Inspiro Community Health

Inspiro and Access Health and Community (AccessHC) are inviting people from the Yarra Ranges community to join the AccessHC Community Advisory Committee. The AccessHC Community Advisory Committee is a subcommittee of the AccessHC Board. The merger between AccessHC and Inspiro has created an opportunity for three new members from the Yarra Ranges community to join the committee and support community engagement and consumer participation for our combined organisation. You are invited to apply to join if you: ▶ are passionate about providing a focus and strong voice for the health and wellbeing needs of the Yarra Ranges community. ▶ are a member of the current Inspiro Community Health Community Advisory Group and/or a member of the Yarra Ranges community ▶ have networks or connections with your local community. For more information about the Committee and how to apply: AccessHC Community Advisory Committee: https://lnkd.in/gn_Tw5qZ For more information about the Merger: Latest Merger Update: https://lnkd.in/gwh5S-cB

Merger Update: we are pleased to announce the newly expanded Board of Access Health and Community (AccessHC), now strengthened by the addition of two expert Directors from the Inspiro Community Health Board - Kim and Katie! Read more about the new AccessHC Board here: https://lnkd.in/ggHSvuhD

Are you a cook and working in early childhood services in the Yarra Ranges? You are invited to join our next Cooks Network Meeting – an opportunity to upskill and connect with your peers. When: Tuesday 18th March Where: Civic Centre, 15 Anderson Street, Lilydale Time: 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm Register below by Tuesday 11 March, or email kristen.gurney@inspiro.org.au. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwpTeEaY

We’re thrilled to announce that installation will soon begin on a $150,000 upgrade to our Belgrave site, funded through the Yarra Ranges Council Preparing Australian Communities Fund. This significant enhancement will ensure our site can remain operational during blackouts and provide critical support to the community during prolonged power outages. A key feature of this upgrade is the installation of a “Generator Ready” port in the parking compound. This innovation will allow the site to run indefinitely on a diesel generator, ensuring uninterrupted service during extended outages like those experienced during the severe storms a few years ago. This upgrade will position the Belgrave Hub as a vital community space during natural disasters and local emergencies. Residents will be able to: 👉 Charge their devices 👉 Take a shower 👉 Seek refuge in a safe and supportive environment We’re proud to take this step in strengthening our resilience and readiness to serve the community when it’s needed most. 💛

Victoria's Minister for Mental Health, Hon. Ingrid Stitt MP, visited the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local in Yarra Ranges last Friday. The Minister was joined by Hon. Paul Edbrooke MP and Hon. Danielea De Martino MP.   Rachael Lovelock, Director of Family and Carer Services at Wellways, and Sally Western, Operations Manager from partners Eastern Health, Inspiro Community Health, and Oonah Health & Community Services Aboriginal Corporation, along with the local team gave them a warm welcome and a tour of the space. The Minister also had the opportunity to interact with participants who were part of Local Services. Lara Jackson Amanda Hand Kristen Stanner

Megan, Jasmin and Laura from our Allied Health and Health Promotion teams were thrilled to attend last weekend's Access and Inclusion Expo at Kilsyth Sports Centre. They spent the morning chatting with the community about Inspiro's services and how we can expand opportunities for people with disabilities in the Yarra Ranges. If you would like to find out more about Inspiro's services, the NDIS, and how we can support you and your family, visit www.inspiro.org.au or call our friendly team on (03) 9738 8801. Yarra Ranges Council Eastern Health Belgravia Leisure

Today marks the end of 16 Days of Activism, a global initiative that aims to raise awareness and inspire individuals, communities, and organisations to address gender inequalities. We know that almost 1 in 4 women and 1 in 14 men in Australia have experienced violence from an intimate partner since the age of 15. Often that violence begins with disrespect. We all deserve a world where families and relationships are safe and respectful, and people have everything they need to thrive. This year the team at Inspiro have shared their thoughts on what respect means to them. Find out more about Inspiro’s Growing Respectful Relationships campaign, visit https://lnkd.in/gEbaHbRK 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, or chat online via 1800respect.org.au. #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence #GrowingRespectfulRelationships #16DaysofActivism #RespectGrows

Our 2023-24 Annual Report is here! Yesterday we held our Annual General Meeting in Lilydale and reflected on the amazing work of our team over the last 12 months. We are proud of the unique and integral role we play within the broader healthcare system, and our ongoing commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of the Yarra Ranges community. Read all our highlights and Inspiro’s financial report from 2023-24 here: Annual Report Flipbook: https://lnkd.in/gmhTTgWg Annual Report PDF: https://lnkd.in/gqrDpJzN Thank you to Natalie Leys at Jump Rope Design for your fantastic work on this year’s report!

We are pleased to announce that the Boards of Inspiro Community Health and Access Health and Community (AccessHC) have now signed the agreement formalising our merger on 1 May 2025. By bringing together our collective expertise and reach we can expand our services, deliver greater impact and innovation to our communities. For the time being, it is business as usual, with no changes to service delivery, as we continue to deliver quality care to our clients. For more information and an update on the CEO, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/guJPhSTw

Earlier this year, Inspiro and Access Health and Community (AccessHC) announced a potential merger of the two community health organisations. We are pleased to share that, after having completed due diligence, the Boards of Inspiro and AccessHC have agreed that coming together as one entity would be beneficial for both organisations and should progress. Read the full update on our website: https://lnkd.in/gQS3rc2d