Latrobe Health Assembly

04/06/2026

This week, we opened the doors of our new office at 29 Church Street Morwell, welcoming community members and partners into our space.

It was a great day of connection, with meaningful conversations flowing throughout the day. We also shared an update on the progress the Assembly has been making behind the scenes as a not‑for‑profit health promotion charity, and we’re pleased to officially launch our 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, outlining our shared priorities for the next three years.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to support community‑led health and wellbeing initiatives across Latrobe 🤍

03/06/2026

These incredible young people are inspiring, advocating for Youth Live4Life and youth mental health across the Latrobe Valley.

Amplifying youth voice and ensuring young people are heard is so important — and they are leading the way. Amazing work. 💛👏

01/06/2026

Over the weekend, members of the Latrobe Health Assembly team and partners attended Youth Live4Life 10th Annual Dinner.

We are incredibly proud to support Live4Life in the Latrobe Valley and loved celebrating the achievements and positive impact that Live4Life communities are making for young people across rural and regional Australia 💙

Since launching in 2024, 2121 young people across Latrobe have now undertaken mental health education through Live4Life Latrobe Valley 👏

25/05/2026

Community Open Day – You’re Invited! 🎉

We welcome community to join us in opening our new space at 29 Church Street Morwell

📅 Wednesday, 3 June
⏰ Anytime between 11.30am-4.30pm

Pop in and say hello, meet the team, have a look around our new space, and learn more about how we’re working to support health and wellbeing in our community.

We’d love to connect with our community and hope to see you there! 💙

21/05/2026

Earlier this year, the Latrobe Health Assembly warmly welcomed back Josephine, Lauren and Ashlea.

Our small but mighty team has returned with fresh energy to rebuild the Assembly as a not‑for‑profit health promotion charity and continue supporting community‑led health and wellbeing across Latrobe Valley.

If you’d like to learn more about the Latrobe Health Assembly or explore how you can get involved, reach out to our friendly team — we’d love to connect.

20/05/2026

The theme for National Volunteer Week 2026 is a call to action to make this Your Year to Volunteer to help create lasting, positive change.

So we asked our long standing Board Member Ange Gordon to share why she volunteers her time to support the Latrobe Health Assembly.

"Volunteering with the Latrobe Health Assembly makes me feel like I’m genuinely contributing to my community in ways that can create positive impacts for a diverse range of people — especially those doing it tough, and for generations to come. I would like to feel that leading by example can help motivate others to volunteer in whatever capacity they are comfortable with." - Ange Gordon

The Latrobe Health Assembly proudly thanks all our amazing volunteers. Your time, care and commitment make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our community. From sharing your skills to supporting programs and strengthening local connections — we couldn’t do this work without you. Thank you.

08/05/2026

The Latrobe Health Assembly is incredibly proud and fortunate to have such a strong, knowledgeable and dedicated leader serving as our board chair.

Congratulations, and thank you Tanya Rong for your ongoing commitment to improving health and wellbeing of our community 💙

Welcoming Tanya Rong, a proud Latrobe City resident.

Tanya is the Chair of the Latrobe Health Assembly and an Intensive Care Nurse, PhD Candidate, and Preventative Health expert.

She is deeply committed to advocating for meaningful health improvement and ensuring communities have a strong voice in shaping decisions that affect their wellbeing.

Through the GCLP, Tanya is keen to strengthen her regional networks, further develop her leadership skills in complex community environments, and continue growing as a values-driven leader.

"The GCLP feels like the right next step in my leadership journey. It aligns strongly with my commitment to equity, community wellbeing, and shared partnerships," she shared.

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Thank you to Latrobe City Council for supporting the GCLP in 2026.
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GCLP is proudly delivered by the Committee for Gippsland
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06/05/2026

💜 Today marks the first day of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month 💜

As part of the awareness month, a candlelight vigil is held each year on the first Wednesday in May to remember lives lost to family and domestic violence, and to stand with those impacted🕯️

Each candle represented a life taken too soon — a powerful reminder that even one loss is too many. We also recognised the strength and resilience of survivors.

In Latrobe City, family violence rates remain higher than the Victorian average. Through the Latrobe Health Assembly, we are committed to listening to our community, advocating for change, and working alongside partners to improve safety, wellbeing, and access to support.

Thank you to Rod Finlay from Victoria Police and Sonia O’Keefe Quantum Support Services for the work you do, for sharing your knowledge and reinforcing that help is available.

Together, by continuing these conversations and taking action, we can create a safer and more supportive community for everyone💜

In an emergency, always call 000.

If you need assistance for family violence, please call:
Safe Steps on 1800 015 188. @ chat links are also available via their website.

For sexual assault assistance, please call:
Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault (03) 51 342922 OR
Sexual Assault Crisis Line on 1800 806 292 for after-hours assistance.

For a full list of services, visit our website: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0PMCn0

Gippsland Women's Health
📸 photo credit: Latrobe City Council
Cr Steph Morgan
Tanya Rong

01/05/2026

💚 Free Mental Health Training Opportunity 💚

The Live4Life - Youth Mental Health First Aid course— is currently available for FREE

Designed for adults who teach, care for, or support young people, this face‑to‑face course will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand, and respond to a young person experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

📅 Dates: 5th & 6th May
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
📍 Location: LV Community Mental Health, Traralgon
✅ Face‑to‑face training
👉 Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to upskill and make a real difference.

Secure your place via the link
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1539326

22/04/2026

We LOVE seeing our Hello. T-shirts out in the community!

Yesterday our Chair Tanya helped with a colour fun run at her children's school with Friends of St Paul's Traralgon where she spotted a Hello. Shirt!

Early Learning Centre Director Fiona Mcdonald
said "she loves wearing her Hello. shirt out in the community and on holidays because it sparks a conversation".

We think the colours are a wonderful addition to the shirt! 🌈👋☀️

Thanks Fiona!