1. health and fitness

‘IT’S HAPPENING’
www.ischs.org.au
Groups & Services
January—June 2015
A HEALTHY AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
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A HEALTHY AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
Our Vision
A healthy and inclusive community
Our Mission
To develop and deliver quality health services that respond to the
needs of our communities, with a particular focus on engaging
those who may not readily access mainstream services
To advocate for a social model of health and address the structural
reasons for health inequity.
SHIP is a five year initiative of Inner South Community Health where residents
and local organisations work together to make Port Melbourne a healthier
place to live. Our four action areas include:
Physical activity: more active, more often
Healthy eating for all
Inclusive and connected neighbourhoods
Affordable and accessible health services
As well as our four action areas, here are a few of the projects that will be
happening in 2015 that you can get involved in:
PORTogether – a free community arts and story-telling project
Liardet Community Centre
Runs Fridays 10am – 12.30pm from 6/2/15 to 1/5/15 inclusive
Our Values
FoodMate - 8 week program designed by SecondBite to develop the food
These values underpin all our interactions with staff, clients and our
communities:
independence of individuals who are at risk of, or experiencing, food insecurity.
The program aims to support people in accessing, preparing and cooking
affordable and healthy food.
1 day a week for 8 weeks and is free. Dates and venue to be advised.
Inclusiveness
Valuing everyone and facilitating their inclusion and participation.
Heart Foundation Walking Groups - in partnership with the
Empowerment
Working with individuals and communities to build their attributes,
capabilities and capacity to manage their lives.
Equity
Ensuring all achieve equitable health and well-being outcomes,
regardless of life circumstance and economic status.
Social Justice and Human Rights
Respecting and promoting the dignity of all individuals and advocating to
ensure equality of opportunity to a just and fair life.
Accountability
Making our ways of working open, honest and transparent and taking
responsibility for our actions.
Learning and Evolving
Consciously learning from and improving our work to achieve our vision.
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Heart Foundation, we will be organising a local walking group for interested
Port Melbourne residents.
Organised by a volunteer, the walks are free and will be held weekly.
Day and time to be advised.
Queen Victoria Market Bus Trips - a weekly bus trip to the
Queen Victoria Market for residents of public and social housing in Port Melbourne.
Allows local residents to purchase high quality, healthy food at affordable prices.
Thursdays 9:30am-12pm all year.
Gold coin donation.
Waterfront Welcomers - More volunteers are needed for this pilot project
which is currently running at Station Pier in Port Melbourne.
Volunteers act as ambassadors for Port Melbourne and the City of Port Phillip in
welcoming visitors from cruise ships and the Spirit of Tasmania.
They provide information on local activities, attractions, culture, history and heritage
to encourage visitors to spend more time in Port Melbourne and the
City of Port Phillip.
If you would like to be involved in SHIP, or participate in any of the above projects
or activities, get in contact with us in one of the following ways:
Phone: 9525 1300 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ischs.org.au/your-wellbeing/SHIP
Facebook: facebook.com/SHIPortMelb
Twitter: twitter.com/SHIPPortMelb
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SHIP Project
Social Health & Inclusion Port (SHIP) Project
Exercise Groups/Programs Prahran
Playgroups
Prahran Light Exercise Group
Contents
Light exercise for people who are unable to attend other exercise groups to improve
their health and independence. ISCH physiotherapist’s assessment and medical
clearance required before starting
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
Tuesdays 11.00am - 12.00pm
Prahran Centre
$4.00 per session
Intake & Referral Worker - Tel: 9525 1300
Mission and Values…………………………………………………...2
Our Services……………………………………………………….….4
Prahran Strength & Exercise Program
An exercise group for men and women of all ages recovering from injury or with a
chronic health problem that affects their strength, flexibility or balance. The group is
designed to improve health, fitness and co-ordination in a fun, safe environment. You
will be given an individual program and will be encouraged to become independent. A
Physiotherapist or Physical Educator will be present during sessions. ISCH
Physiotherapist's assessment and medical clearance is required before starting.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
Mondays & Thursdays 1.00pm – 2.00pm
GoodLife Gym, Level 1, 286-300 Chapel St, Prahran
(enter from Walker St)
$6.00 per session*
Intake & Referral Worker—Tel: 9525-1300
Dental Program Information………………………………………...7
Families Around St Kilda Supported Playgroup
A playgroup for 0-6 year olds and their parents living in the City of
Stonnington. For low-income earners and people with health care or concession cards,
or people experiencing barriers to accessing community playgroups due to health,
language or disability.
