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Bunjils Mirring Nganga-djak Project: Eye testing for the Aboriginal Community
Despite higher rates of vision loss, research consistently shows that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people use eye health services at lower rates than non-Indigenous people. Over one-third of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults report…
Parent-Child Mother Goose Program®
Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® at EACH Join us to enjoy an hour of rhymes, songs, and stories with your child! Parent-Child Mother Goose is an evidence-based program that strengthens attachment and interaction between parents or carers…
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)
Are you a school leaver with a NDIS plan and interested in hospitality? SLES is an initiative by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offering individualised support to help you get ready for work and plan…
Promoting the health and wellbeing of Burmese Communities
Haka Chin Men’s Car Maintenance and Men’s Health and Wellbeing Group Young people within the Chin community have higher rates of school disengagement and contact with police than their peers, as well as experiencing untreated health…
Knox Local Champions Gender Equality Awards 2019
On Friday 29th November 2019, Knox PLEDGE (People Linking to Embrace and Develop Gender Equality), presented the Knox Local Champions for Gender Equality Awards to community members for the leadership they have shown in championing women…
Chinese Peer Connection Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary
This week we celebrated the 10th year anniversary of our Chinese Peer Connection Program. It was a fantastic opportunity to recognise the important work the program does and especially the efforts and dedication of the volunteers…
Creating Culturally Safe and Inclusive Environments in Local Childhood Services
Aboriginal Culture is the oldest living culture in the world, dating back over 80,000 years however many people may be uncomfortable or lack confidence in their knowledge or delivery of education around Aboriginal Culture. In an…
Substance Use Recovery: Women's Lifestyle Group
Substance Use Recovery: Women’s Lifestyle Group We are hosting a weekly group that creates a safe space for women to explore helpful strategies to manage and recover from alcohol and drug dependence. Topics explored at the…
Borderline Personality Disorder Carers Support Group
Are you caring for a loved one with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder? Caring for a loved one with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can often be challenging and overwhelming. We are hosting…
2018-2019 Annual Report & Quality Account (AGM)
We are pleased to present our 2018/19 Annual Report & Quality Account, which provides a snapshot of our programs and the work we do. We share our achievements and stories of our customers as well as…
EACH at World First Nations Early Childhood Conference
It was fantastic having Diana Roggenbucke and Raelene Tie from our Oral Health Team present at the 2019 World First Nations Early Childhood Conference on the Bush Tucker Garden Project work they have undertaken with Early…
Action to support Gender Equality in Early Childhood Services
The EACH Health Promotion Team recently teamed up with Eastern Domestic Violence Services (EDVOS) to host a workshop on Practical actions to support Gender Equality in Early Childhood at Maroondah City Council. Educators from early childhood…
Stories Beyond Stereotypes
Our Health Promotion Team was delighted to take part in the launch of Stories Beyond Stereotypes – a booklist featuring real and imaginary characters who follow their own path, unconstrained by gender stereotypes. Stories that promote…
Learning to care for Country at Holy Trinity PS
Caring for Country/place is the responsibility of the whole community, and Holy Trinity Primary School are ensuring that their students understand the importance of looking after the land we all call home, Australia. Holy Trinity PS…
Your Community Health and EACH announce intention to merge
Communities across the northern region of Melbourne can expect to receive better access to integrated social and community health services when a proposed merger between Your Community Health and EACH takes place in early 2020. Following…
Carers Event - Developing an NDIS plan
Do you care for someone with mental illness, autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability without an active NDIS Plan? Are you a carer living in the eastern metropolitan area – Manningham, Monash, Whitehorse, Maroondah, Knox, Boroondara,…
Submission: Looking After Children's Health in Out-of-Home Care Consultation
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services recently commissioned the University of Melbourne to consult with a wide range of stakeholders from across Victoria about future strategic directions for addressing the health needs of children…
EACH & Lah-Lah’s Sensory-Friendly Concerts!
