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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

10/07/2026

Good news for Richmond and Hawthorn residents- our clinics now bulk bill most GP appointments.

Book online via the link in our bio, or call 9810 3000

07/07/2026

We're celebrating '50 years of Deadly' this NAIDOC Week, a time to reflect and celebrate the history, culture, achievements and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 🖤💛❤️

We've rounded up some ways to get involved this week, including local events, activities for kids and families, a playlist by First Nations artists and viewing recommendations.

Explore the links below to learn more and get involved:

📅 Local Events: https://loom.ly/ynxv3ew
🎵 Spotify Playlist: https://loom.ly/D2vPGe0
📺 Viewing Recommendations:
For Kids: https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/1969
For Adults: https://loom.ly/zVcc0zE
📣 What is NAIDOC Week? Video: https://loom.ly/6G8b32k
ℹ️ More Info/ Resources: https://loom.ly/CP7yhok

29/06/2026

Looking for a fun, free way to stay active these school holidays?

The Belgrave Play and Connect Sports Library is a great way to borrow equipment like balls, racquets and even pickleball nets - all for free.

Using the Sports Library is easy, and means you can enjoy an activity at your own pace.

Want to try it out?

📆Wednesday 1 July from 9am
📍Borthwick Park, Belgrave

The pickleball nets will be up all day! 🏓

23/06/2026

**UPDATE (11am): our phone and internet are back online. Thank you for understanding***

We are currently experiencing internet and phone outages (as at 10.50am, 23 June).

Our team is investigating and we hope to be back online as soon as possible.

Thank you.

18/06/2026

For 50 years, Camcare Inc. has been supporting people in Boroondara - offering food relief, connection, and practical help when it’s needed most.

Now is a great time to make tax deductible donation. Every contribution will help Camcare continue to deliver:

🍏Food relief
↔️Connecting people to services they need
🫕Community BBQs to provide opportunities for reducing social isolation
💡Assistance with tax returns, utility bills, Centrelink, or schooling costs

Every donation makes a difference and will support local people in need to get back on their feet: https://loom.ly/Qk5r_hY

Thank you for your generosity.

Camcare is delivered by Access Health and Community.

11/06/2026

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of knowing the signs and participating in regular screening.

Bowel cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australia, but when detected early, treatment outcomes can be highly successful.

Early detection saves lives, so if you notice any unusual symptoms or changes, book in to see your GP at https://loom.ly/YT4L0xc

04/06/2026

📣 Public Holiday Closure - Monday 8 June 📣

Most of our sites will be closed on Monday 8 June for the public holiday and will reopen on Tuesday 9 June.

To access care during this time:
🚑 If you have a medical emergency, call Triple Zero (000) or visit the nearest 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.

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.

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

Address

21-31 Goodwood Street
Melbourne, VIC
3121

Website

http://accesshc.org.au/

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