13 Jun 2019
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
In recognition of World Elder Abuse day on 15 June, we are displaying a giant purple ribbon out the front of our building. Elder Abuse Awareness Day, is a day […]
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 […]
9 May 2019
Learn about My Aged Care at our cuppa and chat sessions
If you or someone you care for would like to know more about accessing the Australian Government’s My Aged Care system, and services and supports that may be available, join […]
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 […]
11 Jan 2018
HEALing Type 2 Diabetes
Like many of us Denise leads a very busy life. With two children under five, the demands of work and everyday responsibilities, heading to gym each week and eating healthier can often seem like a […]
13 Dec 2017
$2.5m for a new Mental Health Stepped Care Model in Melbourne’s north-east
A consortium led by Banyule Community Health will deliver a new Mental Health Stepped Care Model in Melbourne’s north-east from mid-January. The announcement follows Eastern Melbourne PHN’s (EMPHN’s) commitment of […]
1 Dec 2017
Positivity Against the Odds – Lachlan’s Story
As an identical twin, Lachlan never wanted to be treated any differently to his brother. That sounds pretty normal for any set of twins however neither of them believe they […]
24 Nov 2017
Eltham Town Goes Orange to Support Victoria Against Violence
In a first for Eltham, local businesses across the town are standing together and going orange as part of the Victoria Against Violence – 16 Days of Activism campaign to […]
3 Nov 2017
10 questions in 60 seconds with Luke
1. What’s your day-to-day role at healthAbility? I’m a youth and family counsellor. Each day is different and normally involves some office work and meeting with young people or their […]
25 Oct 2017
Sensitive Santa is coming to Eltham Town!
Children with autism or those needing a sensory friendly environment are invited to meet Sensitive Santa in a free private session with their families. 20 minute sessions are available between: […]
19 Oct 2017
First Nillumbik School celebrates Achievement Program milestone
Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School in Eltham is now the first Primary School in Nillumbik to complete the Coordinate stage of the Achievement Program. The Achievement Program is […]
13 Oct 2017
DEAP helping more children with speech disorders
Thanks to the generous support of QUOTA Heidelberg, healthAbility now has Diagnostic Evaluation of Articulation & Phonology (DEAP) assessment. DEAP detects and differentiates between articulation problems, delayed phonology and consistent […]
12 Oct 2017
10 questions in 60 seconds with Robyn
1. What’s your day-to-day role at healthAbility? Dental Receptionist 2. What’s the most rewarding part of your job? Working with friendly easy going staff 3. And the most challenging? Attending […]