Grab your stripes and get musical! Here’s your chance to join Lah-Lah and Buzz the Bandleader along with their special guest Debbie Doo for our sensory-friendly concerts in Melbourne! EACH and Lah-Lah are teaming up to host sensory…
Yarning Circle on the NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing support for people with permanent and significant disabilities. We are joining Latrobe Community Health to host Yarning Circles for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Launch of Manningham Youth Services
EACH is pleased to be partnering with Manningham Council to plan and coordinate the delivery of integrated services for young people in Manningham. Through a youth-focused, innovative and co-designed model, we will assist young people to…
Sensory Seeking & Substance Use Workshops
Understand individual sensory processing profile & relationship to Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) use and mental health. We are hosting a series of workshops that will explore sensory approaches to relapse prevention including sensory profiling and…
Peaceful Parents and Peaceful Kids Groups Program
Peaceful Parents and Peaceful Kids are mindfulness and positive psychology based programs aimed at reducing anxiety and stress, and increasing resilience and wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity where parents will participate in the 4-week program…
Health Promoting School – Holy Trinity Primary School
Eating habits are developed during childhood and if encouraged to enjoy healthier food and drink early, it is more likely that these positive behaviours will remain with children and young people throughout their life. Children and…
Dental Health Week Event: Healthy Eating Workshop
Healthy Eating Workshop What we eat and drink affects our oral health. As part of Dental Health Week, we are hosting this FREE community event which will include exploring: healthy ways of cooking & preparing food…
Diabetes Week Event: Living Well with Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes – Maximising Health and Managing Diabetes We are hosting this FREE seminar for community members living with Type 2 Diabetes and their families/carers. We’ll give you helpful tips for managing medical conditions, food,…
Health Promotion at Great Ryrie Primary School
Great Ryrie Primary School recently hosted a Health & Wellbeing Parent Information Session and invited our Oral Health and Health Promotion teams to attend and chat to parents about oral health, healthy eating and also gender…
Gender equality learning through books - Early Years Network
The Royal Commission into Family Violence identified the critical role that early childhood education has in creating a culture of respect to change the story of family violence for future generations. With this insight in mind,…
Health Promotion at Holy Trinity Primary School
Holy Trinity Primary School has been working hard to encourage and support the health and wellbeing of their students. The school is currently working on meeting their state-wide benchmark for Healthy Eating and Oral Health as…
Boost Reproductive Health Services for Women in the Eastern Region
EACH is pleased to announce that we have received funding from Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to expand our Well Women’s Clinic as part of a boost to sexual and reproductive health services….
Teens and Screens: Digital Fix
We don’t know where technology is heading…. What we do know is that it is not going away, nor do we want it to. Technology often short changes us. We ‘communicate’ instead of having conversations. Adults…
Psychosocial support for mental health consumers
People in the eastern region in need of psychosocial support are set to benefit from a new partnership between Eastern Health and EACH. Funded by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, the Early Intervention…
BWAHS is officially independent
Boorndawan Willam Aboriginal Healing Service (BWAHS) are proud to announce that as of March 25th 2019 the organisation is officially an independent, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO). BWAHS is an Aboriginal Healing service that has a…
Finding Our Place: Compelling accounts - Refugee and migrant resettlement in Australia
A Thirst for Stories: A Reflection on Finding Our Place Swinburne University recently launched Finding Our Place: compelling accounts of refugee and migrant resettlement in Australia, a publication written by Susan Powell, a member of EACH’s…
Life! - Diabetes Prevention Group
Prevent Type 2 Diabetes with Life! Life! is a FREE group program for eligible people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is developed by Diabetes Victoria and includes: A one-on-one introductory session and four…
10 Year Anniversary of the 2009 Victorian Bushfires
It is almost ten years since Victorians lived through the worst heatwave and bushfires in our nation’s history. As the anniversary of the 2009 Victorian bushfires approaches, many people who were affected directly or indirectly may…
A new year, a new you - 100 Day Challenge.
Want to change your relationship with gambling? Sign up to the 100 Day Challenge to start the year off in the way you mean to go on, whether that means a short break from gambling, reducing…
Creating Safe Environments - Early Years Network Workshop
With unintentional injuries being one of the leading causes of death and hospitalisation for Australian children, Kidsafe Victoria were invited by our Health Promotion Team to present at the latest Early Years Network event: Creating Safe…
‘Beyond Sparkles and Superheroes’ Children’s Book Launch
Early Childhood Services, families and the wider community were invited to attend the ‘Beyond Sparkles and Superheroes’ children’s book launch that promoted picture books for children 0-6 years providing a rich source of material for both…
EACH at Victorian Healthcare Association Awards
EACH staff had a fantastic time at the Victorian Healthcare Association Awards, with the Wild program being a finalists in the category of Patient Engagement. Congratulations to Western Health for winning the awards, and while we…
Gambling Harm Awareness Week
Our Gambler’s Help Eastern team had a very hectic schedule during one of the most important weeks of the year to raise awareness of Gambling Harm in the community. The team are attended/held 16 events during this…
Prevent type 2 diabetes with Life!
