The day recognises the lasting impact of the forcible removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their homes and families, by the Commonwealth Government. As a result of the actions of government, welfare agencies and churches, much of the Stolen Generation lost access to their indigenous identities, heritage, and Country.
Today, Wednesday 17 of May, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Biphobia, also known as IDAHOBIT Day. For some, it is easy to forget that discrimination can shape lives. For others, forgetting is not so easy.
We provide vital health services for our community. We support learning and development for local children. We conduct groundbreaking research. We keep people socially connected.
North Richmond Community Health is sad to say farewell to Dr Martin Hall, who has been with our organisation for 20 years. But we are also proud of all the work Dr Hall has done with our community, and are glad to see that his contributions will be shared across the state as Chief Oral Health Advisor for Dental Health Services Victoria.
The Fitzroy Legal Service now offers a family violence and family law service at North Richmond Community Health.
