Your Community Health’s Aboriginal Health Team, help provide a culturally safe space for community members to access our services to assist you in your health and wellbeing.
Our goal is to support community in all areas of health, including dental, medical and allied health services, as well as social, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community members are given priority access to services, which means we can help you get the services you need as soon as possible.
Services are free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
To make an appointment, please contact (03) 8470 1111.
In addition to individual services, we offer the following group programs:
Kookaburra Club
“Kooka” is a place for Aboriginal friends and family to come together, have lunch, meet different people and be involved in social activities including outings. We also have regular guest speakers, support from Darebin Community Legal Service, information sharing and support from other services. Transport can be provided.
WHO: People who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
WHEN: Mondays 9:30am – 2:30pm
WHERE: East Reservoir Health Centre.
COST: free, including lunch provided
CONTACT: Contact Donna on (03) 8470 1111 to join the group.
Budda Men’s Shed
A place for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander men to gather and work on projects, themselves and build bonds. A place held together by sense of community, brotherhood, and culture. Men that attend participate in cultural activities, good mental health practice and storytelling.
WHO: men who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
WHEN: Tuesdays 3-5pm.
WHERE: Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place. Fred Howe Annex, Catalina Street, Heidelberg West.
COST: free.
CONTACT: Storm Hume, Aboriginal Health Program and Outreach Worker | 0409 187 517 [email protected]
Sista Circle
A safe, respectful and supportive environment, where Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women can connect and share in stories and culture. The Sista Circle provides a place to form sisterhoods, community connections, yarn, increase cultural knowledge and participate in a range of activities.
WHO: women who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
WHEN: monthly; see flyer below for next session
WHERE: Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place. Fred Howe Annex, Catalina Street, Heidelberg West.
COST: free.
CONTACT: La Hume, Aboriginal Health Worker | 03 8470 5910, 0412 481 322, [email protected]
Aboriginal Health
At Your Community Health we have an Aboriginal Health Worker that is there to provide and support your clinical and primary health needs. They also assist the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community in controlling and maintaining their own health and wellbeing.
For any information please contact La Hume, Aboriginal Health Worker | 0400 767 013 [email protected]
Access and Support
The Aboriginal Access and Support program is there to support and provide information to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients with their health needs. Our Aboriginal Access and Support worker advocates to enhance the quality of the client’s health and wellbeing. Working closely with clients, carers, family and other services to support clients with their health.
For any information, please contact Sharon Bamblett, Aboriginal Access and Support Worker | 0488 375 124 [email protected]