Prevent type 2 diabetes with Life! Life! is a FREE group program for eligible people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, developed by Diabetes Victoria: The Life! group course involves a one-on-one introductory session and…
Hungry4Success Café & Catering Service
Hungry4Success is a social enterprise run by EACH that consists of a Café and our catering service at Maroondah Federation Estate. As a multi-faceted hospitality program, it provides young people with individual support, pre-accredited and accredited training, hands-on…
Dental Health Week Events at EACH
As part of Dental Health Week (6th-12th August), we are hosting two events held at our Ferntree Gully centre: Master Chef Celebrity Cook-off What we eat and drink affects our oral health. As part of Dental Health Week,…
EACH Aboriginal Small Grants Project
In an effort to support local services to create culturally inclusive environments that are safe and empowering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, our Health Promotion Team recently held an Aboriginal Small Grants Project information…
Health Promotion work continues at Great Ryrie Primary School
Great Ryrie Primary School has continued their work with our Health Promotion team, using the Victorian Government’s Achievement Program as a framework to create healthy environments, achieving a significant milestone by meeting best practice standards for the…
Diabetes doesn’t need to be stressful: getting the balance right
Diabetes distress is the increased worry or anxiety about the management of blood sugar levels once you have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This struggle is not unusual for people diagnosed…
EACH announced as NDIS Partner in the Community for South-West Sydney and Southern NSW
EACH’s history of providing quality services for children with disabilities and developmental delays will be expanded following the announcement that we have been named an NDIS Partner in the Community (Partner) organisation delivering Early Childhood Early…
Bush Adventure Therapy works for mental health recovery, but how?
Negative ions and positive relationships. The positive power of nature on the human psyche is unattested, certainly as a therapeutic measure Bush Adventure Therapy (BAT) has a positive effect on mental health. This is well documented…
Health Promoting School/Services in Knox leading the way in 2018
A number of primary schools and early childhood services across Knox a leading the way in 2018 by meeting best practice standards for their chosen health priority areas as part of the Victorian Government’s evidence-based framework…
Promoting Gender Equity in Early Years Learning
In an effort to raise awareness of Gender Equity amongst some of our youngest community members, staff from Early Childhood Services from across Knox and Maroondah attended a networking event hosted by Catherine Delaney from our Health Promotion…
Promoting indigenous culture through cooking!
Cooks from childcare centres across Knox and Maroondah were invited to learn about healthy eating at a Cooks Network event hosted by our Health Promotion Team as part of The Victorian Government’s Achievement Program. A massive 23 Early…
The NDIS is here - FREE Infomation Sessions
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides people living with a permanent disability the opportunity to make their own decisions about the support services they access. At EACH, we provide a range of NDIS services for…
Carers Exercise Groups
Our Mental Health Respite Carer Support team are offering free exercise sessions for people who care for someone who is living with a mental illness, Autism Spectrum Disorder or an Intellectual Disability and live in Monash,…
Health Promotion work at Great Ryrie Primary School
Great Ryrie Primary School has teamed up with our Health Promotion team to use the Victorian Government’s Achievement Program as a framework to create a healthy environment and promote the health and wellbeing of their whole…
Type 2 Diabetes Information Sessions
Are you at risk of Type 2 diabetes? Three out of five Victorians are at risk of developing diabetes. However 58% of cases can be prevented. The symptoms of Type 2 diabetes are not always obvious,…
Living with Pain - Learn how to manage persistent pain
Our Psychological Strategies program provides individual and group counselling for people of all ages with or at risk of developing a mild to moderate mental illness. The program has an upcoming group that supports you with strategies to…
Mood Regulation & Identity for Young Men
Our Psychological Strategies program provides individual and group counselling for people of all ages with or at risk of developing a mild to moderate mental illness. The program has a Mood Regulation & Identity for Young Men…
Teen Talk - Grief and Loss Support Group for Teenagers
Our Psychological Strategies program provides individual and group counselling for people of all ages with or at risk of developing a mild to moderate mental illness. The program has a Teen Talk – Grief and Loss Support Group…
Building UR Resilience - Young People’s Group
Our Psychological Strategies program provides individual and group counselling for people of all ages with or at risk of developing a mild to moderate mental illness. The program has Building UR Resilience – Young People’s Groups…
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Skills Groups for Anxiety and Depression
Our Psychological Strategies program provides individual and group counselling for people of all ages with or at risk of developing a mild to moderate mental illness. The program has Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Skills Groups being run…
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Skills Groups for Anxiety and Depression
Our Psychological Strategies program provides individual and group counselling for people of all ages with or at risk of developing a mild to moderate mental illness. The program has Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Skills Groups being…
The EACH Music & Ukulele group (TAS) is like no other!
