Avive Health

14/07/2026

🏃‍♀️ Wishing everyone taking part in Run Melbourne this weekend the very best of luck.

As a proud Victorian mental health provider, with Avive Clinic Mornington Peninsula in Mount Eliza and Avive Clinic Brisbane opening next month in Alphington, we're delighted to support an event that celebrates movement, connection and community.

Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends, running in support of a cause, or simply enjoying the experience, every step contributes to something bigger.

This Sunday, 19 July, thousands of participants will come together at Melbourne Park to celebrate movement, community and wellbeing through one of Melbourne's iconic running events.

At Avive Health, we believe in the powerful connection between mind and body. Movement is an important part of maintaining mental wellbeing, alongside meaningful connection, purpose, healthy routines and evidence-based mental health care.

Events like Run Melbourne bring communities together, inspire healthier lifestyles and remind us of the positive impact that movement and connection can have on our overall wellbeing.

Whether you're running, walking, volunteering or cheering from the sidelines, we hope you enjoy a great day celebrating community, connection and wellbeing.

💙 Our team will be hosting a marquee in the Event Village on Sunday, so if you're passing by, we'd love to say hello.

Good luck to every participant, volunteer, supporter and organiser for making Run Melbourne another incredible community event.

09/07/2026

❤️ Healing can be expressed in many ways.

One of our patients recently created this incredible scale model of the Avive Clinic Mornington PeninsulaAvive Clinic Mornington Peninsula courtyard and gardens using handcrafted materials and remarkable attention to detail.

It’s a beautiful reflection of something we believe deeply at Avive: the spaces where people recover matter.

From natural light and landscaped gardens to calming therapeutic environments, every element of our private mental health facilities are thoughtfully designed to support wellbeing, comfort and recovery. It's not simply about creating beautiful buildings – it's about creating environments where people feel safe, supported and able to focus on healing.

Seeing our courtyard reimagined through the eyes of a patient is a powerful reminder that thoughtful design can leave a lasting impact.

Thank you for allowing us to share this wonderful piece of creativity. 💙

Shared with the patient's permission.

09/07/2026

What is Private Inpatient Mental Health Treatment? Learn what private inpatient mental health treatment in Australia involves, who it's for, and what to expect at Avive Health.

Learn what private inpatient mental health treatment in Australia involves, who it's for, and what to expect at Avive Health.

01/07/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming Scott Carson from The Business of Smiles to Avive Clinic Mornington Peninsula as part of our weekly lived experience speaker series.

Scott joined our patients and team to share his story, his experiences, and the philosophy behind The Business of Smiles and Smilligan Socks – creating moments of connection through conversation, humour and genuine human interaction.

Following his visit, Scott shared some reflections that resonated deeply with our team:

"Every time I walk through those doors with a bag full of Smilligan Socks, I'm reminded of something really important. Every person there has made a voluntary decision to be there. They've chosen themselves. They've chosen to pause, to heal, to rebuild, and to believe they're worth investing in.

That takes courage.

We talk a lot about looking after ourselves so we're stronger for the people we love, but the reality is that many of us keep pushing until there's nothing left in the tank. Taking time out to heal isn't weakness. It's one of the bravest decisions a person can make.

What fills my heart most isn't just meeting the residents. It's watching complete strangers realise they're not on their own. People who had never met before they walked through those doors suddenly discover others who understand what they're carrying. There is something incredibly powerful about knowing you're not the only one walking that road."

At Avive Health, these reflections capture so much of what we witness every day.

Seeking support takes courage. So does sharing your story, connecting with others and allowing yourself to believe that recovery is possible.

We're incredibly grateful to Scott for sharing his time, warmth and perspective with our community. Our lived experience speaker series is designed to create moments of connection, hope and understanding, and his visit certainly delivered all three.

Thank you to The Business of Smiles team for reminding us that sometimes the smallest moments and conversations can make the greatest difference.

As you've said so beautifully, it's never really been about the socks - it's always been about the people.

26/06/2026

Depression is one of Australia's most common mental health conditions, yet many people continue to struggle in silence.

It can affect every part of life – our mood, energy, sleep, relationships and ability to manage everyday responsibilities. But with the right support, recovery is possible.

To help people, families and carers better understand depression, we've created our new Living with Depression resource, with practical information about recognising the signs of depression, understanding treatment options and knowing when it may be time to seek support.

📖 Read the Living with Depression blog; and
📄 Download the free Living with Depression resource

Whether you're looking for information for yourself or someone you care about, we hope these resources provide some helpful guidance and reassurance that support is available.

🔗 https://avivehealth.com.au/news-and-blog/living-with-depression/

Need help? Contact us:
P: 1800 284 830
E: [email protected]

Learn about depression, common signs and symptoms, treatment options and when to seek support. Discover evidence-based care with Avive Health.

26/06/2026

Day two at RDAQ Conference 2026, and it's been fantastic to connect with clinicians and healthcare professionals from across regional, rural and remote Queensland.

One of the strongest themes emerging is how we make private healthcare accessible to rural and remote communities, including bulk-billed access for ADHD assessments in some communities - chat to us to find out.

Through Avive Clinic Brisbane and Cloud Clinic by Avive, we're committed to helping remove location barriers to accessing specialist mental health care, with telehealth psychiatry services available for people aged 6 years and over across Australia.

If you're attending RDAQ, please drop by and say hello to:
🔹 Alix Irby – National Growth & Partnerships Manager
🔹 Catherine Fitzsimmons – Partnerships Manager

Whether you'd like to discuss referral pathways, telehealth psychiatry, clinician opportunities or ways we can work together to improve access to mental health care, we'd love to connect.

25/06/2026

Behind every recovery journey is a team of people who genuinely care.

At Avive Health, our psychiatrists, psychologists, mental health nurses, allied health clinicians, lived experience professionals and support teams work together every day to help people recover, reconnect and thrive.

This short video takes you inside Avive Clinic Mornington Peninsula and introduces some of the incredible people who make compassionate, evidence-based mental health care possible.

As Avive continues to grow across Australia – with established services in Mount Eliza and Avive Clinic Brisbane, Avive Clinic Melbourne opening soon in Alphington, and Avive Clinic Adelaide currently under construction – our focus remains the same: providing high-quality mental health care delivered by exceptional people.

Whether you're looking for support for yourself or someone you love, referring a patient, or considering a career in mental health, we invite you to see what makes Avive different.

▶️ Watch the video below.

📍 Avive Clinic Mornington Peninsula: Mount Eliza VIC 3930
📍 Avive Clinic Brisbane: Windsor QLD 4030
📍 Avive Clinic Melbourne: Alphington VIC 3078 (Opening August 26)

🌐 avivehealth.com.au
📞 1800 284 830
✉️ [email protected]

25/06/2026

The Winter 2026 edition of Avive Health Matters is now available. In this edition, we share updates from across Avive Health, including our growing hospital network, new recovery programs, expanded treatment options and the people helping shape contemporary mental health care in Australia.

Inside, you’ll find stories and updates on:
– Four years of Avive Health
– Our new Military-Related Trauma Recovery Program
– Expanded TMS services on the Mornington Peninsula
– Progress on Avive Clinic Melbourne and Avive Clinic Adelaide
– ADHD assessment and treatment through Cloud Clinic by Avive
– Mental health education, events and community partnerships
Whether you’re seeking support, supporting someone else, or interested in mental health care and recovery, we hope this edition offers useful insight into the work happening across Avive.

⬇️ Download the newsletter (PDF) https://bit.ly/44eY51j
📖 Read online below (interactive): https://bit.ly/4xMgL5Z



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Discover the latest edition of Avive Health Matters – Winter 2026, featuring mental health news, clinical insights and service developments from Avive Health's growing network of private mental health

18/06/2026

Every fingerprint tells a different story.
At Avive Health, that idea sits at the heart of our approach to care. No two people experience mental health challenges in the same way, and no two recovery journeys look exactly alike. That's why we continue to build connected treatment pathways that support individual needs, circumstances and goals – bringing together hospitals, day programs, telehealth, outpatient services and specialist programs to help people access the right care at the right time.

The work of Dr Megan Deutsher PhD, Partnerships Manager (pictured), across Victoria helps strengthen the relationships, referral pathways and community connections that support better outcomes for patients and families.

As Avive continues to grow across Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, our fingerprint is a strong a reminder of what matters most: person-centred care, meaningful connection and recognising the individual behind every referral, admission and recovery journey.

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17/06/2026

As part of Men's Health Week, Dr Vikas Moudgil, Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director at Avive Clinic Brisbane, reminds us that mental health is health.

"Many men seek help for physical symptoms before recognising the emotional or psychological load they may be carrying. Changes in sleep, mood, motivation, concentration, substance use or relationships can all be signs that additional support may help.

Men play important roles as fathers, partners, sons, colleagues and friends. Looking after our own mental health helps us show up more fully in these relationships. Equally important is mateship – checking in with someone, having a conversation and encouraging support can make a meaningful difference.

Most importantly, no one should feel they need to wait until they're in crisis to ask for help."

At Avive Clinic Brisbane, we support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns through evidence-based inpatient treatment, day programs, authorised assisted therapies and telehealth.

📍 Windsor, Brisbane
📞 1800 284 830
✉️ [email protected]

Visit: https://bit.ly/4vTIY9g