I acknowledge with deep sorrow the tragic death of George Floyd and the resulting pain triggering mass protests in the USA. EACH condemns the racism and brutality towards Black, Indigenous and People of Colour by law enforcement globally, including here in Australia.
Prof Gordon’s Fulde at VHA Conf. shone a light on the perverse profits in specialist medicine and big pharma that prevents investment in lower cost, effective primary health and prevention
Vale Aunty Dot AM. In her beloved home town of Healesville, hundreds of people gathered to pay respects to this inspiring, wise, humble Elder of the Aboriginal community - a leader for all Australians. EACH was privileged to have Aunty Dot’s guidance and presence over the years.
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Happy/Sad occasion of Sharon O’Boyle’s retirement today after 3 decades of involvement in community mental health. A career spanning leadership, innovation & commitment to participants & staff. Thanks Sharon from EACH
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EACH meeting with Minister Carroll - Victim Support Crime Prevention Youth Justice. EACH staff were praised by head of investigations for their work in supporting victim’s families in crimes such as Bourke St and recent homicides of 3 young women in Melbourne.
Congratulations to Project HOPE on celebrating Recovery. Fabulous to see peers, parents and partners celebrating and supporting each other’s recovery journeys at EACH
Sassing Choir, singing at the Doncare 50th Anniversary celebration; all survivors who have found their voices. Well done, from EACH
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Rosie Battie, Patron of Doncare, supporting Doncare’s role of tackling family violence in the heart of our communities. Delivered in a moving and heartfelt address.
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Congratulations to Doncare on your 50th birthday this Volunteers week. ‘50 years of serving the community with practical help and kindness’ as said by Vic Governor.
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Mental Health Leaders Meeting- Martin Foley highlights the imperatives for a fundamental structural change in mental health service systems.
Fabulous to have EACH Volunteer Rosalie Vlek and Aurora, Therapy Dog , steal the show at Deakin Community Awards
Muriel Bamblett OAM delivers inspiring address on progress towards Vic Govt Treaty with Aboriginal Community. Benefits to the whole community summed up in this photo
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Ministers Williams and Donnellan at DHHS Community Services Symposium acknowledge universal services like community Health, dental, M&CHN have a vital role in early intervention in Family Violence but the preparation and resourcing of these sectors has a long way to go
Hon Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Women and Youth emphasises that the universal services and specialist services workforce need to be skilled and able to identify and respond appropriately to Family Violence.
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Good work Shol and the Impact Co team at the launch of Ngarrimilli; Aboriginal business incubator program
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Great to have the privilege of attending the launch of Ngarrimili; a program which nurtures Aboriginal entrepreneurship. Facilitated by Impact Co but led by fantastic Aboriginal founders
EACH celebrates Harmony Day while remembering that this year it occurs in the shadow of the tragic events in NZ. Celebrating with our multicultural staff and our community Elders through a cleansing smoking ceremony. Thanks Aunty Daphne.