healthAbility

28/08/2026

We're thrilled to share that healthAbility's Community Champions Advisory Group has won the Outstanding Patient Innovation Award at the 2026 Patients Choice Awards.

This award is a reminder that the best solutions are developed with people, not for them. Thank you to our Champions Advisory Group members for generously sharing your lived experience, insights and ideas to help shape better, more accessible services for our community. This achievement belongs to you.

24/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our Youth Homelessness Matters Day Donation Drive. ❤️

We’re so grateful to everyone who donated and helped us collect essential items to support young people in our community.

A special thank you to our amazing **donation drop-off points**:

* healthAbility Eltham
* healthAbility Box Hill
* Nillumbik Youth Hub
* Eltham Library
* Watermarc
* The Nest
* Open House

The photos featured in this post are of the wonderful people from these drop-off locations, receiving a certificate of appreciation and a box of chocolates as a small thank you for their support.

Thank you for helping make this campaign possible and for supporting young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We really appreciate everyone’s efforts in making the donation drive such a success.

Nillumbik Youth
Yarra Plenty Regional Library,
WaterMarc

14/08/2026

We still have spots available for our free Navigating Aged Care information session next Thursday.

If you’re aged 65 or over, or supporting a family member or friend, join us for a simple, easy-to-understand overview of:

• Recent Support at Home changes
• Available support and services
• How to access aged care services
• Where to go for further help

📅 Thursday 20 August
🕑 2:00–3:30 pm
📍 healthAbility Box Hill, Seminar Room 1
43 Carrington Road, Box Hill

☕ Tea and light refreshments provided
🗣️ Mandarin language assistance available

Bookings are essential. Secure your spot here:
https://events.humanitix.com/navigating-aged-care-information-session-box-hill

Please tag or send this to anyone who may be interested!

Join us for an easy-to-understand information session for adults 65+ on navigating aged care, Support at Home changes and available support options.

07/08/2026

Feeling unsure about how to navigate aged care services?

Join healthAbility for a free, easy-to-understand information session for adults aged 65 and over, their families and carers.

We’ll cover:

• Recent Support at Home changes
• What support and services are available
• How to access aged care services
• Where to go for further help

📅 Thursday 20 August
🕑 2:00–3:30 pm
📍 healthAbility Box Hill, Seminar Room 1
43 Carrington Road, Box Hill
☕ Tea and light refreshments provided
🗣️ Mandarin language assistance available

Bookings are essential. Register via the link in our bio or visit:
https://events.humanitix.com/navigating-aged-care-information-session-box-hill

04/08/2026

It’s Dental Health Week, so we put some healthAbility staff members to the test! 🦷

How many answers would you have known? Watch until the end to see some impressive moves from our very own dancing tooth!

To learn more about healthAbility’s dental services in Box Hill and Eltham, visit: https://healthability.org.au/services/dental

03/08/2026

Our healthAbility Repair Cafe - Whitehorse is on this Saturday, 8 August, 10am-2pm at Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, 449/465 Springvale Rd, Forest Hill.

Our volunteer repair team is available to help fix any broken items and restore them to their former glory.

Repairs available:
📱 Electronic Repairs
⚡ 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 materials costs and enjoy baked goods and beverages available for a 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.

03/08/2026

Our CEO, Agata, was delighted to visit Alkira’s Thurston Street site and be part of this important conversation about its future. We look forward to seeing what’s next for this much-loved community space. 💚

28/07/2026

We are excited to share that we've been named a Top 5 Finalist for the Outstanding Patient Innovation in the 2026 Patients' Choice Awards for our work with our Community Champions Advisory Group (CCAG)

"It’s gratifying that what we do when we’re here is actually having results on the ground… we can see things are getting done. It’s really rewarding.” - CCAG Member

28/07/2026