Wednesdays 10am—11.30 am during school terms
Free of charge
Kathryn Woolhouse - Tel: 9525 1300
Families Around Port Phillip Supported Playgroup
Map Details:
Cost:
Contact:
Prahran GP Clinic…………………………………………………....8
HACC Eligibility.……………………………………………………….9
Support and Social Groups…………………………………………9-11
You will have the chance to talk and share your experiences of (parenting) being a
parent in a supportive environment. To socialise and develop friendships. To learn
from others and have input about how to best parent your child. Participate in activities
and play games to support your child’s development in all different areas. Morning tea
provided. Receive information on specific topics from guest speakers.
When:
Where:
Site Maps……………………………………………………………...6
Volunteering at ISCH ……………………………………….……….7
*Fee set by GoodLife Gym
When:
Cost:
Contact:
How to Access Our Services………………………………………...5
Every Tuesday during school terms 11am—12.30pm
Port Melbourne, Bubup Womindjeka Family and Children’s Centre
85 Liardet St, Port Melbourne
Melways Map 2J, F5
Free of charge
Clare Beguely/Mandy Asseraf - Tel: 9525 1300
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Services
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Exercise Groups & Programs……………………………………….14 –18
Playgroups…………………………………………………………… 18
Social Health & Inclusion Port ………………………………………19
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Designed for men and women to improve fitness, strength, balance and co-ordination,
this program is for people of all ages and aims to develop independence.
ISCH physiotherapist’s assessment and medical clearance required before starting.
Case Management
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
Casework Counselling
Child Development
Community Health Nursing
Mondays & Wednesday’s 1pm-2pm
Genesis Fitness, 120 Bay St, Port Melbourne
$5.00*
Greg Paine 9525 1300
Your Next Move
Community Midwife
“Your Next Move” is a weekly strength training and exercise group for clients who are
recovering from a stroke or have other neurological conditions.
Community Rehabilitation
It aims to further develop fitness, muscle strength, balance and walking skills.
Dental
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact
Dietetics
Early Childhood Information
Thursdays 10.30-11.30am
Recreation gymnasium, 111 Cecil St, South Melbourne
$5.50
Greg Paine 9525 1300
Southport Strengtheners
Family Violence
Individual strength training programs set in a gym and supervised by a Fitness
Instructor. You need to be able to safely move on and off gym equipment and be able
to learn a program. We aim to build your independence so that you can attend the
gym at off peak times on Mondays at the same cost (Gym Fitness Instructors are
present at all times). Group is run by a Fitness Instructor.
Freedom from Tobacco
Indigenous Access
Mental Health Case Management
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
Personal Helpers and Mentors Program
Physical Activity Programs
Drug and Alcohol Counselling
Thursdays 10.00 – 11:00 (Mondays 10-11)
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) Gym
$5.00 ($50 first year MSAC joining fee, $30 thereafter)*
Intake & Referral Worker - Tel: 9525 1300
*Fee is set by MSAC Gym
Prahran Aged Care Hydrotherapy Group
Exercises in the Water with the Physiotherapist for various muscular and joint
conditions. ISCH Physiotherapist’s assessment and medical clearance required
before starting.
Needle Syringe Program
Occupational Therapy
When:
Where:
Cost:
Older Persons High Rise Support
Physiotherapy
Contact:
Podiatry
Thursdays 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Caulfield Hospital
$7.00 per session*
Transport Provided
Intake & Referral Worker - Tel: 9525 1300
Exercise Groups/Programs Southport & Prahran
Port Melbourne Strength Training Group
Our Services
Prahran Strength Training
Post Acute Care
Exercises with weights to improve body strength, which help managing osteoporosis,
arthritis and fall risk, etc.
When:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am—11am
Where:
Prahran Centre, 240 Malvern Rd, Prahran
Cost:
$4.00 per session
Contact:
Intake & Referral Worker - Tel: 9525 1300
Sex Worker Support and Education
Speech Pathology
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Exercise Groups/Programs Southport Area
MSAC Self Help Water Exercise
A water exercise group for independent clients overseen by a Physical Educator.
ISCH Physiotherapist’s assessment and medical clearance required before starting
.
When:
Wednesdays, 2.00—3pm
Where:
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), Albert Park
Cost:
$5.25 per session*
Contact:
Greg Paine - Tel: 9525 1300
*Fee set by MSAC
Warm Water Group
Warm water workout group for adults (18-64) who enjoy exercising in water to improve
health and wellbeing and to maintain their ability to perform everyday tasks.
