languages—making it easier to find the information you need.

Keep an eye out for them your community, and at our clinics!

07/04/2026

Looking for something fun to do these school holidays?

Join us for Active April's pop-up pickleball - a FREE event for the whole family.

📆Thursday 16 April
🕙10am - 12pm
📍Borthwick Park, Belgrave

Delivered in partnership with Pickleball Victoria, accredited ambassadors will be there to:
🏓Teach you the basics
🏓Help you to learn new skills
🏓Share local playing opportunities

All equipment is provided - just bring along a hat, comfy shoes, a water bottle and enjoy some fun outdoors!

Book online here: https://loom.ly/945VNbA

02/04/2026

Speech Pathology appointments are available now, for children aged 0-6 with a current NDIS plan.

For referrals, visit: https://loom.ly/zXlFBbA or contact ndis@accesshc.org.au

We work alongside you to support your child’s communication needs and help them to reach their goals. We can support with:
✅Speech clarity
✅Language
✅Fluency
✅Early literacy
✅School readiness
✅Social skills – social interaction and communication.

Early support with your child’s development can make a big difference.

**The Child and Family Intake Team are currently experiencing a high volume of referrals. Please be assured your referral will be processed as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

01/04/2026

📣 We will be closed for the long weekend 📣

Most of our sites will be closed on Friday 3 April until Monday 6 April for the long weekend and will reopen on Tuesday 7 April.

To access care during this time:
🚑 If you have a medical emergency, call Triple Zero (000) or visit the closest Emergency Department.
🏥 Our Urgent Care Clinics are open every day, including public holidays:
▪️Richmond Urgent Care Clinic- Call 8850 4190.
▪️Lilydale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic- Call 9738 8888.

26/03/2026

We had so much fun welcoming Their Majesties King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark to headspace South Melbourne! 👑💚💚💚

23/03/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendars!

We’re excited to be hosting our new series of Cultural Connections to Wellbeing workshops, in partnership with City of Boroondara.

Throughout April and May, come along to your local library and learn more about mental health and wellbeing support, and how you can connect with services in your community.

These sessions are free to attend, but bookings are essential.

🎟️ To see which libraries we’re visiting, and to book your ticket, click here: https://loom.ly/Pk7PlFw

Some of our services are closed or have different hours over the Easter public holiday period, from Friday 3 to Monday 6 April.

20/03/2026

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Racial discrimination happens when someone is treated unfairly because of their race, skin colour, ancestry, religion, nationality or ethnic background.

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect.

We can all help to by:

💡 learning about more about the impacts of racial discrimination and harmful stereotypes
💡 having open and respectful conversations
💡 celebrating diversity

At AccessHC, we’re taking a stand against racism - by taking part in the Stronger Together Against Racism Steering Committee, in partnership with Eastern Community Legal Centre.
We’re excited to work together toward a more inclusive future.

To learn more about how you can take action, or help raise awareness, visit the Fight Racism website: https://loom.ly/Z1oKRWY

20/03/2026

We're currently experiencing issues with our website. We hope to be back online as quickly as possible.

☎️ If you need to get in touch, please contact us on (03) 9810 3000.

For Urgent Care Clinic bookings and hours visit HotDoc:
📍Lilydale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic: https://loom.ly/T0axG2k
📍Richmond Urgent Care Clinic: https://loom.ly/5CzYmak

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

19/03/2026

🍎💧🪥 It’s World Oral Health Day! A great reminder to eat well, drink well and clean well for a healthy smile and body.

Did you know your mouth health has a direct impact on the rest of your body?

A happy mouth is a happy life!

🦷 Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
🦷 Avoid sugary foods and drinks, and eat a well-balanced diet
🦷 Visit your dentist regularly

Find more helpful tips for World Oral Health Day here 👉 https://loom.ly/pLXngJk

You can also help your child to develop good oral hygiene and healthy eating habits. Check out these dental hygiene tips and some tooth-friendly snacks to try with your child at home: https://bit.ly/3VrOjp9

Oral Health Victoria

19/03/2026

Today is Close The Gap Day.

Closing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life expectancy gap is everyone’s business.

Together we can all build a future of inclusion and equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

At AccessHC, we're currently involved in a truth-telling process: to recognise and understand the wrongs of the past, then take action towards equity of First Peoples.

To learn more, read the 2026 Close The Gap Report: https://loom.ly/Q7WLRdM

Centred on the interconnectedness of justice, equality, and healing, this year’s theme is Community Voices: The Pathway to Justice, Equality and Healing

18/03/2026

We were honoured to welcome Their Majesties King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark to headspace South Melbourne today! 👑

Their Majesties met with young people from our Youth Advisory Groups, as part of a fun afternoon that included art, craft, table tennis, music, and important conversations about mental health.

Young people were at the heart of the visit, and it was wonderful to have the opportunity to showcase headspace South Melbourne, and shine a light on youth mental health support.

Sincere thanks to Their Majesties and all of the young people who came along 💚

SEMPHN headspace Better Health Network Ngwala Willumbong Aboriginal Corporation South Port Community Housing Group Inc Bayside Health Alfred City Of Port Phillip Inner Eastern Local Learning and Employment Network

12/03/2026

Welcome Doctor Melissa Ang 👋 Now consulting at our Hawthorn clinic.

Dr Ang graduated from the University of Manchester and completed her early medical training in England before moving to Australia. She has a strong clinical background in women’s health and sexual health.

“My priority is to provide a safe and welcoming space for anyone to come and discuss their healthcare needs.”

Dr Ang’s special interests include:
• Women's health
• General medicine
• Family medicine
• Paediatrics
• Children's health

📆Book your appointment online today through our GP booking website: https://loom.ly/URmUpqs