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How do we #PressForProgress this International Women’s Day?
Today is International Women’s Day. “What are we supposed to do on International Women’s day? Do I have to bow down to anyone?” Such offhand remarks are a common response to the day. There is no bowing down required. No physical strain is required at all in fact....
March 6: Medically Supervised Injecting Room information session
As you may be aware, in late 2017, the Victorian Government announced plans to trial a medically supervised injecting room (MSIR) at the North Richmond Community Health. The decision is part of the Government’s $87 million Drug Rehabilitation Plan and will help tackle...
Have your say at the Conversations About Care Conference March 1 – 2
NRCH’s Conversations About Care conference is fast approaching! Whether you’re a consumer (patient) of healthcare or a practitioner, come along and help to make healthcare experiences more empowering for all. Places are limited! REGISTER HERE. See the lineup of...
Oral Health Services Closed during Thursday and Friday, March 1 – 2
Our Oral Health Service department will be closed on March 1 & 2 as the team will be participating in the NRCH conference, Conversations About Care. We apologise for any convenience caused. If you require urgent care, call Dental Health Services Victoria on 9341...
Join us as we launch the BYO campaign
North Richmond Community Health is marking World AIDS Day early, with our BYO campaign launch. Our latest campaign encourages people to always bring their own fitpacks. Join us for a free community event to mark the occasion.12.00pm, Wednesday 29 NovemberNorth...
Our 2018 conference: Conversations About Care
Abbotsford Convent | 1 – 2 March, 2018 We’re thrilled to announce that our 2018 conference, Conversations About Care, will feature advocate Susan Alberti AC and activist Julie McCrossin. The event will offer new insights into how we can work together to create better...
North Richmond Community Health to trial medically supervised injecting facility
North Richmond Community Health will expand its community support services to include a trial supervised injecting facility. According to North Richmond Community Health CEO Demos Krouskos, the trial will not only save lives, but support the wellbeing of the entire...
Join us for Children’s Day celebrations, 26 October
Wednesday 26 October is Children’s Day at North Richmond Community Health. One of our favourite events of the year, Children’s Day is all about creating a healthy, fun and happy environment for kids. Kids of all ages are invited to North Richmond Community Health to...
Specialised LGBTI counselling now available
In the middle of a divisive debate over marriage equality, it’s important to take care of ourselves, and our communities. North Richmond Community Health supports marriage equality, but, more importantly, we support our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,...
State MPs urged to act on supervised injecting facility
North Richmond Community Health strongly urges Victorian State MPs to act on the overwhelming evidence found by the recent Parliamentary Inquiry into a trial supervised injecting facility. We are committed to our advocacy for a supervised injecting facility in North...
Track Your Health Week: Get free help with your technology
Are you interested in technology and how it can help you with your health? North Richmond Community Health is hosting a free helpdesk and a range of education sessions from Monday 11 September to Friday 15 September 2017. At the free pop up helpdesk, a team of...
How to save lives: Rallying for a supervised injecting facility in North Richmond
Yesterday, North Richmond Community Health staff were among the hundreds of people who marched in North Richmond. We, like the many community members we gathered with, are committed to seeing a supervised injecting facility in North Richmond. Each day, we care for...
Join us on 31 August for Overdose Awareness Day
On Thursday 31 August, we will be marking Overdose Awareness Day with a free community event. All are welcome to join us as we remember those we have lost to overdose. The event will include: Free barbecue Welcome to Country ceremony Speakers from the local community,...
North Richmond Community Health’s oldest client celebrates 107th birthday
Inspirational local resident Hoa Lam was surrounded by friends and family as she celebrated her 107th birthday at North Richmond Community Health. Ms Lam, who turns 107 on 15 August, has been a client of North Richmond Community Health for decades. Born in China, Ms...
We support marriage equality for all Australians
North Richmond Community Health and the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health call for the Australian Government to legislate for marriage equality. “The government has an obligation to protect the health and wellbeing of Australian citizens,” says North Richmond...
Letter to The Age: We need a supervised injecting facility, now
On Tuesday, 1 August 2017, The Age published a letter from North Richmond Community Health CEO Demos Krouskos, regarding the enormity of North Richmond’s overdose issue. Read the letter in full below. Heroin crisis A supervised injecting facility is not just...
Our Projects
Our projects at North Richmond Community Health We run a variety of projects to promote the health and wellbeing of communities in Australia and internationally. These projects are an opportunity for us to share our expertise and care beyond North Richmond. Find out...
Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health (CEH)
Improving the health and well being of people from refugee and migrant backgrounds since 1994.What we provide: The Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health (CEH) offers a range of services and resources for health, community services and local government professionals...
2018 conference receives support from Health Issues Centre
North Richmond Community Health is pleased to announce that our 2018 conference, Conversations About Care, is the recipient of a Practice Partners Program grant from Health Issues Centre. Conversations About Care will be a multidisciplinary conference which provides...