This weekly group is led by an Occupational Therapist & Physiotherapist and is open to
ISCH clients with a range of mental and physical health issues, who would benefit from
support to participate in community based physical activity.
ISCH medical clearance and assessment is required
When:
Where:
Contact:
Tuesdays 1-2pm
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), Albert Park
John Auld or Lisa Smith - Tel: 9525 1300
SouthPort Hydrotherapy Group
Exercises in the water with the Physiotherapist for various muscular and joint conditions.
ISCH Physiotherapist’s assessment and medical clearance required before starting.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
Wednesdays, 3.00pm - 3.45pm
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), Albert Park
$7.20/5.10 concession*
Intake & Referral Worker - Tel: 9525 1300
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Program
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
The Intake and Referral Service is available at Prahran, Southport
and St Kilda (Mitford St) Monday to Friday from 10.00am to
12.30pm and 2.00pm to 4.30pm and at St Kilda (Inkerman St)
Tuesday to Friday from 1.00pm to 4.45pm.
The service provides:
information on centre and organisation-wide programs and
activities
preliminary assessments for clients utilising our services
an immediate response, and intervention where appropriate
current information on community resources
referral to other agencies
information, referral and support to clients of the fixed needle and
syringe program
specialist information and referral in relation to sex industry
health programs (St Kilda Centre - Inkerman St only)
Residents, workers or students in South Melbourne, Port Melbourne,
Garden City, Albert Park, Middle Park, Prahran, Windsor, South
Yarra, Toorak, part of Armadale, St Kilda, St Kilda West, Elwood and
part of Balaclava.
Some programs have specific eligibility criteria, please discuss your
needs with the Intake worker for more details.
Tuesdays 11.00am - 12.30pm;
Thursdays 11.00am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 3.30pm
SouthPort Centre
$4.00 per session
Program Physiotherapist - Tel: 9525 1300
Interpreting Services are available on site or by telephone.
Hydrotherapy at MSAC
For further information on the services offered by
Inner South Community Health Service,
call your local Intake Worker
Prahran: 9525 1300, St Kilda: 9534 0981
South Melbourne: 9525 1300
or visit our website at www.ischs.org.au
Bus from Stonnington for pick-ups. Clients must be independent.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
To find out more about the services on offer at Inner South Community
Health Service, call your local centre and ask to speak to the Intake
Worker.
Who can access our services?
A seven week exercise program for people who have chronic lung disease.
ISCH Physiotherapist’s assessment and medical clearance required before starting.
Priority is given to people who have had recent hospital admission or who are at high risk
of needing hospital care. Program is run in partnership with Alfred Health
When:
How to Access Our Services
Wednesdays, 1.00pm—2.00pm
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), Albert Park
$7.20/5.10 concession*
Intake & Referral Worker - Tel: 9525 1300
*Fee set by MSAC
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A treatment group for people recovering from injury or with a chronic health problem
that affects their strength, flexibility or balance. ISCH Physiotherapist’s assessment
and medical clearance required before starting.
When:
Tuesday 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Where:
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Albert Park
Cost:
$7.10 or $5.10 concession per session*
Contact:
Intake & Referral Workers at any centre 9525 1300
(contact numbers on page 5)
*Fee is set by MSAC Gym
Prahran Centre
240 Malvern Road
Prahran 3181
Tel: 9525 1300
Opening hours
9 – 5 Mon – Fri
Making a Move Exercise Group
15 week exercise group with education sessions aimed at falls prevention
Physiotherapy assessment to be completed prior to group commencement.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
SouthPort Centre
341 Coventry Street
South Melbourne 3205
Tel: 9525 1300
Opening hours
9 – 5 Mon – Fri
Twice yearly, dates to be advised.
To be advised.
$4.00 per session
Intake & Referral Worker - Tel: 9525 1300
St Kilda Light Exercise Group
Light exercise for older people who are unable to attend other exercise groups to
improve their health and independence. ISCH Physiotherapist’s assessment and
medical clearance required before starting.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
Tuesdays 11.30– 12.30
St Kilda Centre
$4.00
Intake & Referral Worker - Tel: 9525 1300
Balance Basics
6 week Feldenkrais ® lessons aimed at Fall prevention.
Assessment required before starting classes.
