Access Health and Community

Access Health and Community Building healthier lives together. AccessHC provide a diverse range of health and community services across 18 locations.

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a not-for-profit community health organisation, with over 150 years of history in supporting communities in Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Country (in the east, north or north-east of Melbourne)

With caring at its centre, AccessHC’s mission is to build healthier lives within the community. Our services include GP, dental care, allied health, child and family serv

ices, mental health and alcohol and other drug services. We operate headspace Hawthorn and Malvern and community organisations including Camcare, Hawthorn Community House and Manningham Men’s Shed. AccessHC works within the community to address issues which can lead to ill health and operate a range of health education and disease prevention programs. With a commitment to help everyone in the community, AccessHC strives to proactively connect with and remove barriers for people who are hardly-reached. To find out more about what we do visit our website:
accesshc.org.au/about

✋ All in for National Reconciliation Week 2026 ✋Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without...
27/05/2026

✋ All in for National Reconciliation Week 2026 ✋

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us.

It is a journey all Australians can take together, to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation and advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights every day.

How are we doing this at AccessHC?
⚫ Partnering as a health provider for students at Melbourne Indigenous Transition School in Richmond, and with Oonah Health & Community Services Aboriginal Corporation by providing access to a physiotherapist in Healesville.
🟡 Committing to actively advancing reconciliation as part of our next Reconciliation Action Plan, and creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard, valued, and respected.
🔴 Undergoing a truth telling process about our history, as guided by the Yoorrook Justice Commission.

This week and beyond, we honour the cultures, stories, and histories of First Nations peoples. We also look forward to a future of continued healing and better connection.

Today we recognise National Sorry Day.A day to reflect, learn and stand in solidarity with Stolen Generation survivors.A...
26/05/2026

Today we recognise National Sorry Day.

A day to reflect, learn and stand in solidarity with Stolen Generation survivors.

AccessHC acknowledges the Stolen Generations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, as well as the ongoing, intergenerational impacts caused by past policies of forced removal.

We can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation, which begins with truth telling and respect. 🖤💛❤️

At AccessHC, we support the active expression of culture to build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practice within our work.

We are committed to working in partnership with First Peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our workplace and service by removing barriers to make it easier for people to engage with us.

24/05/2026

National Volunteer Week might be coming to an end, but we're still celebrating🎉

Our AccessHC volunteers are at the heart of everything we do—we couldn't do this work without them!

In part 3 of our Volunteer Week series, hear from Bitapi about how giving back to others has changed her life🥰

Thank you again to Bitapi and all our dedicated volunteers for making a difference in our communities💕

Want to volunteer with us? Learn more here: https://loom.ly/fwt552A

22/05/2026

Have you ever wondered what it's like to volunteer with us?

In part 2 of our Volunteer Week series, we're excited to share more of Bitapi's story❤️

Hear more about her experiences as a Community Connector, and tips for anyone thinking about volunteering!

Want to volunteer with us? Learn more here: https://loom.ly/fwt552A

Happy National Volunteer Week 🎉

Did you know that walking to school can help children build healthy habits, improve wellbeing, boost confidence and conn...
21/05/2026

Did you know that walking to school can help children build healthy habits, improve wellbeing, boost confidence and connect with their local community?

Friday 22 May is National Walk Safely to School Day, an annual event encouraging primary school children to travel actively and safely to school.

We’re proud to partner with Yarra Ranges Council and Eastern Health to support safe active travel through our Walk to School program, helping students build road safety skills and confidence while creating walkable school environments.

Want to get involved? Here are some simple ways to support your child:

✔️ Plan and practice the route together
✔️ Walk with friends or neighbours
✔️ If school is too far, park nearby and walk part of the journey

Together, small steps can make a big difference for children’s health, safety and independence.

20/05/2026

🥳Happy National Volunteer Week to all of our incredible volunteers!🎉

We're so grateful to have over 200 volunteers at AccessHC—supporting our communities, and changing lives every day🩷

The theme of this year's celebrations is 'Your Year to Volunteer'🎈

We were lucky enough to catch up with Bitapi, one of our Community Connectors with the A2C Program. Hear about her volunteering journey in the clip below🥰

Huge thanks to Bitapi for taking the time to chat with us, and to all our volunteers for your hard work✨

Want to volunteer with us? Learn more here: https://loom.ly/fwt552A

Over the weekend, on May 17, we joined the community in recognising International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination (I...
20/05/2026

Over the weekend, on May 17, we joined the community in recognising International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT). 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

At AccessHC, we celebrate the diversity of our people and communities and acknowledge the ongoing discrimination these communities face. We celebrate the achievements made towards LGBTQIA+ equality but also know there's still more work to be done.

This week our teams have come together to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices and take a stand against discrimination in a number of rainbow celebrations and conversations. 🌈

We're proud to fight discrimination every day—and offer a safe and welcoming workplace and services for LGBTQIA+ communities.

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14/05/2026

We are celebrating one year since Access Health and Community and Inspiro merged to form a single, stronger organisation! 🥳✨

Over the past year, we've successfully expanded our high-quality health and community services in the Yarra Ranges, and we're so proud of what's been achieved so far, including:

🚼 Increasing child and family services in the Yarra Ranges, including new paediatric speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietetics and new support parenting programs.

🩺 Opening the Lilydale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) - with over 2,000 people accessing the service in its first three months.

🔨 The renovation of 17 Clarke Street, where Inspiro Lilydale is located.

Together, we’ve built a single, stronger organisation dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing in our community. 💛❤️💙

12/05/2026

🌿 Health in My Language – Free Mental Health Sessions for Women. Join a friendly, supportive session with a trained educator who speaks your language.

Health in My Language, together with Access Health and Community's Cultural Connections to Wellbeing , are offering FREE mental health education sessions for women from multicultural backgrounds.

📍Mandarin sessions:
Hawthorn Library, 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
10.00am – 11.30am Monday 25 May

Trentwood at the Hub, 2 Centre Way, Balwyn North
10.45am – 12.15pm Wednesday 10 June

📍 Farsi Session:
House of Persia, 110 Williamsons Road, Doncaster
10.30am – 12.00pm Tuesday 9 June

Connect, learn, and support your wellbeing in a welcoming environment. Sign up now: https://loom.ly/_hnV8uI

Are You Safe at Home? 💜Today marks Are You Safe at Home? Day – a reminder that everyone deserves to be safe, respected a...
10/05/2026

Are You Safe at Home? 💜

Today marks Are You Safe at Home? Day – a reminder that everyone deserves to be safe, respected and supported in their own home. Today we are encouraging everyone to start the conversation.

If you are worried about someone, you don't need all the answers. Just asking, listening and believing can make a huge difference.

For confidential support, information and counselling, contact 1800RESPECT:
☎️1800 737 732
🗨️Text: 0458 737 732

In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000)

Visit https://loom.ly/M7K2kkQ to learn more.

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