20 Aug 2019
School Superstars Group Program
Give your child all the skills they need for success with School Superstars. Designed for children aged 4 to 6 years, our team of specialist early childhood clinicians will ensure […]
8 Aug 2019
Meet Joan Jauricella – Family Support Worker
Name : Joan Lauricella 1. What is your role at healthAbility? I am a Family Support Worker, which means I provide parenting support and information to parents. I do this […]
6 Aug 2019
A Furry Super Hero
All super heroes wear a cape, but this one has a fur coat as well; meet Mika the newest team member at healthAbility, a Whippet cross Kelpie employed as a […]
5 Aug 2019
Ella and Mrs Gooseberry Book Launch – Photos
We were delighted to support the book launch of Ella and Mrs Gooseberry on the weekend. We hosted some bush craft fun, which saw children making their own creations from […]
1 Aug 2019
Happy 100th Birthday Anatole!
This week we were lucky enough to help a very special Social Support Group member, Anatole, celebrate his 100 year young birthday. Anatole was surrounded by his other group friends […]
Parenting Support – Bringing Up Great Kids
Would you like to: Have a more positive relationship with your child? Help develop your child’s positive self-identity? Communicate more effectively with your child? Bringing up Great Kids is a […]
26 Jul 2019
Dental Screening for preschoolers at Eltham Library
In recognition of Dental Health Week, you are invited to bring your preschooler along to “Preschool Storytime” for them to learn about children’s oral health and receive a FREE dental […]
30 Jun 2019
Meet Kim Maloney – Support Coordination Manager
Meet Kim Maloney, Support Coordination Manager 1. What is your role at healthAbility? I am the Manager of our fantastic Support Coordination team. Support Coordination is a service that assists […]
The Social Butterfly – Amanda Trinh
“I was born in Vietnam and came to Australia when I was 11, I was young but now I’m getting older,” says 51 year-old Amanda with a cheeky giggle. As […]
25 Jun 2019
Back Pain – How to avoid it and when to seek help
At some point in life, most of us experience some form of back pain. Our backs are important for so many of our bodies movements, any discomfort can be very […]
17 Jun 2019
Ella & Mrs Gooseberry Book Launch – August 4
We are very proud to be supporting the Ella & Mrs Gooseberry Book Launch by local author Vikki Conley. Come celebrate the launch on Sunday 4 August at 11am at Edendale […]
7 Jun 2019
Caring for our Carers
Sitting in healthAbility, a phone alarm sounds prompting Maureen to remind her husband that it’s time to take his tablet. Life changed rapidly last year for Maureen when in February […]
Staying Healthy while Ageing Checklist
Getting older is a natural part of life and we want you to feel supported in your health and wellbeing. John Moran, General Manager Clinical and Community Services at healthAbility […]
30 May 2019
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – Events
On Friday 21 June, Nillumbik Shire Council in partnership with Seniors Rights Victoria and Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries, will be hosting 2 x free information sessions for World Elder Abuse […]
29 May 2019
A Social Cuppa
The healthAbility Allied Health team have been working with North East Healthy Communities (Primary Care Partnership) to develop & implement a model that can be adapted to the needs of […]
27 May 2019
Sign Up to our New Newsletters!
Have you signed up to receive our new newsletters by email? Each newsletter comes out once a quarter and will contain the latest news, events and client stories. Simply select […]
26 Apr 2019
5 Tips to Successfully Manage your Child’s Screen Time
In today’s digital world, our children are exposed to electronic devices and screens regularly. At healthAbility we want you to feel confident in your ability to manage your child’s screen […]
11 Apr 2019
Donation from Rotary Club Eltham for our Reconnect Program
Rotary Club of Eltham has generously donated $2,000 towards our Reconnect Program. The Reconnect Program works with youth at risk of homelessness who are severely disengaged from education, home life […]
22 Mar 2019
A space to thrive – Christopher’s story
‘’My heart is happy!’’- Christopher Christopher is 17 years old and has just walked into his very own studio for the first time. This is his new pad, located at […]
1 Feb 2019
Congratulations Anne on your Australia Day Community Award
We are extremely pleased to congratulate Anne Simpson, healthAbilty volunteer, on being awarded the Jagajaga Australia Community Day Award 2019. For over twenty years, the office of Jenny Macklin MP, […]
14 Sep 2018
Zalie’s Story – The Language of Art
Joanne sweeps her daughter’s long, wavy hair away from her soft complexion, explaining they tried to straighten it this morning but it has a mind of its own, a strong […]
17 Aug 2018
Health sector calls on all politicians to stand with community health
Wednesday 15 August 2018 healthAbility is one of 29 registered community health services across Victoria that deliver comprehensive ‘wrap-around’ health services to some of the state’s most disadvantaged people. Accessible […]
20 Jul 2018
healthAbility and Carrington Health have merged
We are excited to announce that we have merged with Carrington Health as of the 1st July 2018. This is an exciting opportunity for a bigger and better organisation to […]
21 Mar 2018
Food, Health and Sustainability Seminar
Come along to this free seminar that presents an opportunity to learn more about the intersection between food, health and sustainability in Nillumbik and beyond. Supported by local public health professionals, […]
1 Feb 2018
Carrington Health and healthAbility to unite
Carrington Health and healthAbility are pleased to announce they will join forces after the parent companies signed a Merger Agreement to unite and create a new organisation effective 1 June […]