Calling all adults over 65 or over 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – At the EMU (EACH Music & Ukulele) group, we welcome all older adults, wishing to learn or relearn, their instrument…
Many people with mental illness dying younger due to smoking not psychiatric conditions
EACH is delighted to have our South-East Mental Health Recovery team partner with Quit Victoria to launch a Tackling Tobacco Project to assist those with a mental illness consider reducing or stopping smoking. EACH will work…
Centre revamp strengthens health services in Knox
EACH’s extensive history of providing a wide range of health, counselling, mental health and social support services across Melbourne’s Outer East will be strengthened with the launch of our revamped multiservice centre in Boronia. Services housed at the…
Marriage Equality - Victorian Community Health Sector Joint Statement of Support
The recent decision of the Australian Government to undertake a survey to ascertain the level of support for the right of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people to marry, represents a significant risk…
Health Promotion work at Boronia West Primary School
Boronia West Primary School has teamed up with our Health Promotion team to use the Victorian Government’s Achievement Program as a framework to create a healthy environment and promote the health and wellbeing of their whole school…
Health Centre revamp to enhance Child & Family Services in Maroondah
EACH’s long history of providing services to families in Melbourne’s Outer East will expand with the upcoming redevelopment of the Integrated Children and Family Centre in Ringwood East. A local family, staff and builders were on…
EACH are looking for new members for our Community Advisory Committee
Who are EACH? EACH is a not for profit organisation that works to improve health, wellbeing and community participation. EACH is committed to co-design with community members to ensure our services and systems are inclusive and…
Community Stations Project
The EACH Health Promotion and Youth and Family Teams recently partnered with Maroondah City Council on a Community Stations Project at Ringwood Station. The Community Stations Pilot Project was developed by Public Transport Victoria (PTV) in…
Aboriginal Flag Raising Celebration at Heathmont College
Our Health Promotion Team has partnered with Heathmont College, who are committed to being a Health Promoting School. Part of this commitment is working towards being culturally competent. Further to requests from Heathmont College students to fly…
Making time for Oral Health
This week is Dental Health Week (7th-13th August 2017) and EACH is inviting the local community to join us for a special event at our Ferntree Gully health centre on Wednesday 9th August 2017. We are…
Rowville Children & Family Centre cook up a storm of health!
Rowville Children and Family Centre have officially been recognised as a Health Promoting Service as part of the Victorian Government’s Achievement Program for all their hard work around Health Eating and Oral Health, as well as…
Diabetes Week 2017
Diabetes Week is just around the corner (9th – 15th July) and EACH is inviting the local community to join us to learn about diabetes with events at our Ferntree Gully and Ringwood East health centres….
10,000 Steps Challenge continues across Knox workplaces
Congratulations to Boronia West Primary School, Upper Ferntree Gully Primary School, Great Ryrie Primary School and Park Crescent Children and Family Centre who participated in our 10,000 step workplace challenge. Our Health Promotion Team would like…
EACH partner with Doncare to expand counselling services in the Manningham community.
EACH and Doncare are partnering to expand counselling services in the Manningham community, with EACH joining the breadth of services on offer at the Doncare Centre in Doncaster. EACH’s Gambler’s Help Therapeutic Counselling and Alcohol &…
Knox workplace wins at 10,000 steps challenge!
Local Bayswater workplace Emerson Process Management was this week awarded with a pop-up breakfast and congratulatory awards by Knox Council for winning both the workplace ‘team’ and ‘individual’ categories of the recent cross-workplace 10,000 steps challenge….
Croydon Primary School Attend Dental Health Day at EACH
There were smiles all around this week as Croydon Primary School visited EACH for a fun filled Dental Health check day. Our Health Promotion team has been working with the school, and a Needs Assessment…
EACH Fishing & BBQ Group - Southern Tasmanian
SHARING FOOD, FISHING & SOCIAL INTERACTION! While the EACH Fishing & BBQ Group loves catching fish, what they love more is being around each other, eating together, laughing together, and looking forward to meeting up each week….
Devonport Older Adults Welcome Day
The EACH WELCOME DAY in Devonport offers a chance to welcome everyone, celebrate the community, and share information and stories. The day will include several guest speakers, a keynote address around My Aged Care, a catered…
Community Health Information Sessions
Held at Victorian Aboriginal Community Services at 496 High Street, Northcote Wednesday, 17th May 2017. Please RSVP to 9485 4600 or email Irum.Waqas@each.com.au or Sylvie.McCabe@each.com.au. Spaces are limited for each session.
