Hawthorn Community House in Hawthorn, Victoria | Social service

Hawthorn Community House

Locality: Hawthorn, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9819 2629

Address: 32 Henry Street 3122 Hawthorn, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.hch.org.au

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25.01.2022 Are you over 60 years of age or older? Have you noticed a change in your thinking or memory? St Vincents hospital is conducting a study looking at memory in older adults, so if you are interested in participating call Kelly on 9231 2251 or email [email protected]

25.01.2022 Help fight Homlessness. Now more than ever we’re having to spend most of our time at home right. Although it might be more than we’d like, think of those who don’t have a home and a place to sleep at night. Homelessness can affect anyone at any time. https://youtu.be/dfICGF1Z2pc... #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthweek #boroondaramentalhealthalliance #fighthomelessness

24.01.2022 The importance of Belonging It’s no secret that the global health crisis has affected the most vulnerable people in the community. Boroondara Community Outreach is one of the few organisations doing all they can to help many people through this time. As in the words of Rev Natalie Dixon-Monu: When people feel they belong and are supported, their health and wellbeing improves on all levels. See what some of the participants have to say. ... https://youtu.be/mSTZWRja6EA #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthweek #boroondaramentalhealthalliance #wecare

20.01.2022 We are happy to announce we are opening up for in person classes again, 1 Feb 2021. We are working on our program and will have more to share with you mid December. Check out our website for more. www.hch.org.au

19.01.2022 Feeling lonely and cut off from others has left many of us struggling. We miss connecting with other people. Our teams at Boroondara Neighbourhood Houses can help, with fantastic range of programs you can join for the comfort of your home. These local hubs of community activity have been vital during lockdown for helping many people keep connected and engaged in the online world. Some of the classes you will find include French, cooking, book clubs, music and pilates. You can find the full range of online programs here: https://bit.ly/34GeI6S #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthweek #boroondaramentalhealthalliance #stayconnected

17.01.2022 Do you have a passion for teaching? We are looking for tutors to take on our Italian for Beginners and Advanced German classes. We are also looking for a tech savvy person to lead our seniors in iPads at your pace. Get in touch if you think this may be something for you.

16.01.2022 They say laughter is the best medicine. It might not be what the world’s waiting for to beat a global virus but it can beat the COVID blues. A rollicking laugh will get pumping all those happy endorphins that flow from the brain to work its magic on our wellbeing; we feel happier, more relaxed and less stressed. Try these laughter tips for a distraction from lockdown reality for a while: Watch a funny film or TV show Scroll through hilarious memes on the internet (don’t get... distracted with breaking news) Hang out with a funny friend (zoom if you have too) Spend time with an animal or child Try a yoga laughter session What’s your tip for a hearty good laugh? https://youtu.be/kA2HkFWHz_k

10.01.2022 Caring Through Crisis It’s no secret that the global health crisis has affected the most vulnerable people in the community. Boroondara Community Outreach is one of the few organisations doing all they can to help many people through this time. As in the words of Rev Natalie Dixon-Monu: When people feel they belong and are supported, their health and wellbeing improves on all levels. Learn about the program and contribute with a donation or even bake muffins! Every act of ...care makes a difference. https://www.dropbox.com/9e1d707c-978e-4d78-8f94-8aba36b1e9fb https://victas.uca.org.au/coping-with-covid-19-natalie-dix/ #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthweek #boroondaramentalhealthalliance #wecare

08.01.2022 Hawthorn Community House has been delivering virtual group activities since March to help you stay active and engaged while you are at home. These programs are delivered via MS Teams or Telelink. Our new brochure for term 4 is out now, visit https://www.hch.org.au/ to find out more.

08.01.2022 Did you know that eating well helps your mental health? By eating healthier, you'll sleep better, have more energy, and your focus improves! Don't think that eating healthy means your food has to be boring. We've created some tasty recipes that are alternatives for your favourite take-away meals. You can find the recipes on our Home Eats page. It also has tips on how to eat better and get more out of your food. Visit: https://accesshc.org.au/resources/home-eats #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthweek #boroondaramentalhealthalliance #homeeats https://youtu.be/oTToxOuZqhA

07.01.2022 12 Days of Giving - assist us in providing goods to help set up Havens Homes, for women and families escaping domestic violence. A variety of items is needed, see list and residents of Hawthorn and surrounding suburbs can drop off goods at Hawthorn Community House, 32 Henry St Hawthorn. We are open Thursdays 9.30-4pm.

07.01.2022 Art during COVID Words are limited and making art is a survival mechanism. It has given me an outlet, identity and structure to take my mind off my problems and a way of diverting from Covid. Jennifer Keating Sep 2020 https://www.hch.org.au/mentalhealthweek2020... #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthweek #boroondaramentalhealthalliance #visualart #hawthorncommunityhouse

06.01.2022 Keep Moving. Did you know that exercise makes you look 20 years younger? Well, not really but we’ve got your attention. Seriously, it takes only a little effort to reap the benefits from being more active. Like the experts keep telling us; adding small amounts of movement to your daily routine goes a long way in helping to ease anxiety and depression and our daily stresses. And you don’t even have to get out of your chair! https://youtu.be/KQhrFaVNkHo #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthweek #boroondaramentalhealthalliance #stayfit