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06/11/2026

We're proud to be contributing to the national conversation on the future of cancer survivorship care.

Next week, Rebecca, healthAbility's Integrated Care Team Lead and Senior Clinician, will present at the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia’s (COSA) 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting, held from 11–13 November at the International Convention Centre in Sydney.

Bringing together cancer care professionals, researchers and experts from across Australia and beyond, this year's event explores the theme ' The precision generation: From cancer prevention to personalised care'.

Rebecca will share insights from healthAbility's work connecting hospital oncology services with personalised, multidisciplinary community care, highlighting the vital role community health services play in supporting cancer survivors beyond treatment.

We're proud to showcase our expertise and contribute to improving cancer survivorship care.

30/10/2026

🌭🛠️ You're invited to healthAbility's Community Shed BBQ Open Day!

Curious about what goes on at our Community Shed? Come along, enjoy a free BBQ and see what we're all about! 💚

The healthAbility Community Shed in Nunawading is a welcoming space where people can connect, learn new skills and get involved in a range of activities, including woodworking, DIY projects, gardening, arts and crafts, repairs and more!

Join us for a tour of the space, meet our friendly team and discover how you can get involved.

📅 When: Wednesday 11 November 2026
⏰ Time: 1pm – 3pm
📍 Where: 66 Dunlavin Road, Nunawading
🌭 *FREE BBQ and refreshments provided!

Everyone is welcome, so bring a friend and come say hello!

📧 To RSVP or find out more, contact Stewart at [email protected].

30/10/2026

🎉 And that’s a wrap on Seniors Festival 2026!

What a fantastic time we’ve had celebrating our seniors, connecting with our community and having plenty of fun along the way!

Our healthAbility Party Bus hit the road, bringing people together for a day filled with laughter, music, games and great company. 💚

A big thank you to everyone who jumped on board and helped make this year’s Seniors Festival so memorable!

Here’s to staying connected, trying new things and celebrating our wonderful older community members. 🥳

19/10/2026

Let's keep all Victorians healthy and well in their communities.

15/10/2026

Hop aboard the healthAbility Party Bus for a free and fun day out celebrating Victorian Seniors Festival! 🚌✨

Join us for a guided bus tour across Whitehorse, Manningham and Nillumbik, with plenty happening along the way.

Discover healthAbility, a not-for-profit health and wellbeing organisation. Learn about our programs and services, meet our friendly team, enjoy games, music and conversation, and learn more about supports that can help you stay active, connected and well.

📅 Tuesday 20 October
🕥 10.30am–2.30pm
📍 Departing from healthAbility Eltham
🥪 Lunch and light refreshments provided
♿ Accessible bus
📍 Stops along the way to explore and stretch
🎟️ No cost to attend – bookings essential
⚠️ Places are limited

Register via the link https://events.humanitix.com/seniors-festival-healthability-party-bus or calling (03) 9430 9100. Come along for good company, a bit of fun and a chance to see where the Party Bus takes you!

15/10/2026

We're proud to host this event and bring our community together around something that matters to all of us: health, wellbeing and connection. Supporting healthier communities is at the heart of everything we do and we're grateful to play a role in creating opportunities for people to come together, learn and engage.

For too long women’s health experience, including menopause, have been brushed under the carpet.

Our Governments are changing this and that’s why Vicki Ward and I are holding a local forum to talk about support.

We’ll be joined by women’s health expert Dr Sarah White for this important discussion.

To RSVP, email [email protected] or call my office on 9459 1411.

Vicki Ward Jean Hailes for Women's Health healthAbility Sarah White

13/10/2026

We're proud to announce that healthAbility has been awarded accreditation against the National Safety and Quality Digital Mental Health Standards. This achievement reflects our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred digital mental health services across our communities. The independent assessment recognised our strong culture of continuous improvement, consumer partnership, evidence-based practice and commitment to accessible care.

As demand for mental health support continues to grow, we're committed to leading the way in delivering innovative, trusted and inclusive services that meet people where they are.

A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, consumers, community champions and partners who make this work possible every day. Together, we're creating a future where everyone can access safe and effective mental health support when and how they need it.

09/10/2026

💚 Together We Thrive | World Mental Health Day 2026

Looking after our mental health is something we can all be part of. Whether it's checking in on someone, reaching out for support or taking a moment for ourselves, small actions can make a difference.

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Angie from our counselling team shares a simple grounding technique using just your hands to help you slow down, refocus and reconnect with the present moment.

This World Mental Health Day, remember that you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.

💚 Need someone to talk to? At healthAbility, we offer a range of mental health support services, including counselling, psychology and our After Hours Mental Health Nursing Service.

Our After Hours service provides support for people experiencing anxiety, stress, depression and grief, with no appointment needed and no cost to access.
📞 Call 1300 003 509 or explore our mental health services at healthability.org.au.

09/10/2026

Our healthAbility Repair Cafe - Whitehorse is on again tomorrow, Saturday, 10 October, 10am-2pm at Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, 449/465 Springvale Rd, Forest Hill. Our volunteer repair team can help fix broken items and restore them to their former glory.

Repairs available
⚡ Electronic Repairs
👕 Garment (Sewing, Patching) Repairs
🪑 Furniture Repairs
🎠 Wooden Toys & Wooden Product Repairs
🪄 General Odd Job Repairs
🍂 Garden Tools Sharpening
🖼️ Picture Frame Repairs*

How much does it cost?
Repairs at our healthAbility Repair Café are free, thanks to our dedicated volunteers who donate their time and materials. To support us, please consider donating to cover material costs, and enjoy baked goods and beverages available for donation. Your support helps us continue providing this valuable service.

Delivered in partnership with Whitehorse City Council and supported by the Rotary Club of Box Hill Central.