Fridays are set to become the healthiest day of the week when a new pop-up service and health hub gets going at Melton South.
Drug and alcohol counselling, eye and ear specialists, and disability and charity support will be among services offered at Melton South Community Centre every Friday from July 15.
The pop-up hub is another arm to the Linking Melton South project, instigated by Djerriwarrh Health Services to develop a connected community that’s capable of responding to local aspirations and needs.
The project uses a model called “assets-based community development” that changes focus from what Melton South lacks to focusing on strengths and resources in the community.
Djerriwarrh Health Services chief executive Andrew Freeman said the pop-up health idea was created to help residents get better access to services and support.
“Linking Melton South is all about listening and responding to the needs of the community, streamlining access to vital support services for local residents,” Mr Freeman said.
“The pop-up services hub is a great example of what can be achieved when service organisations work together to create more integrated and connected options for local communities.”
The hub will offer community health services, eye and hearing services, alcohol and drug counselling, disability and charity support, and multicultural community programs.
Service partners include the Melton South Community Centre, Djerriwarrh Health Services, NorthPoint Food Pantry, Melton council, Australian Multicultural Community Services Inc, Vision Australia, SCOPE, Australian Hearing, Salvation Army and Stepping Up.
A barbecue will be held at the community centre on the last Friday of every month to encourage people to come and meet the health workers of the area.
The Pop-up Services Hub, at 41 Exford Road, Melton South, opens every Friday of the school term, 9.30am until noon.
For more information, go to the Facebook page at facebook.com/linkingmeltonsouth
