North Richmond Community Health

From 1 July 2024, a new chapter begins for the Medically Supervised Injecting Room as North Richmond Community Health partners with St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Access Health and Community and Your Community Health to deliver more comprehensive treatment, care and support to people who inject drugs. The new model will aim to address the many complex factors that can contribute to long-term drug use, including experiences of trauma, mental illness, poverty, homelessness, and unemployment. Grounded in the local community, each partner brings invaluable expertise in delivering complex health programs that make a real difference. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/g5PgsZNt

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗝𝗼𝗯! We’re hiring dedicated and talented professionals to join our team and help improve health outcomes in our community. Current openings include GP, Registered Nurse, Dental Assistant, and more. Be part of something meaningful - apply today: https://lnkd.in/gqQFyAQW If you don’t see the right opportunity just yet, hit the 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 button and subscribe to stay updated on new job openings as they’re posted!

As the year comes to a close, we bid farewell to 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶, who is retiring after more than 40 years of dedicated service to our community, having joined us in 1982. Dr. Gloria’s unwavering dedication and care reflect the values that have kept so many of us here for decades - our shared mission to make a meaningful impact. Your contributions have left an indelible mark, and you will be greatly missed. Wishing you a well-deserved retirement filled with relaxation and the freedom to pursue all that you love most – after 42 years of service you’ve well and truly earned it! Dr. Gloria pictured here at our 50th celebrations, in the center, with our CEO Simone Heald (left) and our Board Chair Sally Mitchell (right). #CommunityHealth 

Join Our Team at North Richmond Community Health! We’re on the lookout for a driven and experienced 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 - 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘀 (𝗔𝗢𝗗) 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 to lead our dedicated team in delivering harm reduction and trauma-informed outreach services.   Based in North Richmond, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community. The role includes:  ✅ Providing strategic leadership and operational management for our multidisciplinary AOD Outreach program. ✅ Driving innovative, high-quality program delivery. ✅ Fostering key stakeholder relationships and championing advocacy for critical health issues. If you're ready to take on this impactful leadership role, apply now or explore other opportunities on our website: https://lnkd.in/gY2GQn56 

How do exercise classes, cooking, and karaoke make an impact? That's exactly what 24 public servants from Japan discovered during their visit to the North Richmond Community Hub last week. Organised by the Japan Local Government Centre (CLAIR Sydney) and guided by our co-Manager Sophie, the group explored the vibrant programs at 110 Elizabeth St. From daily social workshops to English classes and employment support, these activities highlight the rich multicultural fabric of the North Richmond estate. The visit sparked a powerful exchange of ideas about multicultural policy-making and the transformative role of inclusive spaces in fostering positive health, wellbeing and social outcomes for the community. Learn more about our Community Hub: https://lnkd.in/gYY2DS9s #communityhealth #multiculturalhealth

Collaboration is where real change begins. By coming together, we can turn challenges into opportunities and create spaces that truly meet the needs of our community, making them more accessible and welcoming. This vision is at the heart of our work. Establishing NRCH as a safe and innovative hub for harm reduction and addiction services is one of the four key objectives in our 2024-27 Strategic Plan. Recently we joined forces with Yarra Drug and Health Forum (YDHF) to host a community briefing focused on enhancing safety and amenity across the NRCH grounds. Together with North Richmond Health Partners, we’re dedicated to improving the experience of North Richmond Housing Estate residents and the wider community, and ensuring our essential health services are accessible to all. A heartfelt thank you to Peter Wearne from YDHF for facilitating such an important conversation and to outgoing Executive Officer Stephen McNally for his outstanding leadership and commitment to collaboration in tackling critical health and wellbeing challenges in our community. #harmreduction #CommunityEngagement #healthcare

North Richmond Community Health is seeking a dynamic Head of Alcohol and Other Drugs to lead innovative harm reduction programs, including the Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR). Our new Head of Alcohol and Other Drugs will: ✔️ Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver life-changing harm reduction and support services. ✔️ Drive strategic partnerships, advocacy, and policy influence.  ✔️ Oversee clinical excellence and program innovation. Apply now or visit our website to see other available job opportunities at North Richmond Community Health: https://lnkd.in/gFrueNRm

Last Friday, our Counselling and Casework team joined the Respect Victoria Walk Against Family Violence in the city. This walk coincides with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign, dedicated to ending violence against women. Under sweltering blue skies, the walk was a sea of orange (the designated colour for the event), as participants came together to take a stand against family violence and violence against women. It was a powerful moment of action, support, and solidarity with victim-survivors. North Richmond Community Health is proud to be part of the Building a Respectful Community Partnership - an alliance of 28 organizations in Melbourne's northern metropolitan area, led by Women's Health In the North (WHIN). Together, we are committed to preventing gender-based violence and promoting a gender-equitable, safe and respectful communities. Visit this link to discover more about this partnership and our vision for a better future: https://lnkd.in/gqA_WBTN #16Days #16DaysOfActivism #WAFV2024 #BuildingaRespectfulCommunity

North Richmond Community Health is proud to partner with Community Health First, an initiative that highlights the vital role community health services play in our broader health system. Community health makes sure every Victorian can access quality care when and where they need it. As we celebrate 50 years of community health this year, we are filled with hope for the future and how we can invest in measures that directly address the deepening health inequities faced by the individuals and families that live in our communities. Read the first-ever Community Health First collective impact report to learn how community health ensures all Victorians have access to quality care, at every age and stage of life: https://lnkd.in/gsPWVFhM

We are proud to serve the local residents of the North Richmond Housing Estate - home to more than 3,000 people and the largest public housing estate in Australia. Whether it's doctors appointments and oral health care, or free English classes and after-school homework groups for young people - we will continue to advocate for their needs now and into the future. At our recent 50th anniversary celebration, North Richmond Community Health client, Penelope, shared these heartfelt words: “Through responsive and principled services, NRCH continues to put the needs of the people who make up this extraordinary community front and centre in its service provision. It allows people from the community, like me, to have a seat at the table.” #CommunityHealth #NRCH50Years