St Kilda Centres
10 Inkerman Street
St Kilda 3182
Tel: 9525 1300
Opening hours
9 – 5 Mon – Fri
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
2 groups-floor/mat, dates to be advised
To be advised
$4.00 per session
Leonie Zabarauskas - Tel: 9525 1300
Type 2 Diabetes Exercise Program
18 Mitford Street
St Kilda 3182
Tel: 9525 1300
Opening hours
9 – 5 Mon – Fri
Exercise is an important part of looking after your health when you have diabetes.
It can lower your blood sugar and help you lose weight.
This community based, low cost program runs in 6 week blocks at local gymnasiums
throughout the year. Supported by our Physical Educator & Diabetes Educator.
Contact:
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Exercise Groups & Programs SouthPort/Prahran Area
Under 65 Hydrotherapy Group
Intake & Referral worker - Tel: 9525 1300
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Exercise Groups & Programs St Kilda
St Kilda PCYC Strength Training Group
Designed for men and women to improve fitness, strength, balance and co-ordination,
this program is for people of all ages and aims to develop
independence. ISCH physiotherapist’s assessment and medical clearance required
before starting.
When:
Mondays 11am—12pm
Where:
PCYC
Cost:
$4.00 Members—7.50 Non members*
Contact:
James Chalmers- Tel: 9525 1300
*Fee set by PCYC
We are continually looking for people to volunteer at ISCH.
While we may not have a role to suit everybody, our volunteers
contribute to many different programs and tasks.
These vary from weekly commitments to a few hours once a
month.
St Kilda Police & Citizens Youth Club “Masterclass”
Over 50’s Exercise Group
If you would like to discuss volunteering at ISCH, please call the
Volunteer Co-ordinator on 9525 1300.
Suitable for people with chronic health problems. This group is run by PCYC.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
Volunteering at ISCH
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 11.00am – 12.00pm
PCYC gym, 179 Inkerman St, St Kilda
$3 Members $4 Non Members
PCYC Tel: 9534 7584
St Kilda Aged Health Hydrotherapy Group
A Short term treatment group for frail, older people and adults with disabilities. ISCH
Physiotherapist’s assessment and medical clearance required before starting.
When:
Thursdays 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Where:
Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (transport available)
Cost:
$5.10*
Contact:
Intake & Referral Worker - Tel: 9525 1300
*Fee set by MSAC
DENTAL PROGRAM
If you are a Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card holder, you and your dependant preschool and adolescent children can access our general clinic.
St. Kilda Strengtheners
A strength training class supervised by a Fitness Instructor, primarily for frail, older people.
Run in partnership with the City of Port Phillip Social Support Program.
When:
Thursday 10:30 - 11.30pm
Where:
Cora Graves Community Centre 38 Blessington St, St Kilda
Cost:
$4.50 per session*
Transport:
Daylinks transport is available or City of Port Phillip
Community bus can be used
Contact:
Intake & Referral Worker - Tel: 9525 1300
*Fee set by City of Port Phillip
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Services you can access include:
X-rays
Dental Education and Promotion
Pain relief treatment
Fillings
Root canal treatment (limited)
Extractions
Dentures
Scaling/Cleaning of teeth
Referrals to Specialist Services
Dental Outreach
The following fees apply:
Emergency dental care - $26.50 per
visit
General dental care - $26.50
minimum to a maximum of $106 per
course of care .
Dentures: Full or partial upper or
lower —$64.50
Full or partial upper and
lower - $129
Contact:
9525 1300
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WE HAVE G.P’S 5 DAYS A WEEK
Dr Jeet Garud- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Dr Melanie Hill- Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
This service aims to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B&C
and other blood-borne viruses among people who inject drugs
(IDU’S), their partners, children and the wider community. We
deliver and provide needles, syringes and condoms to IDU’s in the
Southern region . We also provide late night outreach to streetbased sex workers. MhOS provides information, education and
referrals when required.
When:
Contact
Dr Tim Lowe- Wednesday & Thursday
Dr Cemira Mairaj- Tuesday & Wednesday
WE ALSO PROVIDE ALLIED HEALTH SEVICES
100% BULK BILLING WITH A GP CARE PLAN
7.30 pm —11.30 pm every night
0419 204 811
Diabetic Syringe Disposal Collection
This service aims to reduce the community’s exposure to used syringes
and other infectious waste through providing a collection service in
response to requests from local residents. This diabetic service is
available in the City of Stonnington.