Cooks Network - Achievement Program
With the help of our dieticians – Sheldon and Ivan, EACH’s Health Promotion team held the first Cooks Network event for 2017 as part of The Victorian Government’s Achievement Program last week at Knox City Council. Cooks…
EACH Announced as NDIS Partner in the Community for ACT
EACH’s history of providing quality services for children with disabilities and developmental delays will be extended following the announcement we have been named an NDIS Partner in the Community organisation delivering Early Childhood Early Intervention in…
EACH’s iconic Yarra Junction health centre revamped
EACH’s iconic health centre in Yarra Junction known to the local community as the Purple Church, has been revamped to support an expansion of services and programs, and will be reopening on Wednesday, 5th April 2017…
EACH Announced as NDIS Partner in the Community for Ipswich
EACH’s history of providing quality services for children with disabilities and developmental delays will be extended following the announcement we have been named an NDIS Partner in the Community organisation delivering Early Childhood Early Intervention in…
Innovative Specialist Disability Housing Development Opens in Officer
EACH Housing held the Grand Opening of an innovative two unit disability housing development in Officer on 22nd February 2017. The accommodation houses two adults with a physical disability, providing independent living for people who may be…
Independent Living Expression of Interest
EACH Housing has completed a construction project of a two unit disability housing initiative in Officer. The accommodation will house two adults with a physical disability and expression of interests are currently being accepted for residency….
Funding boost for Integrated Children’s Centre in Ringwood East
Jenny Mikakos, Minister for Families and Children and Minister for Youth Affairs, has announced that EACH is a successful recipient of a $1.6M Integrated Children’s Centre grant. The grant will support EACH’s $10m development project at…
Community Support Workers Information Session
Would you like to work supporting people with disabilities to have choice and be a part of their community? EACH has delivered leadership and excellence in integrated community health, disability and support services to individuals, families and…
Media Release - Creating homes for victims of violence
In an effort to support women and children who are fleeing family violence, EACH Housing has teamed up with Freedom Furniture to create welcoming homes. Under the Rapid Housing Family Violence Program, EACH Housing will acquire…
School Memory Garden Rejuvenated
Blackburn English Language School (BELS) Croydon, in partnership with EACH and Bunning in Croydon are engaging in a project to rejuvenate their Memory Garden. The school’s Memory Garden was first created in 2013 as part of…
Carers Week Open Day
As part of National Carers Week and the Victorian Seniors Festival, our Older Adults team are holding an Open Day at their Social Activities Centre in Healesville. This is a great chance for you and your family…
Disability Support Workers Information Session
Would you like to work supporting people with disabilities to have choice and be active in the community? EACH has delivered leadership and excellence in integrated community health, disability and support services to individuals, families and…
Knox Social & Community Health centre rebranded as EACH
On 1 January 2014, Knox Community Health Services merged with EACH. As part of that transition process, Knox Community Health Services modified its name to become, ‘Knox Social & Community Health – a service of EACH’, and…
EACH Wilderness has a winner in the Victorian Learn Local Awards
The EACH Wilderness program has a winner at the Victorian Learn Local Awards in Matt Agostinelli, a thoroughly well-deserved winner of the Learner Excellence award. His volunteering with the Wilderness program has been a great learning experiance for him and…
EACH services nominated in Business Awards
EACH Armidale’s programs of Partners in Recovery, Reconnect and New England Regional Sustainable Housing have been nominated for the Excellence in Mental Health & Recovery Support Award as part of the broader 2016 Armidale Chamber Business…
Innovative Specialist Disability Housing Development Opens in Ringwood
Responding to a clear need in the community, EACH Housing will open an innovative, six unit apartment in Ringwood and will host an open house on Thursday 18 August from 10am – 2pm, at the location…
EACH Gambler's Help service in the media
A Community Education Coordinator from our Gambler’s Help East service spoke to Maroondah Leader about the harm caused by gambling in the community. View the story here.
Media Release: Accommodation Assistance Boost For Victims Of Violence
Woman and children escaping family violence will have greater access to refuge with EACH Housing acquiring accommodation, as part of the Victorian Government’s ‘housing blitz’. A fund of $3.7M will allow for the acquisition of 9…
EACH Youth & Family in the media
Leader Community Newspapers have featured a story on our Youth & Family team’s work with eHealth apps. Read the full story here.
Do you use the services of headspace Dandenong or Narre Warren?
EACH has recently been selected as the lead agency to operate the headspace Dandenong and Narre Warren centres. If you use the service at Dandenong or Narre Warrenneeds, headspace will need to transfer your personal information and…
