Access Health and Community

20/04/2026

At Access Health and Community, we understand that autism is a difference in how people experience the world.

Providing inclusive healthcare means:
💙 Respecting communication preferences
💙 Making appropriate adjustments
💙 Recognising individual strengths
💙 Working in partnership with patients

When people feel understood, they experience better outcomes.

Watch Part 3 to learn how we can all support Autistic people in our communities.

17/04/2026

📣Last chance to get your tickets!

Time is running out to register for our free Cultural Connections to Wellbeing workshops, in partnership with the City of Boroondara .

Come along to your local library and learn more about types of mental health and wellbeing supports available.
We'll also chat about how you can connect with services in your community.

Join us at one of our final three sessions:
🔵Balwyn Library - Tuesday 5 May
🔵Trentwood at the Hub - Tuesday 12 May
🔵Ashburton Library - Wednesday 13 May

These sessions are free to attend, but bookings are essential.
For more information, click on the link below.

🎟️Book your ticket now: https://loom.ly/Pk7PlFw

16/04/2026

Autism Acceptance Month 💙

This April, we are proud to amplify the voices of our team and celebrate neurodiversity.

Did you know around 1 in 50 Australians are Autistic?

Meet Laura, one of our team members at Access Health and Community, as we recognise Autism Acceptance Month.

Stay tuned for part 2!

14/04/2026

We’re proud to be teaming up with Yarra Ranges Council Eastern Health Monbulk Aquatic Centre Yarra Centre and Belgravia Leisure for Active April in the Yarra Ranges.

Whether it’s walking, running, swimming, yoga in the park, basketball, lawn bowls or a fitness class, there’s a huge range of fun and free activities happening across the Yarra Ranges for all ages and abilities.
Learn more, visit: https://loom.ly/T17ciP8

07/04/2026

🍎April 7 is World Health Day! 🏥

Part of staying healthy means looking after your mental health, too.

At AccessHC, we’re passionate about helping you find the right support when you need it.

We’re celebrating World Health Day with the launch of our new postcards: a quick guide to getting mental health and wellbeing support.

These postcards are available in different languages—making it easier to find the information you need.

Keep an eye out for them your community, and at our clinics!

07/04/2026

Looking for something fun to do these school holidays?

Join us for Active April's pop-up pickleball - a FREE event for the whole family.

📆Thursday 16 April
🕙10am - 12pm
📍Borthwick Park, Belgrave

Delivered in partnership with Pickleball Victoria, accredited ambassadors will be there to:
🏓Teach you the basics
🏓Help you to learn new skills
🏓Share local playing opportunities

All equipment is provided - just bring along a hat, comfy shoes, a water bottle and enjoy some fun outdoors!

Book online here: https://loom.ly/945VNbA

02/04/2026

Speech Pathology appointments are available now, for children aged 0-6 with a current NDIS plan.

For referrals, visit: https://loom.ly/zXlFBbA or contact ndis@accesshc.org.au

We work alongside you to support your child’s communication needs and help them to reach their goals. We can support with:
✅Speech clarity
✅Language
✅Fluency
✅Early literacy
✅School readiness
✅Social skills – social interaction and communication.

Early support with your child’s development can make a big difference.

**The Child and Family Intake Team are currently experiencing a high volume of referrals. Please be assured your referral will be processed as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

01/04/2026

📣 We will be closed for the long weekend 📣

Most of our sites will be closed on Friday 3 April until Monday 6 April for the long weekend and will reopen on Tuesday 7 April.

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

26/03/2026

We had so much fun welcoming Their Majesties King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark to headspace South Melbourne! 👑💚💚💚

23/03/2026

🗓️ Mark your calendars!

We’re excited to be hosting our new series of Cultural Connections to Wellbeing workshops, in partnership with City of Boroondara.

Throughout April and May, come along to your local library and learn more about mental health and wellbeing support, and how you can connect with services in your community.

These sessions are free to attend, but bookings are essential.

🎟️ To see which libraries we’re visiting, and to book your ticket, click here: https://loom.ly/Pk7PlFw

Some of our services are closed or have different hours over the Easter public holiday period, from Friday 3 to Monday 6 April.

20/03/2026

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Racial discrimination happens when someone is treated unfairly because of their race, skin colour, ancestry, religion, nationality or ethnic background.

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect.

We can all help to by:

💡 learning about more about the impacts of racial discrimination and harmful stereotypes
💡 having open and respectful conversations
💡 celebrating diversity

At AccessHC, we’re taking a stand against racism - by taking part in the Stronger Together Against Racism Steering Committee, in partnership with Eastern Community Legal Centre.
We’re excited to work together toward a more inclusive future.

To learn more about how you can take action, or help raise awareness, visit the Fight Racism website: https://loom.ly/Z1oKRWY

20/03/2026

We're currently experiencing issues with our website. We hope to be back online as quickly as possible.

☎️ If you need to get in touch, please contact us on (03) 9810 3000.

For Urgent Care Clinic bookings and hours visit HotDoc:
📍Lilydale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic: https://loom.ly/T0axG2k
📍Richmond Urgent Care Clinic: https://loom.ly/5CzYmak

Thank you for your patience and understanding.