Contact
(NO UP FRONT FEE)
AND
PRIVATELY BILLED OPTION AVAILABLE (HICAPS on site) for
To arrange pick up, call 0418 175 249
‘Hustling to Health’
A Safe Space for Street Based Sex Workers
10 Inkerman Street
PHYSIOTHERAPY
PODIATRY
DIETITIAN
DIABETIC EDUCATOR
All services available at our Prahran Site, 240 Malvern Rd, Prahran, 3181.
TELEPHONE 9525 1300 FOR AN APPOINTMENT TIME
or
VISIT THE WEBSITE- www.ischs.org.au
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Friday nights: 5.00—10.30pm Street Based Sex Workers
Only
What’s available after-hours:
Practical peer support and information
Access to Needle Syringe Program, safer sex info &
supplies
Links to RhED, Arrest Referral, MhOS, Drug & Alcohol
Counsellors and other Inner South programs
Drop-in: food, drinks, toilets, laundry, shower & chill
out space
Ugly Mug reporting
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Services
Mobile Health Outreach Service
Services
Reach for Your Feet/Best Foot Forward
HACC Eligible Clients
In this workshop, you learn ways to simply check and safely care for
your feet. Learn gentle ways to reach your feet using the
Feldenkrais Method ®.
Including a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated range of basic maintenance,
support and care services for frail older people and their carers (65 years and older
and 50 years and older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders)
This is a “shoes off” 90 minutes only workshop.
When:
Monthly
Where:
Alternates Prahran, St Kilda & Southport centres
Cost:
$8.50 (includes foot file $5.50)
Contact:
Intake and referral worker—9525 1300.
To support these people to be more independent at home and in the community,
enhance their quality of life and/or prevent/delay inappropriate admission to long term
residential care
Gambler’s Help Counselling Service
The SouthPort Legal Service
The SouthPort Legal Service team provides advice on traffic offences,
criminal matters, family law, tenancy issues, discrimination law, motor
vehicle accidents, and a free Will service. The Legal Service also assists
people to draft their own legal letters and assists with legal documentation.
Home visits and day appointments are also available for the frail elderly and
people with disabilities. This service is available to residents of the Cities of
Port Phillip and Stonnington.
When & Where:
Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm at the SouthPort Centre
ISCH has a range of HACC funded/eligible services and programs including:
Allied Health practitioners, Case Management, Planned Activity Groups, a range of Exercise
programs for older people, the Community Connections program which includes those at risk
of or experiencing homelessness, Allied Health for Supported Residential Services & the
Older Persons High Rise Program.
Contact: Ph. 9525 1300, Intake and Referral
for appropriate HACC services.
Men’s Responsibility Program
This group is part of the Men’s Responsibility Program. It assists men to stop angry,
aggressive, abusive, controlling and/or violent behaviour in family and relationship
situations, and challenges attitudes associated with this behaviour. Initial one-to-one
assessment interviews (usually two appointments) are required before starting the
group.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
Tuesday nights, 7.00pm – 9.00pm
ISCH 18 Mitford Street St Kilda
$25 / $5 concession
Mitford St on Tel: 9525 1300
Coffee Time with Bingo
A group for high rise occupants to come and enjoy a coffee and join in for a game of
Bingo.
Where:
Community Hall, Loxton Lodge, 49 Union Street Windsor
When:
Thursday, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Cost:
Gold coin donation
Contact:
Melda Oker - Tel: 9525 1300
Movie Group
Every fortnight an international movie will be shown for the residents of the high-rise
and Crew Street.
Where: Community Hall, Loxton Lodge, 49 Union Street Windsor
When: Thursday, 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Cost:
Gold coin donation
Contact: Melda Oker - 9525 1300
Wednesday evenings from 7.00pm:
Cnr. Liardet & Nott St, Port Melbourne
Free of charge
SouthPort Centre - Tel: 9525 1300
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Support & Social Groups
A free confidential and professional service for people who may be
experiencing uncontrolled gambling problems resulting in financial harm or
are having difficulty in paying bills. Advice and assistance is offered. The
service is also available to family members or friends who are affected by
gambling.
When:
Monday’s (SouthPort), Monday, Friday (Mitford St)
Cost
Free of charge
Contact:
Gambler’s Help Referral Worker - Tel: 9575 5353
or Gambler’s Help Line 1800 156 789 (free call 24hrs)
Cost:
Contact:
Inner South Community Health (ISCH) provides a range of services for Home and
Community Care (HACC) eligible clients:
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Support & Social Groups
Veg Out Gardening Group St Kilda
This is a free service that allows you to discuss and find ways to address smoking that
works for you. Individual sessions are also available separately to group work.
6 week long ‘Fresh Start’ courses run in partnership with Living Positive Victoria,
starting in March 2015. The course offers educational information about smoking
cessation, an opportunity to learn a range of coping strategies and a means to build
confidence to tackle smoking, provided in a non-judgemental and supportive group
environment.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Starting Mid March dates and time to be confirmed.
St Kilda Centre, 18 Mitford St
free of charge
Access Health Nutrition Clinic and Drop In
Diabetes Support Group
An ongoing group for people with diabetes. Provides an opportunity to share experiences with others, widen social networks, acknowledge differences in living with diabetes,
work with organisations to increase well being of people living with diabetes.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
2nd Wednesday of each month 2.00 pm - 3:30 pm
ISCH 18 Mitford Street St Kilda
Gold coin
Lynne Gannon and Clare Bhujoharry, 9525 1300
ISCH Dietitians are available each month to talk with you informally about your diet. No
appointment is required. People who wish to attend will need to register with
Access Health and will also be registered as a client with ISCH
When
Where
Cost
Contact
4th Wednesday of the month 10am—12pm
Salvation Army Crisis Service Access Health Program
Nil
Access Health Program 9536 7780
FOOD for THOUGHT—St Kilda Uniting Care Drop In Centre
Our Rainbow Place
This is a fortnightly Thursday 'gathering place' in the Cottage at 18 Mitford St, St Kilda. This is
part of a program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their friends and family, and
welcomes people from any age. There are trips and outings, things to do including an
Indigenous art program running currently. This is a very social place to meet old friends and a
chance to meet new ones over a cuppa and a bite to eat, and speak to staff from Inner South
including our Indigenous staff, the GP and Practice nurse and get connected into health and
other services.
When:
Alternate Thursdays 10.30am - 2.00pm
Where:
The Cottage, ISCH 18 Mitford St, St Kilda
Cost:
Free of charge
Wominjeka BBQ
The Wominjeka BBQ is a weekly catch up over lunch for local Indigenous community. It provides an opportunity for the community members to access health and welfare services held
every Monday for indigenous clients.
When:
Where:
Cost:
Contact:
This group meets on the first Monday of each month at the Veg Out community garden
for food, chat and gardening activities. The group is inclusive of older people, people
with disabilities and the Indigenous community. There is an area of raised garden beds
for the use of this group. Referrals can be made through the Community Support &
Indigenous Access Program at 18 Mitford St, St Kilda.
When:
First Monday of the month 11.00am - 12.00pm
(Lunch 12.00 - 12.30)
Where:
Veg Out– Cnr. Shakespeare and Chaucer Streets, St Kilda
Cost:
Free of charge
Contact:
Beth Pollard - Tel: 9525 1300
Support & Social Groups
Freedom From Tobacco Service
Mondays, 11a.m.—2 p.m.
Veg Out, Cnr. Shakespeare and Spencer St, St Kilda
Free of charge
Kokwam Wapau - Tel: 9525 1300
An ISCH Dietitian is available once a month while you wait for lunch to be served. We’re
there to meet you, talk about your diet, record your weight and waist measurements (if you
would like us to) and answer any nutrition questions you might have. No appointment is required. Anyone wanting to see us here will need to meet eligibility criteria for the Uniting Care
Drop-In Centre and also be registered as a client of ISCH by the Dietitian.
When
Where
Cost
Contact
2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am –12pm
St Kilda Uniting Care Drop-in Centre—101 Carlisle St, St Kilda
Nil
St Kilda Uniting Care, Tel: 03 9525 5478
Coffee Club
The Coffee Club is a casual, friendly place where consumers of the ISCH Mental
Health Program get together for a cuppa, a chat and board games. This group runs weekly
on Thursdays alternating between Windsor and South Melbourne. Participants need to have
a current or previous ISCH Mental Health Case Manager or Personal Helper and Mentor.
Contact: Please call Craig Wallace, Gaby Pivet or Sandy Jackson on 9525 1300.
Port Melbourne Coffee Club
Come along and meet other Port residents and find out about the SHIP project.
When: 1st Wednesday of the Month, 10.30am
Where: @ Simple Affair Café, 224 Bay Street Contact Sally Rossiter on 9525 1300
For more information call Sally Rossiter on 9525 1300.
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