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 services, 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

Attention Richmond and Urgent Care clients - we are open! 30 September, 8am: Goodwood Street is currently closed to vehi...
29/09/2025

Attention Richmond and Urgent Care clients - we are open!

30 September, 8am: Goodwood Street is currently closed to vehicles between Lennox and Waltham Streets due to power line works.

The street remains open to pedestrians. AccessHC Richmond and the Richmond Urgent Care Clinic are open and can be accessed.

If you need assistance, please contact us on 9810 3000.

It’s World Heart Day, and a timely reminder to keep on top of your heart health.Did you know that you can book a 20 minu...
29/09/2025

It’s World Heart Day, and a timely reminder to keep on top of your heart health.

Did you know that you can book a 20 minute Heart Health Check with your GP? This regular check helps you to better understand your risk of heart attack or stroke, and most importantly you will be supported with ways you can lower your risk.

You can book an appointment with one of our GPs here: https://loom.ly/YT4L0xc

To check if you are eligible and for more information visit: https://loom.ly/MuO0wwQ

📣We will be closed on Friday 26 September for the public holiday.Our sites will reopen on Monday 29 September.To access ...
24/09/2025

📣We will be closed on Friday 26 September for the public holiday.
Our sites will reopen on Monday 29 September.

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

At AccessHC we offer a range of general practice medical and nursing services for the whole family, from newborn babies ...
19/09/2025

At AccessHC we offer a range of general practice medical and nursing services for the whole family, from newborn babies to older people.

At our Hawthorn clinic, Dr. Thilini Wimalasundera has a special interest in women's health, paediatrics, family medicine and chronic disease management. She is available for appointments and new patients are welcome.

Book online via our new GP booking website: https://loom.ly/URmUpqs

10/09/2025

💌Today is R U OK? Day, a reminder that any day is a good day to check in with someone💬

Having a chat with a friend, colleague, family member, or partner can be the start of something life-changing.
You might even be having these conversations already without knowing!

Life happens every day. R U OK? Day is about making sure everyone feels confident to ask 'are you okay'?—on any day of the year.

Check out the video below to learn more about the meaning of RUOK?, and how we can connect with each other in meaningful ways ❤️

Need some tips or a confidence boost? Follow the simple steps on their website: https://loom.ly/wBXdN-k

👉 Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, and understanding how to prevent them can keep you safe and ...
08/09/2025

👉 Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults, and understanding how to prevent them can keep you safe and independent.

Our team of physiotherapists are experts in supporting you to improve your strength, balance and mobility – and empowering you to achieve your goals. It’s never too late to get started!

Access Health and Community Physiotherapist Dorothy has some helpful tips for preventing falls:

👟 Wear good fitting shoes that secure toes and heels, as well as having a non-slip sole.
💬 Speak to a GP if you experience any dizziness issues.
💪 Stay physically active and engage in regular balance exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist.
📞 Book in a comprehensive falls assessment with a physiotherapist if you are worried about having falls.

If you would like to get in touch with one of our excellent physios, contact our team today on 03 9810 3000.

Thank you to our dedicated, compassionate team of physios and the significant impact you have on the lives of our community members! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s Jean Hailes for Women's Health Week, and this year’s theme is “Say yes to you”. Each day is focused on a different ...
31/08/2025

It’s Jean Hailes for Women's Health Week, and this year’s theme is “Say yes to you”.

Each day is focused on a different health topic to help women prioritise their health and wellbeing.

✔️Every check matters - Stay up to date with all of your health checks.
💡Take the lead - By preparing yourself with the right tools and knowledge, you’ll get the most out of your appointments.
❤️Heart smart - Heart disease affects women in ways that are often overlooked, so adding this to your regular health check is really important.
💪Pain to power - You don’t have to push through pain alone – it’s not just part of being a woman.
🧠Be kind to your mind - Caring for your body is important, but so is looking after your mind.

Did you know we have our very own women’s health specialist at AccessHC Doncaster? Dr Lee Mey Wong is available for appointments every Wednesday between 9:30am-3:30pm.

Put your health first and book an appointment online here: https://loom.ly/liLUGOg

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)—the world's biggest campaign to end overdose.This year's theme is ...
31/08/2025

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD)—the world's biggest campaign to end overdose.
This year's theme is 'One big family, driven by hope' 🕯️

We're remembering those who've died— and honour their lives without stigma or judgement.

We also acknowledge the pain these losses cause for the families, friends, and communities left behind.

This International Overdose Awareness Day is also a chance to remember the power of community.

When we come together, no one has to carry their grief alone. These connections also give us hope, and strength to take action.

Overdose deaths are preventable—together we can .

If you'd like to learn more about preventing overdose, or need support for yourself or a loved one, call us on: (03) 9810 3000
and ask to speak to someone from our Alcohol and Other Drugs team.

You can also learn more here: https://loom.ly/VWTelNM

Today we're celebrating Wear It Purple Day and showing our support for LGBTQIA+ young people.Wear It Purple is a day ded...
28/08/2025

Today we're celebrating Wear It Purple Day and showing our support for LGBTQIA+ young people.

Wear It Purple is a day dedicated to celebrating and empowering LGBTQIA+ youth, reminding us of the importance of visibility, inclusion and support.

At Access Health and Community, we're wearing purple to show our commitment to creating spaces where everyone can be proud to be themselves.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/PEorFGY

IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNICATION 💬✨It’s Speech Pathology Week and we are celebrating the incredible role speech pathologists...
26/08/2025

IMPACT THROUGH COMMUNICATION 💬✨

It’s Speech Pathology Week and we are celebrating the incredible role speech pathologists play in helping people thrive at every stage of their lives.

Around 1.2 million Australians need support with communication and behind every person is a story, and a team of professionals making a real difference.

From young children to older Australians, speech pathologists are there, supporting wellbeing, confidence, connection, independence, inclusion and opportunity.

This week, we thank our wonderful Speechies who work with both adults and children to help them meet their communication goals. 💛

This August we celebrated Dental Health Week, and we are proud to share that 31 early childhood services across the Yarr...
25/08/2025

This August we celebrated Dental Health Week, and we are proud to share that 31 early childhood services across the Yarra Ranges are participating in the Smiles 4 Miles program this year!

Led by Dental Health Services Victoria, Smiles 4 Miles supports young children to:
🦷 Build healthy brushing habits
💧 Choose water as their drink of choice
🍉 Enjoy healthy, nourishing snacks

Our team at Access Health & Community support participating kindergartens and long day care centres to give children the best possible start to lifelong oral health.

Read all about the Smiles 4 Miles program here: https://loom.ly/_O2RSIw

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Access Health and Community is a not-for-profit community health service caring for the inner east of Melbourne, particularly the cities of Boroondara, Manningham and Yarra.

We provide a diverse range of health and well-being services including GP and dental care, mental health, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology and other allied health services. We also offer child and family services as well as NDIS Early Childhood Intervention and specialist drug and other alcohol services. We also work within the community to address issues which can lead to ill health and offer a range of health and community programs at the Hawthorn Community House and the Manningham Men’s Shed.

Our purpose is to build healthier lives together with our communities and deliver excellent health services for all. Many of our services operate with Government support and are designed to